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The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

Adapted by Robert M. Singleton. From William Shakespeare's classic.
The Comedy of Errors

Product Code: C31000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Middle School | High School
Cast Size: 11m., 5w. (15 with doubling.)

Approx. Run Time: 35 min.

In this adaptation of the classic, the overtones of comedy, tragedy and romance that enrich this play have amused audiences for hundreds of years.

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The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera in play form. Dramatized by June Walker Rogers.
The Magic Flute

Product Code: M10000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College Theatre | Touring Group
Cast Size: 14 m. or w., extras as desired.

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Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

An opera libretto simplified into an enchanting play. Follow the adventures of Prince Tamino from his rescue from the Serpent to the Temple of Sarasota where he must prove himself worthy of winning the lovely Pamina by enduring the tests of fire and water. The lovers find their happy ending with the help of a magic flute and the marvelously funny character Papageno. Easy to produce with effective staging that makes this play exciting theatre.

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The Tale That Wagged the Dog

The Tale That Wagged the Dog

By Tim Kelly.
The Tale That Wagged the Dog

Product Code: T11000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College Theatre
Cast Size: 1m., 4w.

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Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

Rudolph, the composer's valet, is doing a thriving business selling locks of the maestro's hair. However, the hair is coming from Strauss' little dog Bobo!

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But Listen!

But Listen!

By Susan C Cottrell.
But Listen!

Product Code: B35000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 2m., 2w.

Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

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Ed Opus (Rex)

Ed Opus (Rex)

By William Gleason. With special thanks to Sophocles.
Ed Opus (Rex)

Product Code: E12000

One-act Play
Recommended For: High School
Cast Size: 3m., 4w. (extra girls.)

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Approx. Run Time: 40 min.

Based roughly on the intricate plot of Oedipus Rex, this comedy/farce relates the adventures of Ed Opus, beloved and loving student body president of West Thebes High School. See Ed Opus track down the unknown stranger who did away with Teen Angel. Empathize with Ty Reesias, president of the Soothsayer Club, as he tells Ed Opus who the culprit really is.

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The Unknown Soldier

The Unknown Soldier

By Warren Frost.
The Unknown Soldier

Product Code: U11000

One-act Play
Recommended For: High School | College Theatre
Cast Size: 3m., 3w.

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Approx. Run Time: 35 min.

An oddly assorted group of people deeply injured by the Civil War are preparing a festive party for an "unknown soldier." A young soldier arrives and, in the midst of a subtly developing strangeness and tension, he wonders why they're being so wonderful to him. In a shocking ending, we discover the reason.

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A Trying Ordeal

A Trying Ordeal

By Albert Green.
A Trying Ordeal

Product Code: TR9000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College Theatre | TYA
Cast Size: 3m., 5w.

Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

A girl waits for her sister on a park bench and has some experiences that highlight her differences from other people. This creates some difficulties, but also opportunities that might not arise otherwise.

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The $39 Man

The $39 Man

By William Gleason.
The $39 Man

Product Code: T21000

One-act Play
Recommended For: High School
Cast Size: 7m., 3w. (Cast includes a narrator, doubling possible.)

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Approx. Run Time: 40 min.

A narrator states five definitions of the word "hero" and gives an example for each, the greatest of which is Milo Sapperstein, who is nearly killed and is put together with spare parts.

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The Freeway

The Freeway

By O.B. Rozell.
The Freeway

Product Code: FD9000

One-act Play
Recommended For: High School | College Theatre | Senior Theatre
Cast Size: 3m., 6w. (1m. [black], 3w. [black], 1m. [white], 2w. [white]; 1m., 1w. of either race)

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Approx. Run Time: 35 min.

Two elderly women must confront the prospect of losing their homes when a freeway is built through their properties.

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Love Among the Moo Moos

Love Among the Moo Moos

By Elizabeth Brelin.
Love Among the Moo Moos

Product Code: L33000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 3m., 2w., extras.

Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

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