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One Act Plays


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Riddle Me Ree

By Martha Bennett King. Based on the ballad "King John and the Abbot of Canterbury."

Product Code: R97000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 8m., 5w.

Approx. Run Time: 40 min.

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The Ransom of Red Chief

Adapted by Brian Kral. Based on O. Henry's short story.

Product Code: R90000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Middle School | High School
Cast Size: 2m., 1 boy.

Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

This adaptation of O. Henry's classic story about two kidnappers who fall prey to their young victim combines historical fact and entertaining fancy.

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The Ghost of Canterville Hall

Adapted by Helen P. Avery. From Oscar Wilde's story.

Product Code: G92000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 5m., 5w., 1 boy, 1 girl.

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Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

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$39.95
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Min. Royalty Rate: $105.00/perf

What Are We Going to Do With Mama?

By Zinita Fowler.

Product Code: W19000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 3m., 5w.

Approx. Run Time: 40 min.

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$9.95
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Cinderella, Cinderella

By Steve and Kathy Hotchner.

Product Code: C27000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | Touring Group
Cast Size: 3m., 5w.

Limited Streaming Rights Available

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

In this participation version of Cinderella, small groups of children come on to the stage to help Cinderella clean her stepmother's house before the terrible family returns. They then help an absentminded Fairy Godmother, create the wild ride to the castle and dance at the ball.

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The Comedy of Errors

Adapted by Robert M. Singleton. From William Shakespeare's classic.

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

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

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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But Listen!

By Susan C Cottrell.

Product Code: B35000

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

Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

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Ed Opus (Rex)

By William Gleason. With special thanks to Sophocles.

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 Tale That Wagged the Dog

Product Code: T11000

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

Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

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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