Large Cast One-Act Plays
MASTERCLASSES by Patrick Greene
THE DAY THE INTERNET DIED by Ian McWethy & Jason Pizzarello
THE DAY THE INTERNET DIED by Ian McWethy & Jason Pizzarello
Comedy
7 to 25 Actors (Gender Flexible)
Synopsis: Acting. Is. Life. If you are going to be a student at The Morley Buck School of Serious Acting for Extraordinary Actors, you need to commit to your craft. But acting isn't all soliloquies and dramatic scenes; to be a true Actor (with a capital "A") you need to perfect moments such as being Startled Awake, Underwater Thinking, or being hit by a laser B.E.A.M. These are just some of the hyper-specific classes that Morley and his eccentric faculty teach at their unorthodox academy. Warning: This play may result in an increased enthusiasm for performing.
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THE DAY THE INTERNET DIED by Ian McWethy & Jason Pizzarello
THE DAY THE INTERNET DIED by Ian McWethy & Jason Pizzarello
THE DAY THE INTERNET DIED by Ian McWethy & Jason Pizzarello
Comedy
10 to 50 Actors (Gender Flexible)
Synopsis: On a sunny day in the town of Bloomington, a devastating occurrence happens. No, it’s not famine, or floods, or loss of your basic rights. The internet has gone down! And it will continue to be down! For a week! A whole week! Pandemonium! In a world that is so dependent on the internet for shopping, mailing, and posting pictures of cute babies, how will society function? Not well as it turns out. The Day the Internet Died hilariously explores how inept we are at dating, research, and basic human interactions when we don’t have a screen to look at.
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DECLARATION by Jonathan Dorf
THE DAY THE INTERNET DIED by Ian McWethy & Jason Pizzarello
ANTIGONE IN MUNICH by Claudia Haas
Drama
10 to 55 Actors
Synopsis: A group of students gets up in the morning, jumping into the expected cycle of every school day--but today, the school they go to is part of a larger, terrifying cycle of mass shootings. In a series of connected scenes and monologues that occur before, during, and after the event, young people of all stripes piece together what is happening and why. Some students reach out to loved ones, while others help each other through panic. Some imagine their futures--if they live to see them--and some piece together what has happened in the frantic moments afterwards.
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ANTIGONE IN MUNICH by Claudia Haas
DOUBLE DOUBLE by Kathryn Funkhouser
ANTIGONE IN MUNICH by Claudia Haas
Drama
8 to 40 Actors
Synopsis: Sophie Scholl was a member of the White Rose Society in Nazi Germany which encouraged passive resistance against the totalitarian government. Antigone in Munich chronicles her coming of age and development from bystander to witness to activist -- inspired by Sophocles' Greek tragedy Antigone which asks “What do you do when the laws of man contradict the laws of God?”
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DOUBLE DOUBLE by Kathryn Funkhouser
DOUBLE DOUBLE by Kathryn Funkhouser
DOUBLE DOUBLE by Kathryn Funkhouser
Comedy/Drama
12 to 40 Actors
Synopsis: It's no wonder Emily can't sleep. She obsesses about awkward interactions in the past, she tries to predict the disasters of the future - and then, of course, there's three immortal witches sabotaging her drama club production of Macbeth so they can escape the mortal realm. You know, life stuff. But when the witches send strange visions to turn Emily and her new classmates against each other, no one can predict what happens next. Before the charm's wound up, all will face their fears in this tale of loyalty, anxiety, Skittles, and doom.
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THE SISTERS GRIMM by Katie Van Zile
DOUBLE DOUBLE by Kathryn Funkhouser
DOUBLE DOUBLE by Kathryn Funkhouser
Comedy
9 to 20+ Actors
Synopsis: It’s 2020, and sisters Jo and Riley have just moved into Grandma and Grandpa’s spare bedroom. Dad is deployed overseas and Mom is suddenly working 24/7 as an E.R. nurse. Spring Break has been extended indefinitely, the end-of-the-year musical has been canceled, and Grandpa hasn’t turned off the news in days. Follow along as Jo tries to get her younger sister's mind off of the chaos around them with the help of a dusty old copy of Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Grandma’s clutter, and the power of their combined imaginations. The Sisters Grimm, tells a story about the strength of sisterhood in the face of change and uncertainty.
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Large Cast Full-Length Plays
TOOTH & TAIL by Elizabeth A.M. Keel
TOOTH & TAIL by Elizabeth A.M. Keel
TOOTH & TAIL by Elizabeth A.M. Keel
Adventure Comedy
8 to 25+ Actors
Synopsis: Tooth & Tail is a fantastic swashbuckler that explores the dynamics of female friendship and love. When Princess Plumeria is kidnapped, Vixen LaFey and her dragon Flicker are determined to rescue her – and bring her home for the reward money. But along the way, they must face pirates, a witch who won’t stop rhyming, curses, and monsters of all kinds. From the dazzling dangers of the forests, to the deep rivalry between Vixen and Pirate Captain Jessica Glass, Tooth & Tail is a heartwarming theatrical feast that speaks to the imagination in all of us.
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8 MINUTES LEFT by e.b. lee
TOOTH & TAIL by Elizabeth A.M. Keel
TOOTH & TAIL by Elizabeth A.M. Keel
Drama/Comedy
7 to 22 Actors
Synopsis: The world is coming to an end at exactly 4:44PM today, and no one has had any time to prepare. 8 Minutes Left follows the residents of Charlesville, NJ as they navigate their final moments on this Earth – from a couple with a bunker in their backyard who can’t quite figure out how to get in, to two elderly frenemies who fight over their favorite park bench, to a mother observing her children on a playground as she wonders what their lives would have become, this thoughtful and keenly observed play manages to find the intimate humor of humans in crisis.
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Enter the Body by Joy McCullough
TOOTH & TAIL by Elizabeth A.M. Keel
FAILURE: A LOVE STORY by Philip Dawkins
Drama
10 to 30+ Actors
Synopsis: In the storage space beneath a stage’s trapdoor, Shakespeare’s dead women come to pass the time until they are required upon the stage again. The older women are resigned to their fates. But the younger women have some notes. Led by young, enthusiastic Juliet—who is sick of wrenching that dagger out of her chest night after night—they begin to share their stories with one another. They start with comedic speed-throughs of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and King Lear, but then start asking: How might things have been different if they had been given more agency? Both a love letter to and critique of Shakespeare, Enter the Body is a testament to how young women can support each other and reclaim their stories in the aftermath of trauma.
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FAILURE: A LOVE STORY by Philip Dawkins
FAILURE: A LOVE STORY by Philip Dawkins
FAILURE: A LOVE STORY by Philip Dawkins
Comedy
7 to 50 Actors
Synopsis: By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead -- expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June, and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual's successes or failures.
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ROGUES' GALLERY by Various Authors
FAILURE: A LOVE STORY by Philip Dawkins
ROGUES' GALLERY by Various Authors
Comedy
6 to 35+ Actors
Synopsis: Two hapless security guards must investigate who destroyed the art gallery's prize sculpture - but every suspect caused mayhem that day, from would-be art thieves and confused tourists, to fumbling custodians and fiendish pranksters. Whodunnit? The better question is, who didn't? And can the guards come up with a really good excuse before the artist comes back? This hilarious build-your-own mystery play can be performed with any combination of components and optional interludes.
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Elephant/Man by Del Martin
FAILURE: A LOVE STORY by Philip Dawkins
ROGUES' GALLERY by Various Authors
Drama
8 to 30+ Actors
Synopsis: The story of Joseph Merrick (a.k.a. The Elephant Man) comes to life in this highly theatrical retelling featuring an ensemble of performers that share the role of Merrick. Whether on a bare stage or with an elaborate set, this adaptable play shines the spotlight on the vivid inner life of Joseph Merrick, and his relationship with the good Dr. Treves. This classic story of the ultimate outcast feels as fresh and as relevant as ever.
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