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How Santa Claus Discovered Christmas

How Santa Claus Discovered Christmas

By Martin L. Peterson.

Product Code: HF3000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 3m., 2w., 11 either gender. Can be expanded

Approx. Run Time: 40 min.

Santa Claus, as depicted in today's culture, discovers the Biblical meaning of Christmas.

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The Angels' Greatest Message

The Angels' Greatest Message

By Sandra Pound.

Product Code: AJ8000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Praise Group
Cast Size: 2m., 6 either gender. Can be expanded.

Approx. Run Time: 20 min.

The Christmas story told in a refreshing new way, from the point of view of the angels who are chosen to announce the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.

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Within the Shadows

Within the Shadows

By Scott Shallenbarger.

Product Code: W76000

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

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Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

Steven and Sandra, exceptionally close friends who spent four wonderful years in college together, are seeing one another for the first time in a year, but Sean, Steven's closest friend and Sandra's fianc

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Next Door

Next Door

Adapted by David Cooperman from the story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

Product Code: N23000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 6m., 4w. (doubling possible.)

Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

Before the film Home Alone there was Vonnegut's Next Door. It's a story of Paul Leonard, a nine-year-old boy left at home to deal with his immature big brother, Joe. Paul also must contend with the constant fighting of the Hargers, his next-door neighbors. When Joe abandons Paul, the Hargers get in a near murderous fight that only the boy can prevent. Paul calls for the help of All-Night Sam, the Hargers favorite radio host. All-Night Sam comes to the rescue, but Paul has wrongly assumed that Mr. Harger is fighting with his wife, creating a comically frightful situation.

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The Oldest Story Ever Told

The Oldest Story Ever Told

By David F. Eliet. Music by Kenneth Kacmar.

Product Code: O79000

One-act Play
Recommended For: Elementary School | Middle School
Cast Size: 2m., 2w., with doubling or up to 15 (5m., 10w.) with roles distributed.

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Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

All of the beloved and familiar elements of the Cinderella are here, but with highly theatrical variations representing the different cultures of Africa, India and China.

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Afternoon at Tavern MacTavish

Afternoon at Tavern MacTavish

Book by Frances A. Hogg. Adaptation by John Tissot.

Product Code: AG4000

One-act Play
Recommended For: College Theatre | Professional Theatre
Cast Size: 3m., 2w., extras.

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Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

A family of tourists visits a local tavern in Scotland, enjoying the hospitality of an enterprising owner and his wife.

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The Tailor

The Tailor

By Claudia Haas.

Product Code: TQ3000

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

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Approx. Run Time: 35 min.

A beautiful Russian folktale about an old overcoat, a family and love.

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Sunday Dinner

Sunday Dinner

By Caleen Sinnette Jennings.

Product Code: SA4000

One-act Play
Cast Size: 3w.

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

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Riverview, Tape 23

Riverview, Tape 23

By Colleen Neuman.

Product Code: R53000

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

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Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

Kathy, a journalist frustrated by disappointments in her job and in her personal life, is sent to a nursing home to interview the residents about "the good old days." Today's interview is with Lydia, an uncooperative, opinionated elderly woman who entertains herself by faking senility. Kathy's exasperation with this blunt, uncompromising woman turns to respect, affection and finally, that sincerest form of flattery, imitation.

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