One Act Plays

Puss in Boots

Product Code: PG5000

One-act Play

Cast Size: 3m., 2w., 1 either gender. Suitable for an all-female cast.

Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

This adaptation is an amazing tale of a remarkable cat who made his master's fortune. Christophe, the miller's son, deprived of his rightful inheritance, is left nothing but a pet cat—but Puss proves to be a valuable property. Through his daring antics, Puss contrives to have his master made a marquis, which makes it possible for him to win a princess for his bride and finally dispose of a wicked enchanter.

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The Flying Machine

By Ray Bradbury.

Product Code: F36000

One-act Play

Cast Size: 3m. (may also be done by 3w.)

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Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

Presently safe behind China's Great Wall, the Emperor is told of a new discovery: a kite that allows men to fly. The Emperor must decide whether to execute the "flying man" whose new invention, though miraculous, threatens the security of China.

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The Lottery

Based on the story by Shirley Jackson. Dramatized by Brainerd Duffield.

Product Code: L31000

One-act Play

Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College Theatre

Cast Size: 8m., 5w., extras.

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Approx. Run Time: 25 min.

This unusual play with its shattering last scene captures the plot that has become an internationally known classic. Like the original story published in The New Yorker, the play starts as people are assembling for the lottery. What family will it be this time? Which member? Only gradually do we begin to suspect the nature of the lottery as the play builds swiftly to its crucial and moving climax. The tension and thrill of the play are built into its very structure.

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Opening Night

Based on the story by Cornelia Otis Skinner. Adapted by Roland Fernand.

Product Code: O18000

One-act Play

Cast Size: 1m., 10w.

Approx. Run Time: 40 min.

Cornelia is about to open a new show on Broadway! Alden, her husband, has left orders that she is not to be disturbed, but he's so jittery himself that he calls constantly to tell her to relax. An old friend arrives and collapses. Ex-classmates drop in to wangle tickets. It's a witty comedy with wonderful parts for women and girls and for one lone man.

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Whodunit?

By Anne Coulter Martens.

Product Code: W25000

One-act Play

Recommended For: Middle School | High School

Cast Size: 8m., 5w., extras.

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Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

The detectives may not know who the killer is but the audience does. An announcer gives them the real facts. Following that, there's the fun of watching the experts

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Song of Glory

By Anne Coulter Martens.

Product Code: S46000

One-act Play

Cast Size: 6m., 6w. (extras.)

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Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

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If Girls Asked Boys for Dates

By Anne Coulter Martens.

Product Code: I12000

One-act Play

Recommended For: Middle School | High School

Cast Size: 2m., 3w.

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Approx. Run Time: 20 min.

In this play, the whole dating problem is reversed. George can't decide what to wear, the girls arrive with their boxes of flowers for the boys and Nancy tries to kiss George!

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The Wonderful Tang

Book by Beaumont Bruestle. Incidental music by Charles Swier.

Product Code: WD7000

One-act Play

Cast Size: 8m., 6w., with doubling, or up to 25+ (9m., 9w., 7+ either gender).

Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

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The Sleeping Beauty

Adapted by Charlotte Chorpenning. From the tale by the Brothers Grimm.

Product Code: SV1000

One-act Play

Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College Theatre

Cast Size: 2m., 8w.

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Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

Adapted by one of the classic playwrights of children's theatre, this is a play of beautiful imagery telling the age-old story of the lovely princess who was cursed on the day of her christening by an uninvited wicked fairy.

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Min. Royalty Rate: $50.00/perf

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