1 Act Plays
Bishop's Candlesticks
$4.00
Pauline Phelps. Play founded on an incident in 'Les Miserables' by Victor Hugo. 3 m. 2 f. Int. 25 min. The story is familiar one of Jean Valjean stealing the candlesticks. Characters: the Bishop, Jean Valjean, the Bishop's sister, and maid are all strong characters; the captain of the police a minor part.
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Book, The
$4.00
Beatrice LaForce. 3f. Int. 30 Min. Romantic drama. Rated 'a superior play' at State Play Festival at Ia. Univ. In her youth, Aunt Laura had received a book of Poems from her lover when she was expecting a proposal. She put the book away unopened. Years after, she was too late for her happiness, but not too late for that of her young niece. The other character is the nurse.
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Cries From The Classroom
$4.00
Mike Willis. Moderator and 7 voices. Can be either M or F. 20 min. 'Voices,' victims of school violence appear and tell their stories. The play's remedial suggestions for the prevention of violence in schools are by no means comprehensive. It is essential that a respect for human life and the importance of positive role models is highlighted as the theme of this play.
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Duty
$4.00
Dramatic Group Reading. Mike Willis. 10 min. 5 female characters. 'This selection is neither pro nor con military involvement... It is a study of what sometimes happens behind the scenes.'
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Eleventh, The
$4.00
The Eleventh. Mike Willis. 13 F. 10 M. Some parts could be either M. or F. or could be duplicated by players. Approx. 30 min. This play is intended to be a memorial honoring those who were affected by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The short scenes reflect the scope of the tragedy and portray what could represent people's last moments with their colleagues and loved ones.
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Hamlet
$4.00
William Shakespeare. Narration by George F. Sabato. 30 min. 11 characters plus narrator. The narration written in the style of Shakespeare, explains the course of events as the play proceeds. It makes it come alive to audiences of all ages.
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Happy And The Humble Hoboes
$4.00
Mary Louise Kempe. Rhymed play for 10. 10 min. Boys, and girls, too, love to dress as tramps. They and their audience will enjoy this comedy. Happy and his Band learn that 'life on the road's no snap.'
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Little Oscar
$4.00
A Van Antwerp. Comedy. 2 m. 2 f. Baby buggies. 20 min. Henry and Josie are ready to take baby on a picnic when Fred and Gussie arrive with their baby... The way Henry gets rid of them will bring roars of laughter.
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Madame Butterfly
$4.00
Pauline Phelps has taken the beautiful and tragic story of John Luther Long and made it into a living, vibrant play. 3 m. 3 f. and announcer. 25 min. Little scenery required as the announcer gives the settings. Maid of Japan has been left by her young American husband. He has told her he will return when the robins nest again. She waits with the babe in joyous expectancy, only to learn that he has married an American girl. 6 copies required.
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Man Without A Country, The
$4.00
Pauline Phelps. An adaptation from Edward Everett Hale's story of the same name. 5 m. 2 f. or by easy doubling, 3 m. 1 f. Int. 30 min. Good Patriotic play. The spirit of the original story is all here, and in a very actable version. Philip Nolan, an officer in the U.S. Army, when censured for un-Americanism, has said: 'Damn the United States, I wish I may never hear its name again.' He is taken at his word and for the rest of his life becomes a 'man without a country.' The play is in four episodes, and Patriotic music may be interspersed. The first scene would be effective by itself if a very short Patriotic number is desired. A minimum of 9 copies required for performance.
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