Takin’ it in the Shorts
Delightful Collection of Short Plays. Ideal for community theatre. Casts vary from 2 to 6. Runtimes vary from 10 to 45 minutes. Ratings range from PG13 to R.
Licensing and scripts available from Inventive Talent: [email protected]
Click on any play title for NPX access to the script and recommendations. You can also refer to Playwriting Resume for Awards and Production History.
| Yeah, Art Figures One Act, 2-3F/2-3M. PG13 | |
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Frank, a math teacher is distraught over the ignorance of his students. In the teachers’ lounge,
he unloads on Joni, a substitute teacher, and discovers his own ignorance might surpass that of
his students. | |
| Dinkers Taming Bangers One Act, 2F/2M. PG13. | |
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Inspired by Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Competition on the pickleball court spills
over for Kate and Bebe when they make a wild bet. | |
| Truck Stop Wisdom One Act, 2F/1 M. PG13 | |
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Mike and Julie's relationship is in trouble. Will the intrusion of a truck stop massage therapist
salvage their anniversary weekend? | |
| What Baggage 10-Minute, 1 F/1 M. PG13. | |
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After their first act of intimacy, two seniors decide if it's possible to have a long-term relationship with all their personal baggage. | |
| He Ain't No Stephen Adly Guirgis 10-Minute, 1 F/1 M. R. | |
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During an early rehearsal of a play, an actor struggles with a horrible script and confronts her
director. | |
| Va-Va-Vicarious 10-Minute, 1 F/1 M. R. | |
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A pair of mismatched writers meet in an airport lounge and initial conflict turns to fascination and
ends in passion. | |
| Oh, Dear God, Dad is a Feminist 10-Minute, 1 F/1 M. PG13. | |
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Rebecca's visit to the ER with her injured dad leads her to surprising insights. | |
| It's Not Blood 10-Minute, 2M. R. | |
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Jimmy and Danny consider the past, the future, and their obligation to the family legacy as they
prepare for their younger brother's funeral. | |
| Thalia's B&B 10-Minute, 2F/2M. PG13. | |
| An emerging playwright and his wife explore the source of inspiration with the proprietors of a B&B. | |