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  • 1.  One Act w/5 Females

    Posted 09-23-2015 10:39

    My Drama III course has only 5 females and they would like to perform a comedy.  I can't seem to find a one-act that fits my needs!  Any ideas for shows or monologue collections?  I have a very strong group of actors!  

     

    Thank You,

    Kayla Wilson

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    Kayla Wilson
    Hillsboro OH
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  • 2.  RE: One Act w/5 Females

    Posted 09-24-2015 10:48


    "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds" I believe is 5 females. Good play.
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    Robert Herr
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  • 3.  RE: One Act w/5 Females

    Posted 09-24-2015 10:51

    "Gamma Rays" is not a comedy and is a full length play.

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    Robert Herr
    Valparaiso IN
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  • 4.  RE:One Act w/5 Females

    Posted 09-24-2015 12:30
    All my suggestions fail to line up with at least one of your criteria, but I thought I'd throw them out here anyway. Only suggesting shows I've actually done myself.

    Someone has already mentioned ...Gamma Rays... which has five girls but isn't a comedy, though it does have some moments. It's not a one-act, but it is relatively short.

    There's an allegorical one-act called Lepers that we've had a lot of success with. Five girls. But not a comedy.

    One of my favorite shows is The Real Queen of Hearts Ain't Even Pretty, which is both hilarious and meaningful, but has only four girls (maybe one can stage manage?) and isn't a one-act but can be cut down if necessary.

    You might not be able to use these, but maybe they'll point you in a direction...? Break a leg!



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  • 5.  RE: One Act w/5 Females

    Posted 09-25-2015 06:54

    Hi there,

    There is a great new play by New York Playwright Robin Rice Lichtig called 'Everyday Edna Mae'. It has 5 female characters and lots of fun! 

    https://www.treepress.org/scripts/everyday-edna-mae

    Best of luck with your search! 

    Adrienne :o) 

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  • 6.  RE: One Act w/5 Females

    Posted 09-25-2015 07:03

    Talking With by Jane Martin is a great monologue show with lots of selection both humorous and serious.

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    Cindy Henry
    Teacher
    USD 461
    Neodesha KS
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  • 7.  RE: One Act w/5 Females

    Posted 09-25-2015 07:14

    For 5 women.

    A nice one-act mystery is "The New Margo" which you can find in an old Dramatics!!

    "The Dixie Swim Club" is comedy with pathos, but not a one act.

    A short musical comedy " A- My Name is Alice"



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