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30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

  • 1.  30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-18-2023 09:37
    I teach a beginning Acting class at the high school level with approximately 15 students.  I'm looking for a short One Act that we can workshop in class and showcase as their final at the end of the semester.  Mostly girls, but a few guys. Would love any suggestions.  Comedy or drama, limited/no set, limited props, contemporary.  Share with me what you've done that you love!

    Thank you!!!

    Jolaine Orlin
    Speech - Theatre - Film/Video
    Glenbard North High School
    630-653-7000


  • 2.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-18-2023 18:00

    146 Point Flame

    Elephant Graveyard

    Radium Girls

    Our Place

    I Never Saw Another Butterfly



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    Ellen O'Reilly-LaSalle
    Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School
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  • 3.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-19-2023 06:36

    Boxes 

    The Struggles

    Gossip



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    Amy MacCord
    Musical Theatre Teacher
    Westwood Middle School
    FL
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  • 4.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-21-2023 08:09
    My final play as a director was GOSSIP.  Enjoyed by actors and we'll received by audience as well as administration.


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  • 5.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-22-2023 12:38

    There are some really good suggestions here: https://school-theatre.com/f/5-offbeat-one-act-plays-for-high-schools



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    Brendan Conheady
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  • 6.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-23-2023 09:46

    We do a one act student directed showcase every year. You might want to check out these. They were hits with our students and audience.

    I second: 146 Point Flame, Radium Girls and I Never Saw Another Butterfly.  All wonderful shows.

    Also check out:

    A Rare Condition

    Selfie

    Check Please

    The Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon 

    The Importance of Being Earnest

    Booby Trap

    Governing Alice

    We Are the Sea

    Appropriate Audience Behavior

    The Rules of Comedy



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    Jillian Lietzau
    Lutheran High School
    CO
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  • 7.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-27-2023 07:43

    If you may have some sngers and would consider a musical? I can offer "Happiness Rains", A laspse in time leads lost love to their tragic romance. 6 songs, riser and wheelchair is the set and props. I'd be happy to send script and Soundcloud link to songs. Thanks Steve



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    Steve Pinkerman
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  • 8.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-28-2023 08:00

    I have had great success with Garth Stein's No One Calls Me Mutt Anymore.  And there are no royalties to perform this play; you just have to post on his website when and where it's happening.



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    Jean Phillips
    English/Drama Teacher
    Wiscasset Middle High School
    ME
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  • 9.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-28-2023 08:01

    sorry, I already posted my suggestion, and I can't delete this one.  Oops.



  • 10.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-28-2023 08:17

    Hi Jolaine.    Think I've sent you another play but my play Mannequin is 2m 6f.   Contact me at leonhkal@aol.com



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    Leon Kaye
    Playwright for the Ages
    Lhk@koa1.com
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  • 11.  RE: 30-35 minute One Act for Workshop

    Posted 08-29-2023 10:39

    Happy Back-to-School Theatre teachers/directors! 

    2 years ago Kansas City -universities, professional theatres and a few high schools- celebrated Molière 's 400th birthday by collectively producing, celebrating and engaging in his works. We created a pairing of one -acts that exceeded all expectation: as an educational opportunity (history & commedia!), both students and audiences loved it. 

    Act 1: Molière 's original "Precious Young Ladies"

    Act 2: A contemporary corollary "The Precious Young Men"

    We commissioned playwright Alli Jordan to come up with a comedic satire on the stressors for today's young adults in a hyper-polarized, social media-dominated, cancel culture world. Ms. Jordan came up with a remarkable piece that finds heart and humor, inclusivity and respect amidst the absurdities of our day to day lives. 

    It was highlighted and awarded throughout the professional and educational theatre communities in the region. 

    I am happy to put you in touch with Alli Jordan or share more insights if you are interested.

    Ajordan@pembrokehill.org

    Warmly,

    Tracy Terstriep-Herber



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    Tracy Herber
    Theatre Director/Performing Arts Chair
    The Pembroke Hill School
    MO
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