Single set (a reception desk and three chairs). Bob and Jay can only find one country to go along with it - the newly formed Turdistan. The President of the USA needs a distraction as he comes up for re-election, so he 'finds' a new Al-Qaeda base, but he needs a coalition to lead. There are nominally five reporters in the White House press corps, but their lines could easily be combined.įifteen minute comedy play - a parody of war-mongering and political coalition building. Whilst most of the characters are written male, adjustment would be easy. Why is he taking advantage of her desperation, and is she too proud to accept?Īll the President's Turds by Bernard Scahill She believes her family heirloom ring is worth $10,000, so she's shocked when the pawnshop owner, Mr Meyer, only offers her $650 for it. Hilda Gruenberg has to renew her father's visa affidavit to stand a chance of getting him out of Nazi Germany to join her in America, but it'll cost her $650. A brief glimpse into individual lives, set against the background of the holocaust. Single set (a pawn shop in New York in the 1940s). THE AFFIDAVIT - 1st place (1983) cash award and full production WORLD PREMIERE Soon they're passed from Aunt to Uncle and back to the original interviewer, but no one is really saying what they mean. Either two simple sets (just furniture) or, more likely, the stage split into two acting areas.Ī husband and wife are faced with an unhelpful interviewer when they apply to adopt a child, but his says he has some relatives who might be able to help them out. The interviewer is written male but could, at a pinch, be played female.Ĭomedy short. Matthew talks to his wife, admitting his shortcomings as a partner and husband, but is finally overcome by rage. He’s much impressed with the facilities, though it turns out they’re looking after Charlie so nicely because they have mistaken him for his father, and think he’s a resident! Short comedy on a single (retirement home lounge) set.Ĭharlie is visiting Acorn Fields to move his father in. Helen does her best to include him in the family's Christmas celebrations with surprising consequences for them all. Helen and Chris are rather dubious about daughter Charlotte's new boyfriend, shaven headed Ackroyd, currently on police bail. No chorus.Ī short play with a single (kitchen/diner) setting. Worse still, it's an accountant Father Murphy knew in life.Īckroyd’s Christmas Stocking by Alison Clink Minimal set.įather Murphy has been summoned because Karen appears to be possessed, and possessed by the spirit of an accountant. No chorus.Ĭomedy short, with an unexpected take on exorcism. Determined to salvage the production, the actors stage the play using other actors and their stagehands as scenery. Contains very minor bad language.Ī small theatre company is preparing for opening night of their friend's original play when an accident prevents the truck carrying costumes and props from arriving. No chorus.Ī play within a play with no props or set (that being close to the point). For scripts and lockdown videos/streaming rights, click hereĬlick here to read the script or Click here for more details. This is much to Courtney’s chagrin - until she discovers that Carlos is a robot.įor scripts and live performance rights, please click on the Price Link to find the cost. Seeking a more stimulating companion, Veronica introduces Carlos into the relationship. No chorus.Ī short one act comedy with a single living room setting and some strong language.ĭespite being close friends Veronica and Courtney have very little in common and their friendship is going a little stale. Selected for and performed at the Pensive Federation Theatre Company's 2016 Significant Other Playwriting Festival at the Tristan Bates Theatre in London.
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