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One-Act Comedies

From large cast original play scripts to adaptations of classic works, Stage Partners has an exciting collection of one-act comedies by some of the funniest playwrights working today. These plays are perfect for high schools, middle schools, and theatres. 

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  • The Art of Being Vague - Stage Partners

    The Art of Being Vague

    Written By: Peter Bloedel
    Length: 30-35 minutes
    Cast Size: 10-30 actors (suggested casting: 3F, 4M, 3 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Colby learns from a young age that he can find success by being vague with the people in his life. Colby’s “art" of being vague continues to grow throughout his life as he convinces his classmates he’s cool, persuades an interviewer he’s best for the job, and rises to the top of the top. Although this seemingly fantastic art initially brings him great success, it ultimately comes at the...
  • I Hate Valentine's Day - Stage Partners

    I Hate Valentine's Day

    Written By: Sonya Sobieski
    Length: 25-30 minutes
    Cast Size: 8-20+ actors (suggested casting: 6F, 4 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    February 14th is approaching and it’s Nicole’s least favorite day of the year. After all, Valentine’s Day is a giant money-making scheme that makes people feel inferior and values who you’re with over who you are. Nicole’s friends are determined to find a solution to the candy grams, carnations, and imaginary boyfriends. Perhaps the answer to the madness can be found in…the rainforest?...
  • Peter Pan's Jump Shot - Stage Partners

    Peter Pan's Jump Shot

    Written By: Jon Jory
    Length: 25-30 minutes
    Cast Size: 16 actors (suggested cast: 14F, 2M)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    When a scrappy girls basketball team from Littleburg, Texas (population 117) actually makes it to the finals, they're praying for divine intervention. What they get is something they never expected and hardly believe: Peter Pan. But beggars can't be choosers. With Peter's flying slam dunk, they might actually have a shot at the championship game. That is, if they can defeat Captain Hook and he...
  • The Lost Art of Finding - Stage Partners

    The Lost Art of Finding

    Written By: Alan Haehnel
    Length: 25-30 minutes
    Cast Size: 10-30 actors (suggested casting: 15 any)
    Genre: Dramedy, Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Say what you will about Sophie, she is focused. On Something, a crucial Something, and she won't give up until she has It. A pushy salesman, a mob of celebrity hounds, the celebrity himself, even a well-meaning, potential friend will not distract Sophie from her quest. This large cast, gender-flexible one-act will both entertain and intrigue, inviting viewers to question what their particular Some...
  • All The Girls Hate Me at West Haddock High - Stage Partners

    All The Girls Hate Me at West Haddock High

    Written By: A.M. Dittman
    Length: 30-35 minutes
    Cast Size: 6-22 actors (suggested casting: 10F, 2M)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    The one where the boy tries to find a girl who likes him. Always tougher than it sounds. Just ask that guy over there. Or there. Or right there. Or there. And yeah, that guy over there too.
  • Scrappy - Stage Partners

    Scrappy

    Adapted by Jon Jory from the plays Scapin and Sqanarelle by Molière
    Length: 30-35 minutes
    Cast Size: 10 actors (suggested casting: 8F, 2M)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Adapted from the classic farces of Molière, this speedy one-act follows the arrogant, scheming, and brilliantly witty Scrappy who lies and tricks everyone in her path to get ahead. Secret marriages, mistaken identities, phony pirates, daring rescues, a feisty stage manager...somehow everything ends up 'happily ever after.'
  • Relationship Status - Stage Partners

    Relationship Status

    Written By: Joe Landry
    Length: 35-40 minutes
    Cast Size: 12 actors (suggested casting: 1F, 1M, 10 any)
    Genre: Dramedy, Comedy
    Synopsis:
    This is a first-love story. It’s the story of students Cameron and Riley, whom we follow over the course of a school year as their romance blossoms and their relationship status changes. The unique structure of this play allows the two characters to be played by different actors in various gender combinations in each of the six scenes—for a total of 12 actors (with six playing Cameron and si...
  • Fake News! - Stage Partners

    Fake News!

    Written By: Werner Trieschmann
    Length: 30-40 minutes
    Cast Size: 10-18 actors (suggested casting 5F 4M, 9 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    It’s time for another nightly edition of KFKE’s Newstime, your nightly real news leader despite the accusations that KFKE is fake, fake, fake. News anchors Rusty and Sandy serve up only the hottest real news including an interview with an unfrozen cave man, a revealing expose on the mysterious Illuminati, and a prospector mining for gold. Stay tuned for the weatherman, Bob Deepmantan, who clai...
  • Week Daze

    Week Daze

    Written By: Hillary DePiano
    Length: 30-40 minutes
    Cast Size: 7 actors (7 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Has TJ’s comfortable routine become a rut? When an old friend comes to town with a challenge, TJ’s got to figure out what it really means to live a little without changing your life to meet someone else’s expectations. Week Daze zooms out and looks at our daily routines from a new perspective as all five weekdays play out simultaneously across the stage in a comic ballet. A virtual version...
  • Captain Theatre Nerd and the Magnificent Techies

    Captain Theatre Nerd and The Magnificent Techies

    Written By: Jon Jory
    Length: 30-35 minutes
    Cast Size: 15-40 actors (suggested casting: 10F, 10M)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Let Captain Theatre Nerd take you on a whirlwind tour of the history of theater from ridiculous melodramas to sweeping musicals. Everything on stage happens just as it's supposed to, except when it goes horribly and hilariously wrong. Actors on strike, indecisive directors, wrong cues and costumes... But the show must go on! Right? Leave it to the techies to save the day. 
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