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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 Job Interview by Don Zolidis, a ten-minute play, part of the short play collection Ten(ish): Comedies - Stage Partners

    The Job Interview

    Written By: Don Zolidis
    Length: 10 minutes
    Cast Size: 3 actors (suggested casting: 2F, 1M)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Interviewing for a new job is never easy. It's especially awful when you're called in to interview alongside your competition. It's even more anxiety-inducing when the job you are interviewing for has been known to demolish the spirits of those who have worked there - at a certain establishment that specializes in the construction of stuffed animals. This play is part of the short play collection...
  • Romeo & Juliet & Aliens - Stage Partners

    Romeo & Juliet & Aliens

    Written By: Nick Cantin
    Length: 40-45 minutes
    Cast Size: 10-30 actors (suggested casting: 4F, 3M, 8 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    There’s something rotten in Verona High School, students mumble in robotic unison, the faculty keeps talking about “plotting something,” and the janitor…well okay he’s always like that. Nevertheless, resident student conspiracy theorist Benvolia Bobbins takes it upon herself to expose the truth, and uncovers a secret of interstellar proportions! But, of course, that’s all going to have...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • The Zoo Farce - Stage Partners

    The Zoo Farce

    Length: 30-35 minutes
    Cast Size: 13-21 actors (suggested casting: 9F, 4M)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    It is the best of times, it is the worst of times for the “biggest little zoo in New Jersey.” The good news is that it’s Public Appreciation Day, lots of entertainments are planned, and the zoo expects to receive its official accreditation. The bad news is the animals are escaping their cages and the rhinos, cheetahs, and penguins are chasing the acrobats, clowns, and food vendors. It's up t...
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