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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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  • School of Sharks - Stage Partners

    School of Sharks

    Written By: Chris Barlow
    Length: 30-50 minutes
    Cast Size: 9-22 actors (suggested casting: 4F, 4M, 4 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Does your school have what it takes to come up with the next million dollar idea? Find out when everyone’s favorite startup competition comes to town, and students, teachers, and parents all gather to pitch their wildest and weirdest business ideas to a panel of eccentric investors. With wacky pitches, hilarious sharks, flexible casting, and bonus scenes to customize the runtime, School of Shark...
  • 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.
  • 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...
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