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
Length: 30-50 minutesCast Size: 9-22 actors (suggested casting: 4F, 4M, 4 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
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... -
I Hate Valentine's Day
Length: 25-30 minutesCast Size: 8-20+ actors (suggested casting: 6F, 4 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
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?... -
All The Girls Hate Me at West Haddock High
Length: 30-35 minutesCast Size: 6-22 actors (suggested casting: 10F, 2M)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
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. -
Relationship Status
Length: 35-40 minutesCast Size: 12 actors (suggested casting: 1F, 1M, 10 any)Genre: Dramedy, ComedySynopsis:
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... -
iFeel
Length: 35-40 minutesCast Size: 5-13+ actors (suggested casting: 2F, 2M, 4 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Relationships are hard, but thankfully technology has made them easier than ever before: Just sync your feelings through the cloud with iFeel! But when Sam and Tyler decide to take their relationship to the next level––and start syncing their feelings––the result is a zany sci-fi rom-com that asks just how much sharing is too much sharing... -
Love or Something
Length: 30-35 minutesCast Size: 6-10 actors (suggested casting: 7F, 3M)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Social Distancing has made romance...well...difficult. When the boy next door comes by to offer some neighborly advice, two cooped-up sisters seize the opportunity for a love connection from six-feet-apart. A clever Greek Chorus helps to set the stage for reconnection after a long time of sheltering in place. It may not end in happily-ever-after, but this one-act rom-com brings back some of the si...