Community Theatre Plays
We love community theatre! From classic literary adaptations to hilarious comedies to suspenseful mysteries, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Stage Partners.
We've partnered with incredible veteran and upcoming playwrights to create plays specifically for community theaters. Read every play for FREE and find the perfect fit to schedule your season of new plays.
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The Single Man - A Murder Mystery
Length: 80-85 minutesCast Size: 15-30 actors (suggested casting: 8F, 3M, 5 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
After a death threat is found on the set of the hit television show, The Single Man, the producers strike upon a brilliant idea: Have suave mustachioed investigator Henri Poisson fill in for the terrified bachelor in order to root out the presumptive killer. But with eight single ladies vying for his attention on the show, will Poisson be able to discover the killer in time? Who will get the rose,... -
Beware the House on Haunted Hill!
Length: 85-90 minutesCast Size: 9 actors (suggested casting: 3F, 3M, 3 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Come to the party…stay if you dare. An eccentric millionaire promises six guests a mysterious prize if they can survive the night at the only truly haunted house in the world. Everyone invited has a few skeletons in their closets though, and screwball scares lurk around every corner. The classic 50s horror movie House on Haunted Hill becomes a campy whodunnit in this low-tech stage adaptation. J... -
Lawbreakers! (a fast and furious history of women’s suffrage)
Length: 60 minutesCast Size: 6-19 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 1M)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
A pair of feuding modern-day stepsisters wake up at the Akron Women's Rights Convention of 1851, and find themselves on a whirlwind journey through US history. As they face the challenges of each time with fascinating suffragists, abolitionists, and freedom fighters like Sojourner Truth and Ida B. Wells, the young women must decide what they really believe and what kind of world they want to stand... -
The Inseparables
Length: 90-100 minutesCast Size: 9 actors (9 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
The North American Unified Theatre Collaborators of the West really want to put on a show. Like, really bad. Under the leadership of their founder and director, this group of actors has decided to stage a new adaptation of The Three Musketeers. Only, they aren't nearly as prepared as they should be. With puppets and pool noodles, this theatre group prepares for their glorious comeback...that may n... -
Pride and Prejudice
Length: 120 minutesCast Size: 11-25+ actors possible (suggested casting: 6M, 11F)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Full of distinct characters, sparkling wit and timeless romance that has never gone out of print, Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice comes alive on stage in this crisp adaptation. Almost from their first meeting, Elizabeth Bennet finds herself at odds with the reticent Mr. Darcy. She finds him cold and arrogant while he disapproves of her family and social standing. Despite his... -
Silver Belles
Length: 85-95 minutesCast Size: 14-20 actors possibleGenre: ComedySynopsis:
Come celebrate the holidays with the Silver Belles! The ladies who reside at Silver Meadows Retirement Home are preparing for what may be their last Christmas together. Mr. Johnson, the owner of Silver Meadows, has sold the home to local mogul Frank Davenport. Frank sends his son Nick to survey the building and begin the process of converting Silver Meadows into a luxury hotel. Nick soon discovers... -
Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion (full-length)
Length: 90-100 minutesCast Size: 10-20 actors (suggested casting: 8F, 9M, 3 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Sure, you think you've seen this type of murder mystery before. A cast of eccentric characters meet at a mansion, only to become suspects of a murder that a singular genius detective will eventually solve. But what happens when all the suspects are the detectives? Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Batman are just a few of the guests. Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion is a... -
Little Women...Now
Length: 135 minutesCast Size: 7 actors (5F, 2M)Genre: Dramedy, Comedy, DramaSynopsis:
Meet Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy--again! Little Women...Now reimagines the beloved March sisters in today's world, where they navigate love, life, and loss with twenty-first century sensibilities--and the heart, humor, and distinct personalities that have charmed fans for generations. Both fresh and familiar, this modern adaptation will delight devotees of Louisa May Alcott's classic while... -
When Jack Met Jill
Length: 25-35 minutesCast Size: 4-20+ actors (suggested casting: 2F, 2M, 4 any)Genre: Dramedy, ComedySynopsis:
You never know what moments will be pivotal. An existential crisis, or a change in your soda-drinking habits. An unfathomable loss, or a moment of uncertainty about whether you’re looking at a possum or not. For Jack and Jill, it’s all of the above, as moments across time (and sometimes, between realities) converge into a poignant collage rendering of their relationship. -
Heart of Snow
Length: 80-90 minutesCast Size: 8-26 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 5M, 5 any)Genre: Dramedy, ComedySynopsis:
All around Lake Hayward, it’s snowing, so over the course of one extraordinary winter, the people in this New England small town turn to each other for warmth. They might find love, friendship, or even just advice on how to make a really good snow fort. But where will they be when spring comes? A series of surprising scenes converges into a playful, and ultimately uplifting dramedy.