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.
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8 Minutes Left
Length: 90-100 minutesCast Size: 7-22 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 5M, 5 any)Genre: Dramedy, DramaSynopsis:
The world is coming to an end at exactly 4:44PM today, and no one has had any time to prepare. 8 Minutes Left follows the residents of Charlesville, NJ as they navigate their final moments on this Earth – from a couple with a bunker in their backyard who can’t quite figure out how to get in, to two elderly frenemies who fight over their favorite park bench, to a mother observing her children o... -
Tooth & Tail
Length: 100-120 minutesCast Size: 8-20+ actors (suggested casting: 6F, 2M)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Tooth & Tail is a fantastic swashbuckler that explores the dynamics of female friendship. When Princess Plumeria is kidnapped, Vixen LaFey and her dragon Flicker are determined to rescue her – and bring her home for the reward money. But along the way, they must face pirates, a witch who won’t stop rhyming, curses, and monsters of all kinds. From the dazzling dangers of the forests, to the... -
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... -
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. -
The Littlefield Gazette Does Not End Today
Length: 80-90 minutesCast Size: 10-18 actors (suggested casting: 2F, 2M, 14 any)Genre: Dramedy, ComedySynopsis:
Something is different about the company picnic this year. After 126 years woven into the fabric of this small town, the Littlefield Gazette is closing its doors. For the staff, this is the last hurrah: the perfect time to tell a secret, confess feelings for someone, plan a new future. What could they mean to each other now? And while we’re at it, who brought the best pie? This ri... -
Old-Fashioned Cold Fusion
Length: 80-90 minutesCast Size: 2-14 actors (suggested casting: 7F, 7M)Genre: Dramedy, ComedySynopsis:
Nine short plays about the pleasures (and sometimes hazards) of falling in love. From a sheriff and a criminal on opposite sides of the law in the Wild West, to a couple of pirates vying over a cache of buried treasure, to longtime acquaintances who decide to test whether a New York Times quiz can really make two people fall head over heels, sparks ignite in surprising and hilarious fash... -
The Last Cookie
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 2 actors (2 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Bri and Lou are roommates and friends. But those bonds are tested when they find themselves stuck at home with only one remaining, delicious cookie. The Last Cookie is a sweet, and funny story about friendship. This play is part of the short play collection Ten(ish): Comedies. -
Eating Crayons
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 3 actors (2F, 1M)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Growing up, we shared their classrooms. We may have even judged them. Now it's their turn to speak. Eating Crayons is a delightful ode to the beautiful misfits who dared to taste the many colors of every kid's world. This play is part of the short play collection Ten(ish): Comedies.