Pamela Loyd

Pamela’s first life calling was helping people become psychologically healthier and happier through a career as a counselor, and her second is writing comic plays with lively roles for seniors. She also enjoys acting and directing. She founded and is artistic director of the Mischief Makers, an annual play festival of short comedies for actors over 50.

Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

1 (to 4) men, 2 women

20 minute romance

Angie receives an anonymous love letter from a man who seems perfect in every way. But does the perfect man really exist?
Book cover for "Date-Zastrous" by Pamela Loyd, featured in Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 7 women

30 minute comedy

Bill dives into online dating hoping for romance, but ends up surviving six hilariously disastrous dates—from a psychic scammer to a pickpocket in pearls. Is there a perfect match, or are they all "Date-Zasters"?
Saturday Surprise poster featuring Pamela Lloyd for senior theatre resource.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Despite the reminder that it's Saturday and Betty's turn to plan the surprise, Roger is still confused about what is going on.

cast of 7

15 minute comedy

Silvia hatches a brilliant idea for how to handle telemarketers. She no longer hangs up with anger. With her new strategy, they can't get off the call fast enough!
Book cover for Romance Reconfigured by Pamela Loyd, part of Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 1 woman

15 minutes

Mimsy and Stephan keep romance alive with their unique twist on weekly Zoom dates. This one is a sure hit!  

1 man, 1 woman

5 minute comedy

On Christmas Eve, a well‑meaning but sleepy husband and an overextended wife discover that letting go of perfection may be the greatest holiday gift of all.
Cover of "A Wicked Little Wager" by Pamela Loyd, published by ArtAge Publications.

2 men, 2 women

45 minutes

This year's annual celebration comes with mischievous gamesmanship, laughs, suspense, and murder. Be glad you don't have friends like these!

Cast of 8

15 minute comedy

A game-night party with good friends becomes more interesting when a new game is proposed, leading one to ask: among friends, what is more dangerous—the truth or a lie?
Radio KRZY logo with ArtAge Publications branding and a silhouette of a performer.

cast of 6

30 minute

You'll love this farcical, wacky comedy about the shenanigans, backstage drama, and on-air screw-ups, of the cast and crew of a small-town radio station, where everything goes a little KRAZY.

1 man, 2 women

16 minutes

Laurel tells her best friend she has been unfaithful, and their "private" conversation quickly takes on a complicated life of its own.
Senior theatre resource book cover with bold colors and title.

4 women

20 minutes

The afternoon event is more than tea and scones--it's about friends' hopes, dreams, and misunderstandings as they celebrate each woman's life. Full of action!
Book cover for "Double Date" by Pamela Loyd, published by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 2 women

16 minutes

Two women show up at the same time for a first date with Thomas. A little mistake becomes a big mess that creates only one solution for the women. Funny!
Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

2 men, 2 women

18 minutes

Counseling couples is never easy but when Helen and Dave bring in an inept hit-man as evidence, it gets all so very complicated. An action-packed comedy.
Lunch Ladies at L'Ambrosia Luncheria - Senior theatre resource publication cover.

8 women

15 minute comedy

Two very proper ladies lose all pretense of ladylike behavior as they have trouble paying for their meal at an expensive restaurant, finally finding a brilliant (and hilarious) solution!
Cover of "Merry Magic" by Pamela Loyd, a senior theatre resource book.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Though Louise and Herbert plan for a low key holiday, a little Christmas tree finds its way into their home and helps them discover both merriment and magic.

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