Everyday Conversations Take a New Twist

These plays take a fresh look at old habits.

Create a show of any length by mixing and matching shows to spark conversations about things that seem so “every day.”

3 either

less than 10 minutes

Three people clash over the ownership of an ordinary chair, sparking a humorous exploration of memory, entitlement, and even royal thrones.  
Book cover for "Daze of the Week" by David Malouf, part of Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 1 woman, 1 either

less than 10 minutes

A couple, disagreeing about what day of the week it is, hopes the plumber will settle it. He puts a wrench in both of their ideas.
Senior theatre production poster for "The Ferry Tale" by Frank Shima.

1 man, 1 woman

Less than 10 minutes

Could it really be Gilda? After all of these years, Leon just may have one more chance to re-connect with the woman of his dreams.
Cover of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Dwight Watson, Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 3 women

12 minute comedy

Christmas morning is filled with bickering, barking, and gingerbread men catching fire in a comedy filled with heart, heat, and holiday frenzy.
Senior Theatre Resource Center book cover.

cast of 3

5 minutes

Josh has the misfortune of being stuck between a chatterbox on the aisle and a frequent restroom user at the window. Now they've started to bicker. But are they truly strangers?
Cover of "A Dog Barks" by Dwight E. Watson, part of Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

This laugh-out-loud conversation between a witty couple on what seems like a normal day -- only it's a special day indeed.
In Rumi's Field - Senior Theatre Resource Book by Doug Stewart.

2 either

12-15 minute drama

Two strangers meet in a field. What at first seems like small talk actually stirs some deeper questions.
Lost Things book cover by Jo Rake, featuring a stylized image of a performer with a bow and arrow.

1 man, 1 woman

7 minute comedy

A hilarious take on something we've all done--misplace a cell phone while finding other goodies.
Book cover for "Chicken or Meatloaf?" by Eric Weil, senior theatre resource guide.

1 man, 1 woman

5 minute comedy

Carol and Chuck share five minutes of "quality time" debating what's for dinner.
Book cover for "Pass the Peas Please" by Jerry D. Cunningham, featuring bold colors and a theatrical.

1 man, 1 woman

5 minute comedy

Retirees Walter and Sally share a synchronized breakfast using a particular implement, grabbers.
Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 1 woman

20 minute comedy

It's Jake and Rachel's first meeting in real life after being matched in an online dating program. Did the computer make a mistake?  
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