Marriage

These shows all involve married couples.

It’s our largest theme, with nearly 60 plays.
All explore the joys and challenges of a committed relationship.
Put them together to create a production of any length.

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 Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 1 woman

less than 10 minutes

A married couple rekindles their deep bond after a health scare, proving true love never grows old.

2 men, 2 women

18 minutes

An old flame sends Tom a letter, asking him to uphold his promise from 40 years ago. Will what happens next bring new fire to his marriage or is it all just a poorly-rehearsed act?
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.
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.
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.
Book cover for "Your Girlfriends Know Too Much" by Lennie Singer, published by ArtAge Publications.

4 women, 1 either

15 minute comedy

The groom has a suspicious relationship with two women, Siri and Alexa. This play is the fourth Escapade at the Villa Estates.
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.

2 men

15 minute comedy

A deeply funny comedy in which a man loses his eyesight yet gains a new perspective on truth, beauty, and art.
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.
Book cover of "A Life Enriching Community" by Philip Middleton Williams.

cast of 3

10 minutes

A loving portrayal of an older couple who are adjusting to their new life in a South Florida retirement community.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute drama

Isidor and Ida Straus lost their lives prematurely on the deck of The Titanic, but their love, arguments, and an additional consolation survive the wave.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minutes

After witnessing a crime, a husband and wife react differently and suddenly their lives are turned upside down.

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?

1 man, 2 women

10 minute comedy

In this tender comedy about wanting more, a woman brings an unusual object for appraisal on Antiques Roadshow: her husband.
Blue Sky with Approaching Storm - Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

2 men, 2 women

10 minute comedy/drama

An evening at an art gallery begins with laughter and ends in an unexpected confrontation when an old connection resurfaces.
Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Beverly wants to spice up her marriage. What will her traditional husband think when he sees the sex toy she ordered?
Artistic poster for "Splitting Hares" by Brett Hursey, featuring bold colors and design.

1 man, 2 women

10 minute comedy

Couples counseling takes a strange turn as Ron and Annie struggle with a serious case of "Rabbititis."
Book cover for Mistranslations by Jack Rushton, featuring bold colors and design.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

A magical device helps a couple communicate better, but is better communication what they really want?
Book cover for "Finding Zeus" by Jack Rushton, published by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Charles' Superman takes on Martha's Zeus. Sometimes shaking up the same old same old is what a marriage needs.
Book cover for "Calling Dr. Phil" by C. A. Dougherty, featured on Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 1 woman

20 minute comedy

Dixie has a unique problem with her husband, but her favorite TV shrink, Dr. Phil, isn't available to help. Such a fun play!
Senior Theatre Anniversary poster with ArtAge Publications logo and a bow and arrow graphic.

1 man, 1 woman

7 minute comedy

It’s David and Janet Riley’s wedding anniversary and David has forgotten--again. No plans, no gift, nothing. So Janet has made her own plans--a trip to Hawaii. Now, to convince David!
You Want What? Penny Petersen Book Cover.

1 man, 1 woman

11 minute comedy

A wife looking to upset her ex-husband yet she goes to him for advice. The result is more preposterous with every twist and turn!
Evacuation guide cover for senior theatre resource by ArtAge Publications.

2 men, 1 woman

14 minute comedy

The divorced parents and their son are driving to escape the hurricane and the past, only to discover that there's still a lot there to love!  
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.

3 men, 7 women

40 minutes

Jim is skipping the holidays this year, but his stay at the lake cabin brings new revelations that change his outlook on life.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Rudy and his wife Wanda relive their dancing days in their imaginations. A lovely show!

1 man, 2 women

10 minute comedy

After spending most of her life raising children and wearing sensible shoes, Doris finds her inner goddess in a pair of stylish, trendy shoes. Husband Don is not convinced.

3 men, 4 women

Flexible

Humorous and touching, "The House of Tomorrow" follows older adults navigating dating apps, tech mishaps, meddling kids, and the stubborn thrill of staying lively and curious.

cast of 5

30 minute comedy

Popular playwright, Bob Naquin is back with a holiday treat! A homeless person reminds us that what's inside a person is more important than outward appearances.    
The Wish by Sherry Churchill - Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 1 woman, 1 either

10 minute comedy

A longtime married couple's inability to understand the other one leads to a wish, and Somebody Upstairs is listening. Be careful what you wish for!
Book cover for "Crazy for Love" by Linda LaRocque, featuring vibrant pink, black, and orange design.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Second-time-around and in love, Barry and Sylvia quickly discover all sorts of things about each other! Treat your actors and your audience to this hilarious favorite.
Standing Tall - Marv Siegel.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Seeking to spark their love life, a married couple tries a new idea. With startling results.
Book cover for "Blinking Lights in the Middle of the Night" by John Weagly.

1 man, 1 woman, 1 either

10 minute comedy

Sally and Carl receive a late-night visit from an alien tourist making a pit stop while traveling among the stars. But why is he on Sally and Carl’s lawn?
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.

cast of 8

80 minute comedy

Norman Bender refuses to age gracefully, launching dubious business schemes and a laughably bad lawsuit, until an old flame moves in next door and exposes how messy growing older, staying married, and letting go can really be.
Angel in Disguise: How to get your husband to wear a costume!.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

What's a woman to do if she can’t get her husband to dress up like an angel for a costume party? Susan's strategic communication plan will have everyone laughing!
Book cover of "Still Twenty-Nine" by Wendy Vander Velde, published by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

When a perfectly sensible retiree comes home with a very surprising outfit, her living room becomes the starting line for a battle between caution, adrenaline, and the stubborn belief that some ages are just a number.

3 women

10 minute comedy

Kate and Joanie arrive at their sister Marilyn’s house after her husband leaves her. They are not prepared to find that Marilyn is coping just fine on her own. Funny and touching play.
Book cover for "Stolen Flowers" by Lora Lee Ecobelli, featuring a green background and black accents.

2 women

20 minutes

Cora decides it's time to push her brother-in-law's buttons by giving her sister a small pot of flowers. And when he reacts as expected, both sisters decide it'll be the last time.
Cover of "Frank's 75th Christmas" by Brandon Doughty Slocum, a senior theatre resource guide.

Flexible cast of 11

20 minute comedy

Frank hates Florida, golf carts, and people, but this stubborn 75‑year‑old still has to face Christmas, community, and an angel who doesn’t buy his excuses.
Seniors acting on stage with red curtains and a scenic backdrop.

1 man, 1 woman

8 minute comedy

When Harold, who is married to Maude, comes on to Gloria, who is married to Sam, Gloria comes up with a solution which gives him a strange idea.
Making a Move by Carl L. Williams.

2 men, 2 women

20 minute comedy

To get her husband Harvey off the couch and looking at a new retirement community, Vera "runs" with a plan that involves a hunky neighbor, also known as Mr. Muscleman.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Maisie and Grover arrive at the theatre and make a hilarious scene. Will their marriage survive this anniversary present?
Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 2 women

10 minute comedy

Vernon is a good husband but sometimes his wife Merle could just wring his neck especially when uptight church lady Maevelyn comes to call.
Book cover for Clyde, Is That You? by Jerry Bailey, with bold colors and design.

1 man, 3 women

10 minute comedy

Clyde is a hard-core womanizer and three-time loser in the marital sweepstakes. Still on the prowl, he journeys to Las Vegas, but his three ex-wives are all in town for the convention!  
ArtAge Publications Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 1 woman

18 minutes

a long‑married couple who rediscover themselves—and each other—when an unruly garden forces them to confront the wild, untended parts of their lives.
Advertising and marketing concepts for senior theatre audiences.

1 man, 1 woman

15 minute comedy

A disastrous second honeymoon trip to Bermuda tests the limits of a marriage and whether all has been what it seems.

 

flexible cast

10, 5 minute sketches

The Quibbles Radio Shows is a collection of 10 comedy sketches, reminiscent of old time radio shows, featuring a delightfully quarrelsome couple in skirmishes of everyday life!
Cover of Sylvia and Myrna by Bob Rinfret, part of Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 2 women

10 minute comedy

Myrna is a retired starlet, Sylvia is a retired homemaker. Now living in a retirement village, Sylvia thinks they might be sharing something!
Cover of "Bernie and the Beast" by Marsha Sheiness, published by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 1 woman

30 minute comedy

Bernie and Evelyn are loving their road trip when they get lost in South Dakota. Their night at a second rate motel reveals a first rate relationship.
Cover of "Louie and Louise" by Bob Rinfret, a senior theatre resource guide.

1 man, 2 women

15 minute comedy

A domineering wife thinks her meek husband has lost his mind until his strange behavior reveals a clever plan to break free.
Book cover for Marty's Bromance by Judith Allen, published by ArtAge Publications.

2 men, 1 woman

15 minute comedy

Laura and Marty have been married for 30 years but when Marty is forced into early retirement, Laura tries to help with unexpected results!

1 man, 1 woman

7 minute comedy

Fred and Jeanne are ready to leave for an evening with friends when they discover they've lost their keys, yet again.  
Book cover for Velma vs. Velma by Linda LaRocque, part of Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 1 woman, 1 woman's voice

10 minute comedy

Homer Crosley and his wife are secretly reserving an extravagant rendezvous at a cozy bed and breakfast. But who is with whom?
Cover of "Everything Blows Away" by Kelly Dumar, a senior theatre resource guide.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute drama

In the aftermath of a storm, a backyard strewn with photographs becomes the setting for a man and a woman to confront memory, loss, the emotional debris of a shared past, and the fragile beauty of what remains.
Book cover for "Blame Game" by Linda LaRocque, featuring a green and purple design.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

Working together, playing together, having a family together, this long time married couple knew each other well...or so they thought.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

As Santa gets ready for the busiest night of the year, Mrs. Claus lays a doozy on him. She is going through menopause and isn't very happy about it!
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