Readers Theatre is a fantastic way to encourage actors who are worried about memorizing lines to take part in drama. Actors, seated and reading from the script, bring the characters and story to life. While most of our plays are suitable for Readers Theatre, these are some of our favorites for this format.

  • Up and Down

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    What happens when two people get trapped in an elevator? Find out in this delightful comedy about anxiety, anger, and connecting. Fun and very easy to stage!
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  • Return Engagement Plays f…

    $23.95

    cast varies 4-9

    run times around 25 minutes

    This popular anthology includes ten short upbeat plays for readers theatre. All have been successfully produced at retirement communities senior centers, and drama groups.
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  • Backfire

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute

    Is the morning-after their high school reunion the fulfillment of a life-long dream or a case of mistaken identity?
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  • The Naked Man on the Couch

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 3 women

    20 minute comedy

    Leaving for a holiday weekend three roommates find a mysterious man sleeping on the couch. Will they get to Vegas?
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  • Perplexing Polar Problems

    $5.00 – $35.00

    3 men, 3 women, 2 either

    10 minute comedy

    Problems in Santa's Polar Kingdom have everyone in a titter! A short and easy play that you can pull together quickly.
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  • Action and Reaction

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minutes

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

    $7.50 – $35.00

    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!
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  • The Radio Show

    $5.00 – $35.00

    cast of 4

    10 minute comedy

    During a radio broadcast, the audience is led to believe that the guest actor and actress hate each other. The two go off script and destroy the entire show!
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  • Metaphorical Shoes

    $5.00 – $35.00

    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.
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  • A Collie for Christmas

    $5.00 – $35.00

    4 women, 1 either

    30 minute play

    Julie is determined to get a dog and when she does, it has troubles that only the veterinarian can cure. It's a heartwarming holiday tale!
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  • Readers Theatre Anthology

    $19.95
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  • The Cat Lady Christmas

    $7.50 – $55.00

    cast of 7

    60 minute radio play comedy

    Corly promises her new beau, who is allergic to cats, that she’s pet-free. But she no longer is. Can she get through this date safely?
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  • Compos Mentis (of sound mind)

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 2 women

    10 minute comedy

    When Robert and Alese Langford interview for a coveted spot at an elite retirement community, everyone--including the audience--is in for surprises!
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  • Waiting for 7

    $5.00 – $35.00

    2 women

    10 minute comedy

    Mary finds Ethel’s marital history to be nothing short of astonishing, including a surprising trend about her many husbands. Very funny!
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  • Roxie McCoy...Private Eye

    Readers Theatre Karaoke®…

    $19.95 – $24.95

    4 men, 9-12 women

    15 minute mystery comedy

    Roxie McCoy is a street-smart, no-nonsense private eye. In this comic sketch, Roxie comes to the aid of an English Baroness with a secret.
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