Description
These short plays deliver quick bursts of wit, heart, and hilariously human moments, all in under ten minutes. Whether it’s poking fun at pretentious directors, navigating the quirks of new technology, or even building a home for a duck, each of these plays packs a punch, offering something for every mood.
Edited by Bonnie L. Vorenberg
All plays run approximately 10 minutes.
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Table of Contents
The Actawr and the Directawr
Art Shulman • 2 either
A wildly pretentious “directawr” turns a two-line, one-minute monologue into a theatrical odyssey for the “actawr.”
Always
Dana Hall • 1 man, 1 woman
A married couple rekindles their deep bond after a health scare, proving true love never grows old.
Bad Casserole
Laura Pfizenmayer • 3 women
In this dark comedy, grief meets gossip, grain alcohol, and a casserole so bad it might actually be a crime. The worst days
sometimes bring the weirdest comfort.
Chicken or Meatloaf?
Eric Weil • 1 man, 1 woman
Carol and Chuck have ridden the “what to have for dinner” merry-go-round for
years. Here they go again!
Christmas Crush
Laurie Allen • 1 man, 2 women
Hot chocolate, awkwardness, and a whole lot of “you tell him I said…” lead to a
sweet date for these two shy love birds.
Coffee with the Girls
Janine Daly • 3 women
Sue and Helen prepare their friend for the big day—she’s meeting her partner’s
family for the first time.
Daze of the Week
David Malouf • 1 man, 1 woman
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.
The Ferry Tale
Frank Shima • 1 man, 1 woman
After all of these years, Leon just may have one more chance to re-connect with the woman of his dreams.
Foot Time Follies
Doug Campbell • cast of 5
Between mistaken fruit names, medical acronyms, and a doctor with a punchline
prescription, this radio play proves that the real pain might just be in the wallet.
Grenville Grocery
Tom Wainwright • 2 men, 1 woman
In an effort to connect with her son, a scheming mom draws in an unwitting security guard and a store manager.
Here, Ducky Ducky
Jerry Cunningham • 2 men, 1 woman
When a pair of pet ducks disappears, there’s rivalry, friendship, and prizewinning cinnamon rolls.
The Last Nail
Bill DiPaolo • 2 women
Velma’s feelings are one part resignation and two parts rebellion as her friend, Abby, tries to help her make the right decision about when to stop driving.
Lucy
Mike Hassett • 2 men, 1 either
When two friends bump into each other in a park, one reveals he’s found love again, she’s blond, smart, and a great listener.
My Man
David Greenwood • 1 man, 2 women
A romantic turf war in a retirement community escalates in this clever comedy with a surprise ending.
The Paranoia of Mrs. Pardee
Susan M. McConnell • 2 men, 2 women
Eunice is convinced that not only is the man next door a squatter, the security department is in on the deal. But the
man does look vaguely familiar…
Pass the Peas, Please
Jerry Cunningham • 1 man, 1 woman
The synchronized breakfast of these two retirees is a great way to start the day!
Porch Pirates
Clinton Festa • cast of 4
Ahoy mateys! This team o’ pirates be not like typical ‘porch pirates’! They’re on contract to prevent the accumulation of too much stuff.
Snickerdoodle Confidential
David Malouf • 1 man, 3 women
A mysterious message on the answering machine ignites the imaginations of two siblings who are worried…??
That’s My Chair
James Keller • 3 either
A witty little play about power, memory, and the human need to claim space—whether it’s a chair, a crown, or a place in the world.
Waiting for Macbeth
Eric Weil • 3 women
Three stylish witches bicker over rhymes, recipes, and roles while waiting (and waiting) for Macbeth to finally show up in this sharp, irreverent twist on Shakespeare’s classic.
