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The Actawr and the Directawr

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An actor with only two lines survives a director’s endless ‘helpful’ advice. Another Art Shulman hit!

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SKU: 9063850-2-1 Categories: Newly Released, Plays Tags: Comedy, Less Than 10 Minutes, Short Plays
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Art Shulman
less than 10 minute comedy
2 either

A director takes guidance to the extremes. With only two lines to deliver, the actor endures endless exercises, lectures, and name‑dropping of famous directors. The result is a rehearsal that lasts longer than the play itself, proving that sometimes the drama is backstage.

Ten rehearsals. Two lines. Infinite drama.

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Included in the collection! Age on Stage®: Short Plays for Senior Theatre

Also by Art Shulman:

  • The popular play about a women’s basketball team, At Half Time
  • Watch this men’s baseball team in action, The Peacocks’ Pep Talk
  • For women, this show is a hit,The Peacocks’ Pep Talk
  • This show is about a blind date with a fun twist, It’s Not About the Bagels

Additional information

playwright

Art Shulman

genre

Comedy

run time

Plays less than 10 minutes

men

1, 2

women

1, 2

cast-size

2

theme

Theatre and Performing

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