• The Wish

    $5.00$35.00

    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!
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  • Teaching Senior Theatre C…

    $20.00

    Stay active in Senior Theatre

    when you need to stay home

    Learn how to teach Senior Theatre classes online with techniques and tips to help you be successful!
  • Our Voices: Senior Selfies

    $7.50$20.00

    Scenes for 1-9 actors, predominantly women

    1-15 minute vignettes

    A unique collaboration between a professional playwright and a group of seniors, Our Voices: Senior Selfies celebrates seniors’ empowerment through vignettes that are hilarious, insightful and poignant.
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  • Not Kate or Leo

    $5.00$35.00

    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.
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  • World’s Oldest Hobby

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men, 2 women

    10 minute comedy

    How about a new hobby that only requires a telephone and some imagination? Jan and Barbara are making some interesting choices.
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  • Drama Activities with Old…

    $48.95

    Step by step instructions

    to bring drama alive

    Drama comes alive in this practical guide. With step-by-step instructions, directing creative drama, improvisation and basic acting becomes easy.
  • Bert, One Year Later

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man

    10 minute monologue

    Bert, in his 70's and recently widowed, encounters a teenager outside his condo. The interaction convinces Bert that life is worth the pain.
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  • Blame Game

    $5.00$35.00

    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.
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  • Connecting Baby Boomers t…

    $10.00

    Give boomers a voice

    Put them on stage

    Once Baby Boomers are attracted to your Community Theatre, it will never be the same!
  • Lifeguard on Duty

    $5.00$35.00

    2 either

    25-30 minute comedy

    Two old friends come out of retirement to become lifeguards at their local beach. Can they get along in their confined space?
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  • Acting in Television Comm…

    $15.00$20.00

    Make a little money

    and have a lot of fun

    Find out how bright, charming, and friendly older actors are working in television commercials, films, radio, and print.  
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  • Readers Theatre: Legendar…

    $24.95

    Casts from few to 12, both men and women

    Five 12-15 minute plays

    For ten years Marilyn has toured these shows throughout her community. The actors love them, the audiences love them. She combines rich history with solid theatre.
  • Driving Under the Influence

    $3.00$35.00

    2 either

    8 minute comedy

    When you're pulled over for a DUI, it's not a good idea to bump, grind, and push the meaning of "walk the line."
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  • Try to Act Normal

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    When Eddie brings his new girlfriend home to meet Dad, it's a learning process for everyone.
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  • Unfaithful

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 2 women

    16 minutes

    This is a fast-paced comedy of misperceptions and misunderstandings with the lesson: Never be unfaithful to your hairdresser!
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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.
  • Viagara Falls & the …

    $7.50$95.00

    4 women, 4 men

    80 minute comedy

    When Fran borrows a container of artificial sweeteners from her nervous husband-to-be, she has no idea the chaos it will bring to their peaceful retirement village.
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  • Lost Things

    $3.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    7 minute comedy

    A hilarious take on something we've all done--misplace a cell phone while finding other goodies.
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  • Engage! 28 Creative Enric…

    $29.95

    Easy to use

    thematic lesson plans

    If you want to stimulate older persons’ minds and imaginations, this gem of a book is for you. Create sessions that are filled with creativity, exploration, and fun.
  • How to Start a Senior Theatre

    $15.00$20.00

    Welcome to the wonderful

    world of Senior Theatre!

    When you begin a Senior Theatre, you might feel like you're working to create a magical company with no road map. Use this step-by-step guide to help you find success.
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  • The Robbin’ Hoods

    $7.50$35.00

    1 man, 6 women

    35 minute comedy

    Al and Mabel Hood are broke and desperate. What else could they do but rob the rich?
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  • Teaching Senior Theatre C…

    $15.00$20.00

    Our most popular TipSheet!

    Tips, tricks and information

    Based on the author's many years of teaching older actors, this document will help you organize, plan, market, and teach Senior Theatre classes that inspire.
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  • The Wild Sister

    $5.00$35.00

    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.
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  • In One Door! Out the Other!

    $5.00$20.00

    2 men, 2 women or up to 14 actors

    15 minute comedy

    The lobby of a New York City hotel is chock-full of colorful characters with their intrigue and mix-ups. Such fun.
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  • Jack Benny’s Not 39…

    $7.50$85.00

    cast of 8

    80 minute comedy

    A husband’s retirement schemes get interrupted when a widow moves in next door. Hilarious!
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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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  • Senior Theatre at a Glance

    $15.00$20.00

    An introduction to the field

    of Senior Theatre

    New! See the current state of Senior Theatre. Then discover who's performing, what they're doing, and the tips and tricks to make your adventure successful.
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  • Still Life With Nudes-One Act

    $7.50$55.00

    3 men, 4 women

    50 minute comedy

    Why did the pretentious gallery not choose their art? The seniors’ only option is to protest, which leads them to even more challenges. Great characters in a strong script!
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  • The Challenge of Bureaucracy

    $3.00$20.00 Sale!

    cast of 5

    7 minute comedy

    In search of her missing Social Security check, Finney navigates her way through one hilarious "helper" to another only to find red tape and an (in)definite answer. Short, easy, and never-fail!
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  • The Quibbles Radio Shows

    $7.50$50.00

    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!
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  • The Revenge of Sacajawea

    $24.95

    2 men, 2 women

    12 minute comedy

    In the Women's Court of Iniquities, George suggests it's a place where men are never right, but Phil doesn't follow that advice, which leads to an unusual sentencing.
  • 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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  • Gerald’s Dream

    $7.50$35.00

    cast of 8

    35 minute comedy

    In a dream, Gerald relives his high school transformation from nerd to regular boy. All characters are hilariously played by seniors!
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  • Forget Me Not

    $5.00$35.00

    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.
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  • Mistranslations

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    A magical device helps a couple communicate better, but is better communication what they really want?
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  • Lost and Found

    $5.00$35.00

    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.  
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  • Seniors Acting Up: Fruitcakes

    $24.95

    2 women

    28 minute comedy

    Generous, hard-working Eloise doesn't understand the purpose of Gloria, who identifies herself as her heavenly guardian. As the news sinks in, Eloise's fear shifts to anticipation.
  • Memories of a Wonderful Life

    $7.50$55.00 Sale!

    3 men, 1 woman

    80+ minutes comedy

    It's A Wonderful Life, but with a marvelous twist!
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  • The Perils of Carmen Geditt

    $7.50$55.00

    cast of 11

    50 minute melodrama

    The usual melodrama hero and heroine come up against the evil villain, but all with modern twists that lead to a lot of hisses and boos!
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  • House of Tomorrow

    $7.50$35.00

    3 men, 4 women

    Flexible

    Humorous and touching, "The House of Tomorrow" weaves together stories and characters in a flexible length show.
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  • Back In the Dreamtime

    $5.00

    4 men, 7 women

    1 hour, 40 minute musical comedy

    A musical set at a 47th high school reunion in a small town, a sometimes melancholy, sometimes joyous gathering. Easy show, fun to perform!
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  • Silent Movie

    $5.00$35.00

    3 Men and 3 Women

    15 minute silent comedy

    Getting the perfect seat in the movie theatre is not a team sport. Watch as these seniors wordlessly work out the puzzle of where to sit.
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  • A Life Enriching Community

    $5.00$35.00

    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.
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  • Makeup for Older Actors: …

    $10.00

    Makeup made easy

    Tips for older performers

    When Senior Theatre performers use makeup, they bring characters to life! Learn new techniques, products, and tools for a flawless application from a professional film/television/stage makeup artist.