• 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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  • Stolen Flowers

    $5.00$35.00 Sale!

    2 women

    20 minutes

    Two sisters finally decide to solve long-simmering family problems that have been ignored for too long. What a play!
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  • Mother Goose, State Your Case

    $7.50$35.00

    Flexible casting

    Flexible run time

    Behold the court cases of some seriously funny crimes that have transpired in the world of Mother Goose.
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  • Romance Senior Style: The…

    $7.50$65.00

    Flexible casting

    65 minutes

    Two comedies, set on the deck of a cruise ship, poking fun at senior-style romance. Hilarious!
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  • AGELESS! 11 Short Plays C…

    $24.95

    Varies by play

    10 minutes

    The tastefully written plays from the Still Crazy After All These Years Festival take the high road of humor.
  • All I Want is the Recipe

    $5.00$35.00

    2 women

    10 minute comedy

    An unsuspecting caller only wants to find out how to make a casserole but finds herself in a conversation that takes off everywhere but a recipe!
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  • How to Name a Senior Theatre

    $10.00

    What is in a name?

    Everything!

    The name you choose for your Senior Theatre company is very important. It shows others what kind of work you do, can tie you to a sponsor or to a geographic region. Whatever you choose, make it something special!
  • 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.
  • Mrs. Claus Gets Menopause

    $5.00$35.00

    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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  • Carol Burnett Sketch Coll…

    $26.95

    cast up to 6

    5 sketches, 3-5 minutes each

    Carol Burnett, one of the most brilliant comediennes, presents five medium-length comedy sketches. No Royalty!
  • Rock On!

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 2 women

    25 minutes

    Two retired women decide "We are not our fears!" and go on an adventure of a life time.
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  • Romance Reconfigured

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    15 minutes

    Mimsy and Stephan keep romance alive with their unique twist on weekly Zoom dates. This one is a sure hit!  
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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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  • Reminiscence Theatre: Mak…

    $39.95

    Practical advice for

    drawing out oral histories

    Pam Schweitzer Reminiscence Theatre is a comprehensive guide to the nature, practice and therapeutic effects of reminiscence theatre. Based one examples from a range of real-life case studies.
  • The Day They Kidnapped Blanche

    $24.95

    2 men, 3 women, 1 either

    30 minute comedy

    Ann Pugh & Katy Dacus 30 minute comedy 2 men, 3 women, 1 either When residents in area nursing homes start disappearing, the FBI takes notice. Blanche Sherwin lands the role of a lifetime when federal agent Steven Devon asks her to go undercover to gather evidence. Click below to purchase the collection, New Plays for Mature Actors.
  • Hanukkah Santa

    $5.00$35.00

    cast of 3

    10 minute comedy

    Time to call the rabbi, this is a real emergency. Sam ran out at 4 AM with his santa suit. But it's Hannukah!  
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  • New Plays for Mature Acto…

    $24.95

    Flexible

    7-10 minute comedy sketch

    An older lady has not received her last Social Security check so she calls a bureaucrat for help. Short, easy and best of all, it's a ‘never fail’ script!
  • Drama Duets: Two Mark Twa…

    $7.50$45.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    48 minutes

    Adapted for ReadersTheatre, Diaries of Adam and Eve and Noah's Ark, brings Mark Twain's keen wit and an updated twist to your audiences. They will love it!
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  • On Purpose

    $5.00$35.00

    3 either

    10 minutes

    The old concession stand on the beach is going to be torn down. So the longtime proprietor gathers with a seagull friend to say goodbye.
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  • How Could You?

    $5.00$35.00

    2 women

    10 minute comedy

    On her 35th wedding anniversary, Rhoda bursts into the salon of her best friend and stylist, Muriel. Muriel comforts as only a longtime confidante can.
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  • Seasoned Theatre: A Guide…

    $18.50

    An indespensible guide

    and virtual road map

    By Martha Haarbauer This book is a virtual road map how to establish and maintain a Senior Theatre.
  • 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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  • Hot Pursuit

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 4 women, offstage voices

    30 minute comedy

    Three friends each try to outdo each other in appealing to a now-available man. The action is frantic and funny!
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  • Out of Here

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men, 2 women

    10 minute comedy

    A coffee date has never been so interesting! Besides the two potential lovebirds at the table, their inner voices are along to coach, cajole, and criticize.
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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.  
  • Now Hear This

    $3.00$35.00

    2 men, 3 women, 1 either

    5 minute comedy

    This is a fast-paced comedy in which 6 characters on a cruise ship continuously misinterpret passed messages, similar to the old telephone game. This play always gets lots of laughs!  
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  • Still Life With Nudes-Ful…

    $7.50$75.00

    3 men, 4 women

    105 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 License

    $5.00$35.00

    cast of 4

    10 minute comedy

    An engaged couple's trip to the County office to get their marriage license sounds easy, but not with this County Clerk!
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  • When Irish Cows are Smiling

    $7.50$55.00 Sale!

    2 men, 1 woman, plus audience participants

    80+ minute comedy

    With all of its wit, charm and laughter, this is a knee-slapping performance. Set in March 1872, five months since the Great Chicago Fire, this MOO-morial pays tribute to Mrs. O’Leary’s cow.
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  • The Great GG Gang

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    Two older people can solve their financial and loneliness problems if only they are brave enough to use a little 'creativity.'
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  • Sad Sack Santa

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    15 minute comedy

    Jay Evers, a part-time Santa, has had his fill of unruly, obnoxious kids. He’s done, but so are the vacation plans. When his wife offers to take his place, the bet is on.
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  • New Trends in Senior Theatre

    $10.00

    Senior Theatre changes

    with the times

    Use this TipSheet to understand the breadth and depth of the field, including the latest research along with statistics, fundable ideas, and facts in today's Senior Theatre.
  • A Bag Full of Miracles

    $5.00

    flexible cast

    90 minutes

    Two women convert Lady Anne's home into a bed and breakfast, which becomes the setting for a cast of characters that bring with them hilarity, intrigue, romance, and warmth.
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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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  • How to Start a Senior The…

    $245.00

    All in one! Books,

    TipSheets, personalized help

    These are the books and materials that will guide you toward a successful Senior Theatre experience!
  • Finding Me

    $3.00$35.00

    1 woman, 1 voice over

    7 minute comedy

    After 51 years of marriage, Edna travels to Indonesia to see coral reefs, jungles and tigers and comes home with an important souvenir - herself.
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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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  • A Calf in the Kitchen: Ec…

    $20.00

    Life story of

    Bonnie's mother

    This is a ranch woman's story, a tale of adversity and disappointment balanced with the joy of delightful animals and colorful neighbors.
  • This River is Gold

    $5.00

    cast of 10 plus chorus

    90 minute musical comedy

    It's North vs. South in the Twin Hills Retirement Community as they fight over gold in this rambunctious musical.
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  • A Fine Time to Be Lucille

    $7.50$45.00

    2 men, 5 women

    20 minute comedy

    Two fun comedies that are a play within a play. Each play works as a stand-alone show.
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  • Dance of the Sugar Plump …

    $5.00$35.00

    1 male voice, 2 women

    15 minute comedy

    Two cleaning women arrive on stage to tidy up after a "Nutcracker" performance and end up finding their own vision for their future. A spotlight shines and they celebrate.
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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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  • Everything Blows Away

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute drama

    As a woman rakes, a man examines windblown photos prompting memories and images from the past, real or imagined. This is a lovely, well written show, and a joy to perform.
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  • Navy Bean Soup

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman, 1 voice

    10 minute comedy

    In this hilarious comedy, inspired by a PBS show, the broadcast of the sophisticated "Madame DuJour Men’s Gourmet Cooking Show" is seriously sidetracked by the guest host, a sloppy and overweight retired Navy cook.
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