• Volunteering Has Its Moments

    $7.50$35.00

    4 women, 1 either

    20 minute comedy

    The play is set on the “Opal” show, a nationally televised tribute to volunteers moderated by the popular TV personality. The fast paced comedy is a fitting tribute to volunteers.
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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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  • Cuckoos in Cahoots at the…

    $7.50$75.00

    Flexible casting

    60 minutes

    Four short comedies woven together by four quirky women and one calm and reasonable Walter.
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  • It Hardly Matters Now

    $24.95

    1 man, 2 women

    30 minute comedy

    Herb and his wife Carrie are having dinner with their old friend, May. Did Herb marry Carrie because of a bet? What other secrets will be revealed?    
  • Those Dog Gone Wrinkles

    $15.00

    3 women, 2 men

    7 minute comedy

    Elsie tests her revolutionary wrinkle cream on dogs at a blue ribbon dog show.
  • Your Girlfriends Know Too Much

    $5.00$20.00

    4 women, 1 either

    15 minute comedy

    The groom has a suspicious relationship with two women, Siri and Alexa. This play is part of the collection, Cuckoos in Cahoots at the Villa Estates
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  • Love and Other Investments

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men, 2 women

    25 minute comedy

    Wry-witted, with rapid fire screwball comedy dialogue. Agnes tries to finish her taxes but finds that there's more to life than investments and paperwork.
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  • 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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  • 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.
  • Creative Engagement: Usin…

    $15.00

    Combining art forms is

    great for your health

    Creative Engagement combines music, movement, and drama in a mixture that promotes communication and broadens expression.
  • Senior Moments: The Code

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    13 minutes

    Two seniors, Rose and Charlie, meet at a café on a blind date set up over the Internet. Is one of the plays in Senior Moments.
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  • Crazy for Love

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    Second-time-around and in love, Barry and Sylvia quickly discover all sorts of things about each other! Treat your actors and your audience to this hilarious favorite.
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  • 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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  • A Dog Barks

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    This laugh-out-loud conversation between a witty couple on what seems like a normal day -- only it's a special day indeed.
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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.
  • Second Career

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    Diane is now retired and ready to take on the world. Her mission: to be an advocate for disgruntled customers.
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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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  • 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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  • Finding Zeus

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    Charles' Superman takes on Martha's Zeus. Sometimes shaking up the same old same old is what a marriage needs.
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  • Arches, Balance and Light

    $7.50$55.00

    cast of 5+

    60 minute drama

    This lovely play brings Julia Morgan to life. She was a ground-breaking architect who designed more than 700 buildings during her long and prolific career, including Hearst Castle.
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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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  • Radio KRZY

    $7.50$35.00

    cast of 6

    30 minute

    You'll love this farcical, wacky comedy about the shenanigans, backstage drama, and on-air screw-ups, of the cast and crew of a small-town radio station, where everything goes a little KRAZY.
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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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  • The Committee

    $5.00$35.00

    3 men, 4 women

    20 minute comedy

    When Keith enters Sunset Villas retirement home, he has yet another hurdle to clear. The show is funny,  easy to stage, and moves quickly.
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  • You’re the Jury: Th…

    $7.50$80.00

    Flexible casting

    75 minute drama

    Peter Lambert moved into a tranquil community and soon began terrorizing the neighbors. Rage, revenge, and humor rule in this exciting courtroom drama!
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  • Senior Theatre Online Mad…

    $15.00$20.00

    A great way to perform!

    Not just during a pandemic

    Learn how to adapt classes and performances to online as you learn and have fun!
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  • Girlfriends

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 4 woman

    10 minute comedy

    Lifelong friends Trish and Nancy, deep in conversation, discover that true girlfriends last only until the next man comes along...that is, unless he has a wife. Fun female roles.
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  • New Plays for Mature Acto…

    $24.95

    2 men, 1 woman

    15 minute comedy

    When Mr. Levine takes over Mr. Abrams’ kosher butcher shop, he needs to learn how ’things are done’ here. A nice play with a lot of good feelings!  
  • 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!
  • Carol Burnett Sketch Coll…

    $26.95

    Up to 6 characters in 4 sketches

    3-5 minutes

    Carol Burnett, one of the most brilliant comediennes, presents two movie parodies and two comedy sketches. No Royalty!
  • A Medicare Affaire

    $24.95

    1 man, 1 woman

    8 minute comedy

    When Harold, who is married to Maude, comes on to Gloria, who is married to Sam, Gloria comes up with a solution which gives him a strange idea.
  • Seniors Acting Up: Shotgu…

    $24.95

    cast of 18

    25 minute comedy

    Ellie's pregnancy and Jeb's shotgun help persuade Willy to go through with a wedding ceremony complete with songs and Ozark Mountain commentary.
  • Velma vs. Velma

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman, 1 woman's voice

    10 minute comedy

    Homer Crosley and his wife are secretly reserving an extravagant rendezvous at a cozy bed and breakfast. But who is with whom?
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  • Little Bundles of Joy

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    Two newborns struggle to make sense out of their amazing new situation. You can almost see the seniors in costume as babies!  
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  • G-O-A-L!

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    11 minute comedy

    Jay and Amanda are a couple waiting to happen--or are they? An under-five soccer game seems an odd place to find a companion but maybe the grandkids are the key.
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  • Lucille Flirts with the S…

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men, 3 women

    25 minute comedy

    Lucille thinks her friend has the better life. But does she really? The second play in  A Fine Time to Be Lucille
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  • Billy Buck & Jo-Jo

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men

    10 minute comedy

    Ladies and Gentlemen, we present Billy Buck and Jo-Jo, two rodeo performers who wake up only to discover that they are dead...and still together!
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  • Tina Latigo Rides to the …

    $7.50$45.00

    1-4 man, 12-15 women

    45 minute comedy

    The Old West comes to life as Tina Latigo and her French sidekick, Lisette, work to bring justice to women everywhere. An interactive show--so much fun!
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  • The Casserole Chorus

    $5.00$35.00

    4 women plus extras

    15 minute comedy

    A good casserole has an unintended result. This play is part of the collection, Cuckoos in Cahoots at the Villa Estates
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  • Love’s Language

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minutes

    Jackie and George are about to get married but can he survive the "language of love?" Will these two ever get on the same page?
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  • The Reunion

    $5.00$35.00

    2 either

    10 minute comedy

    Scott and Carl meet by chance after half a century. Childhood dreams often give way to adulthood, but do they have to?
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