• 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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  • 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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  • Christmas at the Lake

    $7.50$45.00

    3 men, 7 women

    40 minutes

    Jim is skipping the holidays this year, but his stay at the lake cabin brings new revelations that change his outlook on life.
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  • Finding Gladys

    $7.50$95.00

    4 men, 5 women, 1 either

    Two act, 90 minute

    Gladys dreams of being a celebrity. To fulfill her fantasy, she enters her play in a national contest only to find herself head over heels in comedic trouble. Audiences love this show!
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  • Fool Me Once, or Henriett…

    $5.00$35.00

    cast of 11

    20 minute comedy

    Henrietta, a new widow, is taken in by various schemes and scams, only to be saved in the nick of time by the street-wise detective and scambuster, San Scam!
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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/variety sketches. No Royalty!
  • Bibliography for Senior T…

    $15.00

    Save time

    finding resources

    This complete list of books and dissertations plus magazine, journal, and newspaper articles will amaze you.
  • Housecleaning

    $3.00$35.00

    1 Either

    Less than 2 minutes

    Ida, a frustrated homemaker, swears off housework for more enlightening tasks. A never-fail show and a hit wherever it's performed!
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  • Double Date

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 2 women

    16 minutes

    Two women show up at the same time for a first date with Thomas. A little mistake becomes a big mess that creates only one solution for the women. Funny!
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  • 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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  • Writing Plays for Senior …

    $15.00$20.00

    How to write plays

    for older actors

    Discover how to craft the shows that older actors love to perform and audiences love to watch.
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  • In Rumi’s Field

    $5.00$35.00

    2 either

    12-15 minute drama

    Two strangers meet in a field. What at first seems like small talk actually stirs some deeper questions.
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  • Full Steam Ahead!

    $5.00

    3 men, 5 women

    80 minute musical

    The venerable 'Miss Mossy,' a century-old Mississippi riverboat, is ready to sail for an all-inclusive adventure. Along the way, she reminds us about life's new possibilities.  
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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!
  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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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  • 25 New, Humorous Skits &#…

    $24.95

    2-6 characters

    3-9 minutes long

    Robert is back with another volume of skits and scenes useful for anyone who wants to have fun with drama.
  • You’re the Jury: Th…

    $7.50$65.00

    Flexible casting

    60 minute drama

    In this exciting courtroom drama, twins who are addicted to playing the lottery are on trial. The audience gets to decide who is the rightful owner of $3,000,000!
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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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  • The Great Escape

    $3.00$35.00

    5 either

    6 minute sketch

    Don’t judge these three little ‘ole seniors by their bathrobes. There’s more to their story than meets the eye.  
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  • A Profusion of Roses

    $5.00$35.00

    2 women

    10-15 minutes

    A women converses with her sister about an estranged daughter who planted roses. But is it really the sister she's talking to?
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  • Another One of Louella…

    $24.95

    3 women

    30 minute comedy

    Church women discuss Louella's brainstorm--creating personalized, unforgettable memorial services. The surprises the whole town.
  • Merry Christmas / Happy T…

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 7 women

    10 minute comedy

    Nora has posted an invitation to all of her lonely neighbors, but what a group appears!
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  • Pass the Peas Please

    $3.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    5 minute comedy

    Retires Walter and Sally share a synchronized breakfast using a particular implement, grabbers.
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  • 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.
  • Made for Each Other

    $5.00$35.00

    cast of 6

    30 minute comedy

    Pauline Stewart is an independent women who needs a bit of assistance. And when her daughter and son-in-law hire companions for her, she fires every one. But then there's Annie Simms, who makes the cut.
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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.
  • Age on Stage®: Comedies …

    $24.95

    cast varies 2-7

    10, 10 minute plays

    Best Seller! Volume II of the very popular Age on Stage®: Comedies for Readers Theatre with strong characters, fun plots, with the same charming goofiness!
  • Chatterton Country Club: …

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men, 4 women

    15 minute comedy

    Kicked out of her book club, Judy Crayton has decided to form her own group called Civilian Rules Administration Police (C.R.A.P.)! This play is in Chatterton Country Club  
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Backfire

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute

    Is the morning-after their high school reunion the fulfillment of a life-long dream or a case of mistaken identity?
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  • Canine Contact

    $3.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    7 minute comedy

    George and Gracie briefly share the challenges of getting older. Through a happy exchange of ideas, they emerge hopeful about the future.
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  • The Cat Lady Christmas

    $7.50$55.00

    cast of 7

    60 minute radio play comedy

    Corly promises her new beau, who is allergic to cats, that she’s pet-free. But she no longer is. Can she get through this date safely?
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  • Out of This World

    $5.00$35.00 Sale!

    3 women

    10 minute comedy

    Sharon and Joyce are enjoying a glass of wine but nothing could possibly prepare them for the entrance of an old friend who announces that she’s an alien.
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  • Secret Family Recipes

    $5.00$35.00

    3 women

    10 minute play

    Asking a sister for the family heirloom is extra tricky when she's left this world.
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  • 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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  • The Stick-Up

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men, 1 woman

    15 minute comedy

    Shirley, a cashier, has seen everything, but never expected Charlie, her retired friend and regular customer, to attempt robbery!
    • Clear
  • Chicken or Meatloaf?

    $3.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    5 minute comedy

    Carol and Chuck share five minutes of "quality time" debating what's for dinner.
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  • The Haunted Holiday Hotel

    $5.00$65.00

    cast of 20

    75 minute comedy

    The Haunted Holiday Hotel is jam-packed with zany characters and mysteries to solve. The fun and laughter can be enjoyed at any time of year!
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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.