• 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.
  • Matzo Balls

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 4 women

    20 minute comedy

    The matzo balls have gone missing from Sunny Acres Retirement Home and Holmes and Watson are on the case--Shirley Holmes and Dottie Watson, that is! A great comedy!
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  • Creativity Matters: The A…

    $19.99

    A must-have book

    on creative aging

    Create an arts an aging program using this essential guide. It's a roadmap to success in creative aging!
  • Can I Put You on Hold?

    $5.00$35.00

    cast of 6

    10 minute comedy

    It seems like everybody is calling Agnes at the same time--a friend, neighbor, sister, and a repairman. She has only one choice--to put people on hold!
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  • 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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  • 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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  • Carol Burnett Sketch Coll…

    $26.95

    Up to 6 characters in 5 sketches

    3-5 minutes

    You'll love these five classic sketches from Carol Burnett!
  • The Harvey Girls: They Ta…

    $5.00$35.00

    3 men, 3 women, 4 either

    15 minute play

    In the Old West when your train stopped at the depot, you ate in Fred Harvey's restaurants famous for good food, friendly service, and the famous Harvey Girls.
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  • Senior Moments: Growing-Old

    $3.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    9 minutes

    Charlie is on the prowl for older women, but Rose has had an “unexpected dose of reality.” Is one of the plays in Senior Moments.
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  • Bernie and the Beast

    $5.00$35.00 Sale!

    1 man, 1 woman

    30 minute comedy

    Bernie and Evelyn are loving their road trip when they get lost in South Dakota. Their night at a second rate motel reveals a first rate relationship.
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  • The Purse

    $5.00$35.00

    4 women

    10 minute comedy

    When your purse becomes your husband's carryall, the only solution is to give up the purse...Until you have to pay for lunch. This is a fun and easy script that you'll love!
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  • Seniors Acting Up: Safeguard

    $24.95

    1 man, 2 women

    11 minutes

    While Tillie paints Mary's portrait, Felix arouses Mary's concern with weird quotations and erratic behavior while writing a play. She sees his final step as suicidal.
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Get Your Flu Shot!

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    When it’s time to convince people to get the flu shot, sometimes entertainment can carry the most convincing message. Used by health departments and aging organizations with great success!
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  • Love in 4/4 Time

    $7.50$45.00

    2 men, 2 women

    40 minute play

    Two couples, confronted by the reality of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, forge ahead into life's undefined future with humor and honesty.
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  • Scripting Our Lives: Oral…

    $24.95

    Create a theatre revue

    based on memories

    Follow these steps to easily create a theatrical revue based on memories.
  • Griddle Cakes

    $5.00$35.00 Sale!

    2 women

    10 minute comedy

    Two aging sisters debate the merits of answering the telephone, global warming, and attending the annual wildflower walk.
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  • Telling the Stories of Li…

    $20.95

    Develop scripts

    from life stories

    By James E. Birren and Kathryn N. Cochran A great guide for creating theatre based on life stories. Learn from expert, James Birren, who for 25 years conducted autobiography groups.
  • Mimi and Me

    $5.00$35.00

    2 women: Mimi (age 90) & Tindy (age 20)

    15 minutes

    A perky young volunteer tries to cheer up an outspoken older woman. What begins as a test of wills ends up as a loving relationship.  
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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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  • Choosing the Menu

    $3.00$35.00

    2 women, 1 either

    5 minute comedy

    As we grow older, our diets change. What we used to eat and still want to eat is on the ‘no no’ list.
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  • Favorite Cousins

    $7.50$35.00

    2 men, 2 women

    20 minute comedy

    Two older cousins escape together on a cruise. In Old Folks Rock: A Celebration of Vitality
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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.
  • Senior Readers Theatre Ma…

    $15.00$20.00

    A successful format

    great for older performers

    With this concise guide, chock-full of simple techniques and practical advice, you're well on your way to bring this awarding and dynamic form of theatre to older actors.
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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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  • The Bug Hunters

    $5.00$35.00

    cast of 5

    10 minute comedy

    The Fox sisters outfox two men pretending to be from the State Health Board.
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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.
  • 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.
  • The Good Years

    $7.50$85.00 Sale!

    flexible cast

    95 minute comedy

    Two middle-aged daughters with good intentions play matchmaker with their single parents. It's a total, hilarious mess! But love wins in the end.
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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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  • 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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  • Dangerous Games

    $5.00$35.00

    Cast of 8

    15 minute comedy

    A game-night party with good friends becomes more interesting when a new game is proposed, leading one to ask: among friends, what is more dangerous—the truth or a lie?
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  • The Refrigerator

    $5.00$35.00

    cast of 4

    12 minute comedy

    Phil's old rusty refrigerator breaks, his daughter Dorothy persuades him to look for a new one. His surprising decision is funny, endearing, and sweet!
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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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  • 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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  • Sara Plays Her Game

    $5.00$35.00

    1 either

    10 minute monologue

    In WWII Paris during Madame Joel's French class, Sara learns how to play a very important game. Award-winning monologue!
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  • 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 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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  • Roses to Plan

    $5.00$35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    An older married couple give us a sweet and funny look at love in a long-standing marriage. Touching and kind, winner of many awards.
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  • Did You Hear About the Ne…

    $5.00$35.00

    2 men, 2 women

    30 minute comedy

    Ro and Ilene snoop and eavesdrop on Ilene’s new neighbor, Max, thinking that he works for the CIA, has murdered his wife, and has buried her in his backyard!
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  • ElderSpeak

    $5.00$35.00 Sale!

    3 men, 7 women

    20-25 minute comedy

    Joan comes up with a brilliant plan to combat ageism and the inappropriate way some people speak to older people.
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