Captain Theatre Nerd and The Magnificent Techies

Captain Theatre Nerd and The Magnificent Techies PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 27

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Book Description
Let Captain Theatre Nerd take you on a whirlwind tour of the history of theater from ridiculous melodramas to sweeping musicals. Everything on stage happens just as it's supposed to, except when it goes horribly and hilariously wrong. Actors on strike, indecisive directors, wrong cues and costumes... But the show must go on! Right? Leave it to the techies to save the day. Comedy One-act. 30-35 minutes 15-40 actors

Captain Theatre Nerd and The Magnificent Techies

Captain Theatre Nerd and The Magnificent Techies PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 27

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Book Description
Let Captain Theatre Nerd take you on a whirlwind tour of the history of theater from ridiculous melodramas to sweeping musicals. Everything on stage happens just as it's supposed to, except when it goes horribly and hilariously wrong. Actors on strike, indecisive directors, wrong cues and costumes... But the show must go on! Right? Leave it to the techies to save the day. Comedy One-act. 30-35 minutes 15-40 actors

Scrappy

Scrappy PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 23

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Adapted from the classic farces of Molière, this speedy one-act follows the arrogant, scheming, and brilliantly witty Scrappy who lies and tricks everyone in her path to get ahead. Secret marriages, mistaken identities, phony pirates, daring rescues, a feisty stage manager...somehow everything ends up 'happily ever after.' Farce One-act. 30-35 minutes 10 actors, mostly female

The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Diamond

The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Diamond PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 23

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Book Description
Clever Sherla Gomes, the Great, Great Granddaughter of famous sleuth Sherlock, teams up with her loyal friend Lolo Watson to get to the bottom of some seriously mysterious happenings. In The Blue Diamond case, they have to figure out what an uncooked goose has to do with a missing jewel - and why Jenny the Scorpion is so dangerously irritable... Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a fun spin on the detective genre. (This one-act, together with The Speckled Band, can be licensed and performed as the full-length play The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes.) Mystery One-act. 30-35 minutes 7-10 actors, flexible

Sherlock's Best: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons

Sherlock's Best: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 39

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Book Description
Join famous sleuths Holmes and Watson as they uncover the truth behind London's most recent unsolved mysteries. In The Adventure of the Six Napoleons case, they must catch a murderer who may be a lunatic, a thief, or really just hate Napoleon. In Sherlock is Dead, Holmes himself is at the center of a poisonous crime and must rely on a trusted doctor...as long as it's not Watson. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a theatrical and flexible tribute to the beloved detective. (This one-act, together with Sherlock is Dead, can be licensed and performed as the full-length play Sherlock's Best.) Mystery One-act. 30-35 minutes 7-13 actors, gender flexible

Sherlock's Best

Sherlock's Best PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 39

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Book Description
Join famous sleuths Holmes and Watson as they uncover the truth behind London's most recent unsolved mysteries. In The Adventure of the Six Napoleons case, they must catch a murderer who may be a lunatic, a thief, or really just hate Napoleon. In Sherlock is Dead, Holmes himself is at the center of a poisonous crime and must rely on a trusted doctor...as long as it's not Watson. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a theatrical and flexible tribute to the beloved detective. (This full-length could be licensed and performed as separate one-acts: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons and Sherlock is Dead.) Mystery Full-length. 70-85 minutes 10-18 actors, gender flexible

Shakespeare, Clearly: The Tempest

Shakespeare, Clearly: The Tempest PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 21

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Book Description
The survivors of shipwreck navigate a sorcerer's magical island in this classic Shakespeare comedy. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple staging allows for a fluid and forward moving production. Shakespeare adaptation One-act, 30-35 Minutes\ 12-15 actors (suggested casting: 3M, 1F, 8 any)

Shakespeare, Clearly: Macbeth

Shakespeare, Clearly: Macbeth PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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“The Scottish Play” dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. (A one-act version is also available.) Drama Full-length. 75-85 minutes 10-35 actors

Shakespeare, Clearly: Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare, Clearly: Romeo and Juliet PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 38

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In Shakespeare's most well-known tragedy, two young star-crossed lovers’ deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. (A one-act version is also available.) Drama Full-length. 85-95 minutes 10-30 actors

Shakespeare, Clearly: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Shakespeare, Clearly: A Midsummer Night's Dream PDF Author: Jon Jory
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Book Description
Shakespeare’s most-popular comedy of adventure, marriage, and forest creatures is boiled down to a brisk 30 minutes in this one-act adaptation. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. Comedy One-act. 25-30 minutes 10-35 actors

Dracula (one-act)

Dracula (one-act) PDF Author: Michael Bigelow Dixon
Publisher: Stage Partners
ISBN:
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Book Description
A swift one-act adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic horror novel that is easily staged for the most-effective frights. Eva Van Helsing, the vampire hunter, has decided to confront and kill Dracula before he bites again. Lucy is already wandering the asylum as an undead, and it isn’t long before more victims fall prey. Mina is willing to be human bait to lure Dracula out of hiding, but will Van Helsing be able to strike in time? A short horror for the long, dark nights. Drama One-act. 30-35 minutes 10 actors (additional female roles)