One Act Plays

[Dancinqueen123]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 9:35pm

I'm looking for ideas for one act plays. For our spring play this year, we are doing 3, student directed, one-act plays. Any good ideas?

[jaesdare]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 11:23pm

the ruffian on the stair (amazing) by Joe Orton
infancy by Thorton Wilder
WAR by Bill Bozzone
Oedi by Rich Orloff
Rainy Afternoon by William Inge

if you want a summary or want to know more about each, PM me

[missmezzo88]

Posted: 8/24/06 at 11:44pm

At my high school last year we did the one-acts from David Ives' "All in the Timing." They're great if done together becaue they have a common thread of dealing with language and communication. But you could definitely choose a couple and they would be great on their own. A crowd-pleasing favorite is "Sure Thing." It requires great comedic timing but it's hilarious. I was a student director for that one act and had a BLAST. If you want to know about the ot hers I'd be happy to help :)

[Unknown User]

Posted: 8/25/06 at 9:03pm

I did some David Ives stuff this year as well, we did the collection called 'Lives of the saints.'

Aslo Christopher Durang has some wonderful one acts. 'Naomi in the Living Room, and other short plays' Has some good one's. I did naomi in the living room my junior year, everyone LOVED it!

Jonathan Rand has some good ones.
A good one I dont remember the author of is 'Not Enough Rope'
Hope you find something good.
-EM

[MarkRascati]

Posted: 8/28/06 at 1:06pm

Can't go wrong with Treasure Island!

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 8/28/06 at 2:26pm

Interview

[jeff_thedancer]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 10:00am

Cut by ed munk. doing it right now..its so funny..great for students!

[Ionlywanttosay]

Posted: 8/30/06 at 2:08pm

Bolero - David Ives

Definitely look through a David Ives' book of one acts, and check out Christopher Durang as well.