© 2022 Stacey Lane
Short Plays The Author’s Autopsy 2 minutes 2 any gender A pathologist and assistant open up a deceased writer and riffle through his brainstorms, drafts, and dreams to determine what did him in. B*tches on Good Behavior 1 minute 1 M, 1 F A man calls a woman a b*tch when she turns down his offer to buy her a drink. Caged to Perfection 1 minute 1 M, 1 F An imaginary boyfriend, held captive by his creator, tries to persuade her to let him into her real world. Checkered Past 2 minutes 3 any gender, 2 F voice-overs Ants at a picnic debate the risks and rewards of pursing their delicious desires. Blue Giraffe 2 minutes 1 M, 1 F A couple conscientiously evaluates a piece of artwork that is unseen by the audience. The artwork is revealed to be their child’s drawing on their refrigerator.
Cold 1 minute 1 M, 1 F A sickly woman catches her boyfriend licking her phone.
Dirty Laundry 1 minute 2 F Accusations and confessions fly when a young woman finds something in her roommate’s jeans pocket.
I Know Why the Imprisoned Parrot Squawks 1 minute 2 any gender A pet owner considers freeing a parrot after being moved by poetry. The Hundred Dollar Hug 5 minutes 1 M A lonely man taunts the audience with a hundred-dollar bill, claiming that he will give it to the first audience member who comes up on stage and hugs him.
If Romeo and Juliet Had Cell Phones 1 minute 1 M, 1 F, 1 F voice-over The star-crossed lovers’ epic encounter at the masquerade takes a turn when they decide to exchange phone numbers and in doing so get too much information. Itch This 2 minutes 1 M, 1 F A desperate man with a hard to reach itch asks a stranger for assistance. Modest Goddess 2 minutes 2 F A woman is being sketched by an artist. Her requests for body improvements and the artist’s eagerness to comply fill the subject with self-loathing. Peek 1 minute 1 M, 1 F A gift tempts a man to take a look inside while his girlfriend is in the other room. Kissing Boo Boos 5 minutes 1 M, 2 F, 1 any gender The hypocrisy of gender roles is exposed when a child gets injured on a playground. Pet Names 1 minute 1 M, 1 F An eager wife and an eager-to-leave husband fail to capture the perfect photograph of their little darling. Pulse 2 minutes 1 any gender An actor’s woeful monologue is interrupted by a cell phone ringing in the audience. The budding artist retaliates by destroying the phone that destroyed the moment. Shelter Skelter 1 minute 2 F, 1 M A woman picks out a kitten at an animal shelter, when the ghost of her recently deceased cat arrives to object. Shoebox 1 minute 2-20 any gender A woman’s journey from cradle to grave is documented in greeting cards. Scratched 1 minute 2 any gender, 1 M voice-over A losing instant lottery ticket envies the limitless potential of its not-yet scratched-off companion. Stalemate 1 minute 2 any gender, 1 voice-over any gender A day-old doughnut and a cinnamon roll anxiously await their fates in a food kiosk at the airport. A Steal Down Memory Lane 3 minutes 2 F A purse snatching goes awry when the victim recognizes the robber as an old high school friend. Tummy Tirade 1 minute 1 F, 1 voice-over any gender A woman on a diet competes in a battle of willpower with her talkative tummy. Tankinis and Frat Boys 5 minutes 1 F A woman struggles with her self-esteem when her peaceful haven at her apartment swimming pool is taken over by a group of rowdy young men. The Unwelcome Mat 1 minute 1 M, 1 F A young lady is ridiculed by a worn-out welcome mat while waiting for her boyfriend to answer his door. Uterus-less 8 minutes 1 F An infertile wife receives a shocking offer from a meddlesome in-law. Tutelage of Tulle 1 minute 2 F A young lady wants to wipe off a face mask that is burning her, but her beauty-seeking cousin believes the suffering will be worthwhile.
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