One Act Plays
Whether you are looking for the perfect one act play for competition, a one act drama for a school or community theater play production, a one act comedy play for touring, a quality large cast one act play script for a school assembly or a small cast one act show for your community theater, we believe our selection of One Act Plays is hard to beat. Ideal for all schools, community theatres, churches and professional theatres, you will find shows below that will meet your needs.Pioneer Drama Service is pleased to offer 602 one act plays.
PREV • PAGE 1 OF 61 • NEXT
 |
Belle and That Beast Guy
Cast: Flexible cast of 12 (4M, 2F, plus 6 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 20 minutes This simplified children’s classic has minimal sets and quick and easy costuming, making it an awesome show for elementary and middle school actors — as well as theatre companies on a shoe-string budget! More... |
 |
Charley’s Aunt
adapted from the comedy by Brandon Thomas
Cast: 5M, 5F
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 50 minutes Once the record-holder for the longest running play worldwide, the highly entertaining Charley’s Aunt has been translated and adapted numerous times into operas, movies, TV films, and musical plays! More... |
 |
Christmas Shorts
Cast: Flexible cast of 12-65
Set/Time: Bare stage / About 60 minutes There’s something for everyone in this one-act holiday delight made up of short scenes and monologues. More... |
 |
Disorder in the Court
Cast: Flexible cast of 14 (3M, 3F, plus 8 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Interior courtroom set / About 50 minutes There’s a large, flexible cast of kooky characters in this funny, farcical court case unlike any other. More... |
 |
Do-Overs
Cast: 3M, 6F
Set/Time: Interior diner set / About 35 minutes Do-Overs is a quick-paced one-act that examines how the smallest of changes in perspective or approach can have broad, lasting impacts on others. More... |
 |
The Emerald Heist
Cast: Flexible cast of 8 (1M, 1F, plus 6 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Interior train dining car set / About 25 minutes This show is full of surprises that will have audience members on their feet — or in handcuffs! More... |
 |
The Entire Pilgrims’ Journey (in 40 Minutes or Less!)
Cast: Flexible cast of 15-30, optional extras
Set/Time: Bare stage / About 40 minutes Ideal for Thanksgiving or any time of year, this cleverly abridged play tells of the Pilgrims original voyage to the New World. More... |
 |
Fortunes Read $1
Cast: 1M, 6-7F, plus 1 role that can be either
Set/Time: Bare Stage / About 30 minutes An odd fortune teller has set up his or her table in a public square, and a steady stream of customers has the psychic offering visions of the future for just a buck apiece. More... |
 |
Fowl Play
Cast: 6M, 10-14F, optional extras
Set/Time: Interior kitchen set / About 30 minutes Over-the-top costuming, contrasting characters, and outrageous hillbilly humor make this “fowl” mystery a real howl! More... |
 |
Game of Myths
Cast: Flexible cast of 16-34, optional extras
Set/Time: Bare stage / About 40 minutes A series of short scenes adapted from traditional Greek tales but told with a cheerful twist and an emphasis on magnanimity. More... |
PREV • PAGE 1 OF 61 • NEXT
