
Pioneer Drama Service is pleased to offer 697 one act plays.
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How to Enchant a Bookshop
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Cast: 6M, 8F, plus 4 roles that can be any, optional doubling, extras
Set/Time: Interior bookshop set / About 45 minutes Dorothy Gale, Tom Sawyer, and the other beloved literary characters from the best-selling The Enchanted Bookshop are back in this heartwarming prequel about how the bookshop first became enchanted. More... |
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Lily and the Magic Stones
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Cast: Flexible cast of 15 (5M, 4F, plus 6 roles that can be any), extras
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 60 minutes This fast-paced story is loaded with interesting characters, loads of fun stage action, and important messages about not running away from problems and standing up for what you believe. More... |
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Madhouse!
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Cast: Flexible cast of 28 (7-10M, 9F, plus 9 roles that can be any)
Set/Time: Interior mansion set / About 60 minutes A madcap mystery that gives every actor a chance to be part of the madness! More... |
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Midsummer(ish)
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Cast: 9M, 8F, plus 3 roles that can be any
Set/Time: Simple exterior sets / About 50 minutes It will be a dream come true as you help young actors and audiences discover — and understand — the delight of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy! More... |
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The Monkey’s Paw
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Cast: 2M, 3F, plus 1 role that can be any
Set/Time: Interior cottage set / About 25 minutes This short one-act is perfect for a night of one acts or for competition, packing a powerful punch with compelling storytelling and sweeping character arcs. More... |
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Murder at the Renaissance Faire
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Cast: Flexible cast of 11 (2M, 2F, plus 7 roles that can be any)
Set/Time: Interior theatre set / About 65 minutes Great death scenes from Shakespeare are about to get real in this thrilling show set at a Renaissance Faire. More... |
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The Pear Tree
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Cast: 3M, 3F, plus 1 role that can be any
Set/Time: Exterior front yard set / About 30 minutes In this touching one-act about looking for hope on the other side of change, teens learn tough lessons about losing what they love. More... |
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Red Ribbon
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Cast: 1M, 2F, plus 5 roles and 3 offstage voices that can be any, optional extras
Set/Time: Bare stage / About 30 minutes This short, dramatic one-act from AATE award-winner Kendra Thomas sends a strong message for Red Ribbon Week or any time about the dangers of substance abuse. More... |
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Roja Ridin’ in the Hood
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Cast: Flexible cast of 15-26 (Minimum 5M, 7F, plus 3 roles that can be any)
Set/Time: Bare stage / About 40 minutes This fresh, flexible-cast collection of tales injects Spanish language and Latino culture, perfect for diverse populations and Spanish and English language learners More... |
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Stone Dragon Stew
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Cast: Flexible cast of 30
Set/Time: Exterior village square set / About 35 minutes Young actors and audiences will delight in this charming and funny Stone Soup-based tale full of physical humor, sharing, community, and friendship. More... |