Random Acts of Comedy

Random Acts of Comedy
Author: Jason Pizzarello
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780981909974

Home of the most popular one-act plays for student actors, Playscripts, Inc. presents 15 of their very best short comedies. From a blind dating debacle to a silly Shakespeare spoof, from a fairy tale farce to a self-hating satire, this anthology contains hilarious large-cast plays that have delighted thousands of audiences around the world. Includes the plays The Audition by Don Zolidis, Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit by Jonathan Rand, 13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview by Ian McWethy, Darcy's Cinematic Life by Christa Crewdson, The Whole Shebang by Rich Orloff, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fifth Period by Jason Pizzarello, Small World by Tracey Scott Wilson, The Absolute Most Cliched Elevator Play in the History of the Entire Universe by Werner Trieschmann, The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet by Peter Bloedel, Show and Spell by Julia Brownell, Cut by Ed Monk, Check Please by Jonathan Rand, Aliens vs. Cheerleaders by Qui Nguyen, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis, 15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play by Alan Haehnel

Acting for Young Actors

Acting for Young Actors
Author: Mary Lou Belli
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 0823049477

Do you know a teen that's been bitten by the acting bug? Here's just the book they need! Acting for Young Actors, aimed at teens and tweens, lets kids hone their skills and develop their craft. It begins with the five W's: WHO am I? WHAT do I want? WHY do I want it? WHERE am I? WHEN does this event take place? Sounds basic - but many young child actors are told simply to "get up there and act." This book explores each of these questions, using helpful exercises to allow young actors to work through problems of character identity and motivation. With comprehensive chapters on auditioning, rehearsal, and improvisation, plus a primer on how young actors can break into film, theater, and television, Acting for Young Actors is every kid's ticket to the big time.

Small Actors

Small Actors
Author: Stephen Gregg
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780871297686

The Cast List

The Cast List
Author: Jason Pizzarello
Publisher: Stage Partners
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Drama
ISBN:

Ah, the cast list. Oh, the drama. The casting would be simple if it weren't for constant script cuts, actor trade agreements, backstabbing, helicopter parents, hysterical prima donnas, and the Assistant Director could figure out how to incorporate the songs of Grease into Romeo & Juliet without getting sued. This is a show for any student who has ever been cast or miscast in a school play or any teacher who has ever attempted to post a list without serious backlash. Comedy One-act. 30-35 minutes 10-30 actors, gender flexible

One-act Plays for Acting Students

One-act Plays for Acting Students
Author: Norman A. Bert
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1987
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780916260477

23 short length plays for a cast of one, two, or three. 5 minutes acting time for each character. Performance times vary from 8-15 minutes.

An Implausible Claus

An Implausible Claus
Author: Nikki Harmon
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1991
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780871291394

Comedy Scenes for Student Actors

Comedy Scenes for Student Actors
Author: Laurie Allen
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Middle school students
ISBN: 9781566081597

These real-life, juvenile dilemmas for children to perform are popular because the actors can portray characters like those they see every day. Sample titles from this collection of 31 scenes include: Picture Day, Love is All You Need, First Kiss, 30 Days to a New Teen, Home Alone, Cookie Dough, Food Fight, Barbie Girl, Texas Size Zit, the Cat Walk, Save the Frogs, and Dreadful Dancing. All situations are believable and easy for timid and eager actors to perform. Ideal for classroom practice or for an evening of entertainment.

Play it Again!

Play it Again!
Author: Norman A. Bert
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1993
Genre: Drama
ISBN:

Twenty-five contemporary one-act plays by nationally known playwrights designed to fit many needs. Includes plays for one, two, or three actors with a playing time of 10 to 15 minutes with about 5 minutes acting time per character. Each play is a complete work--no cuttings-- and are of contest caliber.