Short Plays (approx. 10 Minutes)

CONFESSION OF JUDAS ISCARIOT

The morning after The Last Supper, a Detective questions Judas about the activities of the previous night.  (Comedy - 1m, 1m/f)

PARK BENCH

*Published in 2008 by Brooklyn Publishers

One afternoon in a park, a man has a chance encounter that suddenly has him re-evaluating his priorities in life.  (Drama - 2m)  Productions: The Barnstormers Theater (Ridley Park, PA); Emerging Artists Theatre (New York, NY)

INTERVENTION

*Published in 2008 by Brooklyn Publishers under the title REVOLTING CHARACTERS.

 Jill Frank is trying to finish writing a romance novel.  This would probably be a lot easier if only the characters in the novel would stop telling her what a lousy writer she is.  (Comedy - 3m, 2f)  Productions:  Wilmington Drama League (Wilmington, DE); The Barnstormers Theater (Ridley Park, PA); The Riant Theatre (New York, NY)

ONE NIGHT

A woman wakes up in a strange apartment, next to a strange man, with no memory of where she is or what happened the night before.  (Comedy - 1m, 1f)

PHONE TREE

Wendall is just trying to get through to his insurance company on the phone to file a claim.  Why is that so hard?  (Comedy - 1m, 1f, 1m/f)

THE RAFT

*Published in 2008 by Brooklyn Publishers

Helen and Steve are on their honeymoon cruise when Steve does, well, something to sink their ship.  Amid passing ships and shark attack, Helen begins to think she may have made a serious mistake.  (Comedy - 1m, 1f)  Productions:  Brooklyn Lyceum (Brooklyn, NY); Greenwich Film Festival (Greenwich, CT); Shelterbelt Theatre (Omaha, NE); The Barnstormers Theater (Ridley Park, PA); Madhouse Theatre Company (Philadelphia, PA); Merely Players (Owensboro, KY, Evansville, IN & Indianapolis, IN); Phare Play Productions (New York, NY)

THE VISITATION REVISITED

Mary and Joseph are on a date when the Angel Gabriel drops by with some interesting news.  (Comedy - 2m, 1f)

VANILLA

Ten minutes before she is supposed to walk down the aisle, Leighanne gets a sudden, last-minute attack of cold feet... or is it something more?  (Comedy - 1m, 2f)

WE NEED TO TALK

Ever wanted to end a relationship, but weren't quite sure how to do it?  Well, the solution is at hand!  Call We Need to Talk, Inc. and kiss that bad relationship goodbye!  (Comedy - 3m, 2f)  Productions:  Chapel Street Players (Newark, DE); Delaware State One-Act Competition (Middletown, DE); Shelterbelt Theatre (Omaha, NE); Newtown Theatre at The Edge (Newtown, Australia); Madhouse Theatre Company (Philadelphia, PA)

YOU KNOW WHAT BOTHERS ME ABOUT YOU?

Mandy decides that she and Tim should have a completely honest conversation about all those little relationship pet peeves.  But is this ever really a good idea?  (Comedy - 1m, 1f)

CHIAROSCURO

Douglas, an art student, is passionately in love with his art.  But one late night in the art studio, he begins to realize that perhaps his passion has been making him let life slip right by him.  (Drama - 1m, 2f)

CTRL-ALT-DELETE

Recently divorced, Fern is having trouble adjusting to the big changes in her life, until a conversation with a complete stranger helps her begin to accept what has happened to her.  (Drama - 1m, 1f)  Productions:  Finalist, Lakeshore Players (White Bear Lake, MN)

JASON'S WILL

Two brothers meet for the first time following the death of their father.  (Drama - 2m)  Productions:  Lebanon Community Theatre (Lebanon, PA)

THE CATHARSIS

*Published in 2008 by Heuer Publishing.

Emily surprises David by coming home with a growling box... and some news about their upcoming wedding.  (Comedy - 1m, 1f)  Productions:  Heartlande Theatre Company (Ann Arbor, MI); Shelterbelt Theatre Company (Omaha, NE); Appetitle Theatre Company (Chicago, IL); Acme Theatre Company (Maynard, MA); Finalist, Studio 400 Short Attention Span Theatre (Pensacola, FL)

Benny encounters a Troll under a bridge one night.  But wait... are all trolls former lawyers?  (Comedy - 1m, 1f)

TAKING CARE OF MEG

Meg suspects that someone has been breaking into her house and stalking her in an effort to make her feel like she's losing her mind.  Who can she trust?  (Drama - 2m, 1f)  Productions:  Kanawha Players (Charleston, WV)

BY ANY OTHER NAME

Lucy, the wife of an American Marine, and Selima, the wife of an Iraqi soldier, meet in the waiting room of a hospital.  (Drama - 2f)

IT'S THE THOUGHT

Holly, Mary and Chris fight every year to determine whose Christmas gift to their parents is the best.  This year, though, when Louise and Philip give gifts to their children, will the true meaning of Christmas win out?  (Comedy - 2m, 3f)

After a brief romance which resulted in a child, Mariana and Trey meet up after many years at her father's funeral.  (Drama - 1m, 1f)

ON THE COUCH

Lisa and Greg sit down to work out their marital problems... but is their argument all it seems to be?  (Comedy - 1m, 1f)