Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: Suggestions for Small Cast (up to 5)

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ipspea
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Topic: Suggestions for Small Cast (up to 5)
Posted: 5/03/05 at 7:28am

In looking at shows for next season, we need some ideas for small casts. I'd say up to 5 - but the board is looking strongly at 2 person shows as well. Thanks for the help!

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tristanrobin
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Posted: 5/03/05 at 10:20am

two of my favorite five character plays are "Who's Happy Now?"
by Oliver Hailey - a very strange comedy about domestic abuse
(you gotta read it LOL), and Charles Ludlam's "The Artificial
Jungle," which I've always thought was far funnier than his
popular "Mystery of Irma Vep."

If you have a theatre-savvy audience, check out two one-acts
by Christopher Durang - "Medea" (a wacky send up of
"Medea") and "For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls" (an
outrageously funny parody of "The Glass Menagerie"). The two
plays produced in one night make for an absolutely hysterical
evening in the theatre - and both plays are directors' and actors'
dreams - LOTS of opportunity for creativity and originality.

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P&M Sales
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Posted: 5/03/05 at 12:25pm

If your board is doubly adventurous, we have a superb full-length play for two females in our catalogue. Called 'The Audition', it is modern, addresses current-day issues and pulls no punches.

Synopsis
How far will an actress go to get a part? How far does the Director need to push? A psychological drama exploring the relationship between Director and actress at an audition where the normal rules and etiquette have been dispensed with. A most unusual play.

You can find more details in 'Plays', 'Two Act', on our website ...

www.playsandmusicals.co.uk

... and also download the first act to read at your leisure. The other part of the adventure? We're a British rights-holder and publisher. Dare to be different!

regards

David
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Posted: 5/03/05 at 3:02pm

"Talley's Folley" by Lanford Wilson is 2 person. (one
male - 40's, one female 30's)

"The Middle Ages" by A.R. Gurnery is 4 person. (2
male, 2 female aging from teens to senior citizens)

Both are single set with no changes.

"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone

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Shanahan
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Posted: 5/04/05 at 11:34am

If you're looking for a new piece, please check out my latest romantic comedy, "One Before Forty." 3 men, 2 women, and a very simple set.

Excerpt online at http://shanahan.netfirms.com/plays.htm

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Juliet
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Posted: 5/18/05 at 4:07pm

There's an uncommon serious play called "kindertransport," that i did lasty october. The cast calls for two teens three women, and one man, and it's a difficult play, but it is amazing. It doesn't call for a big set, just an attic scene, but it calls for german and british accents from the adults and teens.

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MoonlightFlame
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Posted: 7/25/05 at 3:21pm

Funny that someone mentioned Christopher Durang. I am currently Stage Managing one of his plays.

It's a 2 person show called Laughing Wild. It's great, I love it! Our run time is about 2:10... give or take. It's funny, but for some people it may be a bit edgy. It does deal with some sensitive issues, (homosexuality, religion, etc) However, it's very funny!

Ashlie

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Posted: 7/25/05 at 3:54pm

There is a great play called A Walk In The Woods. It is 2 men an american and a russian diplomat. the play follows these men through several meetings. 2 great parts for guys and 1 easy set: tree and bench

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MoonlightFlame
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Posted: 7/26/05 at 2:30pm

Oh, other small play, also by Christopher Durang, called Beyond Therapy. It's a 4 person cast, and very funny.

Ashlie

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charlz
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Posted: 7/26/05 at 4:49pm

Proof by David Auburn. 4 people, one unit set.

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ipspea Walk-On Joined: 11/08/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: Suggestions for Small Cast (up to 5) Posted: 5/03/05 at 7:28am
	In looking at shows for next season, we need some ideas for small casts. I'd say up to 5 - but the board is looking strongly at 2 person shows as well. Thanks for the help!

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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 5/03/05 at 10:20am
	two of my favorite five character plays are "Who's Happy Now?" by Oliver Hailey - a very strange comedy about domestic abuse (you gotta read it LOL), and Charles Ludlam's "The Artificial Jungle," which I've always thought was far funnier than his popular "Mystery of Irma Vep." If you have a theatre-savvy audience, check out two one-acts by Christopher Durang - "Medea" (a wacky send up of "Medea") and "For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls" (an outrageously funny parody of "The Glass Menagerie"). The two plays produced in one night make for an absolutely hysterical evening in the theatre - and both plays are directors' and actors' dreams - LOTS of opportunity for creativity and originality.
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P&M Sales Lead Joined: 4/18/05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 5/03/05 at 12:25pm
	If your board is doubly adventurous, we have a superb full-length play for two females in our catalogue. Called 'The Audition', it is modern, addresses current-day issues and pulls no punches. Synopsis How far will an actress go to get a part? How far does the Director need to push? A psychological drama exploring the relationship between Director and actress at an audition where the normal rules and etiquette have been dispensed with. A most unusual play. You can find more details in 'Plays', 'Two Act', on our website ... www.playsandmusicals.co.uk ... and also download the first act to read at your leisure. The other part of the adventure? We're a British rights-holder and publisher. Dare to be different! regards David Sales Team
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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 5/03/05 at 3:02pm
	"Talley's Folley" by Lanford Wilson is 2 person. (one male - 40's, one female 30's) "The Middle Ages" by A.R. Gurnery is 4 person. (2 male, 2 female aging from teens to senior citizens) Both are single set with no changes.
	"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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Shanahan Walk-On Joined: 5/08/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Posted: 5/04/05 at 11:34am
	If you're looking for a new piece, please check out my latest romantic comedy, "One Before Forty." 3 men, 2 women, and a very simple set. Excerpt online at http://shanahan.netfirms.com/plays.htm
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Juliet Star Joined: 8/26/04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 73	Posted: 5/18/05 at 4:07pm
	There's an uncommon serious play called "kindertransport," that i did lasty october. The cast calls for two teens three women, and one man, and it's a difficult play, but it is amazing. It doesn't call for a big set, just an attic scene, but it calls for german and british accents from the adults and teens.
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MoonlightFlame Player Joined: 7/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Posted: 7/25/05 at 3:21pm
	Funny that someone mentioned Christopher Durang. I am currently Stage Managing one of his plays. It's a 2 person show called Laughing Wild. It's great, I love it! Our run time is about 2:10... give or take. It's funny, but for some people it may be a bit edgy. It does deal with some sensitive issues, (homosexuality, religion, etc) However, it's very funny! Ashlie
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Shatcher Celebrity Joined: 2/21/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 251	Posted: 7/25/05 at 3:54pm
	There is a great play called A Walk In The Woods. It is 2 men an american and a russian diplomat. the play follows these men through several meetings. 2 great parts for guys and 1 easy set: tree and bench
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MoonlightFlame Player Joined: 7/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Posted: 7/26/05 at 2:30pm
	Oh, other small play, also by Christopher Durang, called Beyond Therapy. It's a 4 person cast, and very funny. Ashlie
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charlz Player Joined: 7/07/05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Posted: 7/26/05 at 4:49pm
	Proof by David Auburn. 4 people, one unit set.
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