Comedy w/ simple set
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Topic: Comedy w/ simple set
Posted By: fobpdramaqueen
Subject: Comedy w/ simple set
Date Posted: 2/28/10 at 10:03pm
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I am about to tackle this directing thing for the first time here in our local community theatre. Never done this before (I am used to acting). Can anyone recommend a good comedy that is not too difficult for a beginner director. 8+ characters? Thanks!
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Posted By: donzolidis
Date Posted: 3/01/10 at 1:05am
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I've written a few that might fit your bill. Both can be read online for free.
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (cast of 5+) kind of like the complete works of Shakespeare abridged, except with the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Has been done at about two dozen community theatres now. Read it here:
http://www.playscripts.com/play.php3?playid=1162 - http://www.playscripts.com/play.php3?playid=1162
A Tiny Miracle with a Fiberoptic Unicorn (5 F 3 M) has not been done at any community theatres, even though it's a very cool play, dang it. Read it here:
http://www.playscripts.com/play.php3?playid=1426 - http://www.playscripts.com/play.php3?playid=1426 ------------- www.donzolidis.com |
Posted By: vickifrank
Date Posted: 3/01/10 at 8:39am
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Odd Couple (Male and female versions) ------------- _____________ http://www.studio-productions-inc.com 1-800-359-2964 The theater scrim people |
Posted By: tristanrobin
Date Posted: 3/01/10 at 1:00pm
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The Nerd - hysterical I Hate Hamlet - very very funny Moon Over Buffalo - also very very funny ------------- http://tristanrobin.blogspot.com |
Posted By: fobpdramaqueen
Date Posted: 3/03/10 at 8:59am
| Thanks guys! I am looking into all those suggestions. keep the ideas coming! |
Posted By: fobpdramaqueen
Date Posted: 3/03/10 at 9:15am
| Moon Over Buffalo was done a couple of seasons ago. It was great. |
Posted By: Mr. Lowell
Date Posted: 3/03/10 at 12:31pm
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"Dearly Departed" is a good simple comedy.
------------- Mr. Lowell, Lighting/Set Designer & Tech Director, for the Linda Sloan Theatre, in the Davison Center for the Arts, at Greensboro Day School |
Posted By: edh915
Date Posted: 3/03/10 at 2:07pm
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Mary, Mary by Jean Kerr (the longest-running comedy on Broadway until The Odd Couple came along) Also: ART Harvey The Curious Savage Mornings at Seven No Sex Please, We're British Love, Sex, and the IRS |
Posted By: PSdotcom
Date Posted: 3/04/10 at 1:30pm
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You could always take a look at http://www.productionscripts.com - our library . Lots of choice there. Rgds ------------- Production Scripts Marketplace for Theatre and Radio Scripts. Submit your script today! http://www.productionscripts.com - http://www.productionscripts.com |
Posted By: stockhamlj
Date Posted: 3/05/10 at 8:32pm
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TITLE: "Divorce Sale"
GENRE: Contemporary Comedy. LOGLINE: Neighbors hold a séance to contact the deceased husband of one’s ditsy mother-in-law. CAST OF CHARACTERS: 10 (6f,4m)- 2 (1f,1m) characters are cameo roles. SCENIC REQUIREMENT: Double-car garage. (Relative simple, frugal scenic design.) TIME: Spring, early 1990s. APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME: 80 minutes. RECENT PRODUCTIONS: Perry Stagecoach Community Theatre, Perry, Oklahoma; Freeport Players, Regency Theatre, Freeport, Bahamas; The Honiara Amateur Musical Society, Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands; The Dalby Players Little Theatre, Inc., Australia; and The Manhattan Players, The Duality Playhouse, New York City (World premiere). The play is available online at ProPlay for anyone to download or email the playwright at lindastockham@netzero.net for a copy. ROYALTY FEE: None for educational institutions, amateur community theatres, and workshop productions. ------------- Linda Stockham |