Straight Plays
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One Act Straight Plays 

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Varied Cast Sizes and Skill Levels

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CHRISTMAS IN ROOM 309: 10 Minute Play
THEME AND SOURCE
Forgiveness and Belonging
Eph. 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you.”
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SYNOPSIS
Unresolved family issues surface when Grandpa Oscar Long ends up in the hospital on Christmas day,
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CAST
GRANDMA/KATHERINE LONG (Female) Nurturing, warm, engaging.
ALEX: (Male or Female) Appealing, athletic, over-achieving, older cousin.
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GINA: (Female) Adult daughter of GRANDMA. Mother of ALEX.
WAITING ROOM HOSTESS: (Female) Gum smacking, phone addicted,
otherwise oblivious. Strong comic character actress.
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CHALLENGE LEVEL: Intermediate
RUNTIME: 10 Minutes
COMPARING CHRISTMAS One Act Play
THEME AND SOURCE
Comparison and Competition
1 Cor. 12:27; Rom. 12:4-5 “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” For we each have different work to do.”
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SYNOPSIS
What happens when highly competitive cousins face off? How do these arch rivals work through insecurities to find the greater good?
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CAST:
GRANDMA/KATHERINE LONG (F) Nurturing, warm, engaging.
SPIKE (M/F) Strong leader, most respected cousin. Cool, laid back, EmCee type, "Let's get this party started." Supporting.
GRETA (F) highly competitive, over-achieving oldest cousin.
RUTH (F) next oldest cousin. Accustomed to dominating. Must prevail.
GRAYSON (F/M) Greta's younger sibling. Engaging, charming.
RIDLEY (M/F) Ruth's younger sibling. Speaks and acts like an
attorney in the making. Intelligent, formal, comedic.
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CHALLENGE LEVEL: Advanced
RUNTIME: 16:00
NERVOUS: 10 Minute Play
THEME AND SOURCE
Facing Fears
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Isaiah 41:13
“Fear not; I will help thee.”
SYNOPSIS
Becky has progressed to Round 3 of “America’s Next Top Superstar Student.” YES! Wait - NO! This means a dreaded interview!
CAST:
BECKY (F) Responsible, thoughtful, leadership qualities.
JAMEY (M/F) Mature, loyal, keeps Pinky in line.
PINKY (F) Fun loving, spirited, keeps it light, stays on the surface.
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INTERVIEWER (M/F) Serious, adult-ish, businesslike.
​CHALLENGE LEVEL: Intermediate~Advanced (physical comedy)
RUNTIME: 10 minutes​​
SERVICE PROJECT: 10 Minute Play
​THEME AND SOURCE
Teamwork and Serving Others
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Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider one another to provoke
unto love and to good works.”
SYNOPSIS
How will Rachel find courage to stand against the crowd?
CAST:
PEYTON (F) Popular, superficial, accustomed to being followed.
MACY (F) In Peyton's friend group, but more thoughtful and mature.
RACHEL (F) Mature, wise, unassuming, not accepted in Peyton's crowd.
HARLEY (M/F) Unconventional, Deeply engaged in hobby.
​CHALLENGE LEVEL: Intermediate~Advanced. Wide emotional range.
RUNTIME: 10 minutes
WORD POWER: 10 Minute Play
THEME AND SOURCE
What does the Bible say about the
POWER of our WORDS?
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Prov. 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue..."
SYNOPSIS
How will Nellie navigate fear, friendships, and confidentiality?
CAST
NELLIE(F) Loyal friend, terrified to speak
GIGI(F) Cheerleader. Shiny surface
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SAM(M/F) Nosey, physical comedy/athleticism a plus. Could be played as a "Ninja" type character, sneaking in and out of scene.
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​CHALLENGE LEVEL: Beginner
RUNTIME: 10 minutes
BACKSTAB: 10 Minute Play
​THEME AND SOURCE
Speaking the Truth in Love
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Eph. 4:15; Rom 12:17
“Recompense to no man evil for evil.”
“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.”
SYNOPSIS
Ashley overhears Mia talking about her.
CAST:
ASHLEY (F) Loves the Lord, well liked, wants to do what's right, struggles with confrontation.
DUSTY (F) Best friend to Ashley, outspoken, strong personality, bold, colorful, struggles with anger.
​CHALLENGE LEVEL: Intermediate~Advanced. Wide emotional range.
RUNTIME: 10 minutes