STRAIGHT PLAYS
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One Act Straight Plays 

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Varied Cast Sizes, Skill Levels, and Runtimes
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$50 per Play
CHRISTMAS IN ROOM 309: 10 Minute Play
THEME AND SOURCE
Forgiveness and Belonging
Eph. 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other...”
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SYNOPSIS
Unresolved family issues surface in a hospital on Christmas day.
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CAST
GRANDMA/KATHERINE LONG (F) Nurturing, warm, engaging.
ALEX (F/M) Appealing, athletic, over-achieving, older cousin.
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GINA (F) Adult daughter of Grandma, mother of Alex.
WAITING ROOM HOSTESS (F) Phone addicted, oblivious, comical.
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CHALLENGE LEVEL: Intermediate
RUNTIME: 10:00
COMPARING CHRISTMAS: One Act Play
THEME AND SOURCE
Comparison and Competition
Rom. 12:4-5 “For we each have different work to do.”
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SYNOPSIS
What happens when highly competitive cousins face off?
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CAST
GRANDMA/KATHERINE LONG (F) Nurturing, warm, engaging.
SPIKE (M/F) Strong leader, respected, laid back, EmCee type.
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, vulnerable, charming.
RIDLEY (M/F) Ruth's younger sibling, attorney in the making, comedic.
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CHALLENGE LEVEL: Advanced
RUNTIME: 16:00
NERVOUS: 10 Minute Play
THEME AND SOURCE
Facing Fears​
Isaiah 41:13 “Fear not; I will help thee.”
SYNOPSIS
How will Becky's friends help her face her worst fear?
CAST
BECKY (F) Responsible, thoughtful, leader.
JAMEY (F/M) Mature, loyal, keeps Pinky in line.
PINKY (F) Fun loving, spirited, keeps it light, superficial.
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INTERVIEWER (F/M) Serious, adult-ish, businesslike.
​CHALLENGE LEVEL: Intermediate~Advanced (physical comedy)
RUNTIME: 10:00
SERVICE PROJECT: 10 Minute Play
​THEME AND SOURCE
Teamwork and Serving Others​
Hebrews 10:24-25 “Let us provoke one another unto good works.”
SYNOPSIS
How will Rachel find courage to stand against the crowd?
CAST
PEYTON (F) Popular, fashionista, accustomed to being followed.
MACY (F) In Peyton's friend group, but more thoughtful and mature.
RACHEL (F) Mature, wise, unassuming, not in Peyton's crowd.
HARLEY (M/F) Unconventional, outlier, shows unexpected leadership.
​CHALLENGE LEVEL: Intermediate~Advanced. Wide emotional range.
RUNTIME: 10:00
WORD POWER: 10 Minute Play
THEME AND SOURCE
The Power of our Words​
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 in public.
GIGI (F) Cheerleader, shiny surface, good heart, shows growth.
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SAM (F/M) Nosey, physical comedy/athleticism a plus.
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​CHALLENGE LEVEL: Beginner
RUNTIME: 10:00
BACKSTAB: 10 Minute Play
​THEME AND SOURCE
Revenge and Speaking the Truth in Love​
Eph. 4:15 “...speaking the truth in love, we grow up in Christ."
SYNOPSIS
Ashley overhears Mia talking about her.
CAST
ASHLEY (F) Wants to do what's right, struggles with confrontation.
DUSTY (F) Best friend to Ashley, outspoken, struggles with anger.
​CHALLENGE LEVEL: Intermediate~Advanced. Wide emotional range.
RUNTIME: 10:00