playS and MuSicalS - Contemporary Drama Service

Princess
by JUDY WICKLUND
A crazy mixed-up fairy tale spoof
Cast: 24 players, mixed
Age level: Middle School to College
Playing time: About 30 minutes
Complete playkit with 10 scripts and
rights to reproduce copies: $22.95
Order #R-P1248
The Wicked Stepmother’s Association tried to kill all the
frogs, but one escaped to become Prince Charming. To
their dismay, he rescues the Queen’s daughters in time for
each one’s tanning booth appointment. But the
stepmothers cast a sleeping spell on the prince.
Everyone seeks to find the princess that kissed the
prince out of frogdom. Only she can break the spell.
Voila! A beautiful woman with her pet dog arrives. An
expectant hush comes to the bystanders but the
“princess” that breaks the spell is not the woman but the
silky-haired dog! This crazy mixed-up tale uses every
fairy tale cliché to keep the audience laughing. A clever
offbeat comedy. Every line a laugh! Simple props and
staging.
The Real Housewives
of Cricket County
by EDDIE McPHERSON
A hillbilly comedy
Cast: 7F, 6M, optional extras
Playing time: 40 to 45 minutes
Complete playkit with 10 scripts and
rights to reproduce copies: $20.95
Order #R-P1766
Welcome to Cricket County – the land that cool forgot.
With characters named Bodean and Chigger, what’s not
to love? The gals think being a housewife is the highest
callin’ there is. They’re happy with their cookin’,
gardenin’, cleanin’ lifestyle, with neighbor-spyin’ and
coon-huntin’ on the side – until “richer’n clabbered
cream” Monica Northcutt crashes their quilting bee with
her women’s rights spiel. Discontent brews faster’n a jar
of sun tea, and suddenly cookin’ frog legs don’t look so
appealing. Though the gals say if you offered their
husbands a penny for their thoughts, you’d get back
change, the good ol’ boys have the last word as they show
their wives the true meaning of beauty: contentment! Fun
side gags involving a scarecrow and “muscadine juice.”
Large Cast One Act Plays
The Old Folks’ Home
by VERN HARDEN
A satire of the old and feisty
Cast: 16F, 5M, flexible
Age level: Middle School to High School
Playing time: About 40 minutes
Complete playkit with 10 scripts and
rights to reproduce copies: $20.95
Order #R-P1579
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Student performers will love to put on old-age makeup,
wigs, clothes and canes to portray cantankerous old
folks at a retirement home. Grouchy old Peter keeps
searching madly for his teeth. Two others try to play
checkers while the women do “exercises” and play
Bingo. The old ladies flirt with the old farts, are insulted,
then get belligerent. They whomp the grumps with
canes and newspapers. These old cronies can’t hear,
can barely walk and can’t remember. They all insult each
other with hilarious one-liners as Granny and Larry
carry on a contentious courtship. Teen players have fun
with the crotchety actions and expressions. Uproarious
from start to finish. Simple staging and costumes.
At the Mall
by SUSAN STEPP
Ten short comedy sketches
Cast: 2 to 3 players each skit, mixed
Age level: Middle School to High School
Playing time: 3 to 5 minutes each
Complete playkit with 10 scripts and
rights to reproduce copies: $20.95
Order #R-P1746
Take your pick! Any one of these comedy sketches may be
used as part of a variety show, for acting competitions or
auditions. Included are: 1. Smile – Silly stuff at the
cosmetic counter in a store. 2. Summer Reading –
Three girls overwhelmed by the books in a bookstore.
3. Christmas in July – Tinsel and Tassel dressed as
elves act out Christmas during mid-summer. 4. Body
and Soul – Weirdo products at a shampoo counter.
5. Safe and Secure – A girl tries to explain a stolen
purse to a confused police officer. 6. Waiting for Him
– Girls love to talk and talk. 7. Waiting for Her – Guys
go crazy when they wait for their girlfriends. 8. Thank
You for Shopping Bartletts – A store musician tries to
sing. 9. Mall Puppies – A little sister wants to buy a
puppy. 10. Pinwheels – A frustrating job interview.