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Comedy Revues / Variety Show Skits<br />
Variety Show Comedy Skits<br />
by ROBERT MAURO<br />
Ten short vaudeville sketches<br />
Cast: 3 to 5 each skit, mixed<br />
Age level: Middle School to High School<br />
Playing time: Varies, 3 to 5 minutes each<br />
Complete playkit with 6 scripts <strong>and</strong><br />
rights to reproduce copies: $19.95<br />
Order #R-P853<br />
Everyone can be a comedian in one or more of these<br />
brief sketches. Big laugh, caricature comedy for use in<br />
variety shows or comedy revues. Included are:<br />
The Hypnotist, The Psychiatrist, The Escape<br />
Artist, The Fast Food Instructor, The Subway<br />
Werewolf, The Lie Detector Operator, Talk<br />
Radio Jerk, The Drill Sergeant, Computer Auto<br />
Repair Wiz, Who’s Holmes? These sketches may<br />
also be used for competition or classroom use.<br />
Shadows<br />
by JENNIFER LITTLE, MICHAEL PINNIX<br />
<strong>and</strong> Students of Franklin High School<br />
An anti-bullying dramatic experience<br />
Cast: 8F, 5M<br />
Age level: Middle School to High School<br />
Playing time: About 20 minutes<br />
Complete playkit with 10 scripts <strong>and</strong><br />
rights to reproduce copies: $20.95<br />
Order #R-P1818<br />
Theatre is used to make audiences laugh, cry, think, <strong>and</strong><br />
much, much more. This play will have audiences of all<br />
ages thinking about a very prominent subject in schools<br />
today: bullying. Researched, written, <strong>and</strong> performed by the<br />
students of Franklin High School in central New Jersey,<br />
the play provides many perspectives on bullying from<br />
victims to bullies to those who looked on. The play is<br />
formatted as a series of short scenes to illustrate a variety<br />
of causes <strong>and</strong> effects of bullying. Scenes include real-life<br />
occurrences of bullying such as the Virginia Tech shooting<br />
<strong>and</strong> the two Rutgers students charged with invasion of<br />
privacy of another student, which led to that student’s<br />
suicide. Many statistics paired with brief monologues<br />
emphasize the impact bullying has on everyone <strong>and</strong> the<br />
even greater importance of getting dialogue started to<br />
prevent bullying. Perfect for classroom use, assembly<br />
performance, or a traveling troupe. Contains strong<br />
language.<br />
Pun-Filled Variety Sketches<br />
by HUGH SMITH<br />
A comedy revue of vaudeville-type skits<br />
Cast: 3 to 10 each skit, mixed<br />
Age level: Middle School to High School<br />
Playing time: Varies, 3 to 8 minutes each<br />
Complete playkit with 10 scripts <strong>and</strong><br />
rights to reproduce copies: $20.95<br />
Order #R-P1121<br />
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These seven hilarious short- to medium-length comedy<br />
routines offer parts for everybody. All satirize everyday<br />
people <strong>and</strong> situations. Caricature comedy with lots of<br />
puns. Excellent for up to forty-two members of a<br />
variety show. Includes: Wild West Freak Show,<br />
Doctor Doctor, The Students Have All the<br />
Answers, Dr. Schtickoutyourtongue to the Rescue,<br />
Auto Mechanic First Aid, At the Restaurant, Who’s<br />
the Dummy? These sketches are also adaptable for<br />
competition or classroom use.<br />
Character Development Plays<br />
New!<br />
You’re Someone Special<br />
by COLLEEN ISON<br />
A program of skits about self-esteem<br />
Cast: 6 players, mixed, flexible<br />
Age level: Middle School to High School<br />
Playing time: About 15 to 20 minutes<br />
without discussion<br />
Complete playkit with 7 scripts: $20.95<br />
Order #R-P907<br />
These skits teach youth of all ages to look at<br />
themselves in a positive way. Many suffer from the “put<br />
downs” of others or are too hard on themselves. This<br />
program will give them a feeling of self-worth. Skits<br />
include: 1. Alien Dialog — Two aliens see the<br />
beauty in all humans. 2. Feeling Like a Blob — Fred<br />
falls prey to “put downs” from family friends. 3. The<br />
Voice Inside Your Head — A girl learns to ignore the<br />
voice telling her she’s no good. 4. The Self-Esteem<br />
Rap — The cast performs a rap with background<br />
music. This presentation is written for performers who<br />
want to have a positive influence on youth <strong>and</strong> peers.<br />
Discussion questions are included. Flexible roles <strong>and</strong><br />
costume requirements make this program fun <strong>and</strong> easy to<br />
perform.