Full-Length Plays
The following full-length plays include parts for all ages--seniors, teenagers and in-between.
* indicates a commissioned work COUNTER-OFFER
Three generations of a family pull together to prevent big business from demolishing their luncheonette. Entertaining, upbeat. Good play for theater groups, schools. Running time: 1 hr 30 min | Set: luncheonette Characters: 4 men (20s-60s); 5 woman (20s-70s) Produced: Apple Corps, New York City; No Smoking Playhouse $15.00/script DEAR LESLIE
Two male lovers face important changes when one falls in love with a woman. A witty, touching examination of relationship breaking up. Running time: 1 hr 30 min | Set: living room/dining area, upper middle class Characters: 3 men (45-55); 2 women (35 and 70; younger woman requires British accent) Produced: Gaslamp Quarter Theatre, Dec. 1983 $15.00/script GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER
What would happen if, on a dark, rainy night, in a solitary secluded house...the Queen of Mystery Writers is killed? A humorous satire on the 'who-dunnit' genre--with a tricky final twist. A crowd-pleaser! Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Set: library, study Characters: 5 men (30-60's); 4 women (30-elderly); all require British accents Produced: POWPAC Theatre, San Diego, CA - with two extensions $15.00/script KING-IN-THE-CORNER
Hero Raoul Wallenberg's final days in Hungary--and the next years of imprisonment as seen through the nightmares of a man who is put into the same cell with Wallenberg for just one day. Even after Willi is released, this twist of fate threatens the lives of both men. Timely and thought-provoking--because it could be true. Running time: 1 hr 35 min | Set: prison cell (lighting very important) Characters: 6 men (25-60's); 2 women (25-50) Lamb's Players National Playwriting Contest Honororable Mention $15.00/script K.I.S.S. (with Albert Kallis)*
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Set: upper middle-class 1980s Southern California, but will undergo radical changes Characters: 4 men, 3 women (assorted ages) $15.00 script THE SECOND BATTLE OF HOBSON’S CHOICE
A local bully is murdered in a small town in Northern California - and none of the seventy witnesses to the murder will reveal the identity of the killer. If staged with cast members in the audience, the crowd will become involved - an exciting evening - with good opportunities for strong ensemble work. Great for large theater groups, schools, etc. Running time: 1 hr 30 min | Set: town meeting hall /schoolroom Characters: 7 men, 7 women 6 assorted townspeople; age range 20-70 Produced: Gaslamp Quarter Theatre, San Diego, CA $15.00/script THE THIRD PARTY*
The fascinating, true story of Belva Lockwook, the first woman to run for Presdient of the United States and her amazing 1884 campaign - which she ran even after her famous falling-out with longtime friend and ally, Susan B. Anthony. Wonderful view of little-known part of history, plus good character study of some famous people. Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Set: office circa 1884, train waiting room Characters: 4 women (20-64), 2 men (18, 45), 2 crowd members Produced: Gaslamp Quarter Theatre, San Diego, CA Best New Play Nominee, San Diego Theater Critics Award $15.00/script TRANSFUSION*
In the 1980s, a Mid-Western family faces a medical issue threatens to tear the family apart. It is part of a trilogy which includes the two one-acts, OH, SUSANNAH, DON'T YOU CRY FOR ME Strong language. Not for younger audiences. Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes | Set: very simple Characters: 2 men (20s, 50s); 1 woman (30s) Produced: Lyceum Theatre, San Diego, CA Completed with a COMBO-NEA grant award $15.00/script THE WAITING ROOM (also available in one-act version)
Set just before World War II, a Jewish family in Vienna is faced with crucial decisions about taking the opportunity to leave--or staying behind with an aged and ill relative. Basic human questions about the value of life and importance of family are confronted. Poignant drama. Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes | Set: living room/dining room European, circa 1938 Characters: The one-act version of this play been produced numerous times, from San Diego to New York and has won several awards, including the Gassner Memorial and the DFAS National. Although the full-length version has had readings, it is still awaiting a world premiere. For details, please contact me. $15.00/script |
One-Act Plays
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