22 Comedy Ten-Minute Plays

You won’t find a better quality or larger collection of ten-minute plays anywhere! And the best part? They’re all royalty-free! These original and creative plays by best-selling scene writer Laurie Allen are already getting attention, winning spots in one-act play festivals across the country. Ideal for 15- to 30-year old actors, the fresh variety of topics skips the cliché teenage themes. No cafeteria settings. No dating scenarios. No homework angst! The eclectic settings—restaurant, airport, nail salon, award ceremony, news room, support group session, job fair, and more—are all simple to stage and leave the emphasis on interesting characters and intriguing situations. Each of the 22 scenes is a complete, original play, and includes a cast of characters, set description, and list of properties. Cast sizes range from 2 to 8, and include many gender flexible roles for easy casting. Don’t worry about inappropriate language or situations—these short plays are all clean and family friendly without feeling childish. You’ll have hours of fun with these comedy delights, whether for contest, performance, or classroom use.