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Sep 19, 2023 · Analyzing the script creates a blueprint intended to provide directors, actors, designers, and technicians an opportunity to share a clear understanding and vision for moving forward with preparation, design, and implementation. Time Period: 2 to 3 days. Steps: Identify the play’s structure and style. Determine the prevailing mood and tone.
Looking to learn all about one-act play competitions? We break down everything there is to know about writing a one-act play and entering it into contests.
May 29, 2024 · 10 famous one-act plays. 1. “The Bear” by Anton Chekhov (1888) This one-act play, a comedic tale about a widow and a debtor who unexpectedly fall in love, is especially memorable for...
His dedication to the short form earned him praise from reviewer Thomas Disch: “There is no living playwright who writes better one-acts.” Linney’s plays appeared in Best Short Plays, an annual compilation of superior examples of the one-act, in six different years.
- The American Crisis (v. 2.0) for the times that try our souls by Ned Lauver. 45-60 minutes; 5 females, 5 males, 3 gender-neutral (10-13 actors total) This fun farcical play is a political satire wrapped in a romance.
- Exposure by Vishesh Abeyratne. 30-45 minutes; 3 females, 4 males. A commentary on internet culture and social media cyberbullying, this play is set in the separate rooms of seven different teenagers, with most of the dialogue taking place in cyberspace.
- Lockdown by Douglas Craven. 20-35 minutes; 4 females, 4 males, 1 gender-neutral (9-11 actors total) Eight students are hidden away in a dark classroom under an official lockdown, with no idea what is happening on the outside.
- Antigone Now by Melissa Cooper. 50-60 minutes; 3 females, 1 male, Chorus (4-11ish actors total) A response to the original Greek text, this play sets us in a bombed-out city after a Great War, where young Antigone defies her King uncle to bury her dead brother who the King has decreed to be condemned.
Nov 21, 2023 · Famous examples include Edward Albee’s “The Zoo Story,” Susan Glaspell’s “Trifles,” and Harold Pinter’s “The Dumb Waiter.” The key objective in writing a one-act play is to deliver a memorable and impactful theatrical experience.
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Sep 1, 2022 · For one-act play contests a good target for length is around 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Definitely no shorter than 10 minutes (unless the rules specifically state it needs to be a 10 minute play) and no longer than 45 minutes as there’s a chance it won’t get picked because it is too long. You can easily check how long your play is after you ...
