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Topic: First Simple Play

Posted By: SoundmanCraig
Subject: First Simple Play
Date Posted: 2/16/05 at 7:24am

Hello all,

I'm not new to theater (been working professionally in production for over 20 years) but now I am helping start a new Community Theater in my area. We have all the usual obstacles that most starts ups have,,,, small space for rehearsal, need to "borrow" stage from a school for performances, limited tech help, and energetic but inexperienced staff and actors!

So I am looking for suggestions on a First SIMPLE play to do. It needs to have a limited number of actors, a mix of both adult and a few children ( or young adult) roles, and requires very simply sets and limited props. Our target audience is children and their parents.

I was thinking maybe a collection of a few short plays like "The Princess and the Pea" or similar.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Craig

Replies:

Posted By: Stagestar2000
Date Posted: 2/17/05 at 7:45pm

Our Town is always a simple favorite.

Play It Again, Sam or God by Woody Allen are easy too. These require some set.

There is a collection of three one acts for two women called Win/Lose/Draw (Dramatists). The plays within are called Little Miss Fresno, Final Placement, and Chocolate Cake - but they are each for 2 female actors. By Ara Watson and Mary Gallagher

Vanities is another easily built show - but just 3 females and one male voice (can be recorded)

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Posted By: countbio
Date Posted: 2/18/05 at 8:54am

Vanities is a great show....only needs three females and does not require much of a set....but if your target audience is "children and their parents"....forget about it. Very adult themes and language.

Good luck,

Countbio