Looking for a funny play script that offers great
casting flexibility for a large group of actors?
Consider ...
"Stage Fright"
or
"Family (Dys)Function"
plays by Cindy Collins-Taylor
Both scripts:
• provide plenty of parts that can go to either females or males
• work for a range of acting abilities
• let you assign several small roles to individual actors
• supply at least one speaking role to each actor in a very large cast
• are appropriate for performances by actors ages 12 and up
If you’re producing a full-length play for high school, middle school, or community theater, or if you're in need of multi-character scenes for drama camp or classes, Stage Fright and Family (Dys)Function fit the (play)bill. Kids and adults alike find them funny and entertaining to perform and watch.
*Plays originally performed at Robert Gray Middle School, Portland, Oregon, USA
Stage Fright
When a new director arrives at Antonio Vecchione High School to take over its theater program, s/he discovers a big challenge, a bit of chaos, a judgmental Greek Chorus, and a comical ghostly presence. Realizing that scripts appropriate for a large group of young performers are hard to come by, the director and the producer decide to hold a contest to find a play that fits their needs. The result is, well … a hot mess. A “meta” comedic look at school theater programs, Stage Fright pokes fun at drama — including the kind that occurs behind the curtain.
Click here to read an excerpt and character list
Family (Dys)Function
Disputes and quarreling led to a rift between the elite Smith side of the family and the down-home Jones side of family. The two very different groups have successfully avoided each other for years. When the beloved matriarch of the entire clan sends a special birthday request for a Smith-Jones reunion, the rival camps are highly reluctant to get together…until they learn they’ll receive a reward for attending. The resulting event brings a hilarious clash of personalities and cultures. Family (Dys)Function is a lighthearted metaphor for overcoming current societal divisions.
Click here to read an excerpt and casting notes
Purchase or Preview Scripts
I'm currently offering unlimited use of the material for a flat fee of $100 per script. If you would like to purchase permission to use either Stage Fright or Family (Dys)Function, or if you would like to read more of either script before committing to purchase, contact me at collins-taylor@comcast.net. Please enter "Script Inquiry" in the subject line of your email.
Cindy Collins-Taylor is a Portland, OR-based writer and editor who has written several comedic pieces for the stage, including "Rose City Live!"