Category: Short Plays

Synopsis
Two teenagers, Denny and Becky, are enjoying a romantic evening under the stars when they are rudely interrupted by Denny’s father, the nutty professor Dr Ludwig. Now Denny has a decision to make – a decision that could be out of this world.

Tagline
Infinite universe. Infinite possibilities.

Cast
2 male, 1 female

Production History
“Stargazers” was first produced at the Ten X 10 Play Fest 2016 (Wagga Wagga). It was directed by Saasha McMillan.

It has also been produced at:

• Stage It! 10 Minute Play Festival (Bonita Springs, Florida) 2019
• The Revelation (produced by Blue Perl Theatrics, New York City) 2018
• Short+Sweet Sydney 2017
• Short+Sweet Canberra 2016
• Short+Sweet Hollywood 2016
• Short+Sweet Manila 2016
• Pub Theatre 2017 (Moment 2 Moment Theatre Co, Melbourne)

Awards / Prizes

• Winner Judge’s Choice, Short+Sweet Hollywood Week 1, 2016
• Gala Finalist, Short+Sweet Hollywood 2016

Get the script

Stargazers was published in Stage It! 3: Twenty 10-Minute Plays by the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs (April 2019).

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Synopsis
Moving house is always stressful, but when Beth’s father turns up to help Beth and Dale move into their new apartment, things quickly go from stressful to downright awkward.

Tagline
No need to be embarrassed.

Cast
2 male, 1 female

Production History
“Sexy Beth’s Giant Dildo Collection” was first produced at Unwrap Me (a Budding Theatre production) at the Courtyard Studio, Canberra, 2014. It was directed by Greg Gould and featured Alison McGregor as Beth, Rob de Fries (pictured) as Phil, and Brendan Kelly (pictured) as Dale.

It has also been produced at:

• New American Festival of New Plays (Los Angeles) 2017
• Short+Sweet South India 2017
• Best of the One Acts 2005-2018 (New American Theatre, Los Angeles), 2019

Synopsis
Mel’s partners keep dying. Ben can’t die, no matter how hard he tries. Did destiny bring these two lost souls together? What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?

Tagline
A bride walks into a bar …

Cast
1 male, 1 female

Production History
“Last Drinks” was first produced at Short + Sweet Auckland 2013. It was directed by Matt Baker and featured Rohan Glynn as Ben, and Rachael Blampied as Mel.

It has also been produced at:

• Short + Sweet Canberra 2013
• Short + Sweet Melbourne 2013
• Short + Sweet Brisbane 2013
• Short + Sweet Dubai 2014
• Short + Sweet Sydney 2014
• Short + Sweet Manila 2014
• Short + Sweet Bengaluru 2014
• Shorter + Sweeter: The Best of Short+Sweet 2015 (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
• Shorts on Stage (Noosa Arts Theatre) 2016
• Best of Crash Test (Budding Theatre) 2016
• At The Gates (Variety Show) 2016
• L’amour et la mort – Love and death in a French Restaurant (Ally Cat Productions) 2016
• Pub Theatre 2017 (Moment 2 Moment Theatre Co, Melbourne)

Awards / Prizes

• Winner People’s Choice, Short + Sweet Canberra 2013
• Winner People’s Choice, Crash Test Drama Canberra #1, 2012
• Winner People’s Choice, Crash Test Drama Canberra Season One Final, 2013
• Winner Best Script, Crash Test Drama Canberra Season One Final, 2013
• Gala Finalist, Short + Sweet Auckland 2013
• Gala Finalist, Short + Sweet Dubai 2014
• Shortlisted, Pint‐Sized Plays Competition 2014
• First Place Winner, Smith & Kraus and True Acting Institute 10 Minute Play Contest for Theaters and Playwrights

Synopsis
When Jimmy’s dim-witted brother, Bobby, screws up a hit for the boss, Jimmy has to clean up the mess. But when Sally, the sister of Bobby’s intended victim, turns up, Jimmy’s job gets a lot more complicated.

Tagline
He had one job: kill the kid.

Cast
2 male, 1 female

Production History
“Smart Jimmy, Slow Bob” was first produced at Short + Sweet Canberra 2012. It was directed by Margaret Allen and featured Scott Rutar as Slow Bob (pictured), Dan Holliday as Smart Jimmy (pictured), and Cara Matthews as Sally.

It has also been produced at:

• Echoes of … 2015 (a 906 Theatre Company production, Chicago USA)
• Short + Sweet Sydney 2013
• Short + Sweet Melbourne 2012
• Short + Sweet Mumbai 2012

Awards / Prizes

• Winner Best Overall Production, Short + Sweet Canberra 2012
• Winner People’s Choice, Short + Sweet Canberra 2012—Week 2
• Nominated for Best Script, Short + Sweet Canberra 2012

Synopsis
Lisa’s a wreck. She’s unexpectedly expecting and has no idea how to tell her husband. But that’s the least of her problems when Jeannie, her seventeen year old daughter, reveals some unexpected news of her own.

Tagline
She just found out she’s expecting, but she wasn’t expecting this …

Cast
2 female, 1 male

Production History
“The Unexpected” was first produced at the Ten Minute Quickies at Eltham Little Theatre, Victoria, in May 2014. It was directed by Brad Buckingham and featured Audrey Farthing as Lisa, Kate de Bomford as Jeannie, and Tony Adams as Robert.

It has also been produced at:

• The TenX10 Play Fest 2014 (Wagga Wagga, NSW)
• Short + Sweet Canberra 2014
• Short + Sweet Sydney 2016
• Short + Sweet Dubai 2016

Awards / Prizes

• Finalist in The Ten Minute Quickies Short Play Competition, 2014
• Winner People’s Choice, Crash Test Drama Canberra #3, 2013
• Winner Best Script, Crash Test Drama Canberra #3, 2013

Download the Script
The Unexpected (pdf 110kb)

Synopsis
Rachael is shocked to find her father’s car parked outside a brothel. But when she calls her brother Jason for support, she discovers that there is a lot more to mum and dad’s sex life than she ever wanted to know.

Tagline
Parents. We know they do. We pretend they don’t.

Cast
1 male, 1 female

Production History
“The Truth About Mum and Dad” was first produced at Short+Sweet Brisbane 2015. It was directed by Shae Riches and featured Ben Knapton as Jason and Samantha Sherrin as Rachael.

It has also been produced at:

• Short + Sweet Canberra 2015

Awards / Prizes

• Winner People’s Choice, Short+Sweet Canberra 2015
• Winner Best Script, Short+Sweet Canberra 2015
• Winner Judge’s Choice, Short+Sweet Brisbane Week 1, 2015
• Longlisted, Pint‐Sized Plays Competition 2015
• Winner People’s Choice, Crash Test Drama Canberra #6, 2014

Download the Script
The Truth About Mum and Dad (pdf 116kb)

Synopsis
After tragically slipping in the shower, a Newcomer arrives in limbo and learns that even in death there are important choices to be made.

Tagline
Which door have you chosen?

Cast
2 characters (either gender)

Production History
“Limbo” was first produced at Damned if you Duo 4—Voyage of the Damned at the Belconnen Theatre, ACT in 2008.

It has also been produced at:

• The TenX10 Play Fest 2013 (Wagga Wagga, NSW)
• L’amour et la mort – Love and death in a French Restaurant (Ally Cat Productions) 2016

Download the Script
Limbo (pdf 74kb)

Synopsis
Graag the Great, Sissdra the Enchantress and Sir Brandon have just slain the evil dragon overlord of Shadowbridge. But do these mighty heroes know who they have saved? Or why?

Tagline
What role do you play?

Cast
3 male, 1 female

Production History
“Roll For Initiative” was first produced at Nothing is Sacred at Smith’s Alternative, ACT, in July 2014. It was directed by Arne Sjostedt and featured Josh Knol as Graag, Brendan Kelly as The Dungeon Master, John Lombard as Sir Brandon, and Jess Waterhouse as Sissdra.

Download the Script
Roll For Initiative (pdf 130kb)