10-Minute Comedies

Winners of our 10-minute comedy contest. Funny stuff from playwrights all over the world!

Tons of Money by Will Evans & Valentine, directed by Carol M. Rice

Aubrey is an unsuccessful, broke inventor with creditors at his heels. His brother dies, leaving him a fortune but even this won’t make a dent in what he owes. Next in line to inherit is his cousin George, who is believed to be dead, so Aubrey’s wife Louise decides that he should “die” and resurrect himself as his cousin to avoid paying his enormous debts. Hilarious complications arise in the form of George’s wife, another imposter (the butler’s brother), and the real George himself! (farce)

Deadline by Don Zolidis, directed by Nicole Denson (licensed directly from author)

Eight mystery writers arrive at a legendary writer’s remote island mansion for the Deadline Challenge – 24 hours to write the best murder mystery, with the winner receiving a life-changing publishing deal. In reality, they’ve been brought together to solve a murder – the victim yet be determined and the killer yet to strike. If one of them can murder one of the others and get away with it, they’ll win the contest. Who will live? Who will die? Who will survive…the Deadline? (youth show – mystery/comedy)

Wrong Turn at Lungfish by Garry Marshall and Lowell Ganz, directed by Sara Jones

Peter is a blind and bitter former college professor and Anita is a saucy, streetwise young woman who volunteers to read to him in the hospital. The clash of intellect and wit takes the two from animosity and fear to friendship and understanding. Both come with questions, hers dealing with her station in life and her handsome yet abusive boyfriend Dominic, and his about past life choices. As their relationship develops, both end up with hopeful answers. (dramatic comedy)

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Our THIRTIETH signature play festival: five short plays, concept to curtain in JUST ONE DAY!

Go Back for Murder by Agatha Christie, directed by Kathleen Vaught

After receiving a letter from beyond the grave, Carla Crale believes her mother, who died in prison, was wrongly convicted of her father’s murder. In a passionate attempt to clear her name, she persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime and “go back” 15 years to recount their version of events. With everyone’s testimony warped by time, prejudice, and perception, can truth prevail? (mystery)