Royalty-free comedy play scripts - one act, ten minutes, script in hand and full evenings - for theaters, schools, churches, and performance groups of all sizes.
These plays have been produced in over 700 venues across 33 countries, delighting audiences with fast-paced, character-driven comedy.
Perfect for festivals, evenings of one acts, or as stand-alone crowd-pleasers.
Hamlet’s world as you’ve never seen it. The royal court confides in Ruby, the sharp-tongued royal hairdresser, and the secrets, gossip, and neuroses of Elsinore spill out in hilarious fashion. A fresh, comic twist on Shakespeare’s tragedy.
View on AmazonPrince Charming has had it with fairy tale romance. In a therapist’s office, he vents about his famous ex-wives while the ladies provide unseen commentary of their own. A witty, fast-moving comedy about expectations, image, and happily-ever-after.
View on AmazonTwo lighthearted plays about chance encounters, missed opportunities, and second chances. These pieces explore the small, unexpected moments that change relationships forever—with warmth, humor, and a touch of bittersweet romance.
View on AmazonShort, flexible comedies ideal for festivals, classrooms, and evenings of short plays.
Fourteen fast-paced ten-minute plays ranging from Adam and Eve’s first meeting to jealous actresses, talking mirrors, and the hazards of modern relationships. Quick to stage, fun to perform, and designed to keep audiences laughing.
View on AmazonA collection of sophisticated ten-minute comedies that blend Shakespeare, screwball romance, technology, and the absurdities of contemporary life. Smart, actor-friendly pieces that work beautifully in festivals and showcases.
View on AmazonDesigned for “script in hand” performance—minimal rehearsal, maximum fun.
Step back into the golden age of radio with four fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedies performed script in hand. Ideal for readers’ theater, fundraisers, and groups looking for high-energy comedy with minimal sets, flexible casting and limited rehearsal time.
Includes: Bite Me • MacBeth The Knife • The Big Snooze • Alias Cinderella
View on AmazonComplete evenings of comedy. Two complete plays as well as three that tie short plays around a single theme. Fast moving and laugh filled.
A full evening of one act and ten minute plays about the chaos, charm, and unpredictability of love. Flexible casting and simple staging make this an ideal choice for theaters and schools.
View on AmazonIconic Shakespearean characters find themselves in wildly unexpected situations. A playful mash-up of classic drama and contemporary humor that gives actors and audiences a new way to enjoy the Bard.
View on AmazonA behind-the-scenes look at the strange, wonderful, and occasionally exasperating world of theater. A love letter to actors, directors, and everyone, on stage and behind, who has ever tried to put on a show.
View on AmazonA high-energy farce set in the final days of Julius Caesar. Plots, schemes and rapid fire wordplay collide in this bawdy comedy that sets ancient Rome afire with non-stop laughs. Caesar, Cleopatra, Marc Anthony, Brutus and Cassius as you've never seen them before.
View on AmazonA tough-talking detective from a 1930s noir novel finds himself in Elsinore, helping Hamlet solve a royal murder. A clever collision of Shakespeare and film noir, packed with verbal wit and theatrical in-jokes.
View on AmazonA collection of comedies including one acts, ten minute plays, and a full evening of material. A great way to explore the range of Bruce Kane’s work and find the right pieces for your company or classroom.
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