Comedy Play Scripts - Royalty Free

Bruce Kane Productions

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Royalty-free comedy play scripts 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.

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One Act Plays

Perfect for festivals, evenings of one acts, or as stand-alone crowd-pleasers.

Ruby of Elsinore

One Act Comedy

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.

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Prince Charming’s Complaint

One Act Comedy

Prince 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.

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Moments & Caught In The Act

Two One Act Romantic Comedies

Two 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.

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Ten Minute Plays

Short, flexible comedies ideal for festivals, classrooms, and evenings of short plays.

Cue The Laughter

Collection of Ten Minute Comedies

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.

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Seven Ten Split

Seven Ten Minute Plays

A 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.

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Script In Hand – Four Royalty Free Comedies

Designed for “script in hand” performance—minimal rehearsal, maximum fun.

Script In Hand Collection
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Radio-Style Comedy Evenings

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 without memorization.

Includes: Bite Me • MacBeth The Knife • The Big Snooze • Alias Cinderella

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Full Evenings of Comedy

Complete programs - stand alones and evenings built from one acts and ten minute plays.

Love And Other Natural Disasters

An Evening of Comedies

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.

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Shakespeare In The Wrong Hands

The Bard Meets Modern Comedy

Iconic 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.

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Stages

A Comedy About Theater People

A behind-the-scenes look at the strange, wonderful, and occasionally exasperating world of theater. A love letter to actors, directors, and everyone who has ever tried to put on a show.

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I, Colitus – A Roman Farce

Full-Length Farce

A high-energy farce set in the final days of Julius Caesar. Schemes, wordplay, mistaken identities, and rapid-fire comedy collide in ancient Rome. Big laughs, flexible casting, and simple staging.

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Hardboiled Hamlet

Full-Length Comedy

A 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.

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Collections

Raising Kane – The Comedy Collection

Collected Plays

A 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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