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Older actors have loved performing Ann’s work for many years. Her writing is always fresh and fun. Try these out! THE DAY THEY KIDNAPPED BLANCHE: The Revival 30 minute mystery comedy After a recent professional cast production, this classic Senior Theatre play has been updated. Blanche, an energetic and youngish seventy year-old retired teacher, is having a blast starring in a community theatre comedy. Both she and Mel, her protective pal and the theatre director, are unaware of a stalker attending every performance. He is, Devon, an FBI Agent, who recruits her to tackle an offstage role. Indeed, Blanche goes undercover. How can she and her buddies, without weapons, outsmart a tough criminal and her money-hungry but dim-witted assistant? Royalty: $20 per performance
THE CHRISTMAS COFFEE 3 females, 1 special walk-on role, a 20-minute comedy The social committee of a senior center prepares for their annual Christmas Coffee. As bossy chairwoman Ruby fusses, Sandra, an easily intimidated worker and Lucy, a fashionable snob, hastily prepare for a special performance by a madrigal choir. To everyone’s surprise, a hip-hop rapper appears onstage, secretly hired by a vindictive employee. A light, lively, fun holiday script that’s easy to produce. Great for readers theatre. Royalty: $15 per performance
BOWLING WITH DIXIE 4 women Here’s a new comedy by prize-winning playwright Ann Barham Pugh who with Katy Dacus, gave you The Day They Kidnapped Blanche, (in New Plays for Mature Actors), the popular The Christmas Coffee and Volunteering has its Moments. Four middle-age former high school classmates are avid bowling enthusiasts who meet in a vacant store to plan converting it into a bowling ally. To have their ‘Queenpin Ally' they must outsmart a cagey county Sheriff who wants the store for a men-only pool hall. During the ladies meeting, Sandy playfully spoofs triggers her labor pains! The gals swing into action to get the miracle mom to the delivery room. You’ll love the surprise ending! Royalty: $15 per performance
5 women or 4 women/1 man Performers have been enjoying Ann Pugh’s as the author of The Day They Kidnapped Blanche and The Christmas Coffee, both are popular scripts in our collection. This tribute to volunteers can be easily performed by novices who can read the script. It’s a comedy that is fun for both performers and the audience. The play centers on a televised tribute to volunteers moderated by Megs Abbott, a popular TV personality who is substituting for "Opal" on the show. Her guests are stellar volunteers. They present funny and quirky adventures, “moments,” that have been submitted to the TV show from folks around the nation. The well defined characters clash during the production but in the end, are brought together by the warm spirit of volunteering. Senior Theatre companies and volunteer organizations will enjoy this theatrical tribute that's fun and easy to perform. Available as an e-script or in hard copy. “Delightful, I burst out laughing...wonderful! A hit! Jessica Cunningham, Volunteer Coordinator, Redding CA Royalty: $15 per performance |
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ArtAge Senior Theatre Resource Center We help older performers fulfill their theatrical dreams! Copyright 2012 ArtAge Publications. All rights reserved. |