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Thanks for the booklet of sketches, we used them last week and read 4 of them to great applause! We managed to talk about 5 men into taking parts which is an achievment! We are planning to act several more at a later date.

Val, Australia

Carol BurnettNEW!

CAROL BURNETT SHOW SKETCHES: The Old Folks

By Carol Burnett

  • 2 characters: 1 female/1 male in 8 sketches, Comes with 8 cast copies
  • Each is approximately 3-5 minutes long
  • Royalty: Royalty Free
  • Here are the original sketches just like you saw them on the revered CBS “Carol Burnett Show.” We compiled many of the “Old Folks” sketches into one collection. They’re the same scripts that Carol and her crew used to made us chuckle! Features 8 sketches.

    These are authentic comedy sketch scripts from the CBS network series. Not a word changed! Use them in many ways:

    • Produce your own comedy show
    • Stage them in a live show or in a radio play
    • Practice comedy techniques in your drama class

    #1—Old Molly cools old Bert’s ardor with one-liner put downs.

    #2—Bert tries to persuade Molly to take a glorious vacation together.

    #3—A two character sketch featuring the rocking chair lovers mostly reminiscing. Not much else left. Funny stuff.

    #4—Another suitor tries to capture old Molly’s fancy to Bert’s dismay

    plus four more!

    A donation is made to the Navajo Indian Children’s Scholarship Trust with each purchase.

    $26.95  

    olga2SKETCHES BY OLGA

    Olga Sanderson is an 88-year old playwright who has spent 15 years writing plays. And she’s blind. Her group performed so much, they needed a steady stream of plays. Olga met the challenge and became the resident playwright. Here are some of her short plays. (Available on email with Word, WordPerfect or on Paper) Four of Olga’s for $15 or $5 each.

    Olga is such a funny writer, the audiences giggled and hooted.” Pat Drabant, director Senior Moments

      PREJUDICE MEETS ITS WATERLOO

    by Olga Sanderson

    1 male, 4 females, 10 minutes

    Retired mortician, Adolph Schlepenheimer, has to see the doctor only to be confronted by some ‘new fangled’ personnel. Light, lively, strong characters. Lots of fun! Choose any four of Olga’s for $15 or $5 each.

    $5.00

    4 for $15.00

     

    THE WRONG CAPTIVE

    by Olga Sanderson

    2 males, 3 females, 10 minutes

    Widowed sisters, Dora and Delia, have a terrible problem with a skunk. It’s a situation that only their ranch hands, Clem and Charlie Bumpstead can fix. Choose any four of Olga’s for $15 or $5 each.

    $5.00 

    4 for $15.00

     

    STRANGE UFO

    by Olga Sanderson

    1 male, 4 women, 10 minutes

    Attorney Dings and the whole office struggle with a strong wind that blows Sam Pott’s pants onto the flagpole. Offbeat and funny. Choose any four of Olga’s for $15 or $5 each.

    $5.00

    4 for $15.00

     

    THE BUG HUNTER

    by Olga Sanderson

    2 males, 3 women, 10 minutes

    Inspectors from the State Board of Health are looking for bugs, supposedly. Instead the crafty sisters, Millie and Maggie, catch the fellows for what they really are, common crooks. Choose any two of Olga’s for $15.00 or $9.00 each.

    $5.00

    4 for $15.00

    MORE SKETCHES AND SKITS

    holidaySKITS FOR SENIORS: Holiday Plays

    by Jean Vetter

    Contains 34 skits for 27 different special days and seasons throughout the year. Written in large print, great for holiday celebrations of any kind.$16.95 

     

    humorous203philly oh dr Small Web view02SKITS FOR SENIORS: Humorous Plays

    by Jean Vetter

    Contains 20 short plays with 1-4 characters in each skit, requires no props or costumes. Written in large print, includes spoof of “Dragnet”, a cowboy adventure, a zany game show, a visit to an unhelpful doctor, more. They are easy to stage and lots of fun!

    Includes the very popular short sketch, “Oh Doctor!”

    $13.95

     

    laugh & a halfA LAUGH AND A HALF

    By Lynne Martin Erickson and Jim Leide

    Have fun with these 45 short skits in large print, all designed to prompt memories, discussion and fun. You’ll find scripts for each actor and director as well as production notes for the scenery, props, and presentation techniques. They are short, humorous, perfect for those who really will do almost anything for a laugh! Easy-to-use in a three-ring binder.

    $29.95

     

    21NMA award sticker0321 HUMOROUS, NEW SHORT PLAYS & SKITS FOR PERFORMING GRANDPARENTS

    by Robert Redd

     

    Robert’s first book brings us short plays have been very popular with retirement communities, drama clubs and senior centers. The plays are short and lively, all with Robert’s trademark style. Winner of a National Mature Media Award.

    $24.95

     

    2525 HUMOROUS NEW SKITS AND COMEDY SCENES FOR PERFORMING GRANDPARENTS

    by Robert Redd

    Robert’s new book brings more short pieces. They’re just as popular as his prior books. Try them on for size!

    $24.95

     

    center02SENIORS CENTERSTAGE: Sketches Designed for Seniors

    by Gail Blanton

    Bring seniors on stage with these humorous and thought-provoking sketches for use in drama ministry. They work well in performance, as an activity at weekly meetings, or for eye-opening presentations on issues of aging. Some intergenerational sketches included. All promote empathy, understanding, and unity. Most are 5 to 10 minutes in length. Non-royalty.


    "Blanton's well-written [sketches] are filled with humor and will be useable in any senior acting group."
    --Stage Directions

    $18.99

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