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Use these very short plays in class or on stage in variety shows or revues. Their humor is quick, bright, and lively; the characters are easy to exaggerate; the result is audience applause! 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 achievement! We are planning to act several more at a later date. Val, Australia Some of our most popular Skits:
Click here to read a FreeView HOLD? It seems like everybody is calling Agnes at the same time--a friend, neighbor, sister, and a repairman. She has only one choice--put people on hold! The show is lively, fresh, and can be used with beginning to advanced actors. Click here to read a FreeView Royalty: $10 per performance
In this hilarious comedy, inspired by a PBS show, we watch the broadcast of the sophisticated Madame DuJour Men’s Gourmet Cooking Show. the program is seriously sidetracked when she inadvertently gets Cooky Boatwright, a sloppy and overweight retired Navy cook, as her guest chef. There are many belly laughs when the audience learns what’s cooking in the Navy Bean Soup! Click here to read a FreeView of the show Royalty: $10 per performance NEW! 7 minute comedy skit Everyone gets older, event he one everybody has depended upon for years to save them! Yes, “Super Hero” is getting older, but he can always depend on his loyal mate, Doris Drive, to see him through his problems and get him up and “flying right.” The staging is minimal. Easy, fun characters. Royalty: $10 per performance
Scene from a production of Now Hear This BEST SELLER! 3 women, 2 men, 1 either About the playwright “Now Hear This is funny, funny, funny. We loved every minute of it." Audience member _________________________ BEST SELLER! 2 women Joggin' Along" is a series of five comedy sketches involving two single older women who stop jogging long enough to talk about what's going on in their lives. Nothing is sacred as they discuss exercise, weight problems, boyfriends, other women and much more. These often outlandish skits produce enthusiastic and prolonged laughter from audiences, and have an upbeat message that seniors can relate to and enjoy. In fact, their audiences now applaud as soon as they see the joggers enter. Written for and performed by a Senior Theatre company. "What a delightful time! Your opening jogging number is always great -it never fails to bring down the house." Audience member. _________________________ An Audience Favorite! 3 men _________________________
1 male, 1 female and a brief appearance by a waiter An older gentleman is all dressed up for dinner and excitedly telling his best friend on the phone about the “blind date” he’s taking out to dinner that night. He tucks an Alka Seltzer in his pocket. But the woman thinks it’s a condom. Their misunderstanding comically sustains itself to the end of their date in this “romantic comedy of manners.” _________________________
2 characters: 1 female/1 male in 8 sketches, Comes with 8 cast copies These are the original sketches from the revered CBS “Carol Burnett Show.” We compiled the “Old Folks” sketches into one collection. Your audiences will chuckle, just like we did when we saw them on TV. A donation is made to the Navajo Indian Children’s Scholarship Trust with each purchase. These are the authentic comedy sketch scripts from the CBS network series. Not a word changed! Use them to:
Sketch #1: Old Molly cools old Bert’s ardor with one-liner put downs. Sketch #2: Bert tries to persuade Molly to take a glorious vacation together. Sketch #3: A two character sketch featuring the rocking chair lovers mostly reminiscing. Not much else left. Funny stuff. Sketch #4: Another suitor tries to capture old Molly’s fancy to Bert’s dismay...plus four more!
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. No Royalty
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. No Royalty _________________________
Robert’s new book brings more short pieces. They’re just as popular as his prior books. Try them on for size! No Royalty _________________________
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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21 HUMOROUS, NEW SHORT PLAYS & SKITS FOR PERFORMING GRANDPARENTS
25 HUMOROUS NEW SKITS AND COMEDY SCENES FOR PERFORMING GRANDPARENTS
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ArtAge Senior Theatre Resource Center We help older performers fulfill their theatrical dreams! Copyright 2012 ArtAge Publications. All rights reserved. |