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Sketches and skits work so well--they’re quick and easy but a lot of fun to perform. They can be read or staged, used in variety shows or for special occasions. Enjoy! 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 NEW!
By Carol Burnett 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! $26.95
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 in Word or on Paper) Get all four of Olga’s sketches for only $151 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
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
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 $13.95
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
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
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
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 |
SKETCHES BY OLGA
unhelpful doctor, more. They are easy to stage and lots of fun! Includes the very popular short sketch, “Oh Doctor!” 
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