Deadly Birthday to You. J. R. Simons. 1m, 4f. Gypsy fortuneteller, Topaz, is throwing a birthday party for her daughter, Amethyst Dickens, who is reluctant to introduce her friends to her... More > eccentric Romany family. This script is filled with superstition and mysticism. Amethyst's happy birthday turns deadly very quickly. Perfect for a Festival of Fortune fund raising event.< Less
A stage adaptation of Gaston Leroux's 1911 novel, "The Phantom of the Opera." Originally developed and produced by the Elyria (Ohio) High School Drama Department in 1990. A play for 7... More > men, 8 women, and extras. This is the perfect high school play.< Less
The Aphrodite Jones Show, A Jovialities Entertainment Co., Ltd. Interactive, Improvisational Murder Mystery by J. R. Simons. 2m, 2f. She is the Prophetess of Love. Aphrodite Jones is the newest... More > daytime talk show sensation. She has brought her crew here to tape a show on Love right in your presence. But it seems that love just isn't enough. There are angry feelings of hatred afoot and in the end, someone's going to get it. Who will it be? And who will do it? Will it be the talk show hostess? The cameraman? The Producer? The Publicity Director?< Less
A soldier on leave arrives at the USO to see his high school sweetheart and her friends' singing trio perform. Little does everyone know that all the girls are betrothed to the shy young man. ... More > Laughs and sentiment abound in this script that can be performed in any style from WWII to the present.< Less
3m, 2f. The year is 1943. A German scientist is attempting to defect and has arrived in England where he is to meet with a Captain Robert Morgan. Capt. Morgan arrives at the Dance Hall with his... More > Lieutenant and their dance hall girls on their arms. But why doesn't the Captain understand the secret code and what does the dance hall singer know? A great period piece spoofing the popular 1960's TV series Hogan's Heroes.< Less
A Play in One Act by J. R. Simons. Drama. Cast: 2m, 1f. Jack Somers, his brother, Carl, and their sister, Kelly, come together for the bittersweet task of cleaning out their father?s apartment... More > following his death. Their get together reveals things about themselves and their relationship to their father that they were never able to express to him while he was alive. This is a journey from dysfunctional family to true family brotherhood and sisterhood. Siblings is the recipient of an Honorable Mention in the 1995 Writer?s Digest Magazine Writing Competition.< Less
Bacchanal. J. R. Simons. 2m, 2f. A German Baron has arrived with his wife and Assistant to show off his new line of sparkling wine. A local Newspaper Reporter is also invited to taste and review... More > the vintage. But affairs surface, and treachery abounds, as the wine may contain more ingredients than needed! This show is full of laughs, and the guests may actually get to taste the wine!< Less
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