2019 10 Minute Play Selection
The 10 Minute Play Festival reading committee had the difficult task of reading all the shows and narrowing it down to just 8 plays. After much debate, we are ready to announce this year's 10 Minute Plays.
Here are this year's plays
Frameworks
By: Mike McGeever
Characters:
MARIE, 26, a graduate student in Physics
GABE, 40, a Physics Professor
Synopsis; Marie, a graduate student in physics waiting for a train, encounters a stranger who suggests a route that will change her life forever.
The Elimination Round
By: Carl L. Williams
Characters:
FENRICK………..wealthy man seeking to eliminate an unwanted wife
MORGAN………..hitman engaged to do the eliminating
GENEVA…….…..the unwanted wife who resists being eliminated
PRISCILLA.……..Fenrick’s wife-to-be and finalist in the elimination round
Synopsis: A wealthy man engages a hitman to kill his wife so he can marry a new love. The hitman, however, proves to be an even shrewder businessman in negotiating a better deal.
Goodbye Itzy-Bitzy
By Betty Robinson
Characters: Ben and Annie Mickey – An elderly couple
SYNOPSIS Today's the day! Ben and Annie are leaving their home to move into a retirement community. Though they have discussed this move many times, Annie is very upset. Their dog, Itzy-bitzy can not go with them because they can not afford the $900 dollar pet deposit. Ben has promised they will save up the money and in six months bring Itzy-Bitzy home. A niece is caring for the dog. Annie says she has called a taxi and is leaving to pick up Itzy-Bitzy and live on the streets because their daughter should have moved into their home and taken care of them. Years ago, Ben did that for his mother causing Annie to run off to Mexico for some time. Ben says she is running away, again. “If you don't realize that we are responsible for caring for each other, then just go! Two wrongs do not make a right.” Both Ben and Annie must deal with what happened in the past and what needs to happen now. The unexpected happens at the end and Annie does not have to say goodbye to Itzy-Bitzy
Budget Airlines Flight 711
By: Bruce Guelden
Characters:
TODD …. about 35, professional
MARY …. about 30, a loose cannon, spunky
JENNA …. about 30
CAPTAIN SMITH (voice only) .…no-nonsense, southern drawl
SYNOPSIS: This play is about a struggling airline company and its dysfunctional flight crew.
172 PUSH-UPS
by Scott M ullen
Characters:
TOM (60s-70s). An aging man in a thin coat.
QUINN (female, 20s). Just out of the army. Thin coat.
JENNY (20s). Quinn's girlfriend
Synopsis: When two veterans meet on a bus station bench, their differences are clear, but ultimately they find common ground as well
You Haven't Changed a Bit
By Donna Hoke
Characters:
LEN: Old man
LOTTIE: Old woman
SYNOPSIS: Lottie has never been to a high school reunion; Len has been to them all. Their 70th is a first for them both.
About TIme
By Robin Baron
Characters:
JIM A man, around 50 years old.
DIANE A woman, around 50 years old.
Synopsis: Time is just about up for Jim’s watch and clock store when Diane helps him discover a new way to spend his leisure time.
Office Hours
by Bryan Harnetiaux
Characters:
Eleanor Price – mid 50’s; a college professor – seemingly the ultimate professional
Nicole Seversen – mid/late 20’s; edgy and unhinged in appearance
Synopsis: Nicole goes to confront a college professor about plagiarism.
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