Download or read book The Semi Amazing Sort of Sensational Almost Unbelievable Christmas Spectacular written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a school tries to put on a Christmas Spectacular for the bargain price $11.50? You get a ton of elves, a spirit of Christmas, a visit from the little match girl, Jacob Marley and a partridge in a pear tree. It may be low on budget, but it's high on laughs as we watch the Christmas characters we know and love hilariously collide in this Christmas disaster for the ages. Christmas Comedy One-act. 30-35 minutes 10-30 actors, flexible

Download or read book The Great Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes The Blue Diamond written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clever Sherla Gomes, the Great, Great Granddaughter of famous sleuth Sherlock, teams up with her loyal friend Lolo Watson to get to the bottom of some seriously mysterious happenings. In The Blue Diamond case, they have to figure out what an uncooked goose has to do with a missing jewel - and why Jenny the Scorpion is so dangerously irritable... Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a fun spin on the detective genre. (This one-act, together with The Speckled Band, can be licensed and performed as the full-length play The Great, Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes.) Mystery One-act. 30-35 minutes 7-10 actors, flexible

Download or read book The Great Great Granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clever Sherla Gomes, the Great, Great Granddaughter of famous sleuth Sherlock, teams up with her loyal friend Lolo Watson to get to the bottom of some seriously mysterious happenings. In The Blue Diamond case, they have to figure out what an uncooked goose has to do with a missing jewel - and why Jenny the Scorpion is so dangerously irritable... In The Speckled Band, the girls must solve a high-profile murder involving a cheetah, and baboon, and an expiring inheritance. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, inspired by the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a fun spin on the detective genre. (This full-length can be licensed and performed as separate one-acts: The Blue Diamond and The Speckled Band.)

Download or read book Sherlock s Best written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join famous sleuths Holmes and Watson as they uncover the truth behind London's most recent unsolved mysteries. In The Adventure of the Six Napoleons case, they must catch a murderer who may be a lunatic, a thief, or really just hate Napoleon. In Sherlock is Dead, Holmes himself is at the center of a poisonous crime and must rely on a trusted doctor...as long as it's not Watson. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a theatrical and flexible tribute to the beloved detective. (This full-length could be licensed and performed as separate one-acts: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons and Sherlock is Dead.) Mystery Full-length. 70-85 minutes 10-18 actors, gender flexible

Download or read book Sherlock s Best The Adventure of the Six Napoleons written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join famous sleuths Holmes and Watson as they uncover the truth behind London's most recent unsolved mysteries. In The Adventure of the Six Napoleons case, they must catch a murderer who may be a lunatic, a thief, or really just hate Napoleon. In Sherlock is Dead, Holmes himself is at the center of a poisonous crime and must rely on a trusted doctor...as long as it's not Watson. Performed together or separately, these one-act mysteries, based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, are a theatrical and flexible tribute to the beloved detective. (This one-act, together with Sherlock is Dead, can be licensed and performed as the full-length play Sherlock's Best.) Mystery One-act. 30-35 minutes 7-13 actors, gender flexible

Download or read book Murder by the Book written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When mystery writer Mary Graves is found dead, it's up to a detective with anger issues to figure out who among Graves' guests is a murderer. Is it the oil tycoon, the scientist, the Shakespearean actor, the countess, the psychic, or the maid? ...Say, this is starting to sound like a mystery novel! A hilarious one-act whodunnit brimming with larger-than-life characters. Mystery-Comedy One-act 35-45 minutes 9 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 3M)

Download or read book Shakespeare Clearly A Midsummer Night s Dream written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shakespeare’s most-popular comedy of adventure, marriage, and forest creatures is boiled down to a brisk 30 minutes in this one-act adaptation. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. Comedy One-act. 25-30 minutes 10-35 actors

Download or read book What Happens in Neverland Stays in Neverland written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You thought you knew Neverland until you read this collection of monologues featuring all of your favorite Neverland characters. Tinkerbell explains her unrequited love for Peter, Captain Hook wants you to know the real him, and Peter Pan gives a commencement speech worthy of a TED Talk. “In Neverland, fun is a little gory.” This collection of monologues offers flexible casting, relatable characters and the ability to bring the script to a virtual platform or socially distant performance. Comedy 30 minutes, flexible. (Monologues are 3-4 minutes each) 9 original monologues, gender-flexible casting

Download or read book Shakespeare Clearly Macbeth one act version written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Scottish Play” dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. (A full-length version is also available.) Drama One-act. 25-30 minutes 10-35 actors

Download or read book Shakespeare Clearly Romeo and Juliet written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Shakespeare's most well-known tragedy, two young star-crossed lovers’ deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. (A one-act version is also available.) Drama Full-length. 85-95 minutes 10-30 actors

Download or read book Scrappy written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapted from the classic farces of Molière, this speedy one-act follows the arrogant, scheming, and brilliantly witty Scrappy who lies and tricks everyone in her path to get ahead. Secret marriages, mistaken identities, phony pirates, daring rescues, a feisty stage manager...somehow everything ends up 'happily ever after.' Farce One-act. 30-35 minutes 10 actors, mostly female

Download or read book Shakespeare Clearly Twelfth Night written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This playful comedy centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck, and the courtship, mistaken identities, and hijinks that follow. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple stage allows for a fluid and forward moving production. (A one-act version is also available.) Comedy Full-length. 75-85 minutes 10-30 actors

Download or read book Anne of Green Gables one act written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jon Jory brings his theatrical magic to this spirited one-act adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's classic coming-of-age drama. After a mix-up at the orphanage, Anne comes to live with Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert instead of the boy they were expecting. After turning everyone's life upside down, will they be able to civilize wild Anne or grow to love her vivacity and joy of life? This short adaptation is perfect for one-act competitions and festivals. Drama One-act. 25-30 minutes 7 actors

Download or read book Shakespeare Clearly The Tempest written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The survivors of shipwreck navigate a sorcerer's magical island in this classic Shakespeare comedy. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Gender-neutral casting is encouraged and doubling is possible. Simple staging allows for a fluid and forward moving production. Shakespeare adaptation One-act, 30-35 Minutes\ 12-15 actors (suggested casting: 3M, 1F, 8 any)

Download or read book The 10 Best Worst Things about High School written by M. G. Davidson and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ah, high school. The bestworst four years of your life! The friends, the memories, the life lessons, and of course the...inevitably haunting embarrassments that will leave emotional scars for years to come! Join a group of real life high school students as they uncover the wondersperils of gym class, the marvelshorrors of field trips, the joyhumiliation of prom, and many more of the numerous fondtraumatizing aspects of life as a high school student.

Download or read book Little Women one act written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jon Jory brings his theatrical magic to this spirited one-act adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic coming-of-age drama. The American Civil War is underway, and four sisters -- Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy -- must hold the family together as Christmas draws near. A timeless and sentimental testament to the endurance of family, the power of love, and what it means to stay true to oneself. Perfect for one-act competition. There is a full-length version available. Drama One-act. 35-40 minutes 9-10 actors

Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1948-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.