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Little Cub by Stephanie Christensen (10-12 min. Cut as needed. 2F), Duo Dramatic, 12.00
$12.00Ada is a mother who lives in a rural area of Kenya, whose infant daughter is ill and has never seen a doctor until today. The infant, Anya, is having difficulty breathing, which leads to a life-threatening situation that must be resolved by a global health nurse named Cecelia. This duo highlights both the hard work Ada contributes to her family as a matriarch and the power that global health can have for people in need. Nurse Cecelia assists Ada and her daughter with minimal resources, saving the life of the infant, as well as revisiting the heartbreak of her own past.
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Sig Omega Lost a Pledge by Cal Growney (10-12 min, 1 M or 2M) Dramatic
$12.00Through Chad’s account of his relationship with Tyler, the pros and cons of the fraternity lifestyle are laid out during Chad’s interrogation while in custody. While Greek life allows for such a close bond of friendship, the lack of control over alcohol and hazing eventually leads to Tyler’s death, calling into question the validity of the system as a whole.
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Mermaids in Malibu by Stephanie Christensen, (10-12 min. cut as needed) FF or Humorous
$12.00Children live in a magical, imaginative world that can create adventure beyond our wildest dreams. When Layla, a young girl, goes on vacation with her quirky family, including her two joke-loving younger twin brothers, she finds that the ocean can be a magical place. She brings along her best pal and favorite toy: her mermaid doll! After getting crushed by an ocean wave, she discovers that mermaids might exist in Malibu after all. She faces a challenging decision: abandon her family for a wondrous new underwater world or return to shore to be with the ones she loves? This is a fun-filled female-led duo interp that gives actors a wide range of goofy characters and dialogue.
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Postal Man Joey by Cal Growney (7-10 min.) M, Dramatic 7.00
$7.00Postal Man Joey is a story about friendship and acceptance of past trauma. By sharing his story with Vincent, Joey finds his peace during the anniversary of his son’s death, and both gain a close friend in the process. Joey can only begin healing when he recalls the story out loud, and thereby rationalizing it and forgiving himself as well.
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The Big Pig by Cal Growney. (7-10 min. Cut as needed.) M or F, Dramatic
$7.00The Big Pig follows the perspective of Peter in a world that has been ravaged by “The Big Pig,” which represents greed. By giving into greed, by “drinking the green milk,” you hurt those around you and are left alone with only greed, as illustrated by Claudia. This post-apocalyptic landscape is only countered by one’s ability to care for their neighbors. Though, as Peter puts it, Bryce is weak and worthless, John still wants to help him, and thus does not end up giving into the Big Pig. Peter, however, abandons them to fulfill his own desires, and thus eventually gives up his life for greed.
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The Guild of the GWiG (Girls Who Game) by Patrick Bates. (10-12 min. Cut as needed.) FF Duo, Humorous
$12.00Frustrated by the lack of respect for girls who game, best friends Lulu and Lacey team up to change the gaming industry. Actors have the opportunity to play multiple roles as they present the backstory of a series of demeaning games.
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Swim or Drown: Two High School BFFs by Stephanie Christensen. (10-12 min., Cut as needed. FF Duo or HI), Humorous
$12.00High school can be the trickiest time of an adolescent’s life, between role identity, social status, maintaining good grades, and many other obstacles. While all teens face this tumultuous period, not everyone’s high school experience is equivalent in difficulty. This FF duo follows Jess and Lizzy, two high school best friends, tackling a crisis together: Jess’s first “real job” interview. When Lizzy finds out about Jess’s goal to become a Santa Monica lifeguard, she devises the most absurd mock interview scenarios possible to prepare Jess for any challenge. Through this heartwarming glimpse into these BFFs’ lives, the audience sees the true value of loyal, golden I’ll-do-anything-for-you friendship. And we are also poignantly reminded that you never know what’s going on in a person’s, or adolescent’s, home life until you take the time to ask.
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Voicemail by Zoe Price (10-12 min. Cut as Needed, F), Dramatic
$7.00This monologue explores sisterhood and the complicated nature of grief as told through Claire, a young girl in denial over her sister’s death. Told through the form of a voicemail, the story begins with Claire calling her sister, believed to be away at college, until it is ultimately revealed that she died shortly before leaving. The character, still in denial, slowly begins to accept her sister’s death and let go.
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The Mandolinian by Jack Bates (10-12 min. Cut as Needed, M/F), Humorous
$10.00Storylines blur in this parody of a pop culture phenomenon as a lone mandolin playing soldier sets off to reunite a lost child with his families. Along the way, they gain allies, battle enemies, and run into a lot of bad puns.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Dating Someone You Met on the Internet by Stephanie Christensen (10-12 min, F or F/F) Humorous
$12.00In our world of constant internet, many long-lasting couples are starting to meet online. Julie, a 22-year-old living at home with her mother, is a previously closeted girl who likes girls. She has just started to feel comfortable in the LGBTQ community but finds dating in real life difficult. As a solution, she takes the plunge into virtual romance, trying to curate the perfect first-date. Follow along as she writes her step-by-step dating guide for online dating in the LGBTQ community and meets someone she sincerely likes: Sabrina. Seeking acceptance, Julie learns to be brave both in the dating sphere and at home.
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First Responder by Stephanie Christensen (10-12 min., Cut as needed, F, Dramatic)
$7.00Emergency health professionals work on the frontlines of care to make split-second decisions every day. These medical employees must have courage, kindness, and adrenaline-fueled good intentions. But no person is perfect, and as humans, we all face moments of mistakes or lapsed judgments in our careers. Dolly, a first responder EMT, is one of only a few rural healthcare workers in her small town of Etowah, Tennessee. Despite significant training and passion for medicine, Dolly makes a mistake in the field and is forced to grapple with the significance of her error. As a first responder, her slips can cost other people their chances of recovery. So is it worth trying? Should Dolly dust herself off and continue to fight for public health and safety, knowing she might sometimes lose? Or is first responder work just too grueling?
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Flowers by Katherine Vaughan (10-12 min., Cut as needed, F, M or F, Duo/Duet/Dramatic)
$12.00Growing up can be hard. Especially for Carrie, a first-grader, who witnesses the progression of her mother’s terminal illness. Luckily, she bonds with her teacher, who proves to be very influential in her life. Carrie shares her struggle with grief and growth, all from the perspective of a child.
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Identical by Danielle Castillo (10-12 min. Cut as needed, M) Dramatic
$7.00Some people say the bonds between twin siblings are something to marvel. This dramatic monologue is delivered by a teenage boy struggling with anger and jealousy over his twin’s innate ability to outshine him in every way. Twins are said to have a strong, almost supernatural, ability to connect with each other- what happens when the only things holding these brothers together are rage, envy and madness? How far will one twin go to finally gain the spotlight he so desperately longs for?
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The Valley Lake Thirteen by Matt Mills (10-12 min. Cut as needed, F) Humorous
$7.00There is a massive overarching conspiracy at Valley Lake Middle School and only one team of thirteen twelve-year-old girls can stop it. With an impassioned debriefing of their mission from their fearless leader Charlotte Walburn, The Valley Lake Thirteen just might stop the administration’s dastardly plans.
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A Zero’s Journey, by Matt Mills (10-12 min., Cut as needed, M or F) Humorous
$10.00Christopher Reeve once wisely stated, “A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always know the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway, and fixes roofs with patches of mud.” Okay, he didn’t say that last part, but it describes one special boy who knew too little to be scared. Heir to his father’s mudding business, James was born a zero, but when his father suddenly falls very ill, he must find a way to become his savior. James ventures into the world, facing horrid beasts and suspicious characters, hoping to unlock the treasures that can cure his father and elevate James from zero to hero.
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Second-Rate Superheroes by Stephanie Christensen (10-12 min.), F, Humorous
$10.00Have you ever felt like a sub-par, second-rate version of someone else? Fallon, Cibby, and Gertrude–an unlikely superhero girl squad– feel exactly this way when they audition to work for a big-time superhero firm similar to the CIA, but for heroes. With ridiculous powers like mad rapping skills and mediocre ninja moves, these girls are looking for someone to give them a chance to do good, and today happens to be their day. This piece can be performed as a humorous, duet, or readers theatre.