20 Community Theatre Play Scripts for Production and Readings

20 Community Theatre Play Scripts for Production and Readings brings together short plays for local arts group theatre or amateur theatre.

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Community Theatre Play Scripts

WE HAD THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME TOGETHER IN THOSE YEARS from Tomorrow Will Be
Edward and his wife have been caring for Edward’s mother, and it seems to become more common for Edward to remind his mother that his father is no longer alive.

I KNOW FIRST HAND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO KEEP THINGS IN from Roads and Trenches
While Ron was stationed away during the war, his friend David moved in on Sydney, the love of his life.  Now that Ron has returned, he’s learned of David’s engagement to Sydney.

WHAT STORY IS IT NOW?  ALIENS FROM OUTER SPACE?  from You Wouldn’t Believe Ralphy
Ralphy owes a lot of money to Donnie, but on his way to make payment, an alligator swallowed up the cash.

DO YOU SEE HER MIND, HOW IT OPERATES?  from The Negotiating Table
Two older sisters try to figure out a solution for their younger sister, who is nothing but a bag of nerves and confusion.

OKAY, LET’S STOP THERE FOR A MOMENT from Across the Face
Mumford is directing his dream play, but his “never stepped into a theatre before in all his life” brother-in-law feels emboldened to give feedback while observing rehearsals because he’s producing the show.

IS THIS BOTH PRESCRIPTIONS?  from Fade To Black
Gram is a troubled father who believes his two sons are out to take over his estate, in order to turn it into a bed and breakfast.

SHOULD I GO OUT THERE FOR A CLOSER LOOK?  from Becky’s Night Out
Becky’s parents are beside themselves when they learn about who their daughter is going on a first date with.

I’LL PUT THE MONEY UP MYSELF IF I HAVE TO from The Packaged Deal
An inside look into two seasoned actors who can’t seem to find any investors who will put up the money for their feature film script.

YOU THINK THIS IS A GAME, MOVIE STAR?  from This Side of the Mississippi
Quinn works as a busboy in a local diner, but when two criminals show up, he tries to hitch a ride with them for a new life.

FOCUS!  NOBODY KNOWS HOW TO FOCUS from What Never Was
Patton is a lead singer to an indie band that has lost faith in the group and the music album they’re currently recording together.

BE CALM CAUSE SHE’S SENSITIVE from Tina, Hank, Hank, Tina
Hank shows up at his brother’s place to help him out financially, but he quickly discovers that things are much more out of control than he first understood.

THE KISS THAT STARTED IT ALL THAT NIGHT from With a Broken Wing
Bob is in love with Lea, who is going to the prom with someone else, but Bob offers to buy Lea’s prom dress if she will promise to have one dance with him.

TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF…ANYTHING from The Dancing Man
Man and Bree are hightailing it out of town when they hear banging coming from the trunk in their get away car.

WE’VE TRIED EVERYTHING, HAVEN’T WE?  from A Shade or Two Darker
Lyndon and Gertrude argue over the validity of their son as suspicion has grown between them due to the color of his skin.

IT’S A QUIET PLACE TO CHAT from Them Candles
Kendra has been talking to a guy she likes in secret, but when her mother finds out, all hell breaks lose.

AREN’T WE ALL RUNNING FROM SOMETHING, MRS. MAUREEN?  from The Attic
Onya shows up at Mrs. Maureen’s house for house work and labor, but there may be more than meets the eye regarding Anya’s motives.

I TOLD YOU TO LEAVE from Even The Color Blue
Johan visits his parents in order to reveal his true self to them, but comes up short when learning of his father’s terminal illness.

A LITTLE SOMETHIN’ TO GET YOU ON YOUR WAY from Embers That Remain
Even though Dallas feels down and out while closing up shop for her business, her local community shows up to lend their hand of love and support.

WOULD YOU ALL LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IT WAS I WAS THINKING?  from The East End Room
Granny sets the record straight about what she thinks and how she feels about her adopted grandson.

WHY AM I UNDER CONSTANT OBSERVATION?  from Cleo
Cleo believes that her friends and relatives are out to kill her in order to take over her belongings.