This collection contains a variety of short plays for senior citizens. Funny and touching at the same time, these plays illustrate the drama that touches our everyday lives. A short synopsis of each play follows.
By Ludmilla Bollow
About the Plays:
FATLESS FUTURE - A Comedy in Five Minutes
Hannah and Hank look back on the days before French fries were outlawed.
CHARACTERS:
HANNAH (In her 70's, but doesn't look it.)
HANK (In his 70's, but doesn't look it.)
SETTING: Two chairs, maybe a small table.
TIME: 2050
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CITY SIDEWALKS - A ten minute one woman monologue
A homeless woman on Christmas Eve, when miracles can take place, even on the streets. Music can be added.
CHARACTERS
Homeless woman, street clothes
SETTING: Bare Stage
TIME: Christmas Eve
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MOUSSAKA MEETING - A ten minute play
Two sisters meet yearly at a Greek restaurant to celebrate their mother's birthday and remember the past. Today is different.
CHARACTERS
Two sisters - older
Waiter - Can be either sex
SETTING: Simple restaurant setting - table, two chairs
TIME: Today
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STANLEY & STELLA - A ten minute comedy
A fish fry at the corner tavern, plus memories of "Street Car" and fireworks help celebrate this couple's 25th wedding anniversary. Polka music too
CHARACTERS
STANLEY - Middle-aged, on heavy side.
STELLA - Middle-aged, on the flashy side.
WAITER - Male, officious
SETTING: Begins in hallway of home, then to table at tavern/restaurant
TIME: Today
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SUNSET ZOO -A Ten Minute Comedy/Drama
It's night time in the day room of an old folks home and the inmates meet,
bringing their imaginary animals, and plan their escape. Selected for production as winner in Brunbury Play contest, Louisville, KY.
CHARACTERS (All over eighty)
CLETUS
ALPHONSUS
ISIDORE
WINIFRED (Still traces of glamour and show biz)
SETTING: Day room of an Old Age Home
TIME: Night Time
