Forensics Duo Series Volume 1: 35 8-10 Minute Original Comedic Plays for Duo Practice and Performance

by Barbara Lhota, Janet B. Milstein

This series is made up of 4 books/  Vol 1:  (this book) contains  comedic plays for   1 Male & 1 Female Vol 2:  contains  dramatic plays for   1 Male & 1 Female Vol 3:  contains  comedic plays for   2 Females Vol 4:  contains  dramatic plays for 2  Females   Inside you'll find thirty-five original comedic duets for one male and one female with unique characters, hilarious situations, and fresh material. Since these plays were specifically written for competitions, the language is acceptable, no props are necessary, and they can be done with or without blocking. And, they fit within the 8- to 10-minute time limit! This book is a gold mine for acting students and their teachers.
**All of the plays in this book/volume are for 1M/1F and are comedic.

Plays inside  

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2003

Reviews

[Rogan Joe · Rating 2 out of 5]

These two volumes are, indeed, highly useful for forensic coaches...well, for those in co-ed settings, anyway. I was quite surprised to find, when I received these books, that each and every scene was created for the male/female duo pair. The vast majority do not lend themselves to play by single sex pairs. (I had expected a more balanced approach with, perhaps, half designed for the male/female duo and the other half split between scenes for the female/female and male/male duo as is so often the case with scene books.) I actually felt strongly enough about this point to write to the authors--as I hope they will take the needs of those of us in single-sex schools into account and provide us with material too! A LATER ADDITION TO THIS REVIEW: I actually hear from one of the authors--and quite promptly, I might add--who agreed that this was a strong need and indicated that these works are close to completion! So, watch for them!

[Rayah · Rating 2 out of 5]

The plays are ok. Probably better for acting exercises than for actual performance. Since I'm looking for some for a combined acting exercise/performance, I was hoping the choices would be a little more interesting. That said, of the 35 short plays in here, I found 5 that I would potentially use, depending on who ends up in my cast.

***editing to add: In full disclosure - I did end up using one of the plays in here ("Back to School") in an educational performance. I cut the last line ("Aaaaah!") because it totally ruined the humor of the ending.***

[behsforensics]

Cutting is for Now You’re Cookin’
By Ira Brodsky and Barbara Lhota

Another cutting is for Housing to Share
By Barbara Lhota and Janet B. Milstein

Yet another cutting is for A Bad Week for Therapy
By Barbara Lhota and Janet B. Milstein

Still yet another cutting is for Thtick ‘Em Up
By Barbara Lhota and Janet B. Milstein

Wow, another cutting is for Hypneurosis
By Barbara Lhota and Janet B. Milstein

Geez... another cutting is for That's All Folks
Lhota, Barbara and Milstein, Janet B.

[Talia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good compilation of scenes for both competitive speech and acting students. Specifically made for 'speechies' by 'speechies', there is also a short "how to" section at the front of the book. Be aware that not all of the scenes are appropriate for MS or HS competitions. Also check out volume 2 which contains dramatic scenes.