Two-Character Plays for Student Actors: A Collection of 15 One-Act Plays

by Robert Mauro

Each of the plays in this theater book is a complete dramatic work balanced for a two-actor performance. Lengths vary from ten to thirty minutes. Many different types of roles from liberated women to bumbling detectives, from childhood sweethearts to homeless immigrants. Many styles: slapstick comedy, modern drama, satire, character study, and tragedy. No royalties required. Especially good for classroom and workshop use. Scripts are excellent for secondary and university-level forensic competitions.

Genres: Plays

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1988

Reviews

[behsforensics]

Cutting is for Cabbie from Calcutta
By Robert Mauro

Another cutting is for Joan
By Robert Mauro

[Dana · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains a collection of one-act plays that range from silly to serious. I enjoyed the variety (although I admit I favored the silly ones), and think this book will be a useful resource for future drama classes, as the plays require minimal sets. I also appreciate that the author did not feel the need to make the plays "gritty" by including shady language and plots, thus allowing me to use these scripts with high school students.