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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of theater with our 15th collection of one-act plays, where each episode presents a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of storytelling in...
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of theater with our 15th collection of one-act plays, where each episode presents a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of storytelling in its most concise form. This anthology spans a rich timeline from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, offering a delightful mix of genres that range from uproarious comedies to touching dramas, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and societal norms of their time. Listeners are invited to explore a variety of themes, from the absurdity of everyday life to the poignant moments that define our shared experiences. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the creativity and wit of playwrights from different eras. With each new episode, discover a fresh narrative that will entertain, provoke thought, and inspire an appreciation for the art of the one-act play. Join us on this journey through time and emotion, where every tale awaits to be uncovered.
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7 SEP 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
6 SEP 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
5 SEP 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
4 SEP 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
3 SEP 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
2 SEP 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
1 SEP 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
31 AUG 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
30 AUG 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
29 AUG 2026 · Here, in our 15th collection, are 10 One Act Plays for your enjoyment. They range from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, from outright farce to bittersweet relationships, all short gems to make you laugh, cry, think, or all three. NOTE: Although the plays here were all published before 1923 and hence are in the Public Domain in the U.S., Moeller died in 1958 while the death dates for Postgate, Crandall, and Bornstead are unknown. Their plays may not yet be in the Public Domain in some countries.. - Summary by ToddHW Cast lists: 1. Re-Taming of the Shrew: A Shakespearean Travesty in One Act by John W. Postgate (?-?). BC for this play is ToddHW Petruchio, a Mad-cap Ruffian Tamed by Marriage: Larry Wilson Angelo, Stern Magistrate Softened by Matrimony: Tomas Peter Duke of Illyria, Sentimental Lover Turned Meek Husband: James R. Hedrick Othello, Fierce Black General Under Sway of his Wife: Wayne Cooke Macbeth, Scottish Chieftain Fond of the Barley Bree: Alan Mapstone Grumio, Reformed Sevant of Petruchio: ToddHW Katherine, Leader in Woman's Rights Movement: WendyKatzHiller Mariana, Formerly Despondent Lady of the Moated Grange: Jenn Broda Viola, Patience on a Monument Prior to her Marriage: Joanna Michal Hoyt Desdemona, Becomes Suffragist after Eloping with the Moor: Annie Mars Lady Macbeth, Strong-minded Caustic Wife of Witch-ridden Macbeth: mleigh Stage Directions: awonski 2. The Jealousy of Le Barbouille by Moliere, translated by Charles Heron Wall (1836-1905). BC for this play is ToddHW Le Barbouillé, husband to Angélique: Joanna Michal Hoyt Gorgibus, father to Angélique: Alan Mapstone Valère, lover to Angélique: Tomas Peter Angélique: awonski Cathau, maid to Angélique: Sonia Villebrequin: Kelly S. Taylor The Doctor: ToddHW La Vallée: Greg Giordano Stage Directions: Larry Wilson 3. A Photographic Fix by Frederic Hay. BC for this play is SonOfTheExiles Michael Angelo Chrome: ToddHW Ebenezer Staggers: Andrew James Bob Cropp: Son of the Exiles Miss Diana Duff: Availle Miss Caroline Cropp: Sonia Stage Directions: WendyKatzHiller 4. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady by J.R. Planche (1796-1880). BC for this play is ktaylor07 King Charles II of Spain Matea Bracic Duchess de Torreneuva Kelly S. Taylor Ruy Gomez cavaet Leonora Elise Dee Marquis de Santa Cruz Andrew James Guzman Greg Giordano Pedro Adrian Stephens Lopez Larry Wilson Page Adrian Stephens Stage Directions Tchaikovsky 5. The Roadhouse in Arden by Philip Moeller (died 1958). BC for this play is mleigh Master Hamlet, the keeper of the inn: Greg Giordano Mistress Cleopatra Hamlet, his wife: mleigh Master Robin Goodfellow Hamlet, their son: Scotty Smith Mistress Immortality: Jenn Broda Sir Francis B., a literary man from London: David Moon Sir William S., a literary man from London: ToddHW Stage Directions: Joanna Michal Hoyt 6. In the Shadow of the Glen by John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909). BC for this play is AngeliqueAnja Daniel Burke, an elderly farmer: Alan Mapstone Nora Burke, his young wife: Annie Mars Michael Dara, a youthful shepherd: Tomas Peter A Tramp: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Availle 7. The Last Rehearsal by Irene Jean Crandall (dates unknown). BC for this play is jennleaMargery Patterson, The Ingenue: Linda WebsterHarold Spaulding, The Lover: Tomas PeterM. Forbes-Smith, The Stage Manager: Andrew GaunceDoris Street, The Playwright: TJ BurnsIsabel Brookins, The Leading Lady: Jenn BrodaStage Directions: ToddHW 8. The Trysting Place: A Farce in One Act by Booth Tarkington (1869-1946). BC for this play was Ambsweet13, now Rapunzelina Mrs. Curtis, The Young Woman, twenty-five or perhaps even a little older.: Joanna Michal Hoyt Lancelot Briggs, The Boy, slim and obviously under twenty.: Tim Jones Mrs. Briggs, his mother, a handsome woman of forty-five or fifty.: mleigh Jessie, his sister, a pretty girl of about twenty.: JennPratt Rupert Smith, The Young Man, about twenty-five.: Tomas Peter Mr. Ingoldsby, a man of fifty-five or, possibly, sixty.: Andrew James The Mysterious Voice, male and adult.: Larry Wilson Stage Directions: ToddHW 9. The Diabolical Circle by Beulah Bornstead (1896- ??). BC for this play is wib66 Cotton Mather: Larry Wilson Betty, his daughter: Joanna Michal Hoyt Adonijah Wigglesworth, a suitor, and Cotton's choice: Greg Giordano Charles Manning, likewise a suitor, but Betty's choice: ToddHW Stage Directions: Michele Eaton 10. Spreading the News by Augusta Gregory (? - 1932). BC for this play is wib66Stage Directions: Availle Bartley Fallon: ToddHW Mrs Fallon: wib66 Jack Smith: alanmapstone Shawn Early: JoannaHoyt Tim Casey: GregGiordano James Ryan: Kalamareader Mrs Tarpey: Kitty Mrs Tully: WendyKatzHiller Jo Muldoon: JHedrick Magistrate: Algy Pug
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of theater with our 15th collection of one-act plays, where each episode presents a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of storytelling in...
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of theater with our 15th collection of one-act plays, where each episode presents a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of storytelling in its most concise form. This anthology spans a rich timeline from the mid-1600s to the early 1900s, offering a delightful mix of genres that range from uproarious comedies to touching dramas, reflecting the complexities of human relationships and societal norms of their time. Listeners are invited to explore a variety of themes, from the absurdity of everyday life to the poignant moments that define our shared experiences. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the creativity and wit of playwrights from different eras. With each new episode, discover a fresh narrative that will entertain, provoke thought, and inspire an appreciation for the art of the one-act play. Join us on this journey through time and emotion, where every tale awaits to be uncovered.
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