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Short Plays

Arly in October

A young man deals with the aftermath of an automobile accident.

Produced by the Massasoit New Works Festival
(22 pages: 2M, 2F, 1 either)

The Boon of Seven Questions

Two adventurers travel far in search of answers.

Produced by the Shovel Town Short Play Festival
(12 pages: 3M, probably)

Dark Clouds

A Dust Bowl survivor ruminates on the lessons of history.

(2 pages: 1 either)

Days of Light

A man shares miraculous stories with his granddaughter.

(2 pages: 1M)
Produced by Boston Actors Theater
"I did want to thank you especially, though, for Richard White's DAYS OF LIGHT. So thank him for me, and thanks to Boston Actors Theater for introducing me to him!"
- Larry Stark, Theater Mirror

December 30, 2020

A monologue for the end of 2020, for synchronization with Claude Debussy's "Clair de lune" as recorded by Debussy himself.

Produced by Milton Players
(300 words: 1 either)

Distilled Spirits

It’s a chilly Halloween night; the kids are out trick-or-treating, the parents are waiting nearby, two women are lost in the woods, and something scary is roaming the town.

(20 pages: 8+M,6+F)

Divine Guidance

Trying to cope with feeling unloved and disrespected, God visits a therapist.

Produced by Dragonfly Theater and The Cannon Theatre
(10 pages: 2M)

How My Dog and I Probably Saved the Planet

A mundane walk leads to a surprising encounter.

(3 pages: 1 either)

Into the Fray

A crewman who served aboard the USS Johnston in 1944 tells an inspiring story of bravery in support of a higher cause.

(8 pages: 1 M, up to 32 either)

Left Behind

It can be hard for a mother to let go.

(2 pages: 1F, 1 either)

Love Is

The true meaning of love, revealed at last! Or not.

(3 pages: 2 either)

Metamorphosis

A monologue looking ahead from the pandemic year of 2020 into 2021

Produced by Milton Players
(375 words: 1 either)

Small Talk

A short play about the big problem of small talk.

Produced by The Cannon Theatre
(7 pages: 1M, 1F)

The Tiramisu Triptych

Three short scenes about just deserts, not just desserts.

(18 pages)

Free Ketchup

When a crime against humanity is discovered, justice is done.

(9 pages: 4M, or 3M/1W)

Deserted

A paean to the worthiness of the self-made man.

(5 pages: 3M)

Waiting for the Dawn

Two friends share the light of a new day.

(4 pages: 2M, or 1M/1W)

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Full-length Plays

H. M. S. Pinafore

An abridged adaptation of the W. S. Gilbert libretto.

Produced by the Hudson Valley G&S Society

The Impresario

A contemporary adaptation of the Gottlieb Stephanie libretto.

Produced by the G&S Musical Theatre Company

The Mikado

An abridged adaptation of the W. S. Gilbert libretto.

Produced by the Hudson Valley G&S Society

Ring of Truth

The tale of a farmer known for exaggeration who returns to town after a long absence.

Sing Out

A children's musical adventure with a message about growing up and the value of diversity.

Trial by Jury

A contemporary adaptation of the W. S. Gilbert libretto.

Produced by the G&S Musical Theatre Company
"Something special."
- Faith Compo, Taconic Newspapers

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