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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)
written as Richmond Clayborn

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.

Produced by Boston Actors Theater
(2 pages: 1M)
"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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