Fair Play

by Cherielyn Ferguson

10-minute play
Romeo, Juliet, and Will Shakespeare are shot through time and space—trading their familiar Globe Theatre for a modern marriage bureau. Do all the old rules apply, or is this a whole new world?

Production: Professional, The Pear Theatre
Production: Professional, Fusion Theatre Company: The Seven - Albuquerque NM

10-minute play
Romeo, Juliet, and Will Shakespeare are shot through time and space—trading their familiar Globe Theatre for a modern marriage bureau. Do all the old rules apply, or is this a whole new world?

Production: Professional, The Pear Theatre
Production: Professional, Fusion Theatre Company: The Seven - Albuquerque NM

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Fair Play

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  • James Perry: Fair Play by Cherielyn Ferguson
    “

    Cherielyn Ferguson uses the world’s most famous lovers to confront modern discomfort with gender nonconformity, especially in romantic relationships. This 10-minute gem delivers big questions with humor, heart, and razor-sharp insight. A perfect piece for short play festivals, LGBTQ+ celebrations, or modern Shakespeare showcases.

    Cherielyn Ferguson uses the world’s most famous lovers to confront modern discomfort with gender nonconformity, especially in romantic relationships. This 10-minute gem delivers big questions with humor, heart, and razor-sharp insight. A perfect piece for short play festivals, LGBTQ+ celebrations, or modern Shakespeare showcases.

    ”

Character Information

  • Friar Lawrence/Municipal Clerk: Church and municipal official
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Romeo: Late teens, early twenties, in costume for the role
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Juliet: Late teens, early twenties, in costume and wig for the role.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • William Shakespeare
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s

Production History

  • Professional, The Pear Theatre, 2025
  • Professional, Fusion Theatre Company: The Seven - Albuquerque NM, 2024