THAT KIND OF BOY [A 1-MINUTE PLAY]

by Steven G. Martin

ONE-MINUTE PLAY. Karl and Jerz, two men in their 30s, watch as nine-year-old Petey examines and is completely enthralled by flowers. They just don't understand Petey's interest and consider what that kind of boy he will grow up to become.

ONE-MINUTE PLAY. Karl and Jerz, two men in their 30s, watch as nine-year-old Petey examines and is completely enthralled by flowers. They just don't understand Petey's interest and consider what that kind of boy he will grow up to become.

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THAT KIND OF BOY [A 1-MINUTE PLAY]

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    A lovely short play that does everything it intends in just a few short lines. Set us up, bowl us down, and end with a chef's kiss.

    A lovely short play that does everything it intends in just a few short lines. Set us up, bowl us down, and end with a chef's kiss.

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  • John Busser: THAT KIND OF BOY [A 1-MINUTE PLAY] by Steven G. Martin
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    02.15.26 - This kind of one minute play just does everything right. It subverts your expectations beautifully and ends on the absolute best note. Perfect.

    02.15.26 - This kind of one minute play just does everything right. It subverts your expectations beautifully and ends on the absolute best note. Perfect.

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  • Christopher Soucy: THAT KIND OF BOY [A 1-MINUTE PLAY] by Steven G. Martin
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    What a wonderful, light, and reaffirming play. Sometimes you just have to stop and deeply examine with a magnifying glass the roses.

    What a wonderful, light, and reaffirming play. Sometimes you just have to stop and deeply examine with a magnifying glass the roses.

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Character Information

  • Karl
    He wears cargo shorts, sneakers, and NFL football jersey. He also wears an NFL cap, backward. He carries a regulation-sized NFL football.
    33 years old
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Jerz
    He wears cargo shorts, sneakers, and NFL football jersey. He also wears an NFL cap, backward.
    33 years old
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Petey
    He wears slacks, a polo shirt, and loafers.
    9 years old
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Facing February 28 Play Extravaganza, Playwrights Thriving, 2026

Production History

  • Community Theater, Gimme A Minute One Minute Play Festival, Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island, Lindenhurst, NY, 2024
  • High School, Winter One-Act Festival, Kent School, Kent, CT, 2024
  • Professional, One Moment in Time: A One-Minute Play Festival, Jakespeare Virtual Theatre Company, 2022
  • Professional, Gi60 International One Minute Theatre Festival US, The Tank, New York City, NY, 2021
  • Professional, Quaranteeny Play Festival, Fat Turtle Theatre Company, Indianapolis, IN, 2020