The Actress - One Act Play

by Ryan Kaminski

Two women meet on board the Staten Island Ferry, but nothing is what it appears to be...

Two women meet on board the Staten Island Ferry, but nothing is what it appears to be...

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The Actress - One Act Play

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  • Arianna Rose: The Actress - One Act Play by Ryan Kaminski
    “

    The Staten Island Ferry is a pretty straight ride between two points, but THE ACTRESS has enough twists and turns to give these actresses some seasickness! Clever, funny, a throwback to film noir and glamour and style. This was such a fun read and would be so enjoyable to watch on stage. Juicy roles for two women to sink their teeth into. THE ACTRESS deserves a standing ovation!

    The Staten Island Ferry is a pretty straight ride between two points, but THE ACTRESS has enough twists and turns to give these actresses some seasickness! Clever, funny, a throwback to film noir and glamour and style. This was such a fun read and would be so enjoyable to watch on stage. Juicy roles for two women to sink their teeth into. THE ACTRESS deserves a standing ovation!

    ”
  • Claudia Haas: The Actress - One Act Play by Ryan Kaminski
    “

    What a fun cat-and-mouse play. Two grand role for actresses, a whodunit, clever dialogue, theatre, and the Staten Island Ferry. Who could ask for anything more?

    What a fun cat-and-mouse play. Two grand role for actresses, a whodunit, clever dialogue, theatre, and the Staten Island Ferry. Who could ask for anything more?

    ”
  • James Binz: The Actress - One Act Play by Ryan Kaminski
    “

    Interesting setting and nicely written. Dialogue is excellent and the characters are well formed. I could hardly wait for the denouement! A nice strong read.

    Interesting setting and nicely written. Dialogue is excellent and the characters are well formed. I could hardly wait for the denouement! A nice strong read.

    ”
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CHARACTERS
MRS. LEIGH Charismatic and larger-thanlife. Accomplished actress. Mid 30s.
CANDACE Comes across as timid and reserved but is anything but. Works as a maid. Mid 20s.
NYPD DETECTIVE Male, early 40s.

Development History

  • Reading, Senior University of Greater Atlanta, 2023
  • Reading, Meetinghouse Theatre Lab at Schoodic Arts for All, Maine, 2020

Production History

  • Community Theater, Eastbound Theatre, CT, East/West PlayFest , 2025
  • Community Theater, Carolina Arbors Theater Club, NC, 2024
  • High School, Kinkaid School, TX, Student-Directed Scenes Festival , 2024
  • University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, NE, A Night of One Acts, 2024
  • Community Theater, Village Playbox, NJ, Act 1 Scene 1 – One Act Festival Weekend, 2023
  • Fringe, Newmarket International Festival of One Act Plays, Canada, One Act Play Festival, 2023
  • High School, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, PA, One Act Play Festival, 2023
  • University, Collee of Charleston, SC, (Directing I) – Final Project , 2023
  • University, University California Santa Barbara, 2021
  • High School, Obra D. Tompkins High School, TX, Virtual Short Play Festival Production, 2020