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
Publication: Smith & Kraus Best 10-Minute Plays 2026

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James Perry: Fair Play by Cherielyn Ferguson

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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.

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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

Type Professional, Organization The Pear Theatre, Year 2025
Type Professional, Organization Fusion Theatre Company: The Seven - Albuquerque NM, Year 2024