RUMMAGE ROCK!, a ten-minute physical comedy for four actors of any age

[10-minute play]
Reading, Savage Wonder "Savage Circus Vaudeville of the Absurd", The Parlor, Beacon NY March 2026
Top Ten Finalist, Savage Wonder Theatre Company Annual 10-Minute Play Competition

A rocking chair leads a brigade of seating that has seen better days. Will they get chosen for a renewed life, or consigned to the rubbish bin?

[10-minute play]
Reading, Savage Wonder "Savage Circus Vaudeville of the Absurd", The Parlor, Beacon NY March 2026
Top Ten Finalist, Savage Wonder Theatre Company Annual 10-Minute Play Competition

A rocking chair leads a brigade of seating that has seen better days. Will they get chosen for a renewed life, or consigned to the rubbish bin?

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RUMMAGE ROCK!, a ten-minute physical comedy for four actors of any age

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  • Bruce Karp: RUMMAGE ROCK!, a ten-minute physical comedy for four actors of any age

    Once again, Arianna Rose has used her considerable skills to make inanimate objects come alive, in hilarious and poignant ways. The physicality is impressive, as is the wonderful creation of strong personalities for each chair. I also enjoyed the way each chair was able to reminisce about their own history. This is a play that is fun, exceedingly clever and should see many productions.

    Once again, Arianna Rose has used her considerable skills to make inanimate objects come alive, in hilarious and poignant ways. The physicality is impressive, as is the wonderful creation of strong personalities for each chair. I also enjoyed the way each chair was able to reminisce about their own history. This is a play that is fun, exceedingly clever and should see many productions.

  • Robert Weibezahl: RUMMAGE ROCK!, a ten-minute physical comedy for four actors of any age

    No one brings the inanimate to life on stage quite like Arianna Rose, and this heartfelt comedy about chairs (yup, chairs!) is no exception. Directors will need to deeply tap their creativity to stage this laugh-out-loud play, and I hope many will rise to the challenge because I want to see it! Now! So much fun.

    No one brings the inanimate to life on stage quite like Arianna Rose, and this heartfelt comedy about chairs (yup, chairs!) is no exception. Directors will need to deeply tap their creativity to stage this laugh-out-loud play, and I hope many will rise to the challenge because I want to see it! Now! So much fun.

  • Cary Pepper: RUMMAGE ROCK!, a ten-minute physical comedy for four actors of any age

    Actors (and directors) can have a ball with this play. It’s also perfect for acting teachers to help students at all levels create characters with unique traits and work on their physical-comedy chops. And it’s a lot of fun along the way.

    Actors (and directors) can have a ball with this play. It’s also perfect for acting teachers to help students at all levels create characters with unique traits and work on their physical-comedy chops. And it’s a lot of fun along the way.

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Character Information

  • ROCKAWAY ROSE
    emotional, a beat-up rocking chair
    Character Age
    any age
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • PRUDENCE
    a stiff, formal dining room chair
    Character Age
    skews older than Rockaway Rose
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • KARMA
    a relaxed hippie type seating (could be a beanbag chair, balance ball, hammock, papasan, or foam chair)
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • WHIZZER
    Young at heart, independent, desk chair on wheels
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Savage Wonder "Savage Circus Vaudeville of the Absurd" Reading Series, Year 2026

Awards

  • Top Ten Finalist
    Savage Wonder Theatre Company, Beacon NY
    Finalist
    2025