(10 Minutes) Sharon is drunk in a bar in New York. Mel, a stranger, comes to her rescue when she falls off her bar stool. Sharon is very turned on by the reserved Mel. Soon they realize they attended the same Junior High School. As the two talk they soon realise they have a great deal in commo

(10 minutes) Yetta and Cy are having their usual morning arguments. And as usual their arguments revolve around their young son, Marty. It seems today Mart has locked himself in his bedroom and refuses to come out. Cy does everything he can to coax Marty out of the bedroom, but to no avail. When Marty finally does come out, things change dramatically in the play. Truths are told and the play takes on a new course.
Winner of the THREE GENRES PLAYWRITING CONTEST. Published in multiple editions of the college text book, THE THREE GENRES, THE WRITING OF FICTION, NON FICTION, LITERARY PROSE AND PLAYS. Published by Applause Publishers.

(10 Minutes) While Pam is quietly knitting on her rocking chair, her husband Sheridan sheepishly enters the room. Slowly he confesses a secret to her- for quite a while he’s been writing a play. Pam is shocked. As they talk, Pam reveals a secret that she has been keeping from him for years. Her secret is equally disturbing to him.
10 minute play

One night, Helen, an unhappily married woman hears a gentle knocking at her door. When she opens the door she is shocked to see her new next door neighbor, Hal. The most shocking thing about Hal is that he’s less than two inches tall. Stuff happens.

(!0 minutes) It's 4 AM in the small weightlifting room of a gym. George and Harold are working out. George engages Harold in conversation. As they get to know each other George makes a very strange request of Harold. Harold doesn't know what to make of it. George persists in his request. As the play continues we discover who George, Harold and soon Gloria really are and -- and what their relationship is to one another
"Like Edward Albee mixed with Tennessee Williams"- Josh Kimert, literary manager, Gower Street Players

(Full length) GAYS is an evening of gay theater, comprised of 5 short plays and 7 monologues.
The individual plays and monologues were developed over 30 years in over 50 theaters.
SECOND TIERS (10 minutes)
2M- both in their 40’s to 50’s
Synopsis
It is the day of the Fantasy Fest festival in Key West, Florida. Jimmy Olsen (Superman’s friend and secret partner) and Robin (Batman’s partner) are sitting alone in their bar, Champs, talking. Jimmy is fondly remembering his days with Superman, while Robin is trying to get him to leave and join the festivities outside. As they begin to argue, Jimmy reveals the reason for his rant. As they talk we realize how their past relationships have dramatically influenced the men that they have become.
REUNION (10 minutes)
1M 1F- They both can be played from 30’s to 50’s
Synopsis
Heidi is sitting at a bar in new York, when Marvin, a stranger, comes over to her. Sharon is very intrigued by the reserved Marvin and they start a conversation. As they continue to talk Heidi learns that they have a great deal in common.
THE KINDNESS OF ENEMIES (10 minutes)
1 and 2 can be played by two actors in their mid 20’s to 40’s. They should both be around the same age (give or take a few years). Casting of these roles can vary.
1 and 2 can be played by: Two male actors. The director can decide who plays 1 and who plays 2.
Two female actors. Again, the director can decide who plays 1 and who plays 2.
Synopsis:
1 and 2 met in a bar at Happy Hour, went home to 1’s house and have just finished having sex. Their playful banter soon reveals why they really went to the bar and what they’re really looking for.
MAKING MERRY BI THE FERRY (10 minutes)
2M, 2F- Can be played by actors in their late 20’s to late 40’s. Both couples should be about the same age.
Synopsis:
Jules and Jim told their wives that they were going to play cards, but actually they’ve snuck off to Sayville to catch a ferry to the hedonistic “Island of Fire”. As they wait for the ferry to arrive Jim begins to have second thoughts. Jules tries to convince him what an exciting great time awaits for them on the Island of Fire. We soon discover the truth about the men’s marriages and their friendship. Then, while waiting for the ferry-- something totally unexpected occurs.
TWO LADIES SITTING IN A GARDEN (20 minutes)
2W (60’s to 70’s)
1M (30’s to 50’s)
Synopsis:
Marla and Helene, two gay women, are sitting in the garden area of their assisted living home. Helene is expecting a very important message that could potentially change their friendship. As they wait, they discuss their lives, loves, and what it was like being gay when they were younger many years ago.
MONOLOGUES
All the monologues in GAYS are from the monologue plays, God In Bed, Kiss Me When It’s Over, Bar N(one), and Tourists of the Mindfield.
Piano Man (m)- 30’s to 60’s
Brian (m)- an older gentleman
Lilliane- (f) 30’s to 40’s
Carousel (m)- 30’s to 50
Larry (m) middle aged
Myra (m or f)- 40’s to 60

(full length) This play is very much a work in progress. Comprised of thematically connected monologues. The play is made up of monologues that all take in "every bar, every kind of bar, everywhere". The monologues vary in style, mood and story.

Tim tells a terrifying life and death experience he had with a close friend

(one act) Winner of the ARTS AND LETTERS AWARD IN DRAMA. There have been some murders in Ceils building and she is terrified. Her abusive husband is of little consolation to her. Only her only friend Fran tries to help her as she sinks deeply into despair. Ceil has a secret life that no one knows about. Who the murderer is and why the murder occurred is the main focus of the play,

1 and 2 have met at a bar at Happy Hour and have one home to 2's home to have sex. The play begins after they've had sex and are dressed. The subject of love comes up As the 2 discuss love and having a relation they reveal what they really want in life. 1 and 2 can. be played by a man and woman, or 2 men, or 2 women.

Gayle and Jayne are having a discussion about their relationship during a ZOOM private class session. Gayle is confined to her mothers home during the Covid epidemic and is very unhappy. We learn about both of these women, their lives, and about the life of Gayle's mother in this 9 minute play.

Jimmy (Supermans friend) and Robin (Batman's partner) are now married and own a bar in Key West. It is the day of Fantasy Fest, a big celebration and parade in Key West. Something is really bothering Jimmy. Robin does his best to find out what the problem is. PUBLISHED- Smith and Kraus BEST 10-Minute PLAYS OF 2012

Mort and Harry, two life long friends from Brooklyn, are about to do their first drug deal. They're at Mort's house snorting coke and waiting for the drug dealers to arrive with the drugs. They plan on buying a large amount of drugs to sell and make a lot of money. Mort is very anxious. As they wait, they reminicse about good times, their friendship and a red bike. The play was originally 10-minutes long and was called Goin' Round On Rock Solid Ground. It was an ACTOR'S THEATER OF LOUISVILLE HEIDEMAN FINALIST.
The language is in this version is very adult, but there is another version with less harsh language.

It is a cold winter night in an apartment in Greenwich Village in 1985. It’s 3 in the morning. Nat is awake looking out the living room window, lost in thought. His partner Joe enters from the bedroom to ask him what’s wrong. As the two talk we discover the painful events that are keeping Nat up.

Two men have sex at a rest area near a highway. We get to know about why they decided to go there and what their fantasies are. An Actors Theater of Louisville finalist

A series of monologues (and songs) that that place in and around a piano bar. The original production starred and was directed by Andre DeShields. It also starred Helen Hanft and Susan Aston, among others. Choreography was by Wayne Cilento.

A man, convinced that the world is coming to an end runs from his home to Times Square. There he sees crowds of people as terrified as him. He ducks into Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, where he runs down into the basement. There he sees another woman.

While watching the Jay Leno show MOM decided to commit suicide. She decided to call SON first. Fortunately it doesn't work out. In this play SON and MOM discover how much they both have in common.