The Proposal

The Proposal by Paul Siemens

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Comedy
|
10 - 15 minutes
1 W, 2 M,  (3 actors possible: 1-3 W, 1-3 M)
Content Notes: Optional adult language
Set: Minimal.

A marriage proposal goes awry when a series of misunderstandings sends the characters careening across the line between love and hate. A modern twist on the classic Chekhovian comedy.

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Comedies: Volume 2.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

A marriage proposal goes awry when a series of misunderstandings sends the characters careening across the line between love and hate. A modern twist on the classic Chekhovian comedy.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 1 W, 2 M,  (3 actors possible: 1-3 W, 1-3 M)
  • Content Notes: Optional adult language
  • Set: Minimal.

Production History

MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 09, 2025
Owyhee High School
Meridian, ID United States
Owyhee High SchoolMeridian, ID United States
SEP 14, 2023 - SEP 16, 2023
Carmel High School
Carmel, IN United States
Carmel High SchoolCarmel, IN United States
NOV 19, 2021 - NOV 20, 2021
Magruder High School
Rockville, MD United States
Magruder High SchoolRockville, MD United States
OCT 30, 2020 - OCT 31, 2020
Kingswood Regional High School
Wolfeboro, NH United States
Kingswood Regional High SchoolWolfeboro, NH United States
OCT 05, 2020 - OCT 05, 2020
Chaminade Julienne High School
Dayton, OH United States
Chaminade Julienne High SchoolDayton, OH United States
APR 24, 2020 - MAY 01, 2020
Crosstown High School
MEMPHIS, TN United States
Crosstown High SchoolMEMPHIS, TN United States
JAN 30, 2020 - JAN 30, 2020
The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ United States
The Lawrenceville SchoolLawrenceville, NJ United States
AUG 22, 2019 - AUG 22, 2019
The Club At Smallwood
WHITE LAKE, NY United States
The Club At SmallwoodWHITE LAKE, NY United States
MAR 21, 2019 - APR 02, 2019
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Dallas, TX United States
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual ArtsDallas, TX United States
NOV 15, 2018 - NOV 17, 2018
East Central University
Ada, OK United States
East Central UniversityAda, OK United States
1 of 4
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 09, 2025
Owyhee High School
Meridian, ID United States
Owyhee High SchoolMeridian, ID United States
JUN 26, 2014 - JUN 29, 2014
Middlebury Actors Workshop
Middlebury, VT United States
Middlebury Actors WorkshopMiddlebury, VT United States

Archival Video License

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