The One-Act Play Disaster by Don Zolidis

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Productions (262)
Comedy
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25 - 35 minutes
5 W, 5 M, 5 Any (15-30 actors possible: 4-26 W, 4-26 M)
Set: Single set.

Pulling off a heist is pretty tough. But that's nothing compared to pulling off an unauthorized adaptation of a popular heist movie onstage. Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong when you've got a light board operator out for revenge, a dollar-store set, and a cast that's a total mess. The smooth-talking con man has crippling stage fright, the acrobat is completely uncoordinated, and the understudy keeps reading all the stage directions out loud. Can the group survive a run-through? It might be a total disaster, but it will definitely be hilarious.

Pricing Information

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Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Pulling off a heist is pretty tough. But that's nothing compared to pulling off an unauthorized adaptation of a popular heist movie onstage. Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong when you've got a light board operator out for revenge, a dollar-store set, and a cast that's a total mess. The smooth-talking con man has crippling stage fright, the acrobat is completely uncoordinated, and the understudy keeps reading all the stage directions out loud. Can the group survive a run-through? It might be a total disaster, but it will definitely be hilarious.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 25 - 35 minutes
  • 5 W, 5 M, 5 Any (15-30 actors possible: 4-26 W, 4-26 M)
  • Set: Single set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-052-1

Production History

JUL 26, 2025 - JUL 26, 2025
Amelia Community Theatre
Fernandina Beach, FL United States
Amelia Community TheatreFernandina Beach, FL United States
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 17, 2025
Frost Middle School
Fairfax, VA United States
Frost Middle SchoolFairfax, VA United States
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 15, 2025
Ynez Elementary School
Monterey Park, CA United States
Ynez Elementary SchoolMonterey Park, CA United States
MAY 14, 2025 - MAY 14, 2025
Olentangy High School Theater
Lewis Center, OH United States
Olentangy High School TheaterLewis Center, OH United States
APR 29, 2025 - APR 29, 2025
Tex Hill Middle School
San Antonio, TX United States
Tex Hill Middle SchoolSan Antonio, TX United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
College Theatre Association
Plattsburgh, NY United States
College Theatre AssociationPlattsburgh, NY United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 17, 2025
Palestine Junior High
Palestine, TX United States
Palestine Junior HighPalestine, TX United States
APR 11, 2025 - MAY 14, 2025
Hudson Bend Middle School
Austin, TX United States
Hudson Bend Middle SchoolAustin, TX United States
APR 10, 2025 - APR 26, 2025
Miller Comprehensive
Regina, SK Canada
Miller ComprehensiveRegina, SK Canada
APR 09, 2025 - APR 11, 2025
Foothill High School Theatre
Henderson, NV United States
Foothill High School TheatreHenderson, NV United States
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JUL 26, 2025 - JUL 26, 2025
Amelia Community Theatre
Fernandina Beach, FL United States
Amelia Community TheatreFernandina Beach, FL United States
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 17, 2025
Frost Middle School
Fairfax, VA United States
Frost Middle SchoolFairfax, VA United States
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 15, 2025
Ynez Elementary School
Monterey Park, CA United States
Ynez Elementary SchoolMonterey Park, CA United States
MAY 14, 2025 - MAY 14, 2025
Olentangy High School Theater
Lewis Center, OH United States
Olentangy High School TheaterLewis Center, OH United States
APR 29, 2025 - APR 29, 2025
Tex Hill Middle School
San Antonio, TX United States
Tex Hill Middle SchoolSan Antonio, TX United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 19, 2025
College Theatre Association
Plattsburgh, NY United States
College Theatre AssociationPlattsburgh, NY United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 17, 2025
Palestine Junior High
Palestine, TX United States
Palestine Junior HighPalestine, TX United States
APR 11, 2025 - MAY 14, 2025
Hudson Bend Middle School
Austin, TX United States
Hudson Bend Middle SchoolAustin, TX United States
APR 10, 2025 - APR 26, 2025
Miller Comprehensive
Regina, SK Canada
Miller ComprehensiveRegina, SK Canada
APR 09, 2025 - APR 11, 2025
Foothill High School Theatre
Henderson, NV United States
Foothill High School TheatreHenderson, NV United States
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No professional productions.

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