15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play eScriptAvailable

15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play by Alan Haehnel

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Productions (1670)
Comedy
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30 - 60 minutes
14 W, 14 M, 12 Any (15-67 actors possible: 5-65 W, 2-62 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: None, or neutral platforms.

This is a play about not being in a play, ironically expressed through a hilarious series of monologues, duets, and ensemble scenes. From early traumas involving a glory-seeking elementary school teacher to possible disturbances in the global climate, 15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play keeps the audience guessing just what scenario will be next. Read More

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This is a play about not being in a play, ironically expressed through a hilarious series of monologues, duets, and ensemble scenes. From early traumas involving a glory-seeking elementary school teacher to possible disturbances in the global climate, 15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play keeps the audience guessing just what scenario will be next.

(This play has a sequel called 18 More Reasons Not To Be in a Play. For a full-length version that includes material from both short plays, see 30 Reasons Not To Be in a Play.)

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 30 - 60 minutes
  • 14 W, 14 M, 12 Any (15-67 actors possible: 5-65 W, 2-62 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: None, or neutral platforms.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-088-4

Production History

JUN 27, 2025 - JUN 28, 2025
Interact Performance Academy
Floyds Knobs, IN United States
Interact Performance AcademyFloyds Knobs, IN United States
JUN 04, 2025 - JUN 05, 2025
The Institute For Collaborative Education
New York, NY United States
The Institute For Collaborative EducationNew York, NY United States
MAY 30, 2025 - MAY 31, 2025
Centre Stage Theatre School
Burlington, ON Canada
Centre Stage Theatre SchoolBurlington, ON Canada
MAY 24, 2025 - MAY 25, 2025
Music and Theatre Troupe
Escondido, CA United States
Music and Theatre TroupeEscondido, CA United States
MAY 19, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
Heritage Academy
Mesa, AZ United States
Heritage AcademyMesa, AZ United States
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 15, 2025
The Walker School
Marietta, GA United States
The Walker SchoolMarietta, GA United States
MAY 07, 2025 - MAY 07, 2025
Alexander Dawson School
Las Vegas, NV United States
Alexander Dawson SchoolLas Vegas, NV United States
MAY 06, 2025 - MAY 06, 2025
Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville, TX United States
Jacksonville Middle SchoolJacksonville, TX United States
MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Town Hall Theatre Company
Walnut Creek, CA United States
Town Hall Theatre CompanyWalnut Creek, CA United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 18, 2025
Diablo Vista Middle School
Danville, CA United States
Diablo Vista Middle SchoolDanville, CA United States
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JUN 27, 2025 - JUN 28, 2025
Interact Performance Academy
Floyds Knobs, IN United States
Interact Performance AcademyFloyds Knobs, IN United States
JUN 04, 2025 - JUN 05, 2025
The Institute For Collaborative Education
New York, NY United States
The Institute For Collaborative EducationNew York, NY United States
MAY 30, 2025 - MAY 31, 2025
Centre Stage Theatre School
Burlington, ON Canada
Centre Stage Theatre SchoolBurlington, ON Canada
MAY 24, 2025 - MAY 25, 2025
Music and Theatre Troupe
Escondido, CA United States
Music and Theatre TroupeEscondido, CA United States
MAY 19, 2025 - MAY 19, 2025
Heritage Academy
Mesa, AZ United States
Heritage AcademyMesa, AZ United States
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 15, 2025
The Walker School
Marietta, GA United States
The Walker SchoolMarietta, GA United States
MAY 07, 2025 - MAY 07, 2025
Alexander Dawson School
Las Vegas, NV United States
Alexander Dawson SchoolLas Vegas, NV United States
MAY 06, 2025 - MAY 06, 2025
Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville, TX United States
Jacksonville Middle SchoolJacksonville, TX United States
MAY 02, 2025 - MAY 03, 2025
Town Hall Theatre Company
Walnut Creek, CA United States
Town Hall Theatre CompanyWalnut Creek, CA United States
APR 17, 2025 - APR 18, 2025
Diablo Vista Middle School
Danville, CA United States
Diablo Vista Middle SchoolDanville, CA United States
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No professional productions.

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