I have been a trouper for many years, acting, writing, directing, producing and even working back of house. I love it and really believe that all types of productions should have a place so both professionals and hobbyists can sharpen their skills, emote and tell a variety of stories, while enjoying the unique welcoming comradery of a theatrical company. As a fellow trouper, I am very flexible with changes and pricing to customize these to individual company needs. See summaries of all plays, including full plays, short plays, one-act plays, monologues and musicals below. Additional information available at https://newplayexchange.org/users/89214/suzanne-rudd-hamilton
All theatrical plays listed below have been previously non-professionally workshopped for a limited audience and are available to license for professional or community and other amateur theatrical performances. All plays are designed for any size or no stage with any level of set. Plays can be used for all ages, including senior companies or young audience groups and provide opportunities for standard theatrical performances, fundraisers or corporate dinners. If you are interested in licensing the play, please complete the form below.
FULL-LENGTH COMEDY AND MYSTERY PLAYS
The live premiere of a television show in front of a room full of reporters is interrupted by the murder of one of its own. When the police detective interrogates the cast, he allows the press to ask questions. Set in the 1950’s, this mystery has different endings to keep the audience guessing through multiple performances. It affords a built-in interactive option and features up to 12 characters.
A precious diamond is stolen and a femme fatale asks the fallible gumshoe to help her find the diamond and solve her own murder. Set in the 1940’s, this tongue-and-cheek noir style comedy/mystery can be performed onstage or as an old-fashioned radio show. It features fun period commercials with 15 characters.
A 25th reunion of college friends reveals hidden past and present secrets of infatuation, infidelity and murder with a lot of humor, mystery and a twist that no one will expect, even the cast. It features the multiple possible endings and 13 characters.
A missing woman. A senior community. A crazy collection of amateur sleuths. When a bunch of seniors investigate a missing neighbor, they use gossip and social media to crack the case. What could go wrong? This hilarious comedy mystery features 7 characters.
The unusual will reading of an eclectic widow turns into murder as her heirs lobby to get every dollar. Are they willing to kill to get more than their share? Surprises wait at every turn. But the biggest twist is the playwright is writing the play onstage in real time with changes and rewrites add to the laughter in this comedy mystery. Features up to 16 players.
What happens when First Ladies from different eras get together for tea? Would sensibilities of time and space cause strife or understanding? The answer… zingers abound. Add their president husbands and it’s a recipe for a humorous walk through history – careful you may learn something. Designed for a cast of 9-12.
This musical depicts the heartwarming story of a man’s view of his one-year Vietnam tour in 1971 and the bonds formed from the plane-ride in to the journey home between unlikely friends who became brothers. Throughout the story tells the comradery, laughter and seriousness of the situation on a roller coaster ride that keeps the audience laughing and crying at the same time, but leaves them with a warm feeling of hope. Features 14 songs and up to 16 characters (some minor parts can be combined).
ONE-ACT/MONOLOGUE/SHORT PLAYS
When a kid’s birthday gets out of control, the grandparents blame the mother and she blames everyone else. If everyone survives, they may never be the same. This fast-paced comedy farce features 11 characters in ridiculous extremes coming in and out and laughs a plenty.
This 10-minute humerous monologue follows a bride’s panicking case of massive cold feet as she prepares for her wedding. Right up to the alter, will she say “I do” or “I don’t.”
Mother Goose meets Judge Judy as you turn every storybook on it’s head in this comedy play. When the wolf sues the three little pigs and Bo Peep request alimony from the wolf, no one knows what is up or down in this crazy courtroom farce. Play can be done as a one act or full-length play. Features 10 to 14 players.
Three women embark on an RV trip to visit a friend, but can they stand each other, along with all the bumps in the road in this funny 10-minute comedy. Buckle up! Requires 3 players.
SUZANNE RUDD HAMILTON 