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SOUL OF THE MATTER - PERFORMANCE FEE
by Ken Bradbury
Performance Fee $15.00 -
*** NO CHARGE *** 2016 -17 NEW SCRIPT PREVIEW
Preview, by Ken Bradbury and Robert L. Crowe, 2016
Preview of new scripts for the 2016-17 School Year. For your review, the first page of our 14 new offerings. 2 Monologues, 5 Duets, 6 Group Presentations and the Spanish translation of "Dear Virginia." $0.00 -
*** NO CHARGE *** 2014 -15 NEW SCRIPT PREVIEW
Preview, by Ken Bradbury and Robert L. Crowe, 2014
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*** NO CHARGE *** 2013-14 NEW SCRIPT PREVIEW
Preview, by Ken Bradbury and Robert L. Crowe, 2013
Preview of new scripts for the 2013-14 School Year. For your review, the first page of each new script for the year. $0.00 -
*** NO CHARGE *** 2012-13 NEW SCRIPT PREVIEW
Preview, by Ken Bradbury and Robert L. Crowe, 2012
Preview of new scripts for the 2012-13 School Year. For your review, the first page of each new script for the year. $0.00 -
HANDSOME PRINCE SCHOOL
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
How do handsome princes become handsome princes? They attend Handsome Prince School! Every fairy tale seems to have one. However, the current ones are starting to feel their age so these three young men go into prince training. Long story short, it’s tough being a prince. [8 - 11 minutes] (4 Males or 1 Female, 3 Males) $18.00 -
THE TALE OF THE DOG
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
A scene for two owners and their two dogs. Of course if dogs aren’t allowed at your speech tournament, two mangy actors will do just fine. The owners carry on their own discourse while the doggies do a tale of their own. [6 - 10 minutes] (2 Females, 2 Males or 4 Males or 1 Female, 3 Males or 4 Females or 3 Females, 1 Male) $18.00 -
WONDERFUL WORLD
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
Alas, Diana has taken a job at this strange amusement park and her first customers are less than family-friendly. However, she is able to get to the bottom of one child’s bratty behavior. [9 - 12 minutes] (2 Females, 2 Males or 4 Females or 3 Females, 1 Male) $18.00 -
BEATING THE RAP
Duet - Comedy, by Robert L. Crowe, 2016
Rap song format with two actors who are searching for a topic for a drama contest. Incorporates quotes from various other sources including Shakespeare, Shoeless Joe Jackson and Dirty Harry. [8 - 11 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00 -
HAIL CAESAR!
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
The real story about the day of Julius Caesar’s assassination has been uncovered after extensive research. Well, maybe not the truth, but perhaps it’s an even better tale as Caesar, his wife, and their servants take you on a hysterical whirlwind tour of the emperor’s last day on earth. [8 - 11 minutes] (2 Females, 2 Males) $18.00 -
HAMS ON TOAST
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
Left without a director, these two veteran actors must read aloud the stage directions along with their lines in a English drawing room murder mystery. For those who love wrapping their tongues around stiff British accents. [7 - 10 minutes] (1 Female, 1 Male) $12.00 -
I AM GOING CRAZY
Monologue - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
At least that’s what this young man thinks in this piece about the tortures of adolescence in the typical American family. The longer he goes, the loonier he becomes as he fights his way toward adulthood. [8 - 11 minutes] (1 Male) $6.00 -
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION BY GEORGE!
Group - Comedy, by K, 2016
Pity poor George Washington who in this piece is confronted with not only the entire British Army, but the problem of getting good press coverage. The answer? A publicity agent and cameraman primed to publicize his famous crossing of the Delaware. [8 - 11 minutes] (2 Females, 2 Males or 4 Males or 1 Female, 3 Males or 4 Females or 3 Females, 1 Male) $18.00 -
SUN DAZED
Monologue - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
Opportunity for playing various characters as the hero daydreams while working as a lifeguard at a swimming pool. Fighting Moby Dick, riding the waves in Hawaii and fending off hordes of marauding pirates are just a few of the hilarious scenarios encountered. [9 - 12 minutes] (1 Male or 1 Female) $6.00 -
THE BUSTED WIDGET
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
An absurd saga of hapless Micah who simply returns to the Widget Store to have his faulty widget replaced. But the problem is that in every department of the store visited, behind every door opened, is what seems to be the same employee, but it’s not! Or is it? [8 - 11 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00 -
THE GREAT AWAKENING
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
A duet about poor Oscar, a kid who just wants to get some sleep and his mother who just wants him to get up and go to school. It’s funny what strange dreams pop into your head as you’re lying in bed in the morning ... and Oscar has them all. [9 - 11 minutes] $12.00 -
THE LAST DAYS OF LENNY’S HIDEAWAY
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
What a nightmare for poor Lenny who is about to open his brand new restaurant on the night the Times’ food critic shows up, his chef calls in sick, and his only waitress is stuck in traffic. What’s a manager to do? Play the role of every employee of the restaurant, of course. The scene has multiple roles, but only two actors. [9 - 12 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00 -
THE ROYAL SHUFFLE
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
Poor King Rupert just doesn’t quite have the hang of the job. The Queen Mother and the less-than-faithful servant Loxley try to help him learn the ropes. Turns out the king’s only real defense against his enemies is his training in interpretive dance. Sound strange? It is! [8 - 11 minutes] (2 Females, 1 Male or 1 Female, 2 Males) $18.00 -
QUERIDA VIRGINIA
Monologue - Serious - No Charge, by Ken Bradbury, 2016
QUERIDA VIRGINIA is a Spanish Translation of DEAR VIRGINIA a monologue written by Ken Bradbury and offered to you free of charge. It is an inspirational message about various ways to respond to the senseless tragedies caused by others. There is no charge for this monologue. [6 - 9 minutes] (1 Male or 1 Female) $0.00 -
DEAR VIRGINIA
Monologue - Serious - No Charge, by Ken Bradbury, 2013
DEAR VIRGINIA is a monologue written by Ken Bradbury and offered to you free of charge. It is an inspirational message about various ways to respond to the senseless tragedies caused by others. There is no charge for this monologue. Just ADD TO CART to receive a formatted copy via email or through the mail. [6 - 9 minutes] (1 Male or 1 Female) $0.00 -
ONE-PART HARMONY
A play in two acts, by Ken Bradbury and Robert L. Crowe, 2016
[120 minutes] $25.00 -
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
A whirlwind tour of a schoolgirl's frighteningly typical day. Fast paced with three actors playing multiple characters. [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females, 1 Male or 3 Females or 1 Female, 2 Males) $18.00 -
A TAXING VISIT
Duet - Comedy, by Robert L. Crowe, 2015
Has the IRS really given April a bad name? Try this script for a humorous look at the tax preparation process. [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00 -
BATMAN: THE REAL STORY BEGINS
Duet - Comedy, by Robert L. Crowe, 2015
Smash! Boom! Bang! Ever wonder how Batman and Robin got their start? Well, here is one highly unlikely possibility. [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Males) $12.00 -
ONE SPECIAL BROTHER
Monologue - Serious/Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
A light-hearted but compassionate look at why words matter. This monologue is a tribute to the courage of children with Down syndrome as well as their families. You will laugh and you may cry. [7 - 10 minutes] (1 Male or 1 Female) $6.00 -
PEANUT JOHNNY
Monologue - Serious, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
A unique, dramatic monologue about the fateful night that Abraham Lincoln was shot as imagined by a livery stable boy paid to hold the assassin's horse by the back door. [7 - 10 minutes] (1 Male) $6.00 -
PUPPY POPS
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
Could a dog food commercial be the quickest way to Hollywood? But who will play the role of the puppy and how will he pull it off? [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00 -
SO LONG, KITTY
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
So what do you do if your cat dies? You hold a funeral of course. In this case there is a happy ending! [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females, 1 Male or 3 Females or 1 Female, 2 Males) $18.00 -
THE COACH
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
This sketch features two boys and a girl and a mission … getting a date. Find out what works and what doesn't. You may be surprised! [7 - 10 minutes] (1 Female, 2 Males) $18.00 -
THE GRANDMA CONSPIRACY
Monologue - Serious/Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
It's a plot by Grandma to bring happiness to lonely people. Her motto: "Anyone can be normal. Why bother?" Her grandchild details all the "trouble" she causes. [7 - 10 minutes] (1 Male or 1 Female) $6.00 -
THIS SPEECH CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
What a nightmare! Imagine what would happen if your duet partner didn't show up on the day of the speech contest. Learn how this participant copes. [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00 -
TOTO TOO
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
A return to the Land of Oz as these actors try to pull off a school version of the "Wizard of Oz", but they are short one dog. Will they find a replacement? You betcha! [6 - 9 minutes] (3 Females, 2 Males or 1 Female, 4 Males or 4 Females, 1 Male or 5 Females or 2 Females, 3 Males) $18.00 -
WEEGEE
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
Who doesn't want to know what the future holds? A tale of two girls who visit a mysterious southsayer named Weegee. And no, no Ouija boards are mentioned … just weirdness. [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females, 1 Male or 3 Females) $18.00 -
WONDER WIPES
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
The world's greatest new cleaning product needs a spokesperson. A Shakespearean actor, a soap opera star and a completely inexperienced performer all audition for a TV commercial. Who will get the part? [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females, 2 Males or 4 Males or 1 Female, 3 Males or 4 Females or 3 Females, 1 Male) $18.00 -
MAKING THE ROUNDS
A play in two acts, by Ken Bradbury and Robert L. Crowe, 2015
[120 minutes] $25.00 -
SUNSET ON CAMP SUNSHINE
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2015
Camp Sunshine has had a great 20-year run and now it’s time to close up the tents and pack up the wieners. Here’s the last installment of that strange little spot in Arkansas. This sequel to the popular Camp Sunshine is a final reunion for Uncle Ernie, G-L-O-R-I-A Gloria and the gang as they return for a last visit to camp. Meanwhile, the bulldozers roar in the background to smash the place to smithereens for a mega-mall. Kum-bah-yah, baby! [10 - 12 minutes] (3 Females, 2 Males) $18.00 -
JUST FOLLOW ME
Monologue - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
Starting middle school can be a frightening experience unless you have this young man to show you the ropes. A whirlwind tour of the school by the least likely candidate for a tour guide. [7 - 10 minutes] (1 Male) $6.00 -
WHAT A CONTEST!
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
As a way to meet girls, two boys decide at the last minute to participate in speech contest. How do they decide on a script? They try them all! Opportunity for two characters to play a variety of personalities. [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Males) $12.00 -
TEENAGE IDOL
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
When one girl has stars in her eyes, her friend shows her there is much more than that in her heart. Humorous duet with a real message. [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females) $12.00 -
HAVE YOU HEARD THE ONE?
Duet - Comedy, by Robert L. Crowe, 2014
Two performers try to tweak their vaudeville act but struggle to assign the right parts to the right actor. They both would prefer the funny rather than straight lines. [9 - 12 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00 -
TOP OF THE WORLD
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
A mountain climber goes where no one has gone before and finds ... company. The world’s wisest man who is dying for a Twix bar. For those who like comedy bordering on the absurd. [8 - 11 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00 -
LET GO OF MY TALE!
Chorale Reading - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
Who knew nursery rhymes were so … NOT politically correct? Well … here is how to fix them. [8 - 10 minutes] $18.00 -
ROCKIN' IN THE TREETOPS
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
Ever wonder what sort of mother would rock her baby in the treetops then let the cradle fall? Perhaps that mystery is solved in this hilarious five-character courtroom comedy. [7 - 10 minutes] (3 Females, 2 Males or 1 Female, 4 Males or 4 Females, 1 Male or 5 Females or 2 Females, 3 Males) $18.00 -
GROUP THERAPY
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
Even fairy tale characters need a little guidance once in a while. A counseling session should do the trick. [8 - 11 minutes] (3 Females, 2 Males or 2 Females, 3 Males) $18.00 -
IN THE MOOD
Group - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
Looking for something different in home furnishings? Table, chairs & sofa too dull? How about a real conversation piece that will change for the mood of the occasion? Opportunity for one character to play a variety of personalities. [10 - 13 minutes] (2 Females, 1 Male or 3 Females or 1 Female, 2 Males or 3 Males) $18.00 -
STORY OF A BOY
Group - Comedy/Serious, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
It's that awkward age and things are very confusing. Comedy is used as a tool as this young hero struggles through the jungle called the pre-teen years. Parts can be divided between 3 to 6 actors. [8 - 11 minutes] (1 Female, 2 Males or 3 Females, 2 Males or 2 Females, 2 Males or 1 Female, 4 Males or 1 Female, 3 Males or 2 Females, 3 Males or 4 Females, 2 Males or 3 Females, 3 Males or 2 Females, 4 Males or 1 Female, 5 Males) $18.00 -
YOU GOTTA ROW
Oratory - Serious, by Ken Bradbury, 2014
Sometimes we are overwhelmed with problems that appear to have no solutions. Find one way to deal with them in this unusual offering that is part narrative, part oratory and part storytelling with a point that will speak to all audiences. [5 - 8 minutes] (1 Male or 1 Female) $6.00 -
IT’S ONLY MAKE BELIEVE
A play in two acts, by Ken Bradbury and Robert L. Crowe, 2014
[120 minutes] $25.00 -
THE SANTA CLAUSE
4 Characters - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2013
The elves complain that all the Christmas songs are written about Santa when they are the ones doing most of the work. This year they want to deliver the gifts but Santa points out why that would be a disaster. [7 - 10 minutes] (2 Females, 2 Males or 4 Males or 1 Female, 3 Males or 3 Females, 1 Male) $18.00 -
BUN-GEE!
Duet - Comedy, by Ken Bradbury, 2013
The scene opens on a platform, high above … high above… everything. The birthday gift of bungee jumping does not go over well with the friend who has suddenly developed a fear of heights. A selection for either gender. [6 - 9 minutes] (2 Females or 1 Female, 1 Male or 2 Males) $12.00
