5 Minute RomCom Play

(The scene opens with a man, JASON, sitting at a desk, looking frustrated. A helpful assistant, ALEX, enters the room.)

ALEX: Hi there! Is everything okay? You look a bit stressed.

JASON: (sighs) I'm trying to write a play, but I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas. I want it to be a romantic comedy, but I don't know where to start.

ALEX: Well, let's start with the basics. What's the main plot of the play?

JASON: (thinks for a moment) Okay, I have an idea. The play is about two people who meet by chance and fall in love, but they have to navigate their differences and obstacles to make the relationship work.

ALEX: That sounds like a great start! Now, who are the main characters?

JASON: (excitedly) Oh, I know! The main character is a woman named Mia. She's a successful businesswoman who's always been focused on her career, but she's never really had a serious relationship. Then, she meets this guy, Max, who's a free-spirited artist. He's never had a real job, but he's passionate about his art.

ALEX: I like it! And what are some of the obstacles they face in their relationship?

JASON: (thoughtfully) Well, Mia's busy work schedule and Max's lack of stability might be a problem. They come from different worlds, so they might have different values and beliefs. And, they might have different ideas about what they want in a relationship.

ALEX: Those are all great conflicts to explore! Now, what's the climax of the play?

JASON: (excitedly) Oh, I know! The climax is when Mia and Max have a big fight because Max wants to take their relationship to the next level, but Mia's not sure if she's ready. They have to figure out if their love is strong enough to overcome their differences.

ALEX: That sounds like a great moment of tension! And how does the play end?

JASON: (smiling) Well, I was thinking that they could find a way to work through their issues and end up together. Maybe they could even find a way to combine their passions and create something new and beautiful together.

ALEX: That's a lovely ending! I think you have a great start on your play. Good luck with the rest of the writing process!

(JASON nods, looking inspired. ALEX exits the room, leaving JASON to continue writing.)

(The scene ends with JASON typing away on his computer, a look of determination on his face.)

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5 Minutes One Act Play Template

Title: "The Lost Wallet"

Characters:
- Jack: A forgetful and absent-minded individual
- Sarah: Jack's concerned and organized friend

- Timmy: A passerby youth

Setting: A park
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Scene 1: The Park Bench

(Jack is sitting alone on a park bench, looking worried)
Sarah: (Enters, noticing Jack's distress) Jack, what's wrong? You look troubled.
Jack: Sarah, I've lost my wallet again! I can't find it anywhere. I'm such a scatterbrain.
Sarah: Oh no, not again! We need to retrace your steps. Where did you last have it?
Jack: (Thinking) I remember having it while buying coffee at the café near my house. And then I came here for a walk. I must have dropped it along the way.

Scene 2: The Investigation

(Sarah and Jack start looking around, scanning the ground for the lost wallet)
Sarah: Let's check the path from the café to this park. Maybe it fell out of your pocket.
Jack: (Trying to remember) I also stopped to tie my shoelaces near that tree. It could have slipped out then. I really hope we find it.

Scene 3: The Unexpected Savior

(A young boy, Timmy, notices the wallet on their way)
Timmy: (Excitedly) Excuse me, is this your wallet?
Jack: (Relieved) Oh my goodness, yes! Thank you so much, Timmy. You've saved the day!
Sarah: (Grateful) Thank you, Timmy. You're a true hero. Jack needs to be more careful, and you've taught us a valuable lesson.
Timmy: (Smiling) It was nothing. I'm glad I could help. Have a great day!

Scene 4: The Resolution

(Jack and Sarah sit back on the park bench)
Sarah: Well, Jack, you need to be more mindful of your belongings. Losing your wallet seems to be a recurring issue.
Jack: You're right, Sarah. I promise to be more responsible. And Timmy's act of kindness reminds me of the importance of helping others in need.
Sarah: That's a good lesson to remember. And now, let's celebrate finding your wallet with a well-deserved ice cream treat.
Jack: (Smiling) Agreed! Thanks again, Sarah, for always being there for me.
(They exit the stage, chatting and laughing)

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Note: This template provides a basic structure for a short one-act play. While the content and story can be altered and expanded upon, the template sets the stage for a 5-minute play centered around the theme of forgetfulness and kindness.¹

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Breath

This short play is in the public domain.

Breath

 

 by Samuel Beckett

 

Curtain.

 

1.      Faint light on stage littered with miscellaneous rubbish.  Hold for about five seconds.

 

2.  Faint brief cry and immediately inspiration and slow increase of light together reaching maximum together in about ten seconds.  Silence and hold about five seconds.

 

3.  Expiration and slow decrease of light together reaching minimum together (light as in I) in about ten seconds and immediately cry as before.  Silence and hold for about five seconds.

 

Rubbish.  No verticals, all scattered and lying.

Cry.  Instant of recorded vagitus.  Important that two cries be identical, switching on and off strictly synchronized light and breath.

Breath.  Amplified recording.

Maximum light.  Not bright.  If 0 = dark and 10 = bright, light should move from about 3 to 6 and back.

 

 

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Short

A Free One Act Play 

Title: Short
Minutes: 2
Sex: 2 males and 0 female
Characters: Tobias - a monk, Monsenior - a monk
Description: Two monks discuss sin vs height

TOBIAS -- Monsenior?

MONSENIOR -- Yes, Brother Tobias?

TOBIAS -- I have made a discovery.

MONSENIOR -- A discovery?

TOBIAS -- Yes, it first began when I was reading Romans 3:23. 
See here? All have sinned and fall SHORT.

MONSENIOR --  And...

TOBIAS -- And it got me thinking. What if being short is 
punishment for being a sinner.

MONSENIOR --  Excuse me?

TOBIAS -- Look here: (pages turn) Isaiah 59:1: Surely the arm of 
the Lord is not too short.

MONSENIOR -- And that means...

TOBIAS -- Well, obviously, Isaiah is saying that the Lord has 
long arms, which means he's tall and sinners are short.

MONSENIOR -- Sinners are...

TOBIAS -- Short. It's amazing! When you're looking for it there 
it is. (pages turn) Hebrews 4:1 ...let us be careful that none 
of you be found to have fallen short.

MONSENIOR -- I'm not sure that SHORT means...

TOBIAS -- See, once you've discovered this tremendous insight, 
other scriptures take on a whole new meaning. Like this one, 
(pages turn) Proverbs 19:11 A man's wisdom gives him patience. 
It is to his glory to OVERLOOK an offense.

MONSENIOR -- Brother Tobias, don't get too excited about this...

TOBIAS -- And this one: (pages turn) Psalm 118:7 The Lord is 
with me. He is my helper. I will look in triumph ON my enemies.

MONSENIOR --  Brother Tobias, be careful that you don't...

TOBIAS -- Here's one that will get you thinking: Isaiah 41:10 I 
will strengthen you and help you, I will UPhold you with my 
righteous right hand.

MONSENIOR -- So what you're saying is that dwarfs and little 
people are that way because they're sinful?

TOBIAS -- According to the Bible.

MONSENIOR -- Brother Tobias, this wouldn't have anything 
to do with the fact that you're six feet three inches tall 
would it?

TOBIAS --  Ah, well, ah...

MONSENIOR -- I have another verse for you to consider.

TOBIAS --  Sure. Why not?

MONSENIOR -- Proverbs 29:23.

TOBIAS -- (pages turn) 29:...23 Here it is: A man's pride 
brings him... LOW. (afar) Good night, Monsenior.

MONSENIOR -- (afar) Good night, Brother Tobias.

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Pay no royalties, even if you make money from performances.
You may reproduce and distribute this script freely,
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Robot

A Free One Act Play

Title: Robot
Minutes: 3
Sex: 2 males and 1 female
Characters: Darrel (Darell) - husband, Android (robot) - male, Darla - wife
Description: A robot is reprogrammed to recite Bible verses

DARREL -- (hick, enters with remote control in hand) Darla, look 
what I found!

ANDROID -- (enters, follows Darrel)

DARLA -- (hick, enters opposite, meets both DC) What is it, 
Darell, a robot?

DARREL -- No, Darla, it's a can opener. Of course, it's a robot. 

DARLA -- You're always bringin' home junk, Darell.

DARREL -- The fellas from the carnival left it in the dumpster.

DARLA -- You ain't bringin' another piece of junk in this house, 
Darell.

DARREL -- It ain't junk, Darla. I fixed it. But I haven't been 
able to get it to talk yet. They used to use it to entertain the 
kids on the midway. So, I know it kin talk.

DARLA -- It's just gonna end up in the attic with the other junk 
you brung home, Darell.

DARREL -- I can fix it. I can fix anything. (plays with the back 
of Android's head)

DARLA -- Even if ya can fix it, Darell, what good is it?

DARREL -- I can bring it to the Sunday school with me. It can 
recite Bible verses to the little kids. Looky here, I found a 
couple more loose wires. (plays with the back of Android's head)

DARLA -- You sure you know what yer doin' there, Darell?

DARREL -- Piece of cake, Darla. There. All done. (pushes remote 
control)

ANDROID -- (gestures broadly) Hi, kids, hi yah, hi yah.

DARREL --  See, I told ya, Darla. I can fix anything. Now, all 
we have to do is load in this New Testament software. (plays 
with the back of Android's head, pushes remote control)

ANDROID -- Born of a virgin, wrapped swaddling clothes, lying in 
a manger, because... rid did did did dit... She live in a shoe. 
She had so many children she didn't know what to do.

DARLA -- That's real nice, Darrel, but are you sure that's the 
way the Bible reads?

DARREL -- Sounds good to me.

ANDROID -- After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea during the 
reign of King Herod ... rid did did dit ... he called for his 
pipe and he called for his bowl and and he called for his 
fiddlers three.

DARLA -- That don't sound right, Darell.

DARREL -- Sounds good to me, Darla.

ANDROID -- Three magi from the east came to Jerusalem....rid did 
did dit... the clock struck one, and down he ran, hickory dickory 
dock.

DARLA -- I don't remember no hickory dickory doc in the Bible, 
Darell.

DARREL -- It's the New International Version, Darla. You know 
how them boys mess up a translation.

ANDROID -- And there were shepherds living out in the fields 
nearby, keeping watch over their sheep... rid did did did dit 
.... with a baa baa here, a baa baa there, here a baa there a 
baa, everywhere a baa baa.

DARLA -- Darell, this just ain't right.

DARREL -- (plays with the back of Android's head) It just needs 
a little adjustment, that's all, Darla. There. Let's try that. 

ANDROID -- At the wedding in Cana in Galilee, Jesus turned water 
into wine and... rid did did did dit ...The cow jumped over the 
moon and the dish ran away with the spoon.

DARLA -- Darell, we cain't have him sayin' that kinda stuff in 
front of the Sunday School.

DARREL -- We'll put in the Junior high class. They'll never 
notice.

ANDROID -- After supper, Jesus and the disciples went out of the 
city to the Mount of Olive... Rid did did did dit...Jack fell 
down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.

DARLA -- That does it, Darrel. You ain't putting that thing in 
no Sunday School!

DARREL -- (plays with the back of Androids head) Don't give up 
so quick, Darla. There's some dip switches in here we ain't 
tried yet. 

DARLA -- Don't bother, Darell. You ain't bringing that THING in 
the house.

ANDROID -- (to Darla) I really like your new hair do ...rid 
did did did dit... may I help you with the dishes?

DARLA -- On second thought, (takes remote control, exits with 
Android) one should always stay abreast of technology.

DARREL -- (follows) Hey, wait a minute, Darla, something ain't 
right here. Darla!

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Pay no royalties, even if you make money from performances.
You may reproduce and distribute this script freely,
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©2013 Bob Snook.

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10 Minute Play Tips

One way of getting started in writing plays is to write a ten minute play.

An explanatory article, that gives us tips for writing a ten minute play, is divided into two sections: The Basics and Formatting.

In The Basics, the author goes into detail on these topics:

• Minimalist Setting/Properties
• Small Cast
• One Scene
• Ticking Clock
• Point of No Return
• Show, Don't Tell

The Formatting section shows us how to format the play. Yes, just what you would expect.

Give the article a read and get started writing.