It might seem obvious that you should write a story with an arc of some sort, but often what can happen in 10-minute plays is that you'll end up writing a sketch instead of play. Your story really has to be 10-minutes long if you want to have a chance anywhere!) Create a story with an arc However, to make sure you're on target when writing, be sure to read each draft out loud with a timer on hand. You wouldn't ignore a word count rule for a short story, so neither should you ignore a time limit for a play.Īs a writer, the timing is somewhat beyond your control if you are not also directing your piece, as the speed at which lines are said can change the pace of your story. This is a fairly simple rule to understand, but when you're writing a 10-minute play, you actually must stick to the 10 minutes allotted to you. Requirements of a 10-Minute Play Stick to 10-minutes Below, you'll learn how to write a 10-minute play and tips for starting out. It usually is a vignette in a series of plays at a festival or competition and offers a great way to practice writing for theater. I- END OF EXCERPT-Ĭlick below for the complete version of the 5-minute-monologue, The Beanstalk.For those who are new to theater, a 10-minute play is a short story that lasts no more than 10 minutes long. (pause) Oh, I’ve tried climbing backwards already. (pause) You see, I think I’m stuck here on this giant beanstalk. But how long was I sitting there before she found me and she brought me down? (pause) I’ve never considered myself afraid of heights before, but it’s not really the climbing up that scares me. When I was nine months old, she found me sitting on top of the brown cow in the barn one morning. But Dear Raven…my body is not helping me out of this pickle. As I always do, because my body reacts even if I don’t think. Even just yesterday, I chased after what I thought was a sack of coins, but don’t you know, Dear Raven, I chased that sack of coins right into a cave and turns out the sack of coins was a baby bear! (pause) And his mama was not pleased with me. Mother keeps telling me that’s my problem-I don’t think, I don’t think! I guess she’s right… because now that I think about it…not thinking has landed me in quite a few pickles. (pause) See, I didn’t…really…think that I’d make it up this far. You’re the only creature that has stopped to see me. I hope it’s okay that I call you that because you are. Please don’t poke my eyes out! I’m not-I’m not an evil stepsister! Just a boy! No curses on me! I promise! (looks anxiously around then realizes raven won’t hurt him) So you-so you won’t…peck my eyes? Can we agree…to not do that? Because… because if you won’t…if you have no intention of hurting me, then…would you…would you mind staying with me? For a bit? I’m awfully lonely up here, Dear Raven. *Adapted from the 10-minute play, Jack and Dear Raven. And maybe Jack’s solution isn’t really about climbing down the beanstalk… He solicits the help of a passing raven who has taken the time to stop and observe this strange human creature way up in the clouds. And doesn’t want to be the laughing stock of the village, once again, as the boy who got stuck in a giant beanstalk. And the worst part of all…while it would be nice to climb down back to home…he realizes…he’s kind of stuck. While it was exciting climbing up, he is starting to feel kind of lonely now…missing Mother, Brown Cow and even Fence Post. Jack has impulsively climbed the giant beanstalk that had somehow appeared in his backyard over night. Read a free digital excerpt of WHY THAT WALKING SNOWMAN DIDN’T LIKE ME here.įor the complete play, WHY THAT WALKING SNOWMAN DIDN’T LIKE ME, click below: The role of Snowman may be added as a third non-speaking role (gender inclusive). Bailey does not speak, but has noted “murmurs” of communication. *This play may stand alone as a monologue, or if desired, the role of Bailey, the dog, may be added (gender inclusive). Setting: Outside, winter, snowy, Christmas Eve Optional 1-2 male/female nonspeaking roles (Bailey, the dog and the Snowman) Luckily, Madison has Bailey to help her figure out a reasonable explanation for this disappointment. It makes no sense why it wouldn’t want to hang out with her and her adorable rescue doggie, Bailey, especially when they both look so cute in their winter outfits. Is it intimidated? Worried about collabs? She isn’t sure, but she is shocked when the snowman leaves before she can even get a video. However, as much as she would like, the silent snowman doesn’t seem to be cooperating for her selfie. And sure, of course, Madison knows this is all pretty insane, but it’s also a pretty amazing opportunity for her social media presence. MADISON, a popular IG (Instagram) model, sees a snowman come to life in front of her very eyes on Christmas Eve.
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