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Skirmishes

Short Play, Comedy  /  3w, 3m

M. Thomas Cooper

Published in the collection Tongue, Tied and Other Short Plays .

Skirmishes

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

A man and woman argue at a picnic while ants wage battle and romance around them.

Published in the collection Tongue, Tied and Other Short Plays.

History
Skirmishes was first produced at the 2005 Ashland 10-Minute Play Festival. It was directed by G. Valmont Thomas.
Keywords
Performing Groups
BRIAN - a young man.
SARAH - a young woman.
FRED - a “formal” ant.
FRANK - a “beach” ant.
GRETA AND GERTRUDE - female ants dressed as German barmaids (non-speaking roles).
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A picnic
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes, Elaborate / High Volume Costumes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy, Stage Combat
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $55 per performance
    $90 with other plays in collection

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Authors

M. Thomas Cooper

M. Thomas Cooper
M. (Michael) Thomas Cooper studied literature and theatre at Oregon State University, the University of Oregon, San Francisco State University and Portland State University, where he received his degree. In 2008 his first novel, 42, was published by Ooligan Press. Also in 200 ...
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