'Ten-Minute Plays: The Comedy Collection' is Out Now!

It suddenly struck me as I was writing the last blog post that I had neglected to make any announcement on here of the recent publication of my short play anthology, “Ten-Minute Plays: The Comedy Collection.” It seems rather astounding in a way, but I can only put it down to the fact that almost immediately upon its release I embarked upon a stretch of foreign travel, and upon my return I was dealing with a rather nasty case of dengue fever (a souvenir from the aforementioned foreign travel).

So allow me to attempt a little rectification. As the title suggests (or more accurately, makes patently clear), this is a collection of ten-minute plays, all of which fall into the comedy genre in one way or another.

It seemed to be a good idea to put together a collection comprised solely of comedies, as these are often the favored genre in ten-minute play festivals and so would provide a great resource for any theatre practitioners looking for just that.

The volume contains 15 short comedic plays, some of which have their roots in realism, while others willfully and wantonly upend theatrical customs and conventions. Some are playful and lighthearted, while others hew closer to the realm of dark comedy. But whatever their milieu, they all share one common goal: to entertain and amuse.

With minimal staging requirements and a broad range of characters, these plays offer a wealth of production opportunities as well as providing an invaluable resource of scenes for acting class.

And I’m happy to report that upon its release, it proved to be very popular, hitting the #1 spot for hot new releases in Drama and Play Anthologies on Amazon.

So if you know anyone looking to put on a short comedy or two, you know exactly where to send them; or if you’re just in the mood for a rollicking fun read, this might be just the ticket!