Other Works and Observations by Jay Rehak
The files listed below are my short comedic plays, and are available for download (just click on the title of the play). Anyone interested in performing or producing these plays should first contact me or my publisher for permission.
Permission to use the plays can be made through Jaycrehak@aol.com or my publisher, One Act Depot http://oneactplays.net/castsize.html .
A Courtesy Call Two phone pranksters get their comeuppance.The perfect intro for a short play festival that ultimately asks the audience to turn off their cell phones. 6 minutes; 3 characters; any gender. history of production
All in the Demographics An ummarried Presidential Candidate is told by his handlers that he must immediately choose a demographically selected bride or he’ll lose the election. 10 minutes; 5 characters; 3 females and 2 males or 3 males and 2 females-Theater’s Choice. history of production
Bedtime, A Comedy of Sorts A playwright is determined to stay in bed for the rest of his life, despite threats from his mother and the rest of the world. 55 minutes; 6 characters; 2 females and 4 males. history of production
Damned Right A man develops a program that can predict the future, (provided he doesn’t take his eye off the computer) which proves disastrous to his present. 90 minutes; 8 characters; 4 males and 4 females. history of production
Don’t Touch Anything A young executive lands what he thinks is the perfect job. He is told not to do anything that smacks of creativity or initiative; in fact, he is told not to do anything. 10 minutes; 3 characters; 2 males and 1 female or 2 females and 1 male. Theater’s Choice. history of production
Doctor J’s Magic Spray A young couple encounter a carnival huckster who sells them a magic spray which reveals their deepest feelings of one another. 10 minutes; 3 characters, 2 males and 1 female OR 2 females and 1 male. –Theater’s choice. To view a production of Dr. J’s Magic Spray click this link http://opfiles.com/edu/?page_id=26 history of production
Last Call A group of people who die at the exact same moment are stunned when their cell phones continue to ring in the afterlife. 10 minutes, 3 males, 3 females or 2 males and 4 females. Theater’s Choice. history of production
Marinated Steaks and Socks A married couple with communication issues enlist the help of a therapist with mixed results. 10 minutes; 3 characters; 2 females and 1 male. history of production
Noah’s Ark, the Children’s Musical Two ducks who are late for alphabetic boarding of Noah’s Ark sneak on as Xtraneous birds. Their participation in the voyage causes temporary hardship but ultimate salvation for all on board. 60 minutes; minimum 8 characters (can also be a larger ensemble) 4 male and 4 female. history of production
Once Upon an F’ing Island Two people, married, but not to each other, are stranded on a desert island. The male is offended by the profanity of the female. 10 minutes; 1 male and 1 female. history of production
Peeling the Onion.doc A one minute play about the numerous meanings of the phrase “I love you.” 1 minute, 2 characters. Theater’s Choice history of production
Surface Tension Two elder hit people discuss love and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. 10 minutes; 3 characters; 2 females and 1 male Or 2 males and 1 female. Theater’s Choice. history of production
The End of a Perfect Game One pitch away from completing a perfect game in the last game of the World Series, Al “Trainwreck” Sexton has a crisis of meaning. He considers walking off the mound, as his best friend (his catcher) and his manager try to talk him into throwing one last pitch. (4 males)history of production
The Problem in the Attic A young house hunting couple find the perfect home except for the problem in the attic; an undetonated bomb. 10 minutes; 3 characters; 2 males and 1 female or 1 male and 2 females–Theater’s Choice. history of production
The Quarter Life Crisis Romance and misery at the local coffee house, as people go through the quarter life crisis. 10 minutes; 5 characters; 3 female, 2 male. history of production
Unclear to Land Two air traffic controllers discuss their crashing love lives as they try to land airplanes. 1 minute; 2 characters. history of production
Til’ Death Do Us Part A dying man tells his wife three important, strange things she needs to know before he passes. 10 minutes; 4 character; 2 male and 2 female. history of production
Waiting for the Delivery Two mysterious men wait in a war zone for a pizza delivery. 10 minutes; 5 characters; 3 male and 2 female. history of production
