Short Play Scripts

The art of storytelling was in existence since time unmemorable. They were in different forms such as Poem, Essay, Novel, Short Stories, and Short Plays. Short Play scripts have gained its popularity among the theatrical audience after the World War II. The audiences are very much attracted towards it as it is less complex, has a single plot with minimal number of characters and lasts for only small duration of time. The following are the world famous short plays scripts –

All's well that Ends well, Antony & Cleopatra, Hamlet, Julius Caesar – William Shakespeare

Blot in the ‘Scutcheon - Robert Browning

Dr.Jonathan – Winston Churchill

Fame and the Poet, Flight of the queen, The Night at an Inn – Lord Dunsany

Evening Dress, Five ‘O clock Tea – William Dean Howells

Every Man in his humor – Ben Jonson

Genres

There are different types of genres found in this. They are –

• Epic – They narrate history or legendary heroic tales
• Lyric – It is in the poetic form where the dialogues has rhyming words
• Drama – It includes both dialogue and songs while enacting the play
• Romance – Love and affection forms the main plot in the play
• Tragedy – It expresses human pain and suffering, which is more serious
• Comedy – The plot of the play is to make people forget everything and laugh
• Tragic Comedy – It is a mixture of the above both genres. These types of plays make people laugh and as well as cry.

Ideas to right a short play script

• First choose the genre and gradually develop the same into a story
• It would be very easy to develop the plot if you adapt things from your everyday life
• Now decide upon the characters, their number, age, name, role, looks and gender
• Write what all have you decided, which is the shorter version of your play
• Share the copies with your family and friends and ask for their reviews and comments
• Now complete the rest based upon the reviews received
• Proof read the script twice and check for mistakes if any
• Obtain the opinion form an experienced theater artist
• Finalize the script and give the play a catchy name and take a blue print of it
• Now select the artists for each and every role in your script
•  Get the play practiced several times as always practice makes perfect show in the theaters.