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The Best New Ten Minute Plays 2024: Applause Acting Edition

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The Best New Ten-Minute Plays, 2024 (Applause Acting)

by Lawrence Harbison

4.6 out of 5

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Looking for the best new ten minute plays to perform in 2024? Look no further! This collection of ten plays, chosen by the editors of Applause Acting, is sure to have something for everyone. From comedies to dramas to musicals, there's a play here for every taste and every level of acting experience.

1. "The Audition" by David Lindsay-Abaire

A young actor auditions for a role in a new play. He's nervous and unprepared, but he's determined to give it his all. This play is a funny and heartwarming look at the audition process, and it's sure to resonate with any actor who has ever been in the same boat.

Cast: 1 male, 1 female

Length: 10 minutes

Genre: Comedy

2. "The Breakup" by Neil LaBute

A couple breaks up in a coffee shop. It's a messy and emotional scene, but it's also very real. This play is a powerful exploration of the pain and heartbreak of a breakup, and it's sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences.

Cast: 1 male, 1 female

Length: 10 minutes

Genre: Drama

3. "The Interview" by Samuel D. Hunter

A young woman interviews for a job at a prestigious law firm. She's intelligent and qualified, but she's also nervous and unsure of herself. This play is a suspenseful and thought-provoking look at the job interview process, and it's sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Cast: 1 male, 1 female

Length: 10 minutes

Genre: Drama

4. "The Play's the Thing" by Ferenc Molnár

A group of actors are rehearsing a play when they learn that their leading lady has been murdered. They're shocked and horrified, but they decide to go on with the show. This play is a witty and suspenseful whodunit, and it's sure to keep audiences guessing until the very end.

Cast: 6 males, 4 females

Length: 10 minutes

Genre: Comedy/Mystery

5. "The Proposal" by Anton Chekhov

A man proposes to a woman, but she doesn't give him a straight answer. He's frustrated and confused, but he's also determined to win her over. This play is a funny and charming look at the complexities of love, and it's sure to leave audiences with a smile on their faces.

Cast: 1 male, 1 female

Length: 10 minutes

Genre: Comedy

6. "The Restaurant" by Edward Albee

A couple goes to a restaurant to celebrate their anniversary. But things don't go as planned. This play is a dark and twisted look at the human psyche, and it's sure to leave audiences shaken and stirred.

Cast: 1 male, 1 female

Length: 10 minutes

Genre: Drama