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NEW A pubic hair by Johnny Depp (2009)
When Celia finds some "merchandise" left behind by a world famous actor in the hotel where she cleans, her boyfriend Aaron brings in a dealer called Memos who specialises in celebrity mementos. Once Memos has the authentication he needs, he's ready for some haggling - and a little bit of show-and-tell. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 2 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Ash (2008)
Jessikah and her best friend Ashleigh are heading to 10,000 feet in an old "junk bucket" that may fall apart at any moment. In her hands Jessikah clutches the ashes of her recently deceased boyfriend, Lex. But things become even worse when Jessikah reveal Lex's final wish. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 female Ash was first produced by the Actor's College of Theatre and Television (ACTT) in Sydney, Australia as part of Twelve Broun Shorts with Laura Holmes and Victoria Greiner. Directed by John O'Hare.


NEW Broken hearts on the red carpet at Tropfest (2009)
On the red carpet at Australia's most famous short film festival, Alan comes looking for Edie, the woman he loves. Edie is about to send him a break-up text message and see her new boyfriend's film. Has Alan come too late to win her back? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 1 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Currency Press (2009)
Cole has done something bad. Very bad. He's kidnapped Cerise. But she deserved it! Right ? He sent her his play six months and three weeks ago and she never even responded. Convincing her it's good enough to publish is only the start of Cole's problems. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 1 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Exiting (2009)
Mark joins Stephen in a lift on Friday afternoon and quickly discovers that two people from his office are being 'exited'. He's determined to find out more before letting Stephen exit the lift. (This play may also be performed by 1 male and 1 female or 2 females) Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male/female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Five Rooms (2009)
Five rooms and five encounters. Five groups of people meeting for the first time, or seeing others in a new light. Five stories in ten minutes. Written for the Graduating Class of the Actors College of Theatre and Television (ACTT) in Sydney, Australia. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 4 male 8 female Five Rooms was first produced as part of the Graduating Showcase of 2009 at the Actor's College of Theatre and Television (ACTT) in Sydney, Australia with Kailah Cabanas, Exziles Dorvil, Victoria Greiner, Laura Holmes, Zara Jesdinsky, Celia Kelly, Louise Kinsella, Dimi Kiriakopolous, Janelle Merry, Aaron Nilan Matt Rose and Ant Sullivan. Directed by John O'Hare.


NEW Flushed (2009)
Douglas and Sonya have just made love. It was wonderful - or so Douglas says. But now Douglas has spoiled it by doing something terrible. Or has he ? Sonya has to decide. Douglas' "life" depends on it. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 1 female Flushed was first produced by the Actor's College of Theatre and Television (ACTT) in Sydney, Australia as part of Twelve Broun Shorts with Laura Holmes and Exziles Dorvil. Directed by John O'Hare.


NEW Jade (2009)
The office of a High School English Teacher. Craig, the teacher, needs to explain to someone what happened - and more importantly why. Bryan, the school Principal, is not interested in reasons - or is he just too terrified to hear them. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now. WARNING: This play contains adult themes and parental guidance is recommended.


NEW Jammed (2009)
Danny, a budding playwright, goes to a photocopying store to make twenty-one copies of his epic seven act play. When Cressida sees what he's doing, she intervenes, hoping to save three thousand and sixty six sheets of paper. How far will one person go for their values, and what will another sacrifice for a new friendship ... "and possibly more" ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 1 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Pushed (2009)
An expedition up Mount Hood in Oregon, USA, goes awry when Steve, an inexperienced climber, becomes high with excitement and endangers the lives of the group. As he swings wildly from a rope thousands of feet above a glacier, the other climbers have to decide whether to risk their own lives to save him - or to cut him loose. Based on actual events on the mountain in May 1999. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 4 male 1 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Ridiculously, Madly (2009)
Andrew discovers that his ex-girlfriend Eloise is "ridiculously, madly" in love with her new boyfriend after just three weeks. He meets up with 'Elly' in the park where they first met, one final time, but there is something about the new boyfriend that Andrew is yet to discover. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 1 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Screwfang, the frillytexter, meets The Austrian (2009)
Co-written with Glenda Hamilton Davina is having a few problems with the men in her life. She thought Screwfang, with his "frilly-texting", was a step up from The Austrian. But now she's not so sure. A very urbane comedy about modern love, taken from the wickedly funny writings of Glenda Hamilton. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 1 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Sprayed (2009)
Clive is taking photos of "graf" displayed in an upmarket gallery. When the manager sees him, he questions Clive's respect for the artists involved. But just how far will each man go to stand up for the sovereignty of artists' rights? (This play may also be performed by 1 male and 1 female or 2 females) Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male/female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW Ten Million pieces of my heart (2009)
Eva and "Suitcase" used to be in love. But not anymore. There's ten million pieces of the puzzle to fit together - and Suitcase is about to text them all to Eva. In reverse. The story of a relationship told backwards - through the text messages they sent. A modern anti-love story. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 1 female Ten million pieces of my heart was first produced at the Roots and Wings (RAW) Festival in New York, USA. Directed by Brian Williams.


NEW The bed of Anthony Brunsdon (2009)
Kaela has been invited to help a famous film-score composer with some notation - at his house! As she discusses the proposition with her friend, she imagines two different versions of how the situation might play out. Would it really be that bad to see the bed of Anthony Brunsdon? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 2 female The Bed of Anthony Brunsdon was a finalist in Crash Test Drama Sydney in December 2009. Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now.


NEW The Salsa Plays: Introduction (2009)
The Salsa Plays were developed by Alex Broun and the Short+Sweet Melbourne Script Development group (Bobbi-lea Dionysius, Ingrid Gang, Justyna Kiczor, Kate Prestt, Daphne Quah, Nathan Slevin, Janeen Sonsie, Kate Shearman and Lara Woolf) 2007-08. The aim of the group was to develop ten minute plays for large casts of women. The starting point was a weekly salsa class and the actors developed characters based around that environment. Alex then facilitated improvisations where the characters were brought into dramatic situations and developed narratives within the class context. The improvisations were then recorded and edited by Alex to create The Salsa Plays.

NEW The Salsa Plays : Death in the Salsa Class (2009)
"...I left her alone tonnes of times when she was alive, but that's different, now she's dead - so I just took her to Uni with me and when people asked "What's in the box ?" I just went "I don't know" and then my tutor came along and said "What's that ?" and I said "Dead Budgie" and he said "Oh" and that was funny and then Uni finished and it was time to come to Salsa so I brought her here..." Duration: 10 mins Cast: 6 female Death in the Salsa Class was first performed at Newtown Theatre as part of Short+Sweet Sydney 2009 (pictured) with the following cast Naomi Livingstone (Natalie), Elizabeth O'Brick (Sue), Emma Stewart (Shasa), Gillian Emmett (Robbie), Lindsey Chapman (Mary) and Kay Symons (Jennifer). Directed by Katharine Rogers.


NEW The Salsa Plays - The Dressing Room (2007)
The salsa class are in the dressing room getting ready for their final performance. Some of the team haven't arrived yet and registrations close in ten minutes! Tension rises as the ladies try to work out what to if the other dancers don't arrive, and what to do on the off-chance that they actually win. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 7 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW The Salsa Plays - Lemon Tart (2007)
The students from the salsa class stop into a café before class starts. Sasha asks Mary if she'd like to come to her big brother's 25th birthday party with eighty members of her family! But as the rest of the students turn up, other motivations emerge and the conversation becomes heated, turning as sour as the lemon tart Mary is waiting to be delivered. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 5 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW The Salsa Plays - Salsa Party (2007)
The girls from the salsa class are having a party. It's time to relax and unwind. The problem is, they don't all get along very well, especially the two who have just been fired by two of the other members of the class! Sometimes homemade guacamole just isn't enough to get the party started right. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 7 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW The Salsa Plays - The Competition Rehearsal (2007)
It's the last practice before the competition. When the teacher Robbie finds out that one of the students has left the class, she panics. Accusations fly, tempers flare, and students start to talk about defecting. They only need five entrants to start their own group... Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 6 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW The Salsa Plays : The Salsa Slur (2009)
Robbie takes over the teaching of a salsa class from Jacqueline, who quit after the previous week's class. When the students arrive, Robbie realises she has taken on more than just a dance class. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 7 female The Salsa Slur was first produced at Short+Sweet Melbourne 2007 at The Fairfax Studio of the Arts Centre with the following cast: Bobbi-Lea Dionysius, Ingrid Gang, Justyna Kiczor, Kate Prestt, Daphne Quah, Janeen Sonsie and Lara Woolf. Directed by Kate Shearman.


NEW The Salsa Plays: Waiting For Jacqueline (2009)
Jacqueline teaches a salsa class and she's running late - again! As the dancers turn up one by one, they take bets on when their teacher will show up. But as they wait for Jacqueline, divides begin to deepen and it seems whenever she arrives - it may be too late! Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 6 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


NEW The secret to making the perfect lasagna (2009)
Wendy Malvern, the cutest girl in school, has accepted Nathan's offer to come around for dinner but only if he makes "home made lasagna". How do you do that ? Nathan sets out on a quest through the women in his family to find out just what is the secret to the perfect lasagna. A play about family, love and most importantly of all - lasagna. Duration: 15 mins Cast: 1 male 8 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


10,000 cigarettes (2005)
"I'm standing in the entry hall of Le Palais de Cigarette and a butler - very regal, English accent - with a voice that sounds like vintage port meets Golden syrup - greets me. He bears an engraved silver tray and on the tray is one lone cigarette and a silver lighter. Now at first I'm a little less than pleased by this. "One cigarette - is that it ?" But I have no need to worry." Cigarettes. One is too many, ten thousand never enough. Or is it ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 4 female One of Alex's most popular plays 10,000 cigarettes has now been produced in over 75 productions worldwide in ten countries: Australia; Brighton, the UK; Canada, the Philippines, Taiwan, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, South Africa, Taiwan, 26 different states in the USA and was Runner Up in Singapore Short+Sweet in 2007 (pictured)
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27 Flavours of her Kiss (2008)
Cardamom Avenue. Honeysuckle Jasmine. Rippleberry Almond. Candlewax Caramel. Daydream Apple-Blossom. So many flavours. So many kisses. But what flavour is Numb? A delicious romantic comedy about that most perfect of pastimes - kissing. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 1 female Be the first to produce this play. Download your copy now


A Difficult Birth (2002)
Hospital Waiting Room, Midnight. Petyr has been summoned to the hospital to decide the fate of his estranged wife, Janet. But there is something about Janet's condition that is going to complicate the decision - and the arrival of Janet's even-more estranged mother, Caroline, is not going to help. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male, 1 female A Difficult Birth was produced in 2007 at the Newtown Theatre in Sydney as part of "Love & War", directed by Lauren Pfitzner with Damien Blackshaw, Richard Mason and Kath Perry.


an angel but in the dark (2008)
"... for the short time I met your daughter I began to see she was an angel but in the dark. Even though Katie is not with us she still shines brightly as a star in the night sky". Written in response to the tragic death of Kate Beagley in London, England, 2007 and the conviction of Karl Taylor for her murder. With the greatest respect for Kate's memory and her family. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 1 female an angel but in the dark was first presented as part of Brand Spanking New at the New Theatre in Sydney, Australia in October 2008. Directed by Paul Appleby, with Sandy Velini, Sergei Kozul (pictured) and Ross Scott.


Armistice Day (2000)
It's Armistice Day once more and Phil, a Korean War Veteran, makes a lonely dawn trek to the War Memorial to share a beer with a long lost friend. But this morning, Phil is not alone. Armistice Day explores what war and "remembrance" means to two very different generations. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male Armistice Day was produced at the Newtown Theatre as part Short & Sweet Sydney in 2002, directed by Andrew Matthews, with Hamish Pritchard and Robert Sharpe.


Auckland (2002)
Shahwali Basiri, Shah for short, a Hazari refugee from Vardak in Afghanistan, escapes certain death in his country with his family -wife Akimeh, and three children - two strong boys, Mahdi and Hadi, and a beautiful little girl, Lila. They set sail for Australia on the KM Palapa. Little does he know the little fishing boat will take them to the edge of death. But on the fourth day they are rescued by a much bigger boat - the Tampa. Shahwali does not know it yet - but their journey has only just begun. A haunting monologue about the other side of Australia's refugee "crisis". Duration: 12 mins Cast: 1 male Be the first to produce this play - download your copy now.


Beijing Big Mac (2002)
When Australian traveller Len steps into a Beijing McDonalds to escape the biting wind and rain the last person he expects to meet is another Australian. But the reception he gets from vegetarian Susannah is as chilly as the icy blast coming down from Mongolia. Or is it Siberia ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 female, 1 male Beijing Big Mac was first produced at the Mini-Fiesta at Dante's in Melbourne, Australia in 2007, directed by Heath Miller with Jennifer Lusk and Pier Carthew.


blog (2007)
When May, better known as the blogger "Betty Boo", is approached in her local café she thinks Jean just wants to congratulate her on her scathing report on the first night of the "Poetry Slam". I mean it's just an opinion right ? Just a blog ? Everyone has the right. And after all - everyone agreed. It was crap. Got its just desserts. Or did it ? Can 'bloggers' just write whatever they think ? Even when they may be wrong ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 female blog was first produced in February 2008 at The Fine Arts Association in Ohio, USA, as part of the 12th Annual One Act Festival - "Hot from the Oven -- a la carte". Directed by Ann Hedger.


Blood Reversal (2008)
It's funny who you meet in your kitchen in the middle of the night when you go down to make a cup of tea. The last person Lachlan is expecting to meet is Angelo, especially while Lachlan's wearing his kitten Pjs and Angelo is holding a very large knife. A tense drama for two actors Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male Blood Reversal was first produced at North Park Theatre in Chicago, USA in 2009. Directed by Diana Mehedinti with Nels Carlson (Angelo) and Robert Eisenbraun (Lachlan). Pictured is Zach Anthony Curran as Angelo in Short but not so Sweet 2009 at Cromwell Road Theatre, Melbourne, Australia. The production was directed by Ross Brisbane.


Cate Blanchett wants to be my friend on Facebook (2008)
Facebook. It's a valuable "social networking" tool. But what if you haven't got any friends? Cate Blanchett, Academy Award winning actress (She played Galadriel in Lord of the Rings 1, 2 and 3!) knows the feeling. And now she's out to get some more. Whether Barry likes it or not. A comedy - with one very famous person... Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 female 2 male Cate Blanchett wants to be my friend on Facebook was first produced by White Room Theatre at the 2008 Brighton Festival, followed by the Edinburgh Festival 2008. It was also produced by the Melbourne Writer's Theatre as part of Playspotting: Melborn 2008 at the Carlton Courthouse, Melbourne and by Rapscallion Theatre as part of the 2nd Annual Salute UR Shorts New Play Festival in Brooklyn, New York.


Chasing the Peloton (2008)
Joupredou. They call him "Le Grande" - "The Great One" because he carries the hope of the whole of France in his well toned muscles. To become the first Frenchman to win Le Tour de France in over twenty years. But all that is about to change. Joupredou wears the Maillot Jaune (Yellow Jersey). Joupredou is leading by two minutes and forty one seconds on Stage 17. Joupredou is going to win Le Tour de France. Then Joupredou falls. Now he finds himself riding alongside Vav, L'Espagnol - "The Spaniard" - le Lanterne rouge (The Red Lantern), the last rider, at the back of the field. His dreams of a famous victory as battered and scratched as his bicycle. But Vav has a plan. A comedy with men on bikes. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male Chasing the Peloton was first produced at St Paul's Grammar in Penrith, Australia in 2009. Directed by Jacqueline Tuting.


Donut (2002)
A cafeteria. Mark returns to the table carrying a chocolate-covered donut. But is that what Monica ordered ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 female, 1 male Donut was first produced at the Carlton Courthouse in Melbourne by Melbourne Writer's Theatre as part of "Colours". The production was directed by Brenda Palmer with Colin Donald and Cally Robinson.


Drew Barrymore and Sigmund Freud meet The Cookie Monster (2002)
Night. Agency. Boardroom. Kat thinks she has the winning pitch, exactly what is needed to make Wolf "come". But Lee has his own ideas. An outrageous comedy that enters the often bizarre world of advertising. PLEASE NOTE: This play contains adult themes and may not be suitable for young audiences. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male, 1 female One of Alex's most produced ten minute plays Drew Barrymore ... premiered at Short+Sweet in Sydney 2004, where it was a finalist, and has since gone on to be produced in Buffalo in the USA, Brighton and London (twice) in the UK and Melbourne. Pictured is the White Room Theatre production in 2008 as part of "Bite-Size" at both the Brighton and Edinburgh Festivals in the UK with Nick Brice as Wolf (seated), Laura Martin-Simpson as Kat (front) and Alex Beales as Lee (back).


Fate's Steady Hands (2006)
Sam is standing in Richard's office - and he's only wearing one shoe. He also has something very important to say. An unexpectedly quirky comedy. Duration: 14 mins Cast: 2 male Fate's Steady Hands premiered at Short & Sweet in Sydney in 2007 and has since gone on to be produced in Melbourne, Tasmania and the USA. Pictured are Christopher Stephen Parada (right) as Sam and Roger Van Dette as Richard in the Buffalo Quickies 2008 production in Buffalo, NY, directed by Joyce Stilson.


FIVE KINGS (2004)
A dingy inner city pub. Early evening. Five local pub workers sit on bar stools, sipping beers. Terry, Ken and Steve stare at Ant as he pushes buttons on a "pokies" machine. They all believe Ant has the magic formula to crack the machine and bring them all a huge jackpot. Ryan is also watching - but he isn't so sure. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 5 male FIVE KINGS was performed at Short & Sweet in Sydney in 2005 with the following cast: Stephen Bourke, Greg Poppleton, Eddie Tang, Merlin Luck and Rob Flanagan. The production was directed by the author. It was then produced at Flinders University Drama Department in 2007, directed by Joh Hartog.


Gone (2004)
Written as a response to the tragic death of Australian cricketer David Hookes in a senseless display of pub violence, Gone is a physical and muscular two hander between a businessman and the bouncer who assaults him. The businessman plots his revenge and in the end gets more than he bargained for. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male Gone was first produced at the Darlinghurst Theatre in 2004 as part of 'Vicious Streaks', directed by Lee Lewis and starring Peter Mochrie and Rhys Robinson. It was then produced by Melbourne Writer's Theatre at the Carlton Courthouse in 2005 as part of "People in Glass Houses."


Gun Laws (2004)
A deserted building. Night. The lights come up on Lisa, a young uniformed policewoman, pointing her gun at the head of a boy. The only sound is Lisa's breathing. Bron, Lisa's partner, is on the other side of the room. A violent city after dark. Rationality may be the first casualty. A tense two hander for a couple of committed actresses. Duration: 10 mins 2 female, 1 child Gun Laws was first presented by Defector Art at Gasworks in Melbourne as part of "Subversive", directed by Frank Otis with Lisa Minett and Karla Silvey.


I miss you the most when I catch sight of the moon (2008)
Eveline and Darren are on a break but the last thing she expects when she attends a local painting class is to meet Allejandro, a talented artist from Peru. But as soon as she listens to him speak, with such passion and knowledge, about this thing that she once loved - she knows this man will play an important role in my life. But Darren is still her best friend. A romance about making difficult choices - and the reasons why we make them. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 1 female I miss you the most when I catch sight of the moon was first produced in May 2009 as a part of Notes from the Underground by The Curan Repertory Company at the American Theatre of Actors in New York, USA.


I Travel (1984)
Written by a young Alex Broun, Andrew Upton and Nick Sutton at Shopfront Young Playwright's Weekend in 1984. This absurd tone poem finds four young men - who may or may not be brothers - standing in the middle of a road in the outback. They may be travelling somewhere. Then again, they may not. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 4 male Be the first to produce this play - download your copy now.


ICE (2002)
It's been sometime since Karen has seen Keith. And when they meet unexpectedly early one frosty morning, the atmosphere is as chilly as the ice baths nearby. Duration: 5 mins Cast: 1 male, 1 female ICE was first produced in 2007 at the Newtown Theatre in Sydney as part of "Love & War", directed by Felicity Nicol with Jules Walsh and Ben O'Donnell.


Lonesome Cruiser (2005)
LUCY: "No. I don't love him like I loved you and I don't ever want to love anyone like I loved you. Loving someone like that is wrong. It's demented, dangerous." LEX: "Because it swallows you whole ?" LUCY: "Because you forget where you end and they start." 12 years is a long time. But is it long enough ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male, 1 female Lonesome Cruiser was first produced by Arkham Entertainment as part of "10 minutes" at the 2007 Adelaide Fringe Festival, directed by Alex Kingsland with Kat Francis and Kingsland. It was then produced later the same year at the Newtown Theatre in Sydney as part of "Love & War", directed by Adam Gelin with Orlena Steele-Prior and Ryan Paranthoine.


Monologues (2004)
This collection of monologues - drawn mainly from the full length play Blind City - are perfect vehicles for actors to show off their range. The monologues are perfect audition pieces or individually or combined work brilliantly as a stand alone performance. Duration: 2 to 8 mins Cast: 1 male or female Many of these monologues were performed as part of Blind City at the Bondi Pavilion in Sydney in 2002 and as part of the Sydney Festival in 2003.


Mozart and The End of Time (2006)
Shadow chairs, dark energy or the music of Mozart ? Wendy has a choice to make. Morris hopes she makes the right one. A tense two hander with challenging roles for an actor and an actress. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 female, 1 male Mozart and the end of time was first produced at Cromwell Road Theatre in Melbourne by Defector Art as part of Boxashorts 2 - Edge of Sanity, with Hannah Fox and Adrian Snodgrass, directed by Frank Otis and Bess Maxwell.


One Star (2008)
Written with Renee Brack A smoking area. Camp Terrendak in Tallil, southern Iraq. Raquel, an Australian entertainer come to entertain the troops, meets Mason, a young Australian soldier. The chemistry is clear and something might happen if not for the strictly enforced "no-frat" rule. But this is a war zone and the sky is full of stars. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 1 female One Star was first produced as part of Short+Sweet Sydney 2009 at the Newtown Theatre in Sydney, Australia (pictured). Directed by Jennie Bazell with Simon French (Mason) and Bellinda Dunn (Raquel).


Philip, with one 'l' (2006)
Written for Party Political, a collection of political monologues presented at the Newtown Theatre in February 2006, Philip with one l is a satire of Philip Ruddock, Australia's immigration Minister from 1996 to 2003, known for his very hard line policies of placing children in inhumane detention centres and sending asylum seekers back to face certain death in countries like Iran. Duration: 15 mins Cast: 1 male Philip with one 'l' was first presented at Party Political at the Newtown Theatre in Sydney in February 2006 with Richard Mason as 'Philip', directed by Adam Gelin.


Photocopy Love (2005)
Just another day in an average photocopying store and Raf just wants to get some binding done. But exactly what kind of binding does he have in mind ? You'll be kept guessing just who loves who is this romantic comedy with toner cartridges. Duration: 10 minutes Cast: 2 male, 1 female Photocopy Love was first produced at Mt Cotton Quickies by the Mount Cotton Drama Society, Mt Cotton, Queensland. Directed by Alaine and Rob Neilsen


Qwendolyn's Gambit (2005)
A quiet Sunday afternoon, the corner of a chessboard. Razza, the Rook, Brendan, the Bishop and Pattie, the Pawn, aren't very impressed by their snooty new Queen, Qwendolyn, But they're in for a surprise. A comedy for young performers and audiences about how appearances can be deceptive. Duration: 5 mins Cast: 4 female, 1 male, 1 female/male Qwendolyn's Gambit was first produced as a part of Heart Shaded Blue at The Newtown Theatre, Sydney, Australia. Directed by Wayne Tunks.


Racing Now! (2004)
Two brothers sit outside a betting shop on upturned milk crates. Are they trying to pick winners for the next race ? Or is something else going on ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male, 1 child Be the first to produce this play - download your copy now.


Recovery (2002)
Meeting, lunchtime. It's Toby's third birthday and he really needs to share. Yesterday he "got a little surprise." An absorbing and at times moving monologue for an actor. Duration: 7 mins Cast: 1 male Recovery was first produced as part of Blind City at the Bondi Pavilion in Sydney in 2002, performed by Jonny Pasvolsky, directed by Kym Weatherley.


Rumpole of the Sydenham Line (2003)
Claudia, a young lawyer is visited one morning in her office by Graeme, a decrepit old man who needs help to fight a case where he is being sued for a substantial amount of money. The young woman racks her brain for a way out by why is it so important she helps this old man ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 female, 1 male Rumpole of the Sydenham Line was first produced as part of Shorts in Winter at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre, Sydney, Australia. Directed by Kris Plummer and Juliette Ferrier.


Rupert and the Seven Russian Email Brides (2008)
When Petra meets Rupert one day at work, he seems quite nice. Maybe they could go out sometime. But first she has to fight off the competition - Darya, Tatyana, Vera, Alena, Sabryn B, Natalia and Olga. A comedy about being very, very lucky in love Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 8 female Rupert and the Seven Russian Email Brides was first produced as part of Xmas Sushi by Actor's Anonymous at Newtown Theatre in Sydney, Australia in December, 2008 (pictured). The production was directed by Larry Kelly with Steven McGrath as Rupert, Stella de Zotti, Ali Aitken, Tanya Ann Powell, Sally Williams, Olga Kornijenko, Arianna Lindley, Georgie Edwards and Marla Johst.


Sardine (2006)
Pub. Early evening. Joe and Dom sip beers - and Joe is about to give Dom too much information. Way too much information. An anatomical comedy. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male Sardine was first produced as part of 8 10's @ 8 at the Actors' Theatre of Santa Cruz, California, USA in January 2008, directed by Brian Spencer with (pictured from left to right) Marty Jones as Dom and Nathaniel Powers as Joe.


Saturday Night Newtown, Sunday Morning Enmore (2001)
Claire wakes up on Sunday morning next to Matthew, who is definitely "not her type". Her memories of the night before are hazy, to say the least, and she tries to leave quickly; but Matthew has another solution. A story of romantic possibilities. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male, 1 female One of Alex's most successful plays Saturday Night Newtown, Sunday Morning Enmore was first produced as part of Short+Sweet Sydney in January 2002 at the Newtown Theatre in Sydney, directed by Mark Cleary. It has since gone on to over 17 productions in Australia, Singapore, the UK, Canada and five states of the USA. It was filmed by More Sauce Productions, directed by Christopher Johnson and broadcast on Movie Extra in Australia as part of Project Greenlight Australia Series 2 in 2006. The play has been published in the USA as part of Stage This, TOO! More Ten-Minute Plays by iUniverse Inc.


somewhere between the sky and the sea (2007)
Ramon de Guardo is a young Portuguese composer living in Australia. He has written a violin concerto, the perfect violin concerto. He knows because it came to him in a dream. And there is only one person to play his perfect concerto. The world's greatest violinist - Stephanie Lythe. But then he meets Madeleine. A romance - with violins, set between the sky and the sea, that stretches across the globe Duration: 15 mins Cast: 1 male, 2 female somewhere between the sky and the sea premiered at Short+Sweet Sydney 2008 at the Seymour Centre Downstairs, in a production directed by Alexandra Byron and starring Helen Sutermeister as Maddie, Maurizio Degliesposti as Ramon and Tabrett Bethell as Stephanie. It has since gone on to be produced at Short+Sweet in Singapore and Malaysia, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria in Australia and six states in the USA. Pictured are Joana Prata and Paul Williams from the production at Short+Sweet Malaysia 2008, directed by Dean Lundquist.


Southern Cross Swastika (2002)
Three men in a bar plot the way forward for their magnificent country. They have just experienced the glory of the greatest ever Olympic games but now their progress must be accelerated. A chilling short drama that finds disturbing parallels between two very different places and times. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 3 male Southern Cross Swastika was first produced as part of Short and Sweet Sydney 2003 at The Newtown Theatre in Sydney, Directed by Travis Williams.


Subverting the Will (2005)
Charlotte has been in love with Will for years but Will always has eyes for someone else. But today is the day that things finally must change - for better or worse. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male, 1 female Subverting the Will was first produced by Arkham Entertainment as part of "10 minutes" at the 2007 Adelaide Fringe Festival, directed by Alex Kingsland with Nick Fagan and Kim Williams.


Tel Aviv Disco Bombing (2004)
A dark political secret emerges in an Israeli newspaper office on the eve of new peace talks. Julia has a big story. A great story. A cover story. Her editor Ariel agrees. But life in Tel Aviv isn't that easy. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male, 1 female Tel Aviv Disco Bombing was first produced at Short & Sweet Sydney in 2005, directed by Katy Alexander and starring Peter Flett and Francesca Savige.


The Actress' Dilemma (2005)
The theatre's empty, the actress is late and the director is well, barmy. Just another audition really - but how far is too far ? A wild, unpredictable comedy for anybody who's ever had to audition - and anybody who hasn't. Duration: 12 mins Cast: 1 female, 1 male The Actress' Dilemma premiered at Mt Cotton Quickies in Queensland, Australia in 2006 and has since been produced in NSW, Australia, at the Edinburgh Festival and in Brighton and London in the UK by White Room Theatre's 'Bite Size' and in six states of the USA including as part of "Buffalo Quickies 2008" by Alleyway Theatre in Buffalo, New York. Directed by Joyce Stilson.


The Celine Dion Songbook (2000)
The kitchen of a semi-detached house. 2 am. After another, long exhausting day caring for their terminally ill son, a young couple - Tracey and Paul - prepare for bed. Tracey speaks of the programme for another long day ahead tomorrow. But Paul sits quietly head bowed at the kitchen table. He has a different option to offer. Duration: 15 mins Cast: 1 male, 1 female The Celine Dion Songbook was first produced as part of 10 x 10 at The Darlinghurst Theatre in Sydney in 2002, directed by Ian McGregor. It has since been produced in the USA and in NSW, Queensland and Victoria in Australia, including in 2004 as part of Vicious Streaks at Darlinghurst Theatre, directed by George Ogilvie starring Amanda Bishop and Peter Mochrie. Pictured is the production at Suny Brockport in 2005, as part of The Festival of X, directed by Richard St George, Costume Design by Dineen Thorton with Jonathan Kyle and Cassandra Behrens.


The Choice (2002)
ROD: How long have I known you ? VINCE: Six years. ROD: All I'm asking is that you listen to me. One minute for each year. For the moment Vince still has a choice. Rod has come to see if he can persuade him to make the right one. An intense drama for two actors. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male The Choice was first presented by Defector Art in 2007 at Gasworks in Melbourne as part of "Subversive", directed by Bess Maxwell with Rueben Krum as Vince and Ross MacPherson as Rod.


The curious case of Rhymer McGuigan (2008)
"Losing love is a little like death. A little. It is also just as unexpected" Rhymer McGuigan makes his way on the ferry, across the waves, everyday. His life as ordered as the ticking of a clock. Then he meets Estelle. But if Rhymer wrote verse it would be long and definitely without rhyme - and Estelle likes to rhyme. A story set by the sea, waiting for the sirens' call. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male 5 female The curious case of Rhymer McGuigan was first produced by Defector Art as part of "Boxashorts 3" in December 2008 at the Cromwell Road Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. The production was directed by Bess Maxwell and Frank Otis with Claudia Greenstone, Holly Lynn Nye, Christine Husband, Kate O'Neill, Marijana Kreso and Myles Tankle.


The Dead Sun (2002)
TUNG: Look after my lilies. Keep them gazing up - at the sun. KE-LO: The stars. TUNG: The sun. Ke-lo's son has been away for a long time. But today he is coming home. A poetic drama about loss, love, forgiveness and memory. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 female, 2 male The Dead Sun was first produced by Hook, Line & Sinker in 2003 at The Parramatta Riverside Theatres and Elizabeth Farm, Rosehill in Sydney, directed by Annemarie Lopez with Nicole da Silva and Toby Villis.


The Death of Caesar (2002)
A theatre, 11am. Above onstage a kiddie's matinee of "Julius Caesar" is in progress. But in the dressing room a drama is being played out as intense and deadly as anything in Shakespeare. Two young actors - Phillip (Marc Antony) and Derek (Messenger) - struggle to discover what is real and what is "flattery". Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male Be the first to produce this play - download your copy now.


The First Fireworks (2003)
Every New Year's Eve for the last twenty years Dawn has brought her daughter Helen to their own secret place high on a hill to watch the midnight fireworks. But tonight is the last time they will come. It is time for mother and daughter to say goodbye. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 female The First Fireworks was first produced in 2004 as part of Vicious Streaks at Darlinghurst Theatre, directed by George Ogilvie starring Christine Greenough and Jacinta John. It has since gone on to become one of Alex's most produced plays with productions in NSW, Queensland and Tasmania in Australia, Singapore, Alberta and British Columbia in Canada and 13 states of the USA. Pictured is the 2008 production by The University College of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department in Canada, with Diana Bouey-Brown (right) as Dawn and Katherine Ashcroft as Helen. Directed by Teresa Penner.


The Gift of the Gun (2002)
When Ben, a young rent boy, arrives at a deserted warehouse he thinks he's in for the usual trick. But William has something far more intriguing in store. A spine-tingling thriller that will keep you guessing until the last line. Duration: 15 mins Cast: 2 male The Gift of the Gun was first produced as part of Short+Sweet Sydney in 2003, directed by George Ogilvie with Jonathan Elsom and Sean Kennedy. It has since gone on to productions in four states of the USA, the UK and NSW and Victoria, Australia. Pictured is Keith Brockett (Ben) and Phil Roberts (William) in Jae Dee Scott's production at Williamstown Theatre in Melbourne as part of Play Six in 2006.


The Kill (2008)
If you dream you die, you die right? Well what if someone else dies in your dream? Or what if you dream you kill them? And what if that person is sitting beside you on the couch, watching the TV? A psychological dream-thriller. With tomatoes. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male The Kill was first produced in October 2008 at Dante's in Fitzroy, Melbourne as part of "Spring Carnivale", directed by Peter D Flaherty with Leon Durr and Peter D Flaherty.


The Kiss (2008)
"PDAs". Public Displays of affection. They can drive you nuts. Well Kent has had just about enough - and he isn't going to take it anymore. A comedy about a meeting of lips. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 2 female The Kiss was first produced in 2009 by the GibsonHouse Performers on the Napa Valley Wine Train in California, USA. Directed by John Gibson with Kori and Dennis Parlett, Greg and Michelle Davis. Pictured is the production at Utah and Idaho Performing Arts Company in Midvale, Utah, USA, which was directed by Danica Yates with Jenny Pierce, Kolby Yates, Chad Taylor and Melissa Jones.


The People Upstairs (2008)
Alistair is hearing some 'noises' coming from the apartment upstairs. Once would be okay but every morning...? Something has to be done. So he knocks on Ken and Swee-Chin's door, setting in motion an hilarious (and very unfortunate) chain of events. A comedy with very adult themes, not suitable for ages under 18. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male 2 female The People Upstairs was first presented at Short but not so Sweet at the Cromwell Road Theatre in Melbourne in August 2008. Directed by Traicee Evison-Griffith with Leon Durr, Vicki Doak, Keith Brockett and Diana Nguygen.


The Pool of Cerberus (2002)
A deserted wharf, 3am. "Sam's" time has almost come. "Alan" waits with him, cajoling and consoling. But will "Sam" be ready ? A tense drama for our times. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male (speaking), 1 male (non-speaking) The Pool of Cerberus was first produced in 2010 as part of Six Minute Theatre by Total Beast Theatre Company in the UK, directed by Julian Bain.


The Problem with Language (2002)
Theatre Foyer. Interval. Mark didn't "like" Max's film. Or is that just what Lisha "heard"? In an era of mass-communication, a short drama about "mis-communication". What's important - what you say ? Or what I hear ? Duration: 10 mins Cast: 1 male, 1 female The Problem with Language was first produced at St Paul's Grammar in Penrith, Australia in 2009, directed by Jacqueline Tuting. Pictured is Holly Frendo from that production.


Turn the other cheek (2006)
Albert has a problem. Samson thinks he can help him. Lucky Albert. A comedy for two actors about problems in love - from a very male point of view. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 2 male Turn the other Cheek was first produced at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, California, USA in 2008. Directed by Alexa Simpson.


Twenty Dollars (2005)
When $20 goes missing at the school canteen, suspicion falls on Sophie. Mandy and Kyra are quick to accuse her but there is something far more important at stake in the school playground this lunchtime. A drama for young performers and audiences about how much friendship is really worth. Duration: 5 mins Cast: 5 female Twenty Dollars was first produced as a part of Heart Shaded Blue at The Newtown Theatre, Sydney, Australia. Directed by Wayne Tunks.


Un-Australian Day (2007)
Bart is just a good Samaritan, your average Aussie bloke. He's got his esky and his blanket and he's looking forward to celebrating Australia Day in "True Blue" patriotic fashion. That is until he meets Luke. A comedy about just what it means to be "Australian". Duration: 15 mins Cast: 3 male Un-Australian Day was first produced at the New Theatre in Sydney in 2007 as part of Art is a Weapon, directed by Louise Fischer.


Yell(ow) (2006)
Lee and Sian, a young couple live in a unit in Sydney's inner west. Their life was shattered recently when Lee's younger brother Chik was implicated in the kidnapping and murder of Sian's cousin, Kila. Late one night Lee is woken from a fitful sleep by a yelling outside his window. He goes to the kitchen where Sian finds him. Soon their strong bond of love is put to the test as Lee must admit what he knows and faces the toughest decision he has ever had to make in his life. Duration: 15 mins Cast: 1 female, 1 male Yell (ow) was produced in 2007 at the Newtown Theatre in Sydney as part of "Love & War", directed by Felicity Nicol with Stephanie Son and Leo Kim (pictured).


You (2004)
In a full circle of desire and rejection, Walter wants to be with Alice, who obsesses over Strang, who shudders to think of it and pursues Dominic, who thinks he wants Deborah, who, of course, focuses on Walter! As they literally chase each other around a table, they suddenly stop and come to at least one agreement: The problem is "you!" An entertaining comment on relationships. Duration: 10 mins Cast: 3 male, 2 female You was first produced by Alleyway Theatre Company as part of the 2006 Buffalo Quickies in Buffalo, New Jersey, USA, directed by Joyce Stilson. It has since been produced at the Deloraine One-Act Play Festival in Tasmania, Australia in 2007, ACTT in Sydney in 2009 and California and Kentucky in the USA.