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Known as
``Shakespeare of short plays``
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Alex's plays have been produced in
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On this website you can download over
100 OF HIS PLAYS
Alex Broun – 10-Minute Play Scripts, Royalty-Free Scripts
Short play scripts that actually work on stage. Written by one of the world’s most-produced short playwrights. Performed in over 50 countries. Available to download instantly for $2.99.
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10 MINUTE PLAYS
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Cast 5 female/4 female, 1 male
Tags: #metoo, dealing, sexual abuse, with your feelings $2.99
Cate Blanchett wants to be my friend on Facebook
Cast 2 female, 2 male
Tags: building sites, fame, social media $2.99
Rupert and the Seven Russian Email Brides
Cast 1 male, 8 female
Tags: day dreams, fantasy vs reality, online dating $2.99The Problem Every Drama Teacher and Director Knows
You need a script. You search online. You find either:
A script that costs a fortune to license, requires six weeks of rights approval, and charges per-show royalties you have to track and report.
Or a free PDF that looked promising until you read it. Flat dialogue. Impractical staging. No production history. No way of knowing if it will hold a room.
Neither of those options serves the actual work.
There is a better option. And it does not require choosing between quality and affordability.
One Playwright. 100+ Scripts. 50+ Countries.
Alex Broun is an Australian playwright and screenwriter whose work has been staged in over 50 countries, translated into multiple languages, and performed in venues ranging from studio theatres and school halls to international festivals across six continents. He has had over 2,000 productions of his work worldwide.
The scripts in this catalogue are not untested drafts. They are performance-ready scripts that have survived contact with real audiences, real directors, and real actors working under real production conditions.
That production history is what separates this collection from every free script database online.
The Dramatists Guild of America recognises the ten-minute play and short-form theatre as legitimate and demanding theatrical genres. American Theatre magazine has extensively covered the growth of short play festivals and performance programmes at every level of theatre, from community groups to conservatoires. This collection sits at the centre of that movement.
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10 Minute Play Scripts
The most requested format in drama classrooms, indie theatre festivals, and acting studios around the world. Over 100 10 minute play scripts across comedy, drama, romance, and dark or edgy writing. Most written for casts of two to four actors. Every script includes a preview so you can read before you buy.
Perfect for drama classes, forensics competitions, short play festivals, and audition preparation.
Browse 10 minute play scriptsOne Act and Full-Length Plays
One act play scripts and full-length plays for theatre companies, college programmes, and school productions ready for a complete production.
Every script in this category has been staged in front of live audiences internationally. Stage-tested, director-trusted, and ready to produce.
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Plays for Schools, Colleges and Forensics
Short play scripts for students written for the real conditions of classroom performance, school theatre productions, and forensics competitions. Small casts. Age-appropriate themes. Clear dramatic structure. Scripts used by drama teachers and forensics coaches across the USA, Australia, and the UK.
Scripts in this category work for middle school, high school, and college level performers. Cast size, themes, and suitability are listed clearly on every product page.
View plays for schools and collegesFree PDF Scripts vs Royalty-Free Scripts (What You Actually Need to Know)
Searching for free PDF scripts is completely understandable. Scripts are expensive. Royalty systems are complicated. And the internet is full of promises about free resources that turn out to be unusable.
Here is the honest version of how this works.
Free scripts online typically mean:
Royalty-free play scripts mean something different entirely.
Royalty-free does not mean free to download. It means you pay once, and that single payment covers everything. No per-show fees. No attendance reporting. No rights applications before rehearsals can begin. No additional costs for remounting or touring within your licence window.
Every script in this collection costs $2.99 for short plays and $4.99 for full-length works. That covers worldwide performance rights for 12 months. One payment. Everything included.
For a drama teacher running a class assessment or a director mounting a five-night studio run, the difference between a $2.99 tested script and a free untested one is not really about the money. It is about whether the script works when your cast is standing on a stage in front of an audience.
Browse royalty-free play scriptsWho These Scripts Are For
Drama Teachers
Scripts for drama classes that hold a room, teach real craft, and work with students at every experience level. Used in high schools, colleges, and conservatoires across the USA, Australia, and the UK for class exercises, assessed performances, and end-of-term productions.
Theatre Directors
Plays for theatre production with verified international performance histories. Every script here has been staged in front of real audiences across multiple productions and countries. Not a gamble on an untested draft.
Acting Students and Auditioners
Scripts for auditions and scene study that give performers something specific and human to play. Two actor play scripts and duologues widely used for drama school applications, conservatoire assessments, and professional auditions.
Theatre Groups and Community Productions
Small cast plays and ensemble works with royalty-free play scripts licensing that removes the administrative burden standard licensing creates for volunteer-run organisations. Perform as many times as you like within your licence window with no additional fees.
Independent Performers and Directors
Independent theatre scripts for companies and solo performers working outside institutional structures. Contemporary, performance-tested, and available instantly without the approval processes standard script publishers require.
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Emotionally grounded, human-scale dramas with real stakes and specific characters. Strong audition material and compelling class performance scripts.
Best two actor play scripts
The most requested scripts in the catalogue. Duologues for drama pairs, audition preparation, and small studio productions. Available across comedy, drama, and romance.
Best scripts for forensics competitions
Clean dramatic structure, distinct character voices, and no reliance on technical elements. Written with competition staging requirements in mind.
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Where can I find free PDF play scripts?
Free PDF scripts are widely available online through script databases, university libraries, and playwright websites. The challenge is quality and licensing clarity. Most free scripts have no production history, vague or missing licensing terms, and dialogue that does not perform as well as it reads. This collection offers royalty-free play scripts from $2.99 per script, which covers worldwide performance rights for 12 months with no additional fees. For classroom, competition, or production use, a tested script with clear licensing is worth considerably more than a free one that creates problems in rehearsal.What does royalty-free play scripts mean?
Royalty-free play scripts means you pay once and perform as many times as you like within the licence period, without paying per-show fees or filing royalty reports. It does not mean free to download. Every script in this collection is available for a one-off fee of $2.99 for short plays and $4.99 for full-length works. That single payment covers worldwide performance rights for 12 months, for both amateur and professional productions, with no geographic restrictions and no additional costs.Are these scripts suitable for acting classes?
Yes. Scripts for acting classes in this collection are used by drama teachers across the USA, Australia, and the UK for scene study, class exercises, assessed performances, and end-of-term productions. Most scripts are written for two to four actors, making them ideal for paired class work and small group exercises. Acting practice scripts here are written with the real conditions of classroom performance in mind, not idealised production environments.What are the best short play scripts for students?
The best short play scripts for students give performers something specific and human to play, establish conflict immediately, and resolve with a clear dramatic arc within the time limit. Short play scripts for students in this collection are used for forensics competitions, drama class assessments, school productions, and college theatre showcases. Two actor scripts and small cast plays are the most popular choices for student use. Every script includes a preview so teachers and students can assess suitability before purchasing.Can I use these scripts for drama competitions?
Yes. Plays for drama competitions in this collection are written with competition staging requirements in mind. Clean dramatic structure, distinct character voices, strong arc within the time limit, and no reliance on technical elements or complex staging. Scripts have been used in forensics competitions, short play festivals, and drama assessments across the USA, Australia, and internationally. The royalty-free licence covers competition use within the 12-month performance window included with every download.How do I download play scripts in PDF format?
Play scripts PDF downloads from this collection are immediate and straightforward. Browse the catalogue, read the preview, add to the cart, and pay the one-off download fee. You receive instant access to the PDF with no waitlist, no physical shipping, and no subscription required. The PDF format works on any reading device and can be printed for rehearsal use. Downloadable play scripts are available individually, with each purchase covering the specific script selected and its associated worldwide performance rights.IT'S SIMPLE TO GET STARTED
Just read through the helpful script previews to find something that suits your needs, pay the small download fee and download your script.
Once you have paid the download fee you have the right to produce the play for a period of up to 12 months anywhere in the world, NO COPYRIGHT FEES AND ROYALTY FREE.
ONE-ACT/FULL LENGTH PLAYS
Who’s afraid of Donald Trump?
Cast 2 male 2 female
Tags: race relations, relationships, US politics $4.99
Pick Ups
Cast 2 male, 2 female (The play can also be performed by a much larger cast if desired.)
Tags: dating, modern love, relationships $4.99