One-Act Play

Genres & Styles

A play consisting of a single act, performed without an intermission, typically running between 10 minutes and an hour. One-act plays are a distinct dramatic form requiring economy and precision. Festivals of one-act plays are popular in community and educational theatre. Notable one-act playwrights include Anton Chekhov, Tennessee Williams, and Edward Albee.

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