SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN – A TELEGRAPH SLASHER: COMEDY ABOUT TALK SHOWS

When we think of historical reenactors, we might think of old men in older battle uniforms performing rehearsed dialogue at a national monument. But what if they cut loose and had a late-night talk show instead? With a brash and unfiltered Andrew Jackson as your host, he interviews (and roasts) the likes of a certain Geroge Washington, a flask-carrying Abigail Adams, a confused Ben Franklin, and Swamp Fox as guests. Tune-in to “Shut Up and Sit Down” in this short, sketch-comedy-style, four scene play. A comedy about talk shows.

PRODUCTION HISTORY

Cabaret Theatre at Rutgers University, NJ, USA – 2021

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Author: Timothy Starnes

Type: One act play in four scenes

Genre: Comedy about talk shows

Cast: 4M, 1N, 1F

Ages of the actors: Teens up

Suitable for: Teens up to watch and perform

Length: 15-20 minutes

Set: The set of a night time-style talk show. A desk and guests’ seat to the left of the desk. A picture frame either is nailed to the front of the desk, or hangs in front of it, giving off the appearance that the set is in a framed portrait or a TV screen.

Level of difficulty: 8/10 – getting the characters right and not letting the humour get too carried away.

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Like this play? Other comedies about talk shows you may enjoy:

The Franklin Franklin show – when a retired boxer turns talk show host, something ensues. But what is it?
Agatha the Ugly – a World War II radio show host finds true love
Insurance on the line – insurance talk show goes horribly wrong

COMEDY ABOUT TALK SHOWS