“Flywheel, Shyster, and Flywheel” from the radio program by Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman, adapted by Glen Eric Reed

Genre: Vaudeville-Style Comedy, One-Act
Cast: 2 men, 2 women, 1 voice
Setting: Simple Dual Set (reception area and office)

Story: Groucho Marx is Waldorf T. Flywheel, attorney at law, joined by Chico Marx as Emmanuel Ravelli in this classic Marx Brothers–style romp. They are joined by office stenographer Miss Dimple, and potential client Mrs. Jones. Adapted from the first episode of the 1930s radio program of the same name.

Fees: Negotiable. Contact rights@hotlineplays.com for information.

“In Due Time” by Glen Eric Reed and Jim Balcerek

Genre: Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy, One-Act
Cast: 2 men, 2 women
Setting: Simple Dual Set (science lab, university office)

Story: Sabrina, a university grad student, has feelings for her mentor, Jerry. Along with layman tech-wizard Max, Jerry has invented a time machine. Will a trip through time open Jerry's eyes to what Sabrina has to offer, or will he never see beyond his obsession with the science of time travel?

Fees: Negotiable. Contact rights@hotlineplays.com for information.

“Superstition” by Glen Eric Reed

Genre: Comedy/Drama, One-Act
Cast: 1 woman, 1 man, 1 any
Setting: Unit Set

Story: A woman and a man arrive at an off-Broadway audition for Shakespeare's Macbeth. It isn't long before we find that the man is so superstitious, he won't even utter the name of the play he's auditioning for. Can the woman convince him that there's nothing to be afraid of, or do the man's superstitions go deeper than a simple explanation?

Winner, best actor, 2007 local one-act festival
Runner-up, best show, 2007 local one-act festival
Winner, judges' award, 2007 local one-act festival

Fees: Negotiable. Contact  for information.

“A Book Deal” by Glen Eric Reed and Jim Balcerek

Genre: Comedy, One-Act
Cast: 2 men (can be changed to women)
Setting: Unit Set

Story: Martin needs a book, or at least he wants it. Stan has the only copy of the book, but will he be willing to give it up? And if he will, just what will it cost Martin? A simple plot, a demonic twist, and a heavy dose of humor bring things together for a quick round of fun on a simple stage setting.

Winner, best actor, 2006 local one-act festival
Runner-up, best show, 2006 local one-act festival
Winner, special writing award, 2006 local one-act festival

Fees: Negotiable. Contact  for information.