About Seven Ten Split

Seven Ten Split is a whip-smart collection of seven sharply written ten-minute comedies blending Shakespearean twists, modern absurdity, and the delightful chaos of romance, identity, and obsession. Each play is fast, funny, and designed for simple staging with maximum comedic payoff.

What This Collection Offers

• Seven self-contained ten-minute comedies
• Royalty-free for live performance
• Flexible casting and minimal staging
• Blend of Shakespearean parody, modern satire, and character-driven humor
• Perfect for festivals, showcases, and classroom productions

Cast & Production Details

Cast size: Varies by play (typically 2–6 actors)

Gender flexibility: Some flexibility. But for the most part the roles should be cast as written.

Running time: Approximately 10 minutes per play

Staging: Minimal, festival-friendly, black-box ready

Tech requirements: Simple lighting and sound

Themes & Comedic Style

The plays explore:

• Shakespearean parody and reinvention
• Romantic misadventure
• Identity, ego, and obsession
• Hollywood satire
• Modern relationships and social absurdity

The tone is sophisticated, witty, and delightfully theatrical — perfect for actors who enjoy heightened language, bold characters, and comedic timing.

Included Plays (Short Descriptions)

• Under the Balcony: A hapless Casanova crashes into Romeo beneath Juliet’s balcony, flipping Shakespeare on his head.
• Five Shakespearean Women Enter a Bar: Kate, Desdemona, Juliet, Hecate, and Anne Boleyn’s head debate love, men, and fate over drinks.
• Masochism Tango: Two emotional sadomasochists discover rejection is their ultimate aphrodisiac.
• GPS – An Auto-Erotic Comedy: A jealous, seductive car A.I. begins taking control of its driver’s life.
• The Wrap Party: A Hollywood pickup strategy goes hilariously wrong when vanity becomes a weapon.
• Five Tables: One woman is adored by five suitors but haunted by her unforgettable, selfish ex.
• The Fan: A breezy satire of Dodger Stadium, where fans treat the game like an L.A. cocktail party.

Royalty-Free Performance

All plays in Seven Ten Split are royalty-free for live performance. They may be staged individually or combined into a full evening of sophisticated, high-energy comedy.

Director’s Notes

• Plays can be performed in any order
• Black-box staging works beautifully
• Ideal for actors who enjoy heightened comedic language
• Perfect for festivals with tight time limits

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Author

Bruce Kane is a playwright known for witty, character-driven comedies that blend theatricality, intelligence, and modern humor. His plays are widely performed by schools, festivals, and theatres seeking flexible, actor-friendly material.  His plays have been presented in over 700 venues in 33 countries.