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Commercial Break

Short Play, Drama  /  5w, 3m, 2 any gender (youth)

Carolyn Drury

Maximilian Smith is hopeful of landing a profitable new TV advertising campaign for Jone's Chocolate and Cocoa firm, but complications ensue when a Government junior minister announces a ban on all sweets and confectionery to preserve the nation's teeth.

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 3m, 2 any gender (youth)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

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Summary

Maximilian Smith is hopeful of landing a profitable new TV advertising campaign for Jone's Chocolate and Cocoa firm, and has his cast lined up for the commercial. Complications ensue when Mrs Jones declares her intention of starring in the commercial, and worse threatens when a Government junior minister announces a ban on all sweets and confectionery to preserve the nation's teeth. However, the ingenuity of Max and Jones combined saves the day.

Cast Attributes
Performing Groups
Maximiliam Smith: resourceful, ingratiating, capable advertising man; middle-aged
St John Lacey: very much the business executive, exquisitely dressed; young
Dereck Jones: ordinary, unassuming, peaceable; 30s 
Hazel James: determined, forthright; 30s
Sonia Tree: theatrical, gaudily dressed and made up; late 30s
Mrs Farmer: brisk, business-like; middle-aged
Miss Lucious, Miss Lovely: very glamorous; young
Wayne, Candy: bright-eyed, irritating; spoilt children

M3 F5 2 children (played by teenagers)

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting

    An office

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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