What is a one-act play?

A short play performed without intermission.

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  1. A play read silently
  2. A short play performed without intermission ✔
  3. A play with one actor only

Why: A one-act play is a short play, often performed in a single stretch without an intermission.

Huh, didn't know that: A one-act play is a short play, often performed in a single stretch without an intermission.

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Answer: A short play performed without intermission. A one-act play is a short play, often performed in a single stretch without an intermission.

  1. Scouting America: Theater www.scouting.org/merit-badges/theater
    Write a one-act play that will take at least 10 minutes to perform.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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