JACK KURTZ   


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Plays by Jack Kurtz

JACK KURTZ
Ballad of King Windowglass, The
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Comedy with music
One act
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Male
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flexible cast
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Synopsis:
The carol "Good King Wencesias" is the basis for this lively 45 minute farce. The good king endeavors to present a gift to a peasant, but encounters unanticipated difficulties regarding political correctness. Much fun is derived from the "thither and yon" of Olde English. This play is ideal for Christian and secular groups of all ages.
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JACK KURTZ
Christmas and the Gargoyle and the Big, Big Present
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978-0874403091
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Male
2
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1
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1 boy
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In this sequel to Christmas and the Gargoyle Who Wouldn't Say Thank You, Timmy learns not to count his chickens before they are hatched when his BIG present from the Gargoyle turns out to be not at all what he expected. An "ASYOUWILLREMEMBER" prologue delightfully presents the characters from the previous play for those unfamiliar with it;
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JACK KURTZ
Christmas and the Gargoyle Who Would Not Say Thank You
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Contained in: "Gargoyles, Plastic Balls and Soup" published by Bakers Plays,
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One act
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Male
2
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1
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1 boy
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Mean Mr Magruder receives an unexpected Christmas gift from little Timmy
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JACK KURTZ
Complaint Booth, The
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Contained in: "Without Bathrobes: Alternatives in Drama for Youth" published by Baker Plays,
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One act
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20 to 40
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Christmas is now celebrated every day of the year. But some people are still not happy…..
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JACK KURTZ
Holiday, The
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Contained in: "Without Bathrobes: Alternatives in Drama for Youth" published by Baker Plays,
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One act
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Male
6
Female
8
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Synopsis:
The King's birthday had always been a holiday but no longer after he was deposed. So now a new excuse for a holiday is needed.
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JACK KURTZ
Matter of Death and Life, A
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Bakers Plays,
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Musical
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Male
3
Female
4
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chorus
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Synopsis:
The life of Jesus Christ
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JACK KURTZ
Return of the Unicorn, The
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One act
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Male
10
Female
10
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A girl finds a unicorn
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JACK KURTZ
Sara Elizabeth and the Everything-Just-Right Christmas
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978-0874403091
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Male
2
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2
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Synopsis:
Sara learns that Jesus doesn't expect people to be perfect when her elaborate plans for Christmas are spoiled because her family doesn't do everything "just right;"
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JACK KURTZ
Susie and the Christmas Soup
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Contained in: "Gargoyles, Plastic Balls and Soup" published by Bakers Plays,
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One act
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Male
8
Female
1
Parts Other:
1 girl
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To save money Susie eats at the rescue mission. The derelicts tell her the Christmas story
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JACK KURTZ
Timmy and the Alien
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978-0874403091
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5 readers - 1m. 1f - 1 child (m)
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An encounter with an alien from another planet gives Timmy a fresh appreciation of what Christmas is really about.
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JACK KURTZ
Timmy and the Christmas Strangers
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978-0874403091
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8 readers - 1m, 1f, 1 child (m) required - The other characters allow for flexible casting
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During a long flight delay on Christmas Eve, Timmy and the other passengers learn that strangers can be friends you just haven't met yet;
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JACK KURTZ
Timmy and the Pitiful Pink Plastic Ball
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Contained in: "Gargoyles, Plastic Balls and Soup" published by Bakers Plays,
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One act
Parts:
Male
3
Female
4
Parts Other:
1 boy 1 girl
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Synopsis:
Timmy befriends a girl whose mother is on welfare benefits
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JACK KURTZ
When the Oldest Baby Jesus Got Lost
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8
Female
5
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5 boys 7 girls
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Synopsis:
Samantha a her choir are to sing in the mall at Christmas. She brings her mother's antique china doll to represent Jesus in the manger but it goes missing.
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