Short-Form Plays

Thick
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Prom
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Yellow Marrow
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90 Laps
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  1. “Don’s Block Party Comedy Hour”
    written by Paul Rust
    directed by Aaron Galbraith

    Don, the neighorhood funnyman, faces competition from a new jokester on the block.

    Premiered: Thursday, February 14th, 2002
    “10-Minute Play Festival”
    Theatre B, University of Iowa Theatre Building
    Iowa City, IA

  2. “Thick”
    written by Paul Rust
    directed by Spencer Griffin

    Two co-workers landscape, drink Kool-Aid, and confess "the worst thing they ever did."

    Premiered: Thursday, April 3rd, 2003
    “10-Minute Play Festival”
    Theatre B, University of Iowa Theatre Building
    Iowa City, IA

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  3. “Prom”
    written by Paul Rust
    directed by Spencer Griffin

    A police officer confronts his 17 year-old girlfriend at her prom.

    Premiered: Thursday, November 20th, 2003
    “11-Minute Play Festival”
    Public Space One
    Iowa City, IA

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  4. “Yellow Marrow”
    written by Paul Rust
    directed by Spencer Griffin

    Two teenagers collaborate on their joint-suicide note.

    Premiered: Thursday, February 12th, 2004
    “10-Minute Play Festival”
    Theatre B, University of Iowa Theatre Building
    Iowa City, IA

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  5. “90 Laps”
    written by Paul Rust
    directed by Paul Rust

    A sister promises to give back her brother's swimcap - if he speaks with her ex-boyfriend.

    Premiered: Wednesday, April 28th, 2004
    “11-Minute Play Festival”
    Public Space One
    Iowa City, IA