The Diary of Adam and Eve
Dramatized by Marc Bucci. From Mark Twain's story.
Product Code: D15000
One-act Play
Comedy
Cast size: 1m., 1w., 3 either gender, optional extras.
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Synopsis
Mark Twain gives your audience front-row seats to the first battle of the sexes! Adam doesn't get a chance to name any of the new wonders of creation because Eve always beats him to it. When asked why she names a bird a Dodo, her reply is always, "Because it looks like a Dodo." Eve feels that she, too, is an important experiment and she must chronicle her observations. Among these observations are the discovery of fire, the fact that water runs uphill at night and that not only can she talk to animals but some, such as the snake, can talk back. Accepting the apple, Eve and Adam get a new look at life. The audience will get an enchanting new look at them.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show One-act Play
- Product Code D15000
- Minimum Cast Size 5
- Pages of Dialogue 33
- Min. Royalty Rate $55.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 45 min
- Staging Bare stage with props.
Categories
- Target Audience High School | College and Adult
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9780871294524
Customer Reviews
This is a delightful production that the audience loved. It is enchanting and romantic.
A great script and easy show to produce with thousands of possibilities. A sure win with any age audience.
Very easily produced. A crowd pleaser that worked well as a fundraiser. Also a very fun experience for a husband-wife thespian team!
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
We performed this play for the UIL One Act Play contest. It was easy to stage using the UIL One Act Play set and minimal costumes and props.
This is a really clever play, if done well, with experienced actors.Because there are so many lines for both Adam and Eve, it is imperative that you know that the actors you cast can handle the responsibility.
My students got creative with the set and painted pylons like fruit trees and a bench to become a log. For costumes, we used T-shirts with their character names on them and black pants with elaborate make-up. Make sure you research animals (if you are using them). Have the actors observe how they move and what makes each animal unique from the other ones and act out its specific characteristics on stage.
Production Map
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Villa High School | La Villa | TX | 03/10/2025 | 03/10/2025 |
Gallery
The Diary of Adam and Eve - Open Theatre Co.
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