A good one-act play focuses on one main action or problem; there's not time to get into complicated layers of plot. It's a good idea to keep your play to one set and as few scenes as possible. A one-act play is 9-12 pages with four characters or less.

What are the parts of a script for a one-act play?

The basic format consists of six major elements: scene headings, action, character name, dialogue, parentheticals, and transitions.

What does a one-act play do?

The one-act play is one of the most effective means of training the voice and making it flexible and responsive. The greater number of characters a person can portray, the more responsive his voice will be to thought, imagination, and feeling.