Baby Who Came to Dinner, The

One-Acts 20

By: Greg Elsasser
Cast: 2 M, 2 F
Performance Time: Approximately 30 minutes, 33 pgs.

COMEDY. Gina is afraid to tell her overbearing mother that she is pregnant, married to a teacher, and lives in a dumpy apartment. Gina thinks her secrets are safe until she gets an unexpected call from her mother, who happens to be in town on business. Gina has only minutes to disguise her husband as a plumber and to hide her pregnancy before her mother arrives for dinner. But the stress of her mother’s arrival is too much for Gina, and she starts to go into labor. And if that isn’t enough, Gina’s mother arrives bearing more than Chinese food—she’s brought along a prospective husband for Gina! This fast-paced comedy features plenty of one-liners, hilarious situations, and physical humor to showcase the comedic talents of your actors.

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Greg Elsasser was written several plays, many of which have been produced in community theatres, colleges, and high schools throughout the country. Mr. Elsasser teaches English and drama at Warren High School and resides in Downey, CA with his wife, Kristie, and two sons.