The setting is a live cooking show set. No props are needed; however, if cooking implements are available, they can be used. The actors include the chef, who has been depressed lately; his assistant, who is hoping for the top job someday; the special guest star, a famous singer who is allergic to shellfish; the cameraman, who is attracted to the assistant; and the director, who is dealing with a neurotic spouse calling on the cell phone during the production.
The setting is a hotel elevator that stops working. A speaker in the elevator lets the captives know that the hotel staff should have it working again "in about an hour." The actors include a rock star who is late for rehearsal; a teen who does not remove a blaring iPod the entire time; a old man who needs to use the restroom; a very friendly librarian woman who tries to lighten the mood; and another person who is silent most of the time, but has a surprising revelation to share.
The setting is a veterinary office. Actors play the animals as well as the people; actors playing animals must act like the animal, but speak normally. The actors include a woman who dearly loves her small dog---a dog who cannot stand the woman; another patron, a burly biker type, with a hypochondriac pet cat; another patron, a frustrated and introverted math teacher, trying desperately to keep a pet bird quiet; and a cowboy, who has brought in a cow who discusses her sordid love life with the other pets. A receptionist tries to keep an eye on the goings-on while searching for honeymoon packages online.
The setting is a group of people waiting for an audition to be a spokesperson for an infomercial. The actors choose their own roles, secretly, and each of them must choose a character from a popular movie. The group interacts about their excitement for the upcoming audition, staying in character but never revealing the name. Set a time limit for the group, such as five to seven minutes, and after that time the audience must guess which movie character each actor portrayed.