Stealing Lisa

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One-act comedy

Stealing Lisa

It’s 1911, and the unthinkable has happened — the Mona Lisa has vanished from the Louvre!

Running time25 to 30 min
Cast13 to 20 actorsMostly female cast
SetBare stageNo set needed
CompetitionReady as writtenFits a 40-minute limit
ForHigh school and community theater
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The story

It’s 1911, and the unthinkable has happened — the Mona Lisa has vanished from the Louvre! Enter Stealing Lisa, a delightfully absurd and mostly-true comic caper that spins the tale of the greatest art heist in history. A clueless inspector, two bumbling officers, a scheming poet, a dramatic Picasso, and a mop-wielding museum worker named Lucia all collide in a madcap chase full of mistaken identities, Cubist drawings, and accidental confessions. With a Greek Chorus narrating the chaos and breaking the fourth wall, no one is safe from suspicion — not even the audience.

This fast-paced, physical comedy blends historical fact with theatrical farce, celebrating art, mischief, and the lengths one woman will go to return a masterpiece to her homeland. Stealing Lisa is a joyful romp filled with quick banter, clever wordplay, and just enough truth to make you question everything. Because nothing says “high art” like a mop, a mustache, and a fake Picasso with eight fingers.

Producing it

Cast13 to 20 actors, with doubling. As written, 10 female and 3 male roles. You can change lines, roles and genders to fit your students.
SetPlaces defined by light.
TechBare stage with a Mona Lisa on a stand and a few hand props. Plan isolation lighting, party lights and music, robes for the chorus, and a chase through the audience.
For your scene-stealersA comic police trio, scene-stealing cameos, a chorus that speaks in unison, a party dance number, and a panto-style chase with the audience.

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Can I change lines or genders?Yes. Change lines, roles and genders to fit your students. You never have to ask.
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