1. a short play, typically lasting less than an hour

Examples

• The drama class performed three playlets during the evening showcase.
• She wrote a humorous playlet about family dinner conversations.
• The theater festival featured several ten-minute playlets by local writers.
• Students rehearsed their playlet for the school competition.
• The playlet explored themes of friendship and loyalty in just thirty minutes.
• Our drama teacher assigned us to create an original playlet for next week.