The Perils of Modern Education is a hilarious romp through the chaos of school life - standardized theatre tests, caffeine withdrawal, even Shakespeare stressing over his college essay! Gender-flexible, easy to stage, and full of laughs.
Amanda Murray Cutalo
Amanda Murray Cutalo is a high school English teacher, playwright, and director. She received her B.S. in English education and M.A. in English from Villanova University. During this time, Amanda was active in Villanova’s theatre department and she performed in student and graduate level productions. For the past nineteen years, she has directed various middle school and high school productions, including two of her own plays, Typecast and Nice Girl.
Amanda lives with her husband and son in Titusville, New Jersey.
Plays by Amanda Murray Cutalo
Nice Girl
by Amanda Murray Cutalo
Mia knows how to be a confident and assertive young woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself; the only problem is she can only act this way in her fantasies.
- About 35 minutes
- 11 F, Plus Ensemble
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 25 pages
Typecast
by Amanda Murray Cutalo
Students have all mysteriously been cast in the “wrong” roles.
- About 60 minutes
- 7 F + 2 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 42 pages
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