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Happy International Women’s Day!

March 8th is International Women’s Day – and what better time to highlight some amazing women within the Theatrefolk community. Join us in celebrating these phenomenal playwrights and authors and their incredible contributions to the world of student theatre. Plus, keep reading to see our Top 10 Plays for Female Casts at the end of the post!


Rachel Atkins


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Hamlette

by Allison Williams

Hamlet is played by a girl in this twisty-turny comedic interpretation of the classic Danish tale.

Mmmbeth

by Allison Williams

An hilarious gender-bending take on the Scottish play! Updated Version.

Carrying the Calf

by Shirley Barrie Canadian Author

A teenager fed-up with being bullied drags her reluctant friend to a self-defence class.

Puzzle Pieces

by Krista Boehnert Canadian Author

An exploration of teen issues through a series of monologues. The characters speak frankly about their fears, their futures, and their day to day life.

The Plucky Pie Murder

by Dara Murphy Canadian Author

The star quarterback has been charged with murdering the mascot and a farce of a trial ensues. The audience plays the jury in this black comedy.

Hansel and Gretel

by Shirley Barrie Canadian Author

An inventive re-telling of the Grimms' fairy tale. Puppetry, percussive rhythms, twists in language, and unique characterizations.

Have You Heard?

by Krista Boehnert Canadian Author

This monologue-based play explores what happens when rumours and secrets spin out of control. What makes a secret more powerful: when it's true or a lie?

Drop Dead, Juliet!

by Allison Williams

Juliet has had enough! No more poison, stabbing, or dying. Romeo and Juliet will never be the same - or will it? Not everyone's so keen on the changes.

Many things happen in a mall. Heartbreak, Uncomfortable truths,True friendship, Cosmic questions with your french fries. Two plays. Great parts for girls.

Camel Dung and Cloves

by Dara Murphy Canadian Author

Sara enjoys tea parties. But camel dung and cloves are two things that should never end up on the table. The twists never stop coming in this play.

In a tiny third class cabin Emma dreams of a new life in America. But when the Titanic hits an iceberg, that dream becomes a nightmare.

Prom Night

by Sylvia Davenport-Veith

An unlikely romance between the outcast and the linebacker brings prom night magic.

Anonymous

by Allison Green Canadian Author

Anonymous is a story of every teenager: trying to fit in, trying to belong, trying to fall in love. It's hard to be an individual when you're trying to survive.

Christmas in July: Two Holiday One Act Plays

by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt Canadian Author

Two Christmas plays. Baby New Year rearranges the calendar in Christmas in July. Christmas is in jeopardy in What do you do when the elves have the flu?

Letters

by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt Canadian Author

For many wars, letters home were the only form of communication between soldiers and their loved ones. This play brings those letters to life.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt Canadian Author from Robert Browning

There are consequences for the people of Hamelin when they refuse to pay the Piper. A theatricalization of the Robert Browning poem.

Seasonal Skits and Performance Poems For K-3

by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt Canadian Author

35 short skits and performance poems suitable for grades K to 3. All pieces focus on seasonal or calendar events and take you right through the year.35 short skits and performance poems suitable for grades K to 3. All pieces focus on seasonal or calendar.

A shorter version of our hilarious gender-bending take on the Scottish play. Updated version.

The Scarlet Heart

by Allison Williams

Join commedia dell'arte characters in a hungry, thirsty, bungling, quest for the Scarlet Heart. An excellent introduction for any student performer.

Magic Fairy in the Microwave

by Dara Murphy Canadian Author

An ordinary girl has an overactive imagination. Maybe. This is a fast physical extravaganza with guns, knives, and blood. Kittens will be harmed.

Strawberries in Winter

adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt Canadian Author from Aleksander Chodzko

Jack Frost spins the tale of Poor Marouckla who is tormented by her mean stepmother and her horse-faced stepsister. Based on a folktale by Aleksander Chodzko.

A Kidnapped Santa Claus

adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt Canadian Author from L. Frank Baum

Plots and schemes are being hatched to kidnap Santa! That means no toys for good little girls and boys. Adapted from the story by L. Frank Baum.

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.

Myth-o-logues

by Janice Harris

A fantastic one act and classroom resource filled with monologues from Greek mythology.

Theseus is a young man on an adventure. As he makes his way to Athens to meet his father he must fight bandits, carnivorous pigs, and travel the underworld.

Postcards from Shakespeare

by Allison Williams

Shakespeare has writer’s block. Nothing inspires him. Queen Elizabeth sends him on a trip around the world to find inspiration.

The Pauper Princess

by Holly Beardsley inspired by Mark Twain

A retelling of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper.

They Eat Sunshine, Not Zebras

by Dara Murphy Canadian Author

Nothing stands in the way of the green grass. Until they wake up one morning to see a yellow dandelion in their midst.

The Snow Queen

adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt Canadian Author from Hans Christian Andersen

A theatrical adaptation of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen.

A Reporter and a Sidekick livestream from great moments in American history.

Typecast

by Amanda Murray Cutalo

Students have all mysteriously been cast in the “wrong” roles.

Is Gertie really what everyone calls her: a freak, strange, stupid, clumsy, and mean?

Put together a SFX crew and bring the radio sounds to life.

Pandora's Fire

by Judith White

Pandora's curiosity gets the better of her in this theatrical retelling of the Greek myth.

A mix-up in the chemistry club creates a horrendous goo that takes over John Dalton School.

A 35 minute cutting of the original suitable for competition.

Breathless

by Wendy-Marie Martin

A beautiful character piece with three strong female leads.

The Drama Classroom Companion

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author & Kerry Hishon Canadian Author

The Drama Classroom Companion is filled with articles and exercises to build the skills needed for theatrical performance as well as real world skills like creative thinking, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

Baalzebub

by Rachel Atkins

Will they establish civility or fall apart?

Will they establish civility or fall apart?

The Super Non-Heroes

by Taryn Temple

Charlie may not be a superhero, but when she digs deep she discovers her unique talents to save the day.

The Battle of Image vs Girl

by Johanna Skoreyko Canadian Author

One Girl. One Mirror. Against the world.

Audition Toolkit

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author , Craig Mason Canadian Author , and Kerry Hishon Canadian Author

Teach students to present their best selves in an audition situation with The Audition Toolkit - complete with articles, exercises, tips and more for both teachers and students.

Same Room, Different Story

by Claire Broome Canadian Author

This powerful vignette play uses one set to explore the vast range of teen experiences that can unfold within the same four walls.

Same Room, Different Story - One Act Version

by Claire Broome Canadian Author

This powerful vignette play uses one set to explore the vast range of teen experiences that can unfold within the same four walls.

The Production Publicity Toolkit

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author & Lea Marshall

In the school market, you rarely have a marketing budget. But you have a lot of resources for publicity. You have social media, your students, community outreach, and more. The Production Publicity Toolkit can help you create the awareness and attention your production deserves.

Teen Plays for Inclusive Classrooms

by Dara Murphy Canadian Author

Two royalty-free plays for your inclusive classroom

Shakespeare is one of the greatest resources a drama teacher can have. But teaching it can be a challenge. Practical Approaches to Shakespeare in the Drama Classroom helps drama teachers break down the Bard to make his themes, language and characters accessible to all.

The Rehearsal Companion

by Kerry Hishon Canadian Author

You’ve chosen the play, paid the royalties, done the script analysis, held your auditions, and cast the show. Tomorrow is the first rehearsal. Are you ready? Really ready? The Rehearsal Companion can help!

Active Citizenship in the Drama Classroom

by Kerry Hishon Canadian Author

Global citizenship focuses on the world as a whole and our place within it. With Active Citizenship in the Drama Classroom you can encourage students to take ownership of their voices and make positive changes for the future.

This is the Shakespeare/Dating show mash-up you’ve been waiting for!

The Drama Classroom Companion Volume 2

by Kerry Hishon Canadian Author

More articles, exercises, reflections and rubrics that focus on reaching the 21st century teen using 21st century skills.

Adapt Now: Adapting Drama Classroom Materials to Different Distance Environments

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author , Matthew Webster, and Karen Loftus

Learn how to adapt things that were originally written for traditional classrooms to different environments.

No See Scenes

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author & Karen Loftus

Learn how to engage your "no camera" theatre students.

A fast-paced, witty modern take on Austen’s six classic masterpieces.

Home of the Brave

by Lee Cataluna

An excellent character-driven piece for middle school students. Inspired by hundreds of interviews with those associated by all branches of the service.

Let Me In

by Sholeh Wolpé

Jazmine tries to get into the movie theatre, but the inspector has other ideas.

The Distance Learning Resource

by Kerry Hishon Canadian Author

Warm-ups, exercises, and articles specific to teaching in a virtual environment.

Virtual Platform

by Claire Broome Canadian Author

How can anyone make sense of a virtual platform?

A Recipe of Me

by Kate Kilpatrick

Heartfelt stories about a family told through recipes.

Grim and Gruesome Grimm

adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt Canadian Author from Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

A playful and theatrical adaptation of Grimm's grimmest tales.

Self-Management in the Drama Classroom

by Kerry Hishon Canadian Author & Lindsay Price Canadian Author

Self-Management in the Drama Classroom offers a variety of ways to frame self-management with drama-classroom-specific articles, exercises, and an entire Self-Management Playwriting Unit where the focus is not on the final product but the demonstration of self-management skills along the way.

Two Thousand Prompts for Drama Class

by Kerry Hishon Canadian Author

2000 prompts at your fingertips!

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