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Play Scripts for Schools for Competitions

Storied

by Bradley Walton

In a magical dimension, three teenagers are pulled into a conflict between Good and Bad Ideas from classic tales. Who is to blame for the bad idea?

  • About 77 minutes
  • 6 M + 9 F + 5 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
  • Unit Set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 70 pages

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.

  • About 40 minutes
  • 1 M + 4 F + 12 Any Gender, plus Snow Dancers
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools, Middle Schools, and Elementary Schools
  • 31 pages

Stressed

by Alan Haehnel

Stress is driving a teen quartet crazy - so much so they can't stop talking about it. This play is a symphony of sound and character.

  • About 30 minutes
  • 1 M + 2 F + 1 Any Gender
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 22 pages

Stroke Static

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

The heartbreaking look at dementia from the inside. The struggle between real and fantasy. Past and present. An award-winning theatrical experience.

  • About 30 minutes
  • 2 M + 3 F, Easily Expandable
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 28 pages

Stupid is Just 4 2day

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

Connect and commiserate with these characters who can't help but do stupid things. An amazing ensemble opportunity.

  • About 30 minutes
  • 3 M + 7 F, Easily Expandable
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 34 pages

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.

  • About 60 minutes
  • 3 M + 7 F + 13 Any Gender
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for Middle Schools
  • 50 pages

The Super Non-Heroes: Competition Version

by Taryn Temple

A competition-length version of The Super Non-Heroes by Taryn Temple

  • About 35 minutes
  • 3 M + 2 F + 9 Any Gender, Plus Other Students and Evil Sidekicks
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for Middle Schools
  • 33 pages

Sweep Under Rug

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

In the future the issue of poverty is solved through separation and subserviance. A teen causes trouble simply because she wants to better herself.

  • About 35 minutes
  • 1 M + 3 F + 1 Any Gender
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 34 pages

Sweep Under Rug: Competition Version

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

A competition-length version of Sweep Under Rug by Lindsay Price

  • About 35 minutes
  • 1 M + 3 F + 3 Any Gender, plus ensemble
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 29 pages

Ten / Two

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

Ten plays for two actors. The plays can be performed individually or all together for a full evening of theatre. Excellent for the classroom or competition.

  • About 100 minutes
  • 3 M + 7 F + 10 Any Gender
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 81 pages

Ten Minute Play Series: All Girls

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

A collection of short plays with interesting, engaging, vivid parts for girls.

  • About 10 minutes
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 60 pages

That One Book About You-Know-What

by Kirk Shimano Canadian Author

When students break into a sealed school library to uncover why books are being banned, their stolen reading of a redacted school board transcript collides with Moby-Dick, revealing how a crusading parent and Captain Ahab share the same dangerous obsession, and how censorship turns stories into weapons.

  • About 25 minutes
  • 1 M + 1 F + 7 Any Gender, Plus Angry Parents and Intrepid Sailors
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 21 pages

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.

  • About 25 minutes
  • 11 Any Gender
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 30 pages

Through the Looking-Glass

adapted by Lindsay Price Canadian Author from Lewis Carroll

Alice is back in Wonderland and looking to become Queen. This adaptation is a fantastical physical journey for both actor and audience.

  • About 35 minutes
  • 3 M + 3 F + 7 Any Gender, + Wonderland Ensemble
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 38 pages

ths phne 2.0: the next generation

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

A vignette play that looks at 21st century communication. Blog your innermost thoughts. Break up by text. Express your deepest emotions through LOL's and smilies.

  • About 30 minutes
  • 2 M + 3 F, Easily Expandable
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 27 pages

Tough City, Prone to Rain

by Alan Haehnel

A noir play featuring the ace detectives from the Broadly Speaking Detective Agency.

  • About 35 minutes
  • 10 M + 5 F + 10 Any Gender
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 29 pages

The Tower of Tyler

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

Tyler is a star. But his sister is getting tired of keeping his secrets.

  • About 25 minutes
  • 3 M + 8 F + 7 Any Gender
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools

The Tragicomedy of Julia Caesar

by Dave Hammers

Sarah and Dave think it would be fun to direct a play for drama club. And they both love Julius Caesar. What could go wrong?

  • About 82 minutes
  • 5 M + 4 F + 22 Any Gender
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for Middle Schools & High Schools
  • 85 pages

Treasure Island

adapted by Todd Espeland from Robert Louis Stevenson

Pirates sponging for rum, treasure maps filled with pieces of eight!

  • About 70 minutes
  • 12 M + 8 F, Plus patrons & pirates, gender flexible
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 50 pages

Treasure Island (One Act Version)

adapted by Todd Espeland from Robert Louis Stevenson

A one act cutting of Treasure Island

  • About 35 minutes
  • 12 M + 8 F, Plus patrons & pirates, gender flexible
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 39 pages