Setting
Present day
6ft Scenes
by Lindsay Price
A collection of 15 scenes in which no two characters get within 6ft of each other.
The Absolutely Insidious and Utterly Terrifying Truth About Cat Hair
by Bradley Walton
Cat hair is taking over the world in this hilarious huge cast one act.
Agatha Rex
adapted by Lindsay Price from Antigone by Sophocles
A modern adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone set in a high school.
Almost History: that whole space time continuum thing
by Treanor Baring
A Reporter and a Sidekick livestream from great moments in American history.
Among Friends and Clutter
by Lindsay Price
This character-driven piece explores the most important relationships in life: friends, family, and love.
...and a Groundhog in a Pear Tree
book & lyrics by Lindsay Price, music by Kristin Gauthier
The Twelve Days of Christmas go on strike. Will the holidays be the same? A one act romp with music.
Anger Management
by Lindsay Price
Life in the afterworld sucks for Juliet and Ophelia. And they're not afraid to tell you where to shove your decorative pot holder.
Anne-Arky
by Lindsay Price
A production prepares for opening night. Everything starts out normally, until a rumour spreads that there is an agent in the audience. Anarchy ensues!
Anonymous
by Allison Green
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.
La Ansiedad es Naranja
by Lindsay Price
A Spanish translation of the vignette play Anxiety is Orange.
Anxiety is Orange
by Lindsay Price
Join the characters in this vignette play as they navigate the world, each other, and the greens, greys, blues, reds, pinks, yellows, and oranges around them.
Apostrophe's
by Bradley Hayward
A silly comedy about how the misuse of apostrophes are ruining the lives of students. Flexible casting, audience participation, and fun staging.
The Art of Rejection
by Christian Kiley
An avant-garde look at the price of popularity.
Ashland Falls
by Steven Stack
Who will pay the price when the real world and the play collide?
Baalzebub
by Rachel Atkins
Will they establish civility or fall apart?
Baalzebub - One Act Version
by Rachel Atkins
Will they establish civility or fall apart?
Backspace
by Lindsay Price
In this world writing is a struggle, a battle, a war. Backspace explores personification and characterization like no other play.
Bad Taste in Boys
by Jeffrey Harr
Rachel has bad taste in boys: Jerry with the forehead tattoos, Nicky with the prison sentence, and Ed with the "being a zombie" thing.
The Baloney, the Pickle, the Zombies, and Other Things I Hide From My Mother
by Bradley Walton
Trevor is in the basement experimenting. He wants to build an army of zombies... by bringing baloney to life. Will his plan work before the expiry date?
The Battle of Image vs Girl
by Johanna Skoreyko
One Girl. One Mirror. Against the world.
Beauty and the Bee
by Lindsay Price
Catherine is a beauty queen. Cosette is a homeschooled spelling bee champion. Two sisters could not be farther apart. When their worlds collide, sparks fly.
Beggar's Night
by Jeffrey Harr
Claire thinks Halloween is going to be humdrum as usual... until a vampire shows up and asks to be invited in.
Being Bianca: The Semi-Complete Guide
by Alan Haehnel
Bianca wants to help everyone be the best they can be. Well, she wants everyone to be just like her. Because what's better than being Bianca? Huge cast comedy.
Bench Warrant
by Bradley Hayward
Three teenage girls have claimed a bench as their very own and routinely chase away all the "losers" who come near it.
Better Than The Movie
by Jeffrey Harr
First dates can be the worst or the best. Especially when you're on a date with the guy or girl of your dreams.
Better Than The Movie - Socially Distanced Version
by Jeffrey Harr
A socially-distanced version of Better Than the Movie.
betweenity
by Lindsay Price
This vignette play explores the beats, pauses, and neverending silences in conversation. An excellent class project with parts for everyone.
The Big Lie
by Lindsay Price
As a teacher and student square off, one reveals a secret about the other.
The Blue and the Grey
by RS Paulette
This award-winning piece is haunting, exhilarating and theatrical.
Blue Sky
by Lindsay Price
A homeless youth finds it tough to escape the pull of streets.
Boat
by Lindsay Price
In this one-act middle school vignette play, characters come face-to-face with the fact that there are other people in their boat. Some are different. Some only seem different.
Body Body
by Lindsay Price
Madeline has body issues. So much so that her different body parts are coming to life and talking back. But Madeline is tired of feeling bad about her body.
Body Body: Competition Length Version
by Lindsay Price
Madeline has body issues. So much so that different body parts are coming to life and talking back. A shorter version of this body image play.
Bottle Baby
by Lindsay Price
Beeb is a young recovering alcoholic. But the recovery isn't going so well.
The Bottom of the Lake
by Steven Stack
Who lies at the bottom of the lake? An awesome combination of ghost stories, urban legends, teen issues, absurd comedy, and film noir, all in a single play!
Box
by Lindsay Price
A middle school vignette play about the boxes we find ourselves in.
A Box of Puppies
by Billy Houck
We can all relate to feeling small in a big world. The characters in A Box of Puppies share their insecurities, their frailties and how they cope.
Brace Yourself
by Bradley Hayward
A teenage brother and sister squabble as they try to extract a gummy bear that has lodged itself in a set of braces.
Breathless
by Wendy-Marie Martin
A beautiful character piece with three strong female leads.
The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note
by Lindsay Price
Jake finds a suicide note in his mailbox. Is it real? Is it a joke? Jake is determined to find out but instead learns a secret he didn't want to know.
Building Blocks
by Jeffrey Harr
A boy and a girl share words of wisdom straight from their parents' mouths.
Building Blocks, Virtually
by Jeffrey Harr
A boy and a girl share words of wisdom straight from their parents' mouths.
Bungee Jump Bear Trap
by Lindsay Price
Sometimes you need to leap without knowing what the outcome will be.
The Butterfly Queen
by Christian Kiley
A touching ensemble piece where sacrifice is as simple as a pair of wings.
C'mon And Dance
by Jeffrey Harr
Dancer loves to dance. But she is shy and a little insecure. How does she work past her feelings and let go? How does she dance like no one’s watching?
Camel Dung and Cloves
by Dara Murphy
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.
Carrying the Calf
by Shirley Barrie
A teenager fed-up with being bullied drags her reluctant friend to a self-defence class.
Chaired
by Christian Kiley
Potential sits centre stage in a chair. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is just stand up...
Characters Behaving Badly
by Lindsay Price
This vignette play asks students to look at the concept of what it means to be “good” and “bad.”
Chemo Girl
by Christian Kiley
Camille is pulled into the video game world that mirrors her fight against cancer.
Chemo Girl and Other Plays
by Christian Kiley
A collection of plays that examine the impact of cancer as seen through the eyes of teenagers. Can be performed as a full length or one acts.
Chicken. Road.
by Lindsay Price
A group of teenagers grapple with unanswered questions as they try to understand why someone who has it all would kill themselves. Powerful monologues.
Christmas in July
by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt
The calendar days are all in a tizzy. The New Year better fix this mess and fix it quick.
Christmas in July: Two Holiday One Act Plays
by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt
Two Christmas plays. Baby New Year rearranges the calendar in Christmas in July. Christmas is in jeapordy in What do you do when the elves have the flu?
Circus Olympus
by Lindsay Price
The Greek Geek Circus has come to town with a ton of myths to share. A gleeful celebration with a large cast expansion, parts for all and a choice of length.
Close Encounters of the Undead Kind
by Jeffrey Harr
Three ghoulishly delightful plays.
Clowns with Guns (A Vaudeville)
by Christopher Evans
The question everyone’s asking is “Am I walking out alive today?”
Commence
by Christian Kiley
A group of students want to regain normalcy and recoup what they’ve lost as seniors: prom, school play, graduation. But nothing is normal.
Completely, Absolutely Normal: Vignettes About LGBTQ+ Teens
by Bradley Walton
Ten interconnected vignettes with LGBTQ+ themes.
Constantly, Incessantly, All The Time
by Billy Houck
A young girl examines the backpack of her life.
darklight
by Lindsay Price
An examination of depression and anxiety in teens.
The Date
by Steven Stack
Demons on a date are never good.
David and Delaney's Guide to the Perfectly Nifty Prom
by Steven Stack
David and Delaney have been planning for the perfectly nifty prom since they were 6, and everything was going according to plan... until Delaney died. Will the day be saved by a well-manicured ancient burial ground?
Deck the Stage!
by Lindsay Price
A Christmas collection like no other. Six short plays, all inspired by Christmas carols and can be performed as a full-length or individually.
A Deep, Poetic Journey Into Something
by Forrest Musselman
Jane wants to break out of her box. Colour cows green and the sky purple. She wants a deep poetic journey into something. The problem is she has no idea where to start.
Diatom
by Billy Houck
Two friends without a car wait and talk. And wait and talk. And wait and talk...
Discovering Rogue
by Christian Kiley
Rogue lives in a cardboard box but she doesn’t mind. Others want Rogue to leave but she isn’t budging. It's a showdown of stereotypes and self-identity.
Distance Learning
by Christian Kiley
A play about trying to survive and thrive in a virtual classroom.
Double Click
by Bradley Hayward
Young love blossoms when two teenagers flip open their laptops and start chatting.
The Egg Carton and Shaving Cream Solution
by Lindsay Price
Pete is terrified of leaving his small town behind. That's why he's standing on the roof of the school covered in egg cartons.
ellenalicemonajune
by Colleen Neuman
Ellen, Alice, Mona, and June share those uncomfortable truths that only close friends can tell each other.
Emotional Baggage
by Lindsay Price
Seven strangers meet in a train station. Instead of luggage, they all carry their "emotional baggage." The most unique play we sell - it has no dialogue.
Epic Adventures in a Rinky-Dink Art Museum
by Ken Preuss
A character driven comedy about art, romance, and mystery. This rinky-dink art museum holds more interest than what first meets the eye.
The Exile and the Onion Girl
adapted by Lindsay Price from Aeschylus' The Libation Bearers
A vividly modern adaptation of Aeschylus' play The Libation Bearers.
Fidget
by Bradley Hayward
Kids are constantly being told to hold still. But that’s impossible when all they want to do is move forward at warp speed.
Fight Over Fuchsia
by Lindsay Price
A fight over a blouse at the bargain low bargain big bargain sale fractures a friendship.
Finding Jo March
by Laramie Dean
You should know right away that this is not a traditional adaptation of Little Women.
Finishing Sentences
by Scott Giessler
A play that forces us to consider the human side of the people we often dismiss.
Fireworks
by Bradley Hayward
A couple of teenagers in love look up at the night sky and wait for colorful explosions to dance among the stars.
Flaky Lips
by Lindsay Price
Two girls live in two communities that have been separated by a wall for a hundred years.
Floating on a Don't Care Cloud
by Lindsay Price
An emotional tug of war between a sister and brother and what really happens in the world of teenage marijuana use. A vivid personification of drugs.
Football Romeo
by Lindsay Price
A hilarious full length modern take on the clash between school cliques. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet.
Football Romeo (Ten Minute Version)
by Lindsay Price
A football player tries to tackle Shakespeare.
The Four Hags of the Apocalypse Eat Salad at their General Meeting
by Lindsay Price
A black comedy about female self-image.
Frankenstein vs the Horrendous Goo
by Treanor Baring
A mix-up in the chemistry club creates a horrendous goo that takes over John Dalton School.
Frankenstein vs the Horrendous Goo: Competition Version
by Treanor Baring
A 35 minute cutting of the original suitable for competition.
Free - Version 1
by Lindsay Price
A free picnic forces a struggling town to reconcile their belief systems with their greed.
Free - Version 2
by Lindsay Price
A free picnic forces a struggling town to reconcile their belief systems with their greed. More parts for girls in Version 2.
The Fried Kobassa
by J. Robert Wilkins
A girl-heavy wacky camp comedy that centres on some missing luncheon meat.
Friend Request
by Bradley Hayward
Thanks to a series of ill-fated friend requests, a doctored photo of a student spreads like wildfire among a group of teenagers.
Frying Pan to Frying Pan
by Lindsay Price
Should Echo follow her English teacher's dream or her mother's wishes?
Funhouse
by Lindsay Price
This middle school play looks at the bullied, the bully, and the bystander through mostly non-verbal vignettes.
The Gift
by Lindsay Price inspired by O. Henry
A teen transforms from shallow and selfish to giving and selfless. How did it happen? A wonderful holiday play inspired by The Gift of the Magi.
The Girl on the Side of the Road
by Steven Stack
Cal and Jane end up stranded on a dark and lonely road. They make the unfortunate decision of helping a girl who only wants to get home to Mother.
Girls and Boys
by Lindsay Price
A football player freaks out when his math tutor turns out to be a girl.
Hairball
by Lindsay Price
A light vignette play about our obsession with hair. Flexible casting.
Hall Pass
by Lindsay Price
No hall pass? No entry. No matter what you say. No matter what you do. No matter what history you bring up.
The Haunting of Chip Lake Lodge
by J. Robert Wilkins
Things start to go awry when four teens show up at a haunted lodge for their prom. A determined ghost could make this the most bizarre night ever.
Have You Heard?
by Krista Boehnert
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?
Heirlooms
by Steven Stack
Tara and Dane find themselves in possession of the legendary “hook hand” and learn that “finders keepers” is not always what it’s cracked up to be.
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.
Hoodie
by Lindsay Price
This middle school vignette play examines self-image and appearance.
The Hope and Heartache Diner
by Lindsay Price
Diners are a special place. You can get your coffee, fall in love, and find light when the world is dark.
The Hope and Heartache Diner - One Act Version
by Lindsay Price
A One Act version of The Hope and Heartache Diner
Horror Movie 101: Failing Can Be Deadly
by Steven Stack
A collection of five hauntingly humorous tales.
- About 55 minutes
- 5 M + 16 W, double and triple casting possible
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 53 pages
Horror Movie 102: Failing Just Got Deadlier
by Steven Stack
A follow-up to the very popular Horror Movie 101!
Huge Hands
by Billy Houck
A scrawny teenaged boy envisions the perfect way to fight back.
Humbug High: A Contemporary Christmas Carol
adapted by Lindsay Price from Charles Dickens
A modern take on the classic Dickens tale. Eddie Scrooge is a 17-year-old Bah Humbug of a guy. Till one Christmas Eve when three ghosts change his life.
If You Can't Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry
by Jeffrey Harr
Annarosarosemarie is ready and raring to go for her first play audition. Miss Johnson is not ready to see what Annarosarosemarie has prepared. Not ready at all.
If You Can't Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry - Virtual Version
by Jeffrey Harr
Annarosarosemarie is ready and raring to go for her first virtual play audition. Miss Johnson is not ready to see what Annarosarosemarie has prepared. Not ready at all.
Inanimate
by Christian Kiley
Life is a little different for Ani. She talks to inanimate objects and the object talk back. Is she living in a happy, carefree kids’ show or is it something more serious?
Isolation
by Steven Stack
Karen wants to have one more get together with her sister and some of their friends before she graduates. But an unexpected (and unseen) guest is waiting for all of them.
The Itsy-Bitsy Spider Or Else
by Lindsay Price
A businessman meets his match with a delivery man and his 10-2.
Jane Austen, Completely Zoomed
by Treanor Baring
A fast-paced, witty modern take on Austen’s six classic masterpieces.
Jealousy Jane
by Lindsay Price
Jane is a jealous girl. So much so it's turned into a life-sized monster that follows her everywhere. What happens when Jealousy takes over your life?
Juice Box
by Lindsay Price
Two very prim and proper young ladies are no match for the power of juice in a box.
Just Girls Talking
by Robert Wing
A drama for six women that will have your audience talking long after they leave the theatre.
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt 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.
Labeled
by Lindsay Price
We label people every day. We’ve done it in the past, we’ll do it in the future.
The Last Dance
by Lindsay Price
Two am is never the right time to tell your best friend what you think of her while studying Algebra.
Layers
by Gary Rodgers
Step inside Robin’s world as he grapples with his conscience and his anti-conscience. And then deeper still as the writer tries to figure out an ending... which he may not be able to do if he’s not actually the writer.
Lazy Eye
by Bradley Hayward
Two eyeballs get bent out of shape while defending their half of a teenager's brain.
Let Me In
by Sholeh Wolpé
Jazmine tries to get into the movie theatre, but the inspector has other ideas.
Letters
by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt
For many wars, letters home were the only form of communication between soldiers and their loved ones. This play brings those letters to life.
Lies
by Lindsay Price
A young girl slowly realizes the disheartening truth about her mother and sister.
Life, Off Book
by Scott Giessler
What happens when Ophelia and Jeb have to tear themselves away from the script and live life off book?
Liver for Breakfast
by Lindsay Price
Three siblings agonize over meeting their father's new girlfriend.
Lord of the Pies
by Clint Snyder
A pie shop erupts into panic after Franny, a brash cat-lady, announces the arrival of the apocalypse. A Lord of the Flies parody.
The Magic Diary of Mozambique
by Chris Stiles
A magic diary grants wishes: Good grades, popular friends, lavish gifts. But there are consequences to these wishes.
Magic Fairy in the Microwave
by Dara Murphy
An ordinary girl has an overactive imagination. Maybe. This is a fast physical extravaganza with guns, knives, and blood. Kittens will be harmed.
Malled: Two One Act Plays for Young Women
by Colleen Neuman
Many things happen in a mall. Heartbreak, Uncomfortable truths,True friendship, Cosmic questions with your french fries. Two plays. Great parts for girls.
Master of Puppets
by Jeffrey Harr
The guidance counsellors of Ambrose High have decided to speak to senior class couples about the power of communication.
Middle School Monologues: Girls
edited by Lindsay Price
A collection of middle school monologues for girls. All monologues from published Theatrefolk plays.
Middle School Monologues: Guys
edited by Lindsay Price
A collection of middle school monologues for boys. All monologues from published Theatrefolk plays.
The Middle School Scene Book
edited by Lindsay Price
A collection of middle school scenes for duets and groups. All scenes from published Theatrefolk plays.
Monster Problems
by Lindsay Price
The transition from middle school to high school can be filled with problems. Monster problems.
Moonbow Miraculous
by Kirk Shimano
If someone has a secret they’ve been clutching to their heart, the moonbow’s glow will give them the courage to share their true selves
Moonbow Miraculous: Competition-Length Version
by Kirk Shimano
If someone has a secret they’ve been clutching to their heart, the moonbow’s glow will give them the courage to share their true selves
Moving
by Lindsay Price
A rapid-fire character-driven comedy with a heart.
Moving / Still: Two One Act Plays
by Lindsay Price
A girl moves too fast. A boy is still the same after a heartwrenching moment. Moving/Still looks at those who want to grow up and those who don't.
Ms. Spitspot’s Spick and Span Play Place
by Lindsay Price
On the eve of cancellation, Ms. Spitspot clings to her TV show persona.
Much Ado High School
by Lindsay Price
What if Much Ado About Nothing took place at a high school dance? An enjoyable introduction to Shakespeare with lightning-fast pace and snappy dialogue.
Mummu
by Kirk Shimano
A one act play inspired by an ancient Sumerian myth depicting one of the first Mesopotamian gods.
My Father Went to Switzerland and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt
by Lindsay Price
A driving teacher and student tell the truth with crashing results.
My Hero
by Lindsay Price
Kenzie sees her brother's flaws for the first time.
neeT Teen
by Lindsay Price
A vignette play about teen life – backwards, forwards and inside-out. Told through a variety of forms: kitchen sink, absurd, movement and song.
Nerd Herd
by Christian Kiley
A funny and endearing look at love, dreams, slushes, and the unexpected twists and turns that life takes when you’re saving the universe.
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.
No Horse Town
by Lindsay Price
For the young men of Heywood, crossing the street is as dangerous as going off to war. A highly stylized comedy.
Normal vs Weird
by Lindsay Price
What happens when parts of your brain start fighting over you?
Not Going Anywhere
by Emma Fonseca Halverson
A Mexican family struggles to get by while ICE attempts to tear them apart.
Oddball
by Lindsay Price
A vignette play that embraces the odd. Odd jobs, odd socks, odd one out, odd reactions and odd boyfriends.
Oh Chad
by Lindsay Price
The story of a love that withstands all obstacles and surpasses all boundaries... except for one.
The One
by Steven Stack
A group of friends end up at a haunted house, in a room that may or may not actually exist, where they’re faced with a decision that could doom one of them... or all of them.
One Beer Too Many
by Billy Houck
Skip writes from the heart, but uncovers something no one wants to read.
One Hundred Lies
by Alan Haehnel
In this poignant comedy, Liz Nostrand presents her life as a competition: 100 significant lies told by and to Liz. But what about the lies she's told herself?
The Other Room
by Christian Kiley
Dad is recovering from cancer and heavy chemotherapy treatments in the other room. It has become a dark corner of the house, especially for Mary, who rarely goes in there.
Pandemic Pancake
by Lindsay Price
How will you respond to this evolving new world?
Paper Thin
by Lindsay Price
An upwardly mobile couple creates a Tuesday night diversion.
Passing Period Purgatory
by Christian Kiley
Sometimes the hardest part of school is getting from one class to the next.
Pay Phone
by Bradley Hayward
When a teenager loses his cell phone, he has no choice but to use... a pay phone.
The Perils of Modern Education
by Matthew Webster
A comedic romp through the stresses and struggles of making it through the school day.
The Plucky Pie Murder
by Dara Murphy
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.
Power Play
by Lindsay Price
The realities and the stereotypes of school violence. Not just the school shooting, but harassment and bullying. Violence is about power. So is high school.
The Pregnancy Project
by Lindsay Price
A pregnancy project turns real when Lucy's test turns pink. No statistics. No preaching. Just well-drawn characters and an engaging story.
Pressure
by Lindsay Price
Four teenagers struggle with pressures. The Refugee, the newbie, the perfectionist and the less than perfect. Everything comes to a head the week before prom.
Pretty Girl Plain Girl
by Lindsay Price
Tara tries to convince her best friend not to enter a beauty pageant.
The Pretty Princess Dollhouse for Pretty Princesses
by Emma Fonseca Halverson
Gabi is suffering from metaphoric asthma. The walls are closing in and she can’t breathe.
Prom Night
by Sylvia Davenport-Veith
An unlikely romance between the outcast and the linebacker brings prom night magic.
Puzzle Pieces
by Krista Boehnert
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.
Quippage
by Lindsay Price
A boy and girl trying to date try to fill the spaces in conversation.
Rainbows vs. Bunnies: Annihilation
by Bradley Walton
A talking bunny. A talking rainbow. Plus annihilation.
A Recipe of Me
by Kate Kilpatrick
Heartfelt stories about a family told through recipes.
Red Rover
by Christian Kiley
A young girl is pulled out of her history class to go to the hospital where she discovers she has cancer. She befriends Lucy (who is chemotherapy personified) and she and Lucy prepare to take the disease.
Red Tee
by Lindsay Price
It’s time for role call. Who are you?
The Redemption of Gertie Greene
by Taryn Temple
Is Gertie really what everyone calls her: a freak, strange, stupid, clumsy, and mean?
The Revolting Cheerleaders
by John Donald O'Shea
When cheerleaders raise their fists in revolt, you never know what's going to happen next!
The Robbed Reindeer
by Lindsay Price
Christmas is doomed! Santa's reindeer are missing their antlers. Without them they can't fly straight. Joe Mufferaw must save the day! Great audience participation.
Roshambo
by Brian Borowka
Some people take Rock-Paper-Scissors (aka Roshambo) seriously. Very seriously.
Same Room, Different Story
by Claire Broome
This vignette play explores relationships and situations that speak to today’s teens in a variety of genres with flexible gender roles.
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Same Room, Different Story - One Act Version
by Claire Broome
This vignette play explores relationships and situations that speak to today’s teens in a variety of genres with flexible gender roles.
Sandy is an Eggplant, Shannon is a Pretty Girl
by Lindsay Price
While wearing ugly purple bridesmaid dresses, an older sister struggles with her seemingly perfect pretty sister.
Santa Runs A Sweat Shop
by Lindsay Price
A young girl has some specific questions for Santa.
Santa's Zombie Apocalypse
by Bradley Walton
Santa is trapped by zombies and two reindeer fawns are determined to save the day.
Scarlet Expectations of a Drowned Maiden and Two Greek Queens
by Robert Wing
A talk show welcomes some of literature's most memorable women who just can’t seem to get it right when it comes to men.
Scenes from a Quarantine
by Lindsay Price
This vignette style play can be easily performed using an online platform and has a variety of scenes to address all student skill levels.
School Daze
by Lindsay Price
Middle school is the tricky tightrope between being a kid and being a teenager. The characters try to keep their balance on the first day of middle school.
See the Light
by Lindsay Price
The truth hurts. Especially when you're afraid to tell it and not expecting to hear it.
Shakespeare on a Shoestring - Cymbeline!
by Michael Calderone
Faked Death! Mistaken Identity! Parental Marital Veto! But wait, there’s more!
Shakespeare's Super Snowy Seasonal Sleigh Ride Stage Show!
by Lindsay Price
Shakespeare’s characters deserve to celebrate the holidays too!
She Wrote, Died, Then Wrote Some More
by Steven Stack
Tonight was going to be writer Alina Deveraux’s most important night, the unveiling of her memoirs. Until she ended up dead. Or not dead.
Shout! (Full Length Version)
book & lyrics by Lindsay Price, music by Kristin Gauthier
Four teens just can't express themselves. What happens when you don't shout? An a cappella musical created especially for high school performers. You can sing this!
Shout! (One Act Version)
book & lyrics by Lindsay Price, music by Kristin Gauthier
A one act version of our wonderful and accessable a cappela musical.
Shreds and Patches
by Robert Wing
A re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Sixteen in 10 Minutes or Less
by Bradley Hayward
The lives of seven teenagers become intertwined in this humorous and oftentimes bittersweet collection of ten minute plays. Multiple lengths available.
- About 100 minutes
- 4 M + 5 W + 3 Any Gender, Expandable to 13M+17W+3 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 88 pages
Skid Marks: A Play About Driving
by Lindsay Price
Your first car. Getting your license, Getting pulled over. The relationship between teen and car makes a great backdrop for this vignette play.
Skid Marks 2: Are We There Yet?
by Lindsay Price
The cross country road trip is the focus of this vignette play. Great for a classroom project or for competition. Short scenes with interesting characters.
Slow Songs Make Me Puke
by Lindsay Price
The girls of a rather unusual club find it hard to commit to the cause. Boys are too tempting.
Smarty Pants
by Bradley Hayward
Dallas is a real smarty pants and can't wait to show off. But he's in for a shock. His new class is very different. A fantastic competition piece.
The Snow Show
by Lindsay Price
A character driven toboggan ride through every experience you've ever had with snow. Wish for a snow day, make a snow angel, catch the first snowflake.
Something Bad is Happening
by Bradley Walton
A friend disappears from an online session.
Something to Keep us Warm
by Stephen Gregg
A heartbreaking and hilarious one act. How does a family deal with watching one of their own disappear?
Somewhere, Nowhere
by Lindsay Price
Senior students in a small town face a dilemma. Do they stay close to home, or do they run far away? A heartwarming and heartbreaking story.
- About 105 minutes
- 3 M + 13 W, Expandable to 5M+15W+7 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
Split
by Bradley Hayward
Children of divorce are united through humor in this honest and theatrical look at the day to day reality of growing up in a family that's been torn apart.
Status Update: A Symphony
by Bradley Hayward
Seven teenagers express their hopes and fears online in a rousing symphony of status updates.
Stereotype High
by Jeffrey Harr
High school is full of stereotypes – or is it?
Still
by Lindsay Price
Nate doesn't want to grow up, and Caroline already has. A bittersweet story with a twist.
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?
Strawberries in Winter
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt 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.
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.
Stroke Static
by Lindsay Price
The heartbreaking look at dementia from the inside. The struggle between real and fantasy. Past and present. An award-winning theatrical experience.
Stupid is Just 4 2day
by Lindsay Price
Connect and commiserate with these characters who can't help but do stupid things. An amazing ensemble opportunity.
Sunday Lunch
by Lindsay Price
The sons of a divorcée and a widow try to cope with this longstanding ritual.
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 Support Group from Hell
by Jeffrey Harr
Wendy walks into a typical teen support group but quickly discovers that that the others are anything but typical.
Swimming With Sins
by Lindsay Price
Envy, Sloth and Greed meet up at the beach with Kindness, Generosity and Zeal for their yearly swim meet!
Teen Plays for Inclusive Classrooms
by Dara Murphy
Two royalty-free plays for your inclusive classroom
Ten / Two
by Lindsay Price
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 W + 10 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 81 pages
Ten Minute Play Series: All Girls
by Lindsay Price
A collection of short plays with interesting, engaging, vivid parts for girls.
Ten Minute Play Series: Be Challenged
by Lindsay Price
A collection of short plays with challenging stories and complex characters.
Ten Minute Play Series: Girls & Guys
by Lindsay Price
A collection of short plays that examines the relationships between girls and guys.
Ten Minutes, Ten Minutes, Ten Minutes, Ten Minutes
by Lindsay Price
My mantra is better than your mantra, especially when it comes to late teachers.
Theatrefolk's Ten-Minute Play Collection
by Lindsay Price
A collection of ten minute plays.
They Eat Sunshine, Not Zebras
by Dara Murphy
Nothing stands in the way of the green grass. Until they wake up one morning to see a yellow dandelion in their midst.
Thief
by Lindsay Price
This Phone Will Explode at the Tone
by Lindsay Price
A vignette play about communication. Great for classwork.
Thought Traps
by Lindsay Price
Ariane and Kate deal with people from their past who invade their head space. Will either be able to set themselves free?
ths phne 2.0: the next generation
by Lindsay Price
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.
Tick Talk
by Lindsay Price
The teenagers in Tick Talk have much to say, but no way to say it. Characters are limited to only ONE WORD for the whole play. A great challenge for actors.
Time, What Is It?
by Lindsay Price
A teenager asks the wrong guy for the time.
To Kill a Mocking Birdie
by Clint Snyder
Birdie would like you to meet her parents: a goldfish and a moldy piece of bread. It's a perfectly crazy dinner party. Consider this your invitation.
The Tower of Tyler
by Lindsay Price
Tyler is a star. But his sister is getting tired of keeping his secrets.
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?
Tumblefur
by Bradley Hayward
A sweet teenage girl takes her dog for a walk in the park and discovers that there is something exciting around every corner.
Tuna Fish Eulogy
by Lindsay Price
The tragedy of a young boy's death is examined. Written in the Ladder play format the text runs in vertical columns for fuller choral work.
Typecast
by Amanda Murray Cutalo
Students have all mysteriously been cast in the “wrong” roles.
Underneath
by Lindsay Price
Brittany wants to scream. Echo wants to shout. And Josie wants O-U-T, out.
Virtual Platform
by Claire Broome
How can anyone make sense of a virtual platform?
The Virtual Support Group from Hell
by Jeffrey Harr
Wendy joins an online teen support group. However, she quickly discovers that the others are anything but typical.
Wait Wait Bo Bait
by Lindsay Price
A vignette play all about waiting. Great scenes, great characters, flexible casting, easy staging.
Wait Wait Bo Bait (Middle School Edition)
by Lindsay Price
A middle school vignette play about waiting. Great scenes, great characters, flexible casting, easy to stage.
Waiting Room
by Christian Kiley
A group of teenage cancer patients wait to hear about their progress. A bond is created as they discover their similarities and eccentricities.
The Waking Moment
by Bradley Hayward
Julie would do anything to be just like her best friend Rhonda. But she soon finds out Rhonda's perfect world is a nightmare. Deals with sexual abuse.
Walls
by Lindsay Price
An abstract look at generational barriers.
Water. Gun. Argument.
by Alan Haehnel
A squirt gun would never be mistaken for a real gun, right?
We Are Masks
by Lindsay Price
We all wear a mask. What will happen when the world sees who you really are?
We Open Tomorrow Night?!
by Michael Wehrli
A scripted talent show where YOU are the stars!
We Open Tomorrow Night?! (One Act Version)
by Michael Wehrli
A competition-length version of We Open Tomorrow Night?!
Weird
by Lindsay Price
Internet Dating can be very weird. Especially when you don't tell the whole truth.
Wellness Check
by Christian Kiley
Three characters struggle with wellness in uncertain times.
What do you do when the Elves have the flu?
by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt
The Elves can't eat, they can't sleep and they certainly can't work. And with Christmas around the corner, how will the toys get made?
Wheels
by Bradley Hayward
A teenage boy tries to repair a beat-up old truck so that he can get away from his parents and their broken down marriage.
who are we, who we are
by Forrest Musselman
Addresses anxiety and depression in teens.
Will and Whimsy: Sixteen Dramatically Illustrated Sonnets of Shakespeare
by Alan Haehnel
Shakespeare's Sonnets come alive in this play where modern scenes play hand in hand with the original text. Very flexible casting.
Winnie-the-Pooh
adapted by Lindsay Price from Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Join Pooh Bear, Piglet, and all their friends in the Hundred Acre wood.
With Liberty and Justice For All
by Jeyna Lynn Gonzales
Voices from a BLM protest.
Yes, Virginia, There is a Virginia
by Colleen Neuman
An ordinary shopper survey takes absurd twists and turns for Virginia as she struggles to answer the surprisingly cosmic question: Is Ann Landers real?
You
by Lindsay Price
An accused trio probes one another. Who is the rat?
You're Cosplaying My Song
by Jeffrey Harr
Love conquers all, even for a Queen Elf and a Jedi in Omega Six.
