Subgenre
Character study
Among Friends and Clutter
by Lindsay Price
This character-driven piece explores the most important relationships in life: friends, family, and love.
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.
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?
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.
Better Than The Movie - Socially Distanced Version
by Jeffrey Harr
A socially-distanced version of Better Than the Movie.
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.
Box
by Lindsay Price
A middle school vignette play about the boxes we find ourselves in.
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.
The Burgundy Letter
by Kirk Shimano
Hester90 is publicly shamed and shunned for a racial slur against another student.
Censorbleep
by Lindsay Price
The Bleep Bleep Girls know how teenagers are supposed to behave and how to deal with those who don't. An absurd look at censorship and independent thought.
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.
Cinderella's Crunchy Christmas Cake
by Lindsay Price
It's Cinderella's first Christmas in the castle. But her step-sisters have a dastardly plan to ruin the holidays.
Cobweb Dreams
by Lindsay Price
Cobweb dreams of a different life, away from Titania's train.
Cobweb Dreams - One Act Version
by Lindsay Price
Cobweb dreams of a different life, away from Titania's train.
Completely, Absolutely Normal: Vignettes About LGBTQ+ Teens
by Bradley Walton
Ten interconnected vignettes with LGBTQ+ themes.
darklight
by Lindsay Price
An examination of depression and anxiety in teens.
The Date
by Steven Stack
Demons on a date are never good.
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.
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.
Dracula
adapted by Laramie Dean from Bram Stoker
A highly theatrical exploration of the evil that lurks inside all of us…
Drum Taps
adapted by Lindsay Price from Walt Whitman
A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
Drum Taps (Small Cast Version)
adapted by Lindsay Price from Walt Whitman
A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
Drum Taps (Large Cast Version)
adapted by Lindsay Price from Walt Whitman
A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
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.
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.
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.
The First Herald Angel
by John Donald O'Shea
On the first Christmas Eve, a shepherd meets an angel who states something miraculous is about to occur. The shepherd's wife has her doubts.
Frankenstein Among the Dead
adapted by Laramie Dean from the novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Thunder and lightning tear apart the night sky while two young women explore the story of Frankenstein
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.
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 Gorgon Sisters
by Laramie Dean
Can Stheno bring her sister Medusa back to life?
Grim and Gruesome Grimm
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
A playful and theatrical adaptation of Grimm's grimmest tales.
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?
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.
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
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 - 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.
Jane Austen, Completely Zoomed
by Treanor Baring
A fast-paced, witty modern take on Austen’s six classic masterpieces.
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.
Let Me In
by Sholeh Wolpé
Jazmine tries to get into the movie theatre, but the inspector has other ideas.
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?
Look Me in the Eye
by Lindsay Price
In the future teenagers are obedient and polite. But this behaviour comes at a price. A thought-provoking harrowing tale.
The Merrie Christmas Show
by Lindsay Price
A group of lively travelling players take you on a spirited adventure through Christmas past and present. Flexible casting, and audience participation.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
cutting and notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's magical tale of mischievous fairies, and love potions.
Mírame en los Ojos
by Lindsay Price
A Spanish translation of Look Me in the Eye.
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
Ms. Spitspot’s Spick and Span Play Place
by Lindsay Price
On the eve of cancellation, Ms. Spitspot clings to her TV show persona.
Mummu
by Kirk Shimano
A one act play inspired by an ancient Sumerian myth depicting one of the first Mesopotamian gods.
Myth-o-logues
by Janice Harris
A fantastic one act and classroom resource filled with monologues from Greek mythology.
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.
Not Going Anywhere
by Emma Fonseca Halverson
A Mexican family struggles to get by while ICE attempts to tear them apart.
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?
Pandora's Fire
by Judith White
Pandora's curiosity gets the better of her in this theatrical retelling of the Greek myth.
The Pauper Princess
by Holly Beardsley inspired by Mark Twain
A retelling of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper.
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.
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.
A Recipe of Me
by Kate Kilpatrick
Heartfelt stories about a family told through recipes.
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?
Romeo and Juliet (Modern English)
adapted by Craig Mason from Shakespeare
A modern English one act version of Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers.
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.
Santa's Zombie Apocalypse
by Bradley Walton
Santa is trapped by zombies and two reindeer fawns are determined to save the day.
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.
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.
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
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 Queen
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from Hans Christian Andersen
A theatrical adaptation of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen.
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.
Stereotype High
by Jeffrey Harr
High school is full of stereotypes – or is it?
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.
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.
Sweep Under Rug
by Lindsay Price
In the future the issue of poverty is solved through separation and subserviance. A teen causes trouble simply because she wants to better herself.
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?
Through the Looking-Glass
adapted by Lindsay Price 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.
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.
Upon A Sea of Dreams: A Journey on the Titanic
by Kathleen Donnelly
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.
Virtual Family
by Christian Kiley
A look at a soothing world where complete dependency on technology takes away all ills. But is everything really perfect?
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?
Wellness Check
by Christian Kiley
Three characters struggle with wellness in uncertain times.
The Wind in the Willows
adapted by Todd Espeland from Kenneth Grahame
A lively and theatrical adaptation of a wonderful classic.
With Liberty and Justice For All
by Jeyna Lynn Gonzales
Voices from a BLM protest.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
adapted by Laramie Dean from L. Frank Baum
There is no place like home.
