Theme
Love
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.
As You Like It
cutting and notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare
A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's love filled comedy.
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.
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.
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.
Breathless
by Wendy-Marie Martin
A beautiful character piece with three strong female leads.
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.
The Canterbury Tales
adapted by Lindsay Price from Chaucer
Chaucer's classic collection of tales comes to life in a lively adaptation. Great characters, lots of humour, strong ensemble work. Text uses modern English.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Dracula
adapted by Laramie Dean from Bram Stoker
A highly theatrical exploration of the evil that lurks inside all of us…
ellenalicemonajune
by Colleen Neuman
Ellen, Alice, Mona, and June share those uncomfortable truths that only close friends can tell each other.
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.
Finding Jo March
by Laramie Dean
You should know right away that this is not a traditional adaptation of Little Women.
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.
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.
Frying Pan to Frying Pan
by Lindsay Price
Should Echo follow her English teacher's dream or her mother's wishes?
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.
The Gorgon Sisters
by Laramie Dean
Can Stheno bring her sister Medusa back to life?
Hamlet
cutting and notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's tragic tale of murder, ghosts and revenge.
Hamlet, Zombie Killer of Denmark
by Chris Stiles
Denmark is plagued with zombies in this gruesomely comic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Hamlette
by Allison Williams
Hamlet is played by a girl in this twisty-turny comedic interpretation of the classic Danish tale.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Jane Austen, Completely Zoomed
by Treanor Baring
A fast-paced, witty modern take on Austen’s six classic masterpieces.
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.
Little Nell and the Mortgage Foreclosure
by John Donald O'Shea
A delightful melodrama replete with broad comedy, memorable characters, and plenty of booing and hissing for the stovepipe-hat-wearing villain!
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.
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.
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.
Mmmbeth
by Allison Williams
An hilarious gender-bending take on the Scottish play! Updated Version.
Mmmbeth: Competition Length Version
by Allison Williams
A shorter version of our hilarious gender-bending take on the Scottish play. Updated version.
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.
Much Ado About Nothing
cutting and notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare
This one act annotated version of Shakespeare's comedy brims with wordplay, romance, and deceit.
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.
Myth-o-logues
by Janice Harris
A fantastic one act and classroom resource filled with monologues from Greek mythology.
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.
Not Going Anywhere
by Emma Fonseca Halverson
A Mexican family struggles to get by while ICE attempts to tear them apart.
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.
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.
Pandora's Fire
by Judith White
Pandora's curiosity gets the better of her in this theatrical retelling of the Greek myth.
Paper Thin
by Lindsay Price
An upwardly mobile couple creates a Tuesday night diversion.
The Pauper Princess
by Holly Beardsley inspired by Mark Twain
A retelling of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper.
Pay Phone
by Bradley Hayward
When a teenager loses his cell phone, he has no choice but to use... a pay phone.
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.
Prom Night
by Sylvia Davenport-Veith
An unlikely romance between the outcast and the linebacker brings prom night magic.
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.
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.
Romeo and Juliet (One Hour)
cutting and notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers.
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.
Scene-Speare!: Shakespearean Scenes for Student Actors
edited by Lindsay Price
A collection of annotated Shakespearean scenes for student actors.
Shakespeare on a Shoestring - Cymbeline!
by Michael Calderone
Faked Death! Mistaken Identity! Parental Marital Veto! But wait, there’s more!
Shakespeare's Bachelorette
by Lea Marshall
This is the Shakespeare/Dating show mash-up you’ve been waiting for!
Shakespeare's Super Snowy Seasonal Sleigh Ride Stage Show!
by Lindsay Price
Shakespeare’s characters deserve to celebrate the holidays too!
Shuddersome: Tales of Poe
adapted by Lindsay Price from Edgar Allan Poe
A vivid and theatrical adaptation of some of Poe's best known works. Multi length versions to fit every performance need.
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
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.
The Snow Queen
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from Hans Christian Andersen
A theatrical adaptation of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen.
Solo-Speare!: Shakespearean Monologues For Student Actors
edited by Lindsay Price
A collection of annotated Shakespearean monologues for student actors.
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?
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.
Sunday Lunch
by Lindsay Price
The sons of a divorcée and a widow try to cope with this longstanding ritual.
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.
The Taming of the Shrew
cutting and notes by Lindsay Price from the original by Shakespeare
A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's controversial tale about the relationships between men and women.
The Tempest
adapted by Craig Mason from Shakespeare
A modern version of this Shakespeare classic. A great introduction to the story and the bard.
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: Be Challenged
by Lindsay Price
A collection of short plays with challenging stories and complex characters.
Theatrefolk's Ten-Minute Play Collection
by Lindsay Price
A collection of ten minute plays.
The Tower of Tyler
by Lindsay Price
Tyler is a star. But his sister is getting tired of keeping his secrets.
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
cutting and notes by John Minigan from the original by Shakespeare
A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's comedy filled with unrequited love, disguises, and a shipwreck.
Underneath
by Lindsay Price
Brittany wants to scream. Echo wants to shout. And Josie wants O-U-T, out.
Weird
by Lindsay Price
Internet Dating can be very weird. Especially when you don't tell the whole truth.
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.
You're Cosplaying My Song
by Jeffrey Harr
Love conquers all, even for a Queen Elf and a Jedi in Omega Six.
