Looking to amp up critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills in the drama classroom?
Dive into plays that resonate across departments – History, English, Social Studies, Tech, and more. Break down department barriers and enrich your students' learning experience with these fantastic cross-curricular plays.
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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.
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A character-driven comedy about art, romance, and mystery. This rinky-dink art museum holds more interest than what first meets the eye.
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A one act play inspired by an ancient Sumerian myth depicting one of the first Mesopotamian gods.
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A Mexican family struggles to get by while ICE attempts to tear them apart.
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An adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic book. Practical solutions to all special effects. A magical trip to Wonderland!
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A Reporter and a Sidekick livestream from great moments in American history.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's love filled comedy.
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Will they establish civility or fall apart?
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Will they establish civility or fall apart?
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In this world writing is a struggle, a battle, a war. Backspace explores personification and characterization like no other play.
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Hester90 is publicly shamed and shunned for a racial slur against another student.
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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.
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A group of pilgrims hits the road for Canterbury in a snappy, 35-minute comedy where a storytelling contest takes centre stage.
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Introduce your students to Russian playwright Anton Chekhov through the vibrant lens of Commedia dell’Arte.
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A highly theatrical exploration of the evil that lurks inside all of us…
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A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
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A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
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A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
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A modern translation of the original text
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You should know right away that this is not a traditional adaptation of Little Women.
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Thunder and lightning tear apart the night sky while two young women explore the story of Frankenstein
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A modern absurdist play that puts elements from three of Franz Kafka’s works into the context of the everyday absurdities of our 21st century lives.
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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.
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Can Stheno bring her sister Medusa back to life?
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A playful and theatrical adaptation of Grimm's grimmest tales.
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An inventive re-telling of the Grimms' fairy tale. Puppetry, percussive rhythms, twists in language, and unique characterizations.
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The house doesn’t just hold stories… it hungers to tell them.
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A competition-length cutting of The House. The house doesn’t just hold stories… it hungers to tell them.
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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.
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A high-energy journey through romance, wit, and charm!
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A fast-paced, witty modern take on Austen’s six classic masterpieces.
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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.
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What will happen when Icabod Crane comes face to face with the headless horseman? An adaptation of the Washington Irving story.
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A pie shop erupts into panic after Franny, a brash cat-lady, announces the arrival of the apocalypse. A Lord of the Flies parody.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's magical tale of mischievous fairies, and love potions.
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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
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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
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How will you respond to this evolving new world?
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A retelling of Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper.
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There are consequences for the people of Hamelin when they refuse to pay the Piper. A theatricalization of the Robert Browning poem.
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A competition-length version of Rebootilization by Alan Haehnel
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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.
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A vivid and theatrical adaptation of some of Poe's best known works. Multi length versions to fit every performance need.
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A theatrical adaptation of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen.
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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?
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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.
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Wendy walks into a typical teen support group but quickly discovers that that the others are anything but typical.
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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.
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Alice is back in Wonderland and looking to become Queen. This adaptation is a fantastical physical journey for both actor and audience.
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Pirates sponging for rum, treasure maps filled with pieces of eight!
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A one act cutting of Treasure Island
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Wendy joins an online teen support group. However, she quickly discovers that the others are anything but typical.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets come alive in this play where modern scenes play hand in hand with the original text. Very flexible casting.
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A lively and theatrical adaptation of a wonderful classic.
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Join Pooh Bear, Piglet, and all their friends in the Hundred Acre wood.
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There is no place like home.
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A competition-length version of Laramie Dean's adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Driven to madness by an all-consuming passion, Cathy and Heathcliff unleash a devastating curse that blurs the boundaries between past and present, trapping all who enter Wuthering Heights in the wake of their terrifying love.
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Competition-Length Version of Wuthering Heights as adapted by Laramie Dean
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A modern adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone set in a high school.
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A competition-length adaptation of Agatha Rex by Lindsay Price
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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.
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A Spanish translation of the play Circus Olympus.
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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.
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A vividly modern adaptation of Aeschylus' play The Libation Bearers.
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Can Stheno bring her sister Medusa back to life?
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Eight quick classroom comedies throw middle school students into absurd crises, from indoor rainstorms to zombie classmates, offering flexible staging and roles for casts of all sizes and skill levels.
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A fantastic one act and classroom resource filled with monologues from Greek mythology.
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Pandora's curiosity gets the better of her in this theatrical retelling of the Greek myth.
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Driven by a desire for total freedom, two fed-up clowns escape the city to build a city in the sky with the birds. But what happens when a clown decides they want total control?
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A competition-length version of Swoop by Lindsay Price.
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A Reporter and a Sidekick livestream from great moments in American history.
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This award-winning piece is haunting, exhilarating and theatrical.
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A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
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A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
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A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
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A modern translation of the original text
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Failure and fortitude are the touchstones for every inventor, but even more so for 19th century female inventors.
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Margaret E. Knight was a 19th century inventor with two big but forgotten stories.
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An excellent character-driven piece for middle school students. Inspired by hundreds of interviews with those associated by all branches of the service.
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For many wars, letters home were the only form of communication between soldiers and their loved ones. This play brings those letters to life.
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A one act play inspired by an ancient Sumerian myth depicting one of the first Mesopotamian gods.
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How will you respond to this evolving new world?
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How did a 12 year old girl, with little education and no experience with mechanical engineering invent a safety part for a power loom?
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Five very old, very dangerous stories from around the world...
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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.
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A Spanish translation of the vignette play Anxiety is Orange.
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A Spanish translation of the middle school vignette play Box.
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A Spanish translation of the play Circus Olympus.
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A Mexican family struggles to get by while ICE attempts to tear them apart.
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The Twelve Days of Christmas go on strike. Will the holidays be the same? A one act romp with music.
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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.
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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!
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A one act version of our wonderful and accessable a cappela musical.
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R is a letter stuck in a world of numbers. Potential is too scared to get out of the chair. Two one-acts about rejection, fear, and the everyday courage it takes to keep going.
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An avant-garde look at the price of popularity.
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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.
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A beautiful character piece with three strong female leads.
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Sometimes you need to leap without knowing what the outcome will be.
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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.
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A competition-length version of Chicken. Road. by Lindsay Price
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In a data-driven future, an AI teacher's chilling efficiency sparks a fight for authenticity and self-expression.
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A black comedy about female self-image.
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A competition-length version of Free by Lindsay Price.
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Why aren't middle school students full of smiles, hugs and hi-fives? They’re too young to have problems.
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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?
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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?
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A jealous teen battles a literal monster that shadows her every move, forcing her to decide whether to let it consume her life or find the courage to break free.
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In the future teenagers are obedient and polite. But this behaviour comes at a price. A thought-provoking harrowing tale.
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A Spanish translation of Look Me in the Eye.
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A sharp, comedic glimpse into the chaos of high school life, where every choice feels like the end of the world—but might just be the start of self-discovery.
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Is Gertie really what everyone calls her: a freak, strange, stupid, clumsy, and mean?
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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.
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Connect and commiserate with these characters who can't help but do stupid things. An amazing ensemble opportunity.
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Addresses anxiety and depression in teens.
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A Reporter and a Sidekick livestream from great moments in American history.
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A touching ensemble piece where sacrifice is as simple as a pair of wings.
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Failure and fortitude are the touchstones for every inventor, but even more so for 19th century female inventors.
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Margaret E. Knight was a 19th century inventor with two big but forgotten stories.
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A mix-up in the chemistry club creates a horrendous goo that takes over John Dalton School.
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A 35 minute cutting of the original suitable for competition.
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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
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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
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How will you respond to this evolving new world?
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How did a 12 year old girl, with little education and no experience with mechanical engineering invent a safety part for a power loom?
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Life in the afterworld sucks for Juliet and Ophelia. And they're not afraid to tell you where to shove your decorative pot holder.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's love filled comedy.
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Cobweb dreams of a different life, away from Titania's train.
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Cobweb dreams of a different life, away from Titania's train.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's comedy about mistaken identity.
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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.
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A hilarious full length modern take on the clash between school cliques. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet.
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A football player tries to tackle Shakespeare.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's tragic tale of murder, ghosts and revenge.
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Denmark is plagued with zombies in this gruesomely comic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
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Hamlet is played by a girl in this twisty-turny comedic interpretation of the classic Danish tale.
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Joan has been sentenced to lose her head for impersonating her famous brother William Shakespeare.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's tale of ambition and murder.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's magical tale of mischievous fairies, and love potions.
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An hilarious gender-bending take on the Scottish play! Updated Version.
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A shorter version of our hilarious gender-bending take on the Scottish play. Updated version.
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This one act annotated version of Shakespeare's comedy brims with wordplay, romance, and deceit.
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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.
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Shakespeare has writer’s block. Nothing inspires him. Queen Elizabeth sends him on a trip around the world to find inspiration.
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A modern English one act version of Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers.
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A collection of annotated Shakespearean scenes for student actors.
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Faked Death! Mistaken Identity! Parental Marital Veto! But wait, there’s more!
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This is the Shakespeare/Dating show mash-up you’ve been waiting for!
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Shakespeare’s characters deserve to celebrate the holidays too!
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A re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
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A collection of annotated Shakespearean monologues for student actors.
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's controversial tale about the relationships between men and women.
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A modern version of this Shakespeare classic. A great introduction to the story and the bard.
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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?
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A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's comedy filled with unrequited love, disguises, and a shipwreck.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets come alive in this play where modern scenes play hand in hand with the original text. Very flexible casting.
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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.
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Sometimes you need to leap without knowing what the outcome will be.
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The question everyone’s asking is “Am I walking out alive today?”
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Two girls live in two communities that have been separated by a wall for a hundred years.
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An excellent character-driven piece for middle school students. Inspired by hundreds of interviews with those associated by all branches of the service.
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Jazmine tries to get into the movie theatre, but the inspector has other ideas.
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An environmental fable about a city that destroys its natural beauty in order to support its only industry.
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A one act play inspired by an ancient Sumerian myth depicting one of the first Mesopotamian gods.
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Four campers are not only lost in the wood, they are lost at the edge of the world with no land, water, stars or sun. The only way to bring life back is to ask the right questions that will release stories from the wind.
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A Mexican family struggles to get by while ICE attempts to tear them apart.
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An upwardly mobile couple creates a Tuesday night diversion.
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It’s time for role call. Who are you?
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A competition-length version of Sweep Under Rug by Lindsay Price
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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.
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Nothing stands in the way of the green grass. Until they wake up one morning to see a yellow dandelion in their midst.
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An abstract look at generational barriers.
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Voices from a BLM protest.
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A Reporter and a Sidekick livestream from great moments in American history.
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A play about trying to survive and thrive in a virtual classroom.
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Robots will always do their jobs better than real people. And rules are what make the Factory productive.
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In a data-driven future, an AI teacher's chilling efficiency sparks a fight for authenticity and self-expression.
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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?
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We label people every day. We’ve done it in the past, we’ll do it in the future.
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A collection of middle school monologues for girls. All monologues from published Theatrefolk plays.
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A collection of middle school monologues for boys. All monologues from published Theatrefolk plays.
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In the future the issue of poverty is solved through separation and subserviance. A teen causes trouble simply because she wants to better herself.
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A competition-length version of Sweep Under Rug by Lindsay Price
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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.
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How can anyone make sense of a virtual platform?
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