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Issue-Based Plays

Issue-Based Plays

Step into the world of issue-based plays, where relevant and relatable themes take centre stage.

From everyday challenges to pressing societal issues, these stories spark conversations, ignite empathy, and invite your audience to ponder the world we live in.

Get ready for thought-provoking drama that goes beyond the stage!

Teen Pregnancy

Among Friends and Clutter

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

This character-driven piece explores the most important relationships in life: friends, family, and love.

  • About 60 minutes
  • 3 M + 4 F, Easily Expandable
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 43 pages

Moving / Still: Two One Act Plays

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

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.

  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 41 pages
This collection contains Moving and Still

The Pregnancy Project

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

A pregnancy project turns real when Lucy's test turns pink. No statistics. No preaching. Just well-drawn characters and an engaging story.

  • About 60 minutes
  • 5 M + 15 F
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 47 pages

Puzzle Pieces

by Krista Boehnert Canadian Author

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.

  • About 45 minutes
  • 1 F + 4 Any Gender, Optional Ensemble
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 20 pages

Puzzle Pieces: Competition Version

by Krista Boehnert Canadian Author

A group of teens piece together who they are and who they are becoming, revealing their fears, dreams, and defining moments through raw, interconnected monologues.

  • About 35 minutes
  • 1 F + 4 Any Gender, Plus Optional Ensemble
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 19 pages

Stereotype High

by Jeffrey Harr

High school is full of stereotypes – or is it?

  • About 105 minutes
  • 9 M + 9 F + 4 Any Gender, Plus onstage crew
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 107 pages