The Perils of Modern Education is a hilarious romp through the chaos of school life - standardized theatre tests, caffeine withdrawal, even Shakespeare stressing over his college essay! Gender-flexible, easy to stage, and full of laughs.
Free - Version 1
by Lindsay Price
Two teenagers come across an abandoned picnic. A sign in front of the picnic says, FREE FOOD.
Promisetown has been in dire straits ever since the local factory closed two years ago. The townspeople attempt to divide the food fairly, but end up struggling to reconcile their belief systems with their greed.
A stranger appears out of nowhere, offering to solve their problems, but ends up altering the town's course forever.
Recommended for High Schools
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