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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!

Dependence On Technology

Almost History: that whole space time continuum thing

by Treanor Baring

A Reporter and a Sidekick livestream from great moments in American history.

  • About 60 minutes
  • 13 Any Gender, Expandable to 37
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools

The Burgundy Letter

by Kirk Shimano Canadian Author

Hester90 is publicly shamed and shunned for a racial slur against another student.

  • About 50 minutes
  • 1 M + 2 F + 6 Any Gender, plus 0-100 “The Anonymous” characters
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 39 pages

flawless leArnIngs

by Kirk Shimano Canadian Author

In a data-driven future, an AI teacher's chilling efficiency sparks a fight for authenticity and self-expression.

  • About 25 minutes
  • 6 Any Gender, plus optional additional students
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 20 pages

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.

  • About 50 minutes
  • 2 M + 3 F + 6 Any Gender
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools

Frankenstein vs the Horrendous Goo: Competition Version

by Treanor Baring

A 35 minute cutting of the original suitable for competition.

  • About 35 minutes
  • 2 M + 3 F + 6 Any Gender
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools

Inanimate

by Christian Kiley

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?

  • About 25 minutes
  • 2 F + 16 Any Gender
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 18 pages

Rebootilization: Competition Version

by Alan Haehnel

A competition-length version of Rebootilization by Alan Haehnel

  • About 35 minutes
  • 9 M + 12 F + 6 Any Gender, Plus Assorted Fairytale characters
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
  • 32 pages

Sweep Under Rug: Competition Version

by Lindsay Price Canadian Author

A competition-length version of Sweep Under Rug by Lindsay Price

  • About 35 minutes
  • 1 M + 3 F + 3 Any Gender, plus ensemble
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 29 pages

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?

  • About 30 minutes
  • 5 Any Gender
  • Simple Set
  • Recommended for High Schools
  • 28 pages

Virtual Platform

by Claire Broome Canadian Author

How can anyone make sense of a virtual platform?

  • About 25 minutes
  • 8 Any Gender
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools

who are we, who we are

by Forrest Musselman

Addresses anxiety and depression in teens.

  • About 30 minutes
  • 3 M + 14 F
  • Simple set
  • Recommended for High Schools