Agatha Rex
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Antigone by Sophocles
A modern adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone set in a high school.
- About 75 minutes
- 9 M + 10 F
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 72 pages
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Adaptation Play Scripts for Schools
Agatha Rex: Competition Version
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Antigone by Sophocles
A competition-length adaptation of Agatha Rex by Lindsay Price
- About 35 minutes
- 4 M + 5 F + 10 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 35 pages
Alice
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Lewis Carroll
An adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic book. Practical solutions to all special effects. A magical trip to Wonderland!
- About 45 minutes
- 2 M + 3 F + 8 Any Gender, Plus Ensemble
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 27 pages
The Anniversary
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Anton Chekhov
A commedia adaptation of Chekhov's The Anniversary
- About 20 minutes
- 1 M + 3 F, Several Bank Shareholders
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
Ariadne's Thread, The Adventures of Theseus and the Minotaur
by Judith White
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.
- About 30 minutes
- 4 M + 5 F + 9 Any Gender, Plus Chorus
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 30 pages
Baalzebub
by Rachel Atkins
Will they establish civility or fall apart?
- About 80 minutes
- 1 M + 11 F, Easily expandable
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 71 pages
Baalzebub - One Act Version
by Rachel Atkins
Will they establish civility or fall apart?
- About 35 minutes
- 11 F, Easily expandable
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 34 pages
The Bear
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Anton Checkhov
A commedia adaptation of Chekhov's The Bear
- About 30 minutes
- 1 M + 2 F
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
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.
- About 70 minutes
- 4 M + 4 F, Easily Expandable
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 69 pages
Circo del Olimpo
by Lindsay Price
A Spanish translation of the play Circus Olympus.
- About 70 minutes
- 6 M + 9 F, Easily Expandable
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 63 pages
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.
- About 70 minutes
- 6 M + 9 F, Easily Expandable
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 63 pages
Claque Attack: a clapping contemplation on the nature of applause
by Lindsay Price
Do you control the audience or does the audience control you?
- About 35 minutes
- 37 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 33 pages
Cobweb Dreams
by Lindsay Price
Cobweb dreams of a different life, away from Titania's train.
- About 80 minutes
- 2 M + 17 F + 7 Any Gender
- Unit Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 86 pages
Cobweb Dreams - One Act Version
by Lindsay Price
Cobweb dreams of a different life, away from Titania's train.
- About 35 minutes
- 2 M + 12 F + 5 Any Gender
- Unit set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 42 pages
Commedia Chekhov
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Anton Chekhov
Introduce your students to Russian playwright Anton Chekhov through the vibrant lens of Commedia dell’Arte.
- About 70 minutes
- 3 M + 7 F
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 70 pages
Dracula
adapted by Laramie Dean from Bram Stoker
A highly theatrical exploration of the evil that lurks inside all of us…
- About 100 minutes
- 5 M + 5 F + 3 Any Gender, plus Nosferatu and Assorted Monsters
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 100 pages
Drop Dead, Juliet!
by Allison Williams
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.
- About 30 minutes
- 4 M + 13 F + 1 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 30 pages
Drum Taps
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Walt Whitman
A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
- About 35 minutes
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 66 pages
This collection contains
Drum Taps (Small Cast Version) and Drum Taps (Large Cast Version)
Drum Taps (Small Cast Version)
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Walt Whitman
A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
- About 35 minutes
- 2 M + 3 F
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
Drum Taps (Large Cast Version)
adapted by Lindsay Price
from Walt Whitman
A theatrical adaptation of a selection of Walt Whitman's civil war poems. See the words, the war, the blood come to life.
- About 35 minutes
- 6 M + 14 F
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools