Character study Play Scripts for Schools
Inanimate
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
Instant Austen: Jane Austen at Warp Speed
A high-energy journey through romance, wit, and charm!
- About 60 minutes
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 47 pages
Jane Austen, Completely Zoomed
A fast-paced, witty modern take on Austen’s six classic masterpieces.
- About 60 minutes
- Virtual Performance
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
Jealousy Jane: Competition Version
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.
- About 35 minutes
- 4 M + 4 F + 2 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 33 pages
Just Girls Talking
A drama for six women that will have your audience talking long after they leave the theatre.
- About 30 minutes
- 6 F
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 30 pages
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
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.
- About 45 minutes
- 3 M + 5 F + 5 Any Gender, plus Ensemble
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools, Middle Schools, and Elementary Schools
- 44 pages
Labeled
We label people every day. We’ve done it in the past, we’ll do it in the future.
- About 35 minutes
- 3 M + 6 F + 15 Any Gender + 1 Trans Man, Doubling Possible
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 33 pages
Let Me In
Jazmine tries to get into the movie theatre, but the inspector has other ideas.
- About 10 minutes
- 3 M + 4 F + 2 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
Life and Death in an Empty Hallway
An intense and honest drama with excellent character opportunities.
- About 30 minutes
- 3 M + 3 F + 3 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 25 pages
Life, Off Book
What happens when Ophelia and Jeb have to tear themselves away from the script and live life off book?
- About 35 minutes
- 5 M + 3 F + 10 Any Gender, Plus ensemble
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 33 pages
Look Me in the Eye
In the future teenagers are obedient and polite. But this behaviour comes at a price. A thought-provoking harrowing tale.
- About 25 minutes
- 2 M + 3 F + 2 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 23 pages
The Merrie Christmas Show
A group of lively travelling players take you on a spirited adventure through Christmas past and present. Flexible casting, and audience participation.
- About 30 minutes
- 3 M + 3 F, Easily Expandable
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 23 pages
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A one act annotated version of Shakespeare's magical tale of mischievous fairies, and love potions.
- About 60 minutes
- 6 M + 8 F + 7 Any Gender
- Interior and Exterior
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 40 pages
Mírame en los Ojos
A Spanish translation of Look Me in the Eye.
- About 25 minutes
- 2 M + 3 F + 2 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 23 pages
Monster Problems
The transition from middle school to high school can be filled with problems. Monster problems.
- About 40 minutes
- 9 M + 13 F + 2 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 40 pages
Moonbow Miraculous
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
- About 40 minutes
- 14 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 33 pages
Moonbow Miraculous: Competition-Length Version
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
- About 20 minutes
- 8 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 21 pages
Ms. Spitspot’s Spick and Span Play Place
On the eve of cancellation, Ms. Spitspot clings to her TV show persona.
- About 10 minutes
- 1 F + 1 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
Mummu
A one act play inspired by an ancient Sumerian myth depicting one of the first Mesopotamian gods.
- About 25 minutes
- 4 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
Myth-o-logues
A fantastic one act and classroom resource filled with monologues from Greek mythology.
- About 40 minutes
- 14 M + 17 F
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 42 pages
