Death-Themed Play Scripts for Schools

She Wrote, Died, Then Wrote Some More

Tonight was going to be writer Alina Deveraux’s most important night, the unveiling of her memoirs. Until she ended up dead. Or not dead.

• About 40 minutes
• 1 M + 7 F + 2 Any Gender
• Simple Set
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
• 43 pages

Shuddersome: Tales of Poe

A vivid and theatrical adaptation of some of Poe's best known works. Multi length versions to fit every performance need.

• About 45 minutes
• 4 M + 5 F + 25 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
• Simple Set
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
• 51 pages

Slash, Slash!!!

Pippa is destined to be a horror movie-style serial killer, but she could really use some help developing her skillset.

• About 10 minutes
• 2 M + 4 F
• Simple set

Solo-Speare!: Shakespearean Monologues For Student Actors

A collection of annotated Shakespearean monologues for student actors.

• 17 M + 18 F
• Simple set
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
• 73 pages

Something to Keep us Warm

A heartbreaking and hilarious one act. How does a family deal with watching one of their own disappear?

• About 25 minutes
• 1 M + 3 F + 5 Any Gender, Plus offstage voices
• Simple set
• Recommended for High Schools
• 23 pages

Storied

In a magical dimension, three teenagers are pulled into a conflict between Good and Bad Ideas from classic tales. Who is to blame for the bad idea?

• About 77 minutes
• 6 M + 9 F + 5 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
• Unit Set
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
• 70 pages

Stroke Static

The heartbreaking look at dementia from the inside. The struggle between real and fantasy. Past and present. An award-winning theatrical experience.

• About 30 minutes
• 2 M + 3 F, Easily Expandable
• Simple Set
• Recommended for High Schools
• 28 pages

The Support Group from Hell

Wendy walks into a typical teen support group but quickly discovers that that the others are anything but typical.

• About 15 minutes
• 3 M + 5 F
• Simple set
• Recommended for Middle Schools & High Schools

Swoop

Driven by a desire for total freedom, two fed-up clowns escape the city to build a city in the sky with the birds. But what happens when a clown decides they want total control?

• About 45 minutes
• 3 M + 2 F + 13 Any Gender, Plus Chorus of Birds. Doubling Possible.
• Simple set
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools

Ten Minute Play Series: All Girls

A collection of short plays with interesting, engaging, vivid parts for girls.

• About 10 minutes
• Simple Set
• Recommended for High Schools
• 60 pages

Ten Minute Play Series: Be Challenged

A collection of short plays with challenging stories and complex characters.

• About 10 minutes
• Simple Set
• Recommended for High Schools
• 64 pages

They Eat Sunshine, Not Zebras

Nothing stands in the way of the green grass. Until they wake up one morning to see a yellow dandelion in their midst.

• About 25 minutes
• 11 Any Gender
• Simple set
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
• 30 pages

Thought Traps

Ariane and Kate deal with people from their past who invade their head space. Will either be able to set themselves free?

• About 35 minutes
• 2 M + 5 F + 1 M or F + 2 Non-Binary
• Simple set
• Recommended for High Schools
• 37 pages

Tofuman

• About 10 minutes
• 2 M + 2 F
• Simple set
• Recommended for Middle Schools & High Schools

Treasure Island

Pirates sponging for rum, treasure maps filled with pieces of eight!

• About 70 minutes
• 12 M + 8 F, Plus patrons & pirates, gender flexible
• Simple set
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
• 50 pages

Treasure Island (One Act Version)

A one act cutting of Treasure Island

• About 35 minutes
• 12 M + 8 F, Plus patrons & pirates, gender flexible
• Simple set
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
• 39 pages

Tuna Fish Eulogy

The tragedy of a young boy's death is examined. Written in the Ladder play format the text runs in vertical columns for fuller choral work.

• About 40 minutes
• 1 M + 2 F + 1 Any Gender, Easily Expandable
• Simple Set
• Recommended for High Schools
• 40 pages

The Virtual Support Group from Hell

Wendy joins an online teen support group. However, she quickly discovers that the others are anything but typical.

• About 15 minutes
• 3 M + 5 F
• Virtual Performance
• Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools

Waiting Room

A group of teenage cancer patients wait to hear about their progress. A bond is created as they discover their similarities and eccentricities.

• About 25 minutes
• 4 M + 7 F + 1 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
• Simple Set
• Recommended for High Schools

Water. Gun. Argument.

A squirt gun would never be mistaken for a real gun, right?

• About 40 minutes
• 4 M + 8 F + 37 Any Gender, Using doubling, the play could be performed with as few as 18 actors
• Simple set
• Recommended for High Schools
• 30 pages