Quests-Themed Play Scripts for Schools
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 W, Easily Expandable
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 63 pages
Epic Adventures in a Rinky-Dink Art Museum
by Ken Preuss
A character driven comedy about art, romance, and mystery. This rinky-dink art museum holds more interest than what first meets the eye.
- About 35 minutes
- 5 M + 7 W
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 40 pages
Everyman
translated by Lindsay Price from Everyman by Anonymous
A modern translation of the original text
- About 30 minutes
- 17 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 24 pages
The Gorgon Sisters
by Laramie Dean
Can Stheno bring her sister Medusa back to life?
- About 50 minutes
- 8 M + 10 W + 1 Any Gender, plus Harpies and Creatures, doubling possible
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 43 pages
Mummu
by Kirk Shimano
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
by Janice Harris
A fantastic one act and classroom resource filled with monologues from Greek mythology.
- About 40 minutes
- 14 M + 17 W
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 42 pages
The Myths at the Edge of the World
by Matthew Webster
Four campers are not only lost in the wood, they are lost at the edge of the world with no land, water, stars or sun. The only way to bring life back is to ask the right questions that will release stories from the wind.
- About 50 minutes
- 2 M + 3 W + 2 Any Gender, Expandable to 30
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 42 pages
Nerd Herd
by Christian Kiley
A funny and endearing look at love, dreams, slushes, and the unexpected twists and turns that life takes when you’re saving the universe.
- About 35 minutes
- 3 M + 4 W + 1 Any Gender, Extras as needed
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 39 pages
Santa's Zombie Apocalypse
by Bradley Walton
Santa is trapped by zombies and two reindeer fawns are determined to save the day.
- About 80 minutes
- 24 Any Gender, plus optional extras. Can be done with a cast of 9.
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 67 pages
Storied
by Bradley Walton
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 W + 5 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
- Unit Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 70 pages
Through the Looking-Glass
adapted by Lindsay Price from Lewis Carroll
Alice is back in Wonderland and looking to become Queen. This adaptation is a fantastical physical journey for both actor and audience.
- About 35 minutes
- 3 M + 3 W + 7 Any Gender, + Wonderland Ensemble
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 38 pages
Treasure Island
adapted by Todd Espeland from Robert Louis Stevenson
Pirates sponging for rum, treasure maps filled with pieces of eight!
- About 70 minutes
- 12 M + 8 W, Plus patrons & pirates, gender flexible
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 50 pages
Treasure Island (One Act Version)
adapted by Todd Espeland from Robert Louis Stevenson
A one act cutting of Treasure Island
- About 35 minutes
- 12 M + 8 W, Plus patrons & pirates, gender flexible
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 39 pages
The Wind in the Willows
adapted by Todd Espeland from Kenneth Grahame
A lively and theatrical adaptation of a wonderful classic.
- About 70 minutes
- 3 W + 16 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 61 pages
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
adapted by Laramie Dean from L. Frank Baum
There is no place like home.
- About 95 minutes
- 5 M + 8 W + 5 Any Gender, Easily Expandable
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 85 pages
