Once Upon a Teen

Once Upon a Teen by Cliff McClelland

(6)
Productions (35)
Tragicomedy
|
85 - 100 minutes
12 W, 2 M, 3 Any (15-29 actors possible: 10-19 W, 2-10 M)
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: Bare stage with furniture. Minimal is best.

Do "once upon a time" and "happily ever after" co-exist in today's society? To find out, three narrators focus on an all-girls' school, where some familiar characters are attempting to overcome abusive parents, rude classmates, and an upcoming Hamlet test. Moved by their stories, one narrator tries to unsuccessfully alter the course of events by appealing to the Fairy Tales Union, but no one can argue with fate. In this touching play, it is bravery, pain, and love that result in unexpected endings for all.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Do "once upon a time" and "happily ever after" co-exist in today's society? To find out, three narrators focus on an all-girls' school, where some familiar characters are attempting to overcome abusive parents, rude classmates, and an upcoming Hamlet test. Moved by their stories, one narrator tries to unsuccessfully alter the course of events by appealing to the Fairy Tales Union, but no one can argue with fate. In this touching play, it is bravery, pain, and love that result in unexpected endings for all.

  • Tragicomedy
  • |
  • 85 - 100 minutes
  • 12 W, 2 M, 3 Any (15-29 actors possible: 10-19 W, 2-10 M)
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: Bare stage with furniture. Minimal is best.

Production History

DEC 08, 2022 - DEC 10, 2022
West Irondequoit Central School District
Rochester, NY United States
West Irondequoit Central School District Rochester, NY United States
MAR 29, 2019 - MAR 31, 2019
Cor Cordium Productions
Los Angeles, CA United States
Cor Cordium Productions Los Angeles, CA United States
NOV 09, 2018 - NOV 10, 2018
Palmetto Ridge High School
Naples, FL United States
Palmetto Ridge High School Naples, FL United States
NOV 09, 2018 - NOV 10, 2018
Lutheran High School Westland
Westland, MI United States
Lutheran High School Westland Westland, MI United States
MAY 03, 2018 - MAY 04, 2018
European School Kirchberg
Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
European School Kirchberg Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
APR 12, 2018 - APR 15, 2018
Children's Theatre Workshop
Toledo, OH United States
Children's Theatre Workshop Toledo, OH United States
MAR 01, 2018 - MAR 10, 2018
Montclair High School
Montclair, CA United States
Montclair High School Montclair, CA United States
FEB 16, 2018 - FEB 25, 2018
Northern Starz Children's Theatre
Ramsey, MN United States
Northern Starz Children's Theatre Ramsey, MN United States
FEB 09, 2018 - FEB 11, 2018
Washington High School Drama
Washington, IN United States
Washington High School Drama Washington, IN United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 02, 2017
Southwest High School Drama Club
San Diego, CA United States
Southwest High School Drama Club San Diego, CA United States
NOV 03, 2016 - NOV 05, 2016
East High School
Rockford, IL United States
East High School Rockford, IL United States
APR 16, 2016 - APR 16, 2016
Prairie View High School
LaCygne, KS United States
Prairie View High School LaCygne, KS United States
MAR 23, 2016 - MAR 25, 2016
The Grove Players
McDonough, GA United States
The Grove Players McDonough, GA United States
AUG 01, 2015 - OCT 30, 2015
Chrysalis School
Eureka, MT United States
Chrysalis School Eureka, MT United States
APR 09, 2015 - APR 11, 2015
Seabreeze High School
Daytona Beach, FL United States
Seabreeze High School Daytona Beach, FL United States
MAY 08, 2014 - MAY 16, 2014
Sierra High School
Tollhouse, CA United States
Sierra High School Tollhouse, CA United States
MAR 01, 2014 - MAR 31, 2014
New Tech Theater Company
Dearborn Heights, MI United States
New Tech Theater Company Dearborn Heights, MI United States
OCT 30, 2013 - NOV 01, 2013
Monticello High School
Monticello, IA United States
Monticello High School Monticello, IA United States
NOV 01, 2012 - NOV 02, 2012
Northern High School
Durham, NC United States
Northern High School Durham, NC United States
MAY 20, 2012 - MAY 20, 2012
Salad City Productions
Blairstown, NJ United States
Salad City Productions Blairstown, NJ United States
MAR 29, 2012 - MAR 30, 2012
Mathews High School
Cobbs Creek, VA United States
Mathews High School Cobbs Creek, VA United States
OCT 13, 2011 - OCT 13, 2011
Northwest Classen High School
Oklahoma City, OK United States
Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City, OK United States
MAY 10, 2011 - MAY 22, 2011
Young Actors Theatre
Indianapolis, IN United States
Young Actors Theatre Indianapolis, IN United States
MAR 11, 2011 - MAR 12, 2011
Harper Woods High School
Harper Woods, MI United States
Harper Woods High School Harper Woods, MI United States
APR 23, 2010 - APR 24, 2010
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, IL United States
Hamilton High School Hamilton, IL United States
MAY 12, 2009 - MAY 14, 2009
Incline High School
Incline Village, NV United States
Incline High School Incline Village, NV United States
APR 10, 2009 - APR 11, 2009
East Newton High School
Granby, MO United States
East Newton High School Granby, MO United States
APR 01, 2009 - APR 30, 2009
Kingman United School District Warehouse
Kingman, AZ United States
Kingman United School District Warehouse Kingman, AZ United States
DEC 12, 2008 - DEC 13, 2008
Haysi High School
Haysi, VA United States
Haysi High School Haysi, VA United States
DEC 05, 2008 - DEC 06, 2008
DHS Drama Club
Dedham, MA United States
DHS Drama Club Dedham, MA United States
APR 03, 2008 - APR 05, 2008
Athens Area School District Drama Club
Towanda, PA United States
Athens Area School District Drama Club Towanda, PA United States
OCT 25, 2007 - OCT 27, 2007
Maroon Masque
Nogales, AZ United States
Maroon Masque Nogales, AZ United States
MAY 04, 2007 - MAY 04, 2007
Happy Valley High School
Elizabethton, TN United States
Happy Valley High School Elizabethton, TN United States
MAR 22, 2007 - MAR 24, 2007
Reidsville High School Auditorium
Reidsville, NC United States
Reidsville High School Auditorium Reidsville, NC United States
MAY 12, 2003 - MAY 13, 2003
Richardson High School
Richardson, TX United States
Richardson High School Richardson, TX United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.