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How To Succeed in High School Without Really Trying
by Jonathan Rand
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Comedy
Short, 20-30 minutes
30 either (7-230 actors possible: 1-225 females, 5-229 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

Want to know the easiest way to make it through the grueling abyss known as high school? A group of student agents infiltrate an assembly to demonstrate their secret tips and tricks, ranging from legally changing your name to get around roll call, to using Tom Cruise to help memorize science terms. High school will never be the same.
"How To Succeed in High School Without Really Trying" by Jonathan Rand. How To Succeed in High School Without Really Trying, Ross High School, Hamilton, Ohio (2010).


The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (one-act)
by Don Zolidis
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Comedy
Short, 35-50 minutes
1 female, 1 male, 3 either
(5-20 actors possible: 1-19 females, 1-19 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil's Grandmother. (A full-length version of this play is also available.)
"The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (one-act)" by Don Zolidis. The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, Duncan Middle School, Duncan, Oklahoma (2009).


It's not you, it's me by Don Zolidis   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 35-40 minutes
6 females, 7 males, 1 either
(5-20 actors possible: 2-10 females, 2-10 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

Whether your boyfriend is a Canadian secret agent or monk in training, or your girlfriend is a psychic or pathological liar, one thing is for sure: they are about to dump you. Exploring the painful art of breaking-up through comedic, awkwardly realistic characters, this series of wildly hilarious scenes are sure to make you feel relieved not to be the receiving end of those five fatal relationship words.
"It's not you, it's me" by Don Zolidis. It's not you, it's me, Oakton High School, Vienna, Virginia (2013) .


Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit by Jonathan Rand   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 35-45 minutes
13 females, 8 males, 27 either
(12-60 actors possible: 0-60 females, 0-60 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

In the fairy tale criminal justice system, the characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes are represented by two separate yet equally ridiculous groups: the fairy tale police who investigate fairy tale crime, and the fairy tale district attorneys who prosecute the fairy tale offenders. These are their stories.
"Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit" by Jonathan Rand. Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit, Golden West High School, Visalia, California (2007).


The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet
by Peter Bloedel
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Comedy
Short, 35-50 minutes
6 females, 6 males, 12 either
(12-24 actors possible: 3-21 females, 3-21 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

A whimsical reinvention of Shakespeare's tragic love story, complete with rhymed couplets, creative wordplay, and fantastical machines -- similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with if he ever had his way with the script...

"The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet" is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

"The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet" by Peter Bloedel. The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet, Wilson Middle, Lethbridge, Alberta (2006).


15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play by Alan Haehnel   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 30-60 minutes
14 females, 14 males, 12 either
(15-67 actors possible: 5-65 females, 2-62 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

This is a play about not being in a play, ironically expressed through a hilarious series of monologues, duets, and ensemble scenes. From early traumas involving a glory-seeking elementary school teacher to possible disturbances in the global climate, 15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play keeps the audience guessing just what scenario will be next.

(This play has a sequel called 18 More Reasons Not To Be in a Play. For a full-length version that includes material from both short plays, see 30 Reasons Not To Be in a Play.)
"15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play" by Alan Haehnel. 15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play, School Of Arts & Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida (2005).


Hard Candy by Jonathan Rand   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 30-40 minutes
5 females, 6 males (4-11 actors possible: 2-7 females, 2-7 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

Job applicants at Banff Enterprises will do anything to claw their way up the corporate ladder. In a fast-paced series of hilarious interviews, the new recruits try every trick in the book -- from bribery, nepotism, and the Old Boy Network to blackmail, seduction, and mind control.
"Hard Candy" by Jonathan Rand. Hard Candy, Academy of Arts & Academics, Springfield, Oregon (2007).
Reviews
"An almost perfect high school one-act... It's got a large, flexible cast, it allows actors to go a little wild and it's hilarious."
--Stephen Gregg, author of This is a Test


Harry's Hotter at Twilight by Jonathan Dorf   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 35-45 minutes
7 females, 5 males, 4 either
(10-35 actors possible: 4-30 females, 4-20 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

This crazed mash-up parody of the Harry Potter and Twilight series (with nods to Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Alice in Wonderland, and other stars of the pop culture pantheon) features invisible rabbits, armies of babies, murderous lunatics, evil gourmets and much more. Hilarity ensues as everyone's favorite wizards, vampires, and werewolves battle to save the gloomy town of Spork -- and indeed the world -- from certain destruction at the hands of the nefarious Fine Diner and the bloodthirsty Euphoria.
"Harry's Hotter at Twilight" by Jonathan Dorf. Harry's Hotter at Twilight, Alhambra High School, Alhambra, California (2011).


The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (full-length)
by Don Zolidis
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Comedy
Full-length, 100-110 minutes
1 female, 1 male, 3 either
(5-43 actors possible: 1-41 females, 1-42 males)
$75.00 per performance; $9.99 per book

The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like The Devil's Grandmother and The Girl Without Hands. A wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and madcap fun. (A one-act version of this play is also available.)
"The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (full-length)" by Don Zolidis. The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (full-length), McCluer High School, Florissant, Missouri (2009).


Bad Auditions by Bad Actors by Ian McWethy   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 25-30 minutes
7 females, 4 males, 3 either (4-14 actors possible: 0-14 females, 0-14 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

A casting director has one day to find the leads for a community theater production of Romeo and Juliet. But what seems like a simple task proves impossible when the pool of actors includes extreme method actors, performers who just don't know what to do with their hands, and one particular woman who may or may not think she's a cat. This hilarious comedy will bring you to the last place you'd ever want to be...behind the doors of a casting session.


Action News: Now With 10% More Action!
by Jonathan Rand
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Comedy
Short, 15-20 minutes
9 females, 7 males, 7 either
(4-23 actors possible: 0-23 females, 0-23 males)
$45.00 per performance; $7.99 per book

Welcome to WOMG Action News, the most trusted news program since the invention of trust, news, and programs. Join lead anchors Babs Buttlebee and Jim Pickles as they usher us through tonight's top stories -- from adorable killer puppies, to Apocalypse status updates, to an old man grumbling about Email YouTubes. Tune in to WOMG Action News! Or don't and suffer the consequences...
"Action News: Now With 10% More Action!" by Jonathan Rand. Action News: Now With 10% More Action!, Golden West High School, Visalia, California (2010)


Crushed by Don Zolidis   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 35-45 minutes
4 females, 4 males (8-29 actors possible: 4-14 females, 4-15 males)
$40.00 per performance; $7.99 per book

Guy and Girl are pretty pathetic. Rather than interact with other humans, they've retreated to their own personal fantasy worlds of sappy romantic comedies and violent video games. Luckily, their hours of gorging on ice cream and battling imaginary enemies cause them to hallucinate their own spirit guides to romance, who will gleefully usher them into the world of dating, starting with lessons in what not to do (like creating a doll made of your beloved's hair or wearing a sympathy pregnancy suit). A hilarious and wild look at the pitfalls of having a crush.


The Election by Don Zolidis   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Full-length, 85-95 minutes
7 females, 7 males, 10 either
(19-48 actors possible: 4-43 females, 5-44 males)
$75.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

After an embattled student body president resigns in disgrace, Mark Davenport figures he will cruise to victory in the special election. After all, his only opponent is nerdy Christy Martin, who wants to eliminate football. But when a mysterious Super PAC gives her an unlimited budget, things start to get very ugly. Mark must face total annihilation or accept the services of a slick professional campaign manager with questionable ethics and a million-dollar Super PAC of his own. A hilarious and timely satire on the contemporary political scene.
"The Election" by Don Zolidis. The Election, Everett High School, Everett, WA (2012).
Reviews
"Everybody loved the show: students, parents, teachers, community members... Several parents approached me after the show to tell me how much they had enjoyed running lines with their kids because the script was so hilarious. And everybody (including the kids!) appreciated the educational value and critical relevance in an election year."
--Dakota Benedetto, Visual & Performing Arts Teacher, Fall Mountain Regional High School, Langdon, NH


The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (one-act)
by Don Zolidis
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Comedy
Short, 45-55 minutes
3 females, 3 males, 6 either
(8-35 actors possible: 1-35 females, 1-35 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

Two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, cross-dressing, and general theatrical insanity. Creation myths such as Pandora's Box and Cronos and the Titans jostle for space with other famous myths like Jason and the Argonauts (the original Super Friends). Culminating in a heart-pounding, five-minute, two-actor version of The Iliad, this fast-paced, free-wheeling play is wild, silly, and a complete blast for all ages. (A full-length version and an Iliad! only version of this play are also available.)
"The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (one-act)" by Don Zolidis. The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (one-act), Golden West High School, Visalia, California (2009).


The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World
by Jonathan Rand
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Comedy
Short, 15-25 minutes
5 females, 12 males, 7 either
(8-35 actors possible: 4-27 females, 7-30 males)
$45.00 per performance; $8.99 per book

Want to perform a classic play too offensive for your high school? Then the ScriptCleaner5000 is the product for you! Sit back and relax as Cynocorp representatives Shelly and Tom present sample scenes from plays that have been treated with this exciting new technology. Wipe away that dirty David Mamet profanity! Violence in Shakespeare? Gone. And what about those pesky sex scenes? The ScriptCleaner5000 has got you covered!
"The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World" by Jonathan Rand. The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World, St. Francis High School, St. Francis, Minnesota (2005).
Reviews
"Brilliant comedy... The audience did not stop laughing until the play was over."
--Student Voice (California)


30 Reasons Not To Be in a Play by Alan Haehnel   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Full-length, 75-85 minutes
39 females, 33 males (20-132 actors possible: 3-129 females, 3-125 males)
$75.00 per performance; $9.99 per book

Stage kisses, pinkeye, inciting World War III -- these are only a few of the many things that can go wrong during the production of a play. From the author of 15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play comes a full evening of the horrors and hardships that befall those who feel the call of the stage. In a series of hilarious examples, this play proves that drama can be a very dangerous thing and it must be avoided at all costs.

(This play includes material from both 15 Reasons Not To Be in a Play and 18 More Reasons Not To Be in a Play.)
"30 Reasons Not To Be in a Play" by Alan Haehnel. 30 Reasons Not To Be in a Play, The American International School Of Muscat, Oman (2010).


Rapunzel Uncut by Mariah Everman   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 25-45 minutes
3 females, 2 males, 4 either
(8-12 actors possible: 3-9 females, 2-10 males)
$45.00 per performance; $7.99 per book

The story of Rapunzel told by dueling narrators, with a misunderstood witch, an off-pitch Rapunzel, and an unimaginably stupid Prince.
"Rapunzel Uncut" by Mariah Everman. Rapunzel Uncut, American School of Dubai, United Arab Emirates


Drugs Are Bad by Jonathan Rand   More Info Add to Cart
Comedy
Short, 10-15 minutes
1 female, 2 males
$40.00 per performance; $7.99 per book

Brad comes home from school one day to find his parents waiting for him, deeply concerned. They have found a secret that Brad stashed away in his underwear drawer: an algebra book. That's right -- Brad has been studying behind their backs, instead of following his parents' strict insistence on sex, drugs, and rock & roll. What unfolds is a parody of all those insufferable after-school specials that made us who we are today.
"Drugs Are Bad" by Jonathan Rand. Drugs Are Bad, New Smyrna Beach High School, New Smyrna Beach, Florida (2009).
Reviews
"Sparkles with humor and wit... Rand's genius play create[s] an engaging scene that reveals unexpected twists among an amusing family squabble."
--Silver Chips Online


A Seussified Christmas Carol (one-act)
by Peter Bloedel
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Comedy
Short, 30-40 minutes
4 females, 7 males, 13 either
(10-24 actors possible: 5-18 females, 5-20 males)
$45.00 per performance; $7.99 per book

A whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with -- if he ever had his way with the story... (A full-length version of this play is also available.)

"A Seussified Christmas Carol" is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

"A Seussified Christmas Carol (one-act)" by Peter Bloedel. A Seussified Christmas Carol, Union Grove High School, McDonough, Georgia (2011)


The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (full-length)
by Don Zolidis
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Comedy
Full-length, 100-120 minutes
5 females, 5 males, 10 either
(8-75 actors possible: 1-50 females, 1-50 males)
$75.00 per performance; $9.99 per book

Two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation, cross-dressing, and general theatrical insanity. Famous myths such as Pandora's Box, Jason and the Argonauts (the original Super Friends), and Hercules: Intern God jostle for space with obscure, weird myths such as the myth of Linus and the legend of the Argus. Culminating in a bizarre, musical dance-influenced version of The Iliad complete with a full-scale battle of little green army men, this play is wild, silly, and a complete blast for audiences of all ages. (A one-act version and an Iliad! only version of this play are also available.)
"The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza (full-length)" by Don Zolidis. The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, Pinewood Prep, Summerville, South Carolina (2009).
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