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It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (short version) adapted by Joe Landry

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 45 - 45 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M,  (5-25 actors possible: 1-10 W, 1-15 M)
(44)

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few... Read more

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few... Read more

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But We Don't by Alan Haehnel

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • |
  • 25 - 35 minutes
  • 25 Any (10-25 actors possible: 0-25 W, 0-25 M)
Productions (116)
(16)

A group of students ask themselves the simple question, "Why not do all the things we possibly could?," and soon find that the answer is anything... Read more

A group of students ask themselves the simple question, "Why not do all the things we possibly could?," and soon find that the answer is anything... Read more

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Offerings by Alan Haehnel

  • Drama
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 11 Any (11 actors possible: 0-11 W, 0-11 M)
Productions (97)
(11)

A group of students gather in a mysterious location, each carrying a personal artifact to present as an offering to an ominous voice. As each... Read more

A group of students gather in a mysterious location, each carrying a personal artifact to present as an offering to an ominous voice. As each... Read more

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The Magic Hour by Jonathan Dorf

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 5 Any (6-30 actors possible: 3-15 W, 3-15 M)
Productions (63)
(60)

It's 4 A.M. and for a group of teens, it's time to wrestle with the changes in their lives. The DJ of the internet's loneliest radio show gets an... Read more

It's 4 A.M. and for a group of teens, it's time to wrestle with the changes in their lives. The DJ of the internet's loneliest radio show gets an... Read more

War at Home by Nicole Quinn

  • Drama
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 4 W, 4 M, 13 Any (16-30 actors possible: 4-26 W, 4-26 M)
Productions (198)
(21)

A group of students in a New York State high school 100 miles north of Ground Zero responds to the events of September 11th, 2001. The text of... Read more

A group of students in a New York State high school 100 miles north of Ground Zero responds to the events of September 11th, 2001. The text of... Read more

Things Fall (Meanwhile) by Barton Bishop

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 3 W, 5 M, 8 Any (7-30 actors possible: 3-25 W, 3-25 M)
Productions (114)
(22)

When musical prodigy Meg Meadows accidentally drops an air-conditioning unit out of her window, crushing someone on the street below, she loses... Read more

When musical prodigy Meg Meadows accidentally drops an air-conditioning unit out of her window, crushing someone on the street below, she loses... Read more

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Fearful Symmetry by Alan Haehnel

  • Drama
  • |
  • 25 - 30 minutes
  • 12 W, 4 M,  (16 actors possible: 12-16 W, 0-4 M)
Productions (109)
(10)

Mary is anxiously attempting to finish her chores when a mysterious stranger enters the room with an enticing but frightening proposition: Push... Read more

Mary is anxiously attempting to finish her chores when a mysterious stranger enters the room with an enticing but frightening proposition: Push... Read more

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The Story Store by Alan Haehnel

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 5 W, 2 M, 20 Any (17-40 actors possible: 5-38 W, 2-35 M)
Productions (8)
(14)

At first glance, the Story Store might seem like just another place to buy the latest sleek technology - but what they sell is a lot more... Read more

At first glance, the Story Store might seem like just another place to buy the latest sleek technology - but what they sell is a lot more... Read more

Everything Seems Like Maybe: A Stay-At-Home Play by Sandy Rustin

  • Drama
  • |
  • 20 - 30 minutes
  • 26 Any (1-26 actors possible: 0-26 W, 0-26 M)
Productions (47)
(74)

The voices of teenagers take the spotlight in this series of timely monologues about the experience of sheltering in place during the COVID-19... Read more

The voices of teenagers take the spotlight in this series of timely monologues about the experience of sheltering in place during the COVID-19... Read more

Common Ground by Brendon Votipka

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 60 minutes
  • 9 W, 4 M,  (13 actors possible: 7-9 W, 4-6 M)
Productions (121)
(14)

Several singular young people attempt to communicate and evaluate each other as they converse in a coffee shop. The kaleidoscopic scenes range... Read more

Several singular young people attempt to communicate and evaluate each other as they converse in a coffee shop. The kaleidoscopic scenes range... Read more

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Jamie Gorski

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 7 W, 3 M, 7 Any (14-17 actors possible: 7-14 W, 3-10 M)
Productions (131)
(20)

Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. On... Read more

Two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play inspired by the famous editorial Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. On... Read more

Available as eScript

The Case of Alex Hansen by Alan Haehnel

  • Drama
  • |
  • 35 - 55 minutes
  • 4 W, 6 M, 8 Any (12-25 actors possible: 2-17 W, 2-17 M)
Productions (114)
(5)

Alex Hansen awakes to find himself on trial for his life. His legal representation is terrible; he's already been deemed guilty; the courtroom... Read more

Alex Hansen awakes to find himself on trial for his life. His legal representation is terrible; he's already been deemed guilty; the courtroom... Read more

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow adapted by Christopher Cartmill

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 7 W, 9 M, 3 Any (8-25 actors possible: 4-12 W, 4-13 M)
Productions (99)
(20)

In this wickedly funny adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale of superstition and village rivalry, gawky schoolmaster Ichabod Crane... Read more

In this wickedly funny adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale of superstition and village rivalry, gawky schoolmaster Ichabod Crane... Read more

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The Gift of the Magi adapted by Jon Jory

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • |
  • 45 - 55 minutes
  • 10 W, 5 M,  (9-23 actors possible: 6-14 W, 3-9 M)
Productions (206)
(18)

This heartwarming romantic comedy, narrated by a group of Christmas carolers, tells the story of Della and Jim, who are desperately in love with... Read more

This heartwarming romantic comedy, narrated by a group of Christmas carolers, tells the story of Della and Jim, who are desperately in love with... Read more

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Cave Dream by Alan Haehnel

  • Drama
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 15 Any (10-15 actors possible: 0-15 W, 0-15 M)
Productions (84)
(9)

Five spelunkers find themselves trapped in an invisible cage within a cavern. Suddenly, mysterious creatures emerge from the rocks and require... Read more

Five spelunkers find themselves trapped in an invisible cage within a cavern. Suddenly, mysterious creatures emerge from the rocks and require... Read more

Mill Girls (one-act) by Eliza Anderson

  • Drama
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  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 12 W, 3 M,  (15-24 actors possible: 12-20 W, 3-4 M)
Productions (49)
(4)

Octavia, Hannah, and other girls from dissimilar backgrounds are thrust into the American industrial revolution of the 1840s when they take on... Read more

Octavia, Hannah, and other girls from dissimilar backgrounds are thrust into the American industrial revolution of the 1840s when they take on... Read more

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Anne of Green Gables adapted by Jon Jory

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 11 W, 3 M,  (9-15 actors possible: 7-12 W, 2-3 M)
Productions (43)
(21)

This innovative adaptation, using five different actors to play Anne, is the classic story of a fiery young girl named Anne Shirley. When Marilla... Read more

This innovative adaptation, using five different actors to play Anne, is the classic story of a fiery young girl named Anne Shirley. When Marilla... Read more

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Rumors of Polar Bears by Jonathan Dorf

  • Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 9 W, 3 M,  (12-24 actors possible: 8-20 W, 3-4 M)
Productions (46)
(12)

Facing the catastrophic consequences of global warming, Deme and her brother Romulus are barely surviving as they scavenge for food and water in... Read more

Facing the catastrophic consequences of global warming, Deme and her brother Romulus are barely surviving as they scavenge for food and water in... Read more

Alice in Wonderland adapted by Bob May

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 45 - 50 minutes
  • 5 W, 6 M, 6 Any (14-32 actors possible: 5-18 W, 3-16 M)
Productions (43)
(69)

Impetuous Alice is about to turn thirteen, but she's not sure she's ready to grow up. Accompanied by her older self, Alyse, Alice embarks on a... Read more

Impetuous Alice is about to turn thirteen, but she's not sure she's ready to grow up. Accompanied by her older self, Alyse, Alice embarks on a... Read more

The Shakespeare Stealer (one-act) adapted by Gary L. Blackwood

  • Drama
  • |
  • 60 - 75 minutes
  • 2 W, 7 M,  (9-15 actors possible: 2-6 W, 7-12 M)
Productions (25)
(1)

In 1601, a Yorkshire orphan skilled in shorthand (and in lying) is hired by a mysterious stranger to steal the script of Hamlet. But when he... Read more

In 1601, a Yorkshire orphan skilled in shorthand (and in lying) is hired by a mysterious stranger to steal the script of Hamlet. But when he... Read more