HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE

• Parody
• 65 - 85 minutes
• 6 f, 4 m, 10 either (20-60 actors possible: 2-58 f, 2-58 m)

The world's in trouble and superspy Nicky Fitz is making house calls to some interesting people, like Tonya Sparks in her Ironica suit, Dr. Burkle and his alter ego Smash, and All-American Cinderella Liberty straight from 1945... Read more

• Drama
• 70 - 80 minutes
• 5 f, 12 m (15-30 actors possible: 4-19 f, 11-26 m)

Rashad is absent today. The graffiti tag begins to appear everywhere after a white cop at the corner store viciously beats a black teenager for a theft he didn't commit. But for Rashad himself, the question is: What about tomorrow? ... Read more

• Short Play Collection
• 100 - 120 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m, 1 either (5-41 actors possible: 2-26 f, 2-27 m)

In the spirit of The Twilight Zone and Black Mirror, this genre-bending collection of seven short plays explores weird, futuristic, and haunting worlds eerily similar to our own... Read more

• Drama
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 5 f, 8 m, 5 either (13-20 actors possible: 4-13 f, 7-16 m)

A moment in American history sets the stage for this personal, immediate drama about finding purpose amid overwhelming disaster. Read more

• Thriller
• 35 - 40 minutes
• 1 f, 1 m, 7 either (9 actors possible: 1-8 f, 1-8 m)

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• Comedy
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 5 f, 5 m, 5 either (15-30 actors possible: 4-26 f, 4-26 m)

Pulling off a heist is pretty tough. But that's nothing compared to pulling off an unauthorized adaptation of a popular heist movie onstage... Read more

• Comedy
• 110 - 130 minutes
• 8 f, 8 m, 14 either (16-55 actors possible: 8-47 f, 8-47 m)

We challenged nine playwrights to find the funny and familiar in every era in this collection of ten-minute plays. Read more

• Comedy
• 35 - 50 minutes
• 6 f, 6 m, 12 either (12-24 actors possible: 3-21 f, 3-21 m)

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... Read more

• Comedy
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 7 f, 6 m, 6 either (13-50 actors possible: 7-25 f, 6-25 m)

The court is now in session! The students of Hamilton High School have transformed their cafeteria into a courtroom to settle their disputes, and the cases on the docket today are the wildest yet... Read more

• Comedy
• 30 - 35 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m, 6 either (8-26 actors possible: 2-24 f, 2-24 m)

These days, it feels like the end of the world could happen any minute. But are the machines or the apes going to be the first to rise up against us? Are we looking at a killer asteroid or a killer virus here? Better get ready for them all! Read more

• Comedy
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 6 f, 6 m, 6 either (8-40 actors possible: 5-37 f, 3-35 m)

Scary movies are full of different ways to give you nightmares--but once you figure out the formula, the frightful looks pretty funny.... Read more

• Comedy
• 35 - 45 minutes
• 7 f, 7 m, 1 either (11-31 actors possible: 5-26 f, 5-26 m)

Someone is in enormous trouble for breaking the priceless heirloom vase in the Peterson living room. But who? Someone is lying... Read more

• Comedy
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m, 6 either (6-40 actors possible: 0-40 f, 0-40 m)

Jen may have lost her election for student council president, but with a little help from Julius Caesar, she can always overthrow the school government instead. Read more

• Comedy
• 40 - 50 minutes
• 9 f, 4 m, 5 either (13-18 actors possible: 8-17 f, 1-10 m)

In a fairy-tale kingdom obsessed with pop culture and social media, fairy godmothers are lawyers and the Three Little Pig-arazzi chase celebrities. But when Cinderella leaves her self-absorbed prince and winds up in jail with an unlikely girl squad, she doesn't just cause a sensation--she starts a revolution... Read more

• Comedy
• 30 - 35 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m, 6 either (8-26 actors possible: 2-24 f, 2-24 m)

These days, it feels like the end of the world could happen any minute. But are the machines or the apes going to be the first to rise up against us? Better get ready for them all.... Read more

• Comedy
• 30 - 40 minutes
• 5 f, 6 m, 3 either (10-14 actors possible: 0-14 f, 0-14 m)

A group of actors rehearses a play within a play within a play. As the plot complications multiply, the actors begin to forget who is playing whom and who is the real director... Read more

• Comedy
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 9 f, 8 m (17-40 actors possible: 9-32 f, 8-31 m)

Zoe and Brayden are determined to stay out of the craziness that surrounds them as their friends ask each other to prom in more and more over-the-top ways, some successfully and others not so much. Will everyone make it through promposal season with more laughter than disaster? Read more

• Comedy
• 30 - 35 minutes
• 5 f, 4 m (6-60 actors possible: 3-30 f, 3-30 m)

FACT: Most people, if not everyone, will eventually be eaten by sharks. But you can postpone the inevitable (and get a great deal on a timeshare!) by joining Adventure Dan on a tour through shark-infested scenarios to avoid.. Read more

• Comedy
• 30 - 40 minutes
• 7 f, 8 m, 10 either (10-30 actors possible: 4-25 f, 5-25 m)

Sherwood Forest is in danger of being destroyed and it's up to Robin and his band of dimwitted Merry Men to save the day. When the Sheriff challenges them to a contest to determine the forest's rightful owner, their skills are put to the test. Unfortunately, archery is only the first round... Read more

• Parody
• 60 - 70 minutes
• 15 f, 7 m (11-116 actors possible: 5-99 f, 1-111 m)

When modern teen Mary Fitzfry gets sent back in time by an eccentric professor, she finds herself in the middle of a totally tubular cavalcade of 80s pop culture Read more

• Comedy
• 60 - 70 minutes
• 5 f, 3 m, 10 either (8-45 actors possible: 0-45 f, 0-45 m)

Micah only has forty-five minutes to finish her paper on The Great Gatsby. She just needs to check a few facts on the internet first. Unfortunately, the web is a nefariously wacky place where boxing cats, Russian spies, and competitive streaming services threaten to take over Micah's schoolwork, or worse. Read more

• Comedy
• 110 - 130 minutes
• 8 f, 8 m, 14 either (16-55 actors possible: 8-47 f, 8-47 m)

We challenged nine playwrights to find the funny and familiar in every era in this collection of ten-minute plays. Designed to be flexible for your trip through the fourth dimension. Read more

• Comedy/drama/experimental/political/historic
• 105 - 115 minutes
• 5 either (5-158 actors possible: 0-158 f, 0-158 m)

45 Plays for 45 Presidents is exactly what it sounds like, but every turn it takes is entirely unexpected. In each of these espresso shots of American history, a member of the flexible ensemble dons the star-spangled coat of the presidency and the group explores a surprising aspect of that administration. Read more

• Comedy
• 80 - 90 minutes
• 13 f, 7 m (5-20 actors possible: 3-13 f, 2-7 m)

Even though everybody on the planet is just a text away, getting your message across has never been more complicated. subText is a hilarious series of vignettes detailing the awkwardness of dating in the digital age... Read more

• Comedy
• 75 - 90 minutes
• 10 f, 10 m, 10 either (10-80 actors possible: 3-40 f, 3-40 m)

Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales! Read more

• Comedy
• 70 - 80 minutes
• 10 f, 8 m (8-30 actors possible: 4-26 f, 4-26 m)

The two news outlets at Presley High School take clear sides about Student Council president Christy. But intrepid journalist Olivia wants to report real news, not puff pieces - and she may get her chance when a shadowy figure tips her off about a fundraising conspiracy that goes all the way to the top... Read more

• Comedy
• 85 - 95 minutes
• 7 f, 7 m, 10 either (19-48 actors possible: 4-43 f, 5-44 m)

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... Read more

• Murder mystery parody
• 80 - 90 minutes
• 58 either (22-58 actors possible: 0-58 f, 0-58 m)

One murder, twenty suspects. Who killed Mysterious Host? The mystery unfolds as Inexplicably Omniscient Inspector takes on the most thrilling and baffling murder case in the history of thrilling and baffling murder cases.. Read more

• Comedy
• 70 - 80 minutes
• 12 f, 10 m, 2 either (4-24 actors possible: 2-22 f, 2-23 m)

Newbie director Carol 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 auditioners includes extreme method actors, performers who just don't know how to channel their rage, and one woman who may or may not think she's a cat... Read more

• Comedy
• 65 - 80 minutes
• 14 f, 16 m, 20 either (16-56 actors possible: 8-28 f, 8-28 m)

Told from the perspectives of Robin, Maid Marian, and Prince John, this hilarious tale combines three different stories into one -- and with three different endings, leaves it up to the audience to decide which one is true... Read more

• Drama
• 35 - 50 minutes
• 6 f, 6 m, 10 either (10-55 actors possible: 5-53 f, 2-50 m)

In a series of connected scenes and monologues that occur before, during, and after a terrifying cycle of mass shootings, young people of all stripes piece together what is happening and why. Read more

• Drama
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 15 f (9-30 actors possible: 9-30 f, )

This taut and lyrical adaptation of The House of Bernard Alba brings Federico Garcia Lorca's classic parable of women and power to life in a rush of fans and castanets. Read more

• Drama
• 35 - 45 minutes
• 8 f, 7 m (15-25 actors possible: 8-13 f, 7-12 m)

As the yellow fever epidemic ravages the streets of 1816 New Orleans, no one thinks of the orphans known as the Forgotten--except for Lizzie Landry... Read more

• Drama
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 5 f, 8 m, 5 either (13-20 actors possible: 4-13 f, 7-16 m)

A moment in American history sets the stage for this personal, immediate drama about finding purpose amid overwhelming disaster. Read more

• Drama
• 40 - 45 minutes
• 3 f, 4 m, 1 either (8 actors possible: 3-4 f, 4-5 m)

The mine where Floyd, Paul, and Jack work is old, nearly picked clean and about to be closed, when part of it collapses, trapping them. The women left above are left to whistle in the dark--but the mine holds a terrible secret that may change their lives forever... Read more

• Drama
• 35 - 45 minutes
• 8 f, 5 m, 1 either (14-45 actors possible: 8-40 f, 5-37 m)

A vibrant ensemble brings the factory to life as each of the women confronts not only the challenges of entering the workforce in the darkest days of World War II, but also who she is and what she truly values. Unforgettable human stories make the era immediate in this captivating ensemble drama. Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 40 - 55 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m

When the brilliant but socially awkward Max starts tutoring popular student Sara in chemistry, an unlikely friendship begins. But Max isn't prepared for the feelings Sara seems to be developing -- and neither is her overprotective boyfriend, Jason... Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 40 - 50 minutes
• 6 f, 8 either (12-40 actors possible: 6-40 f, 0-24 m)

It's no wonder Emily can't sleep. She obsesses about awkward interactions in the past, she tries to predict the disasters of the future - and then, of course, there's three immortal witches sabotaging her drama club production of Macbeth so they can escape the mortal realm. You know, life stuff. Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 40 - 50 minutes
• 4 f, 4 m, 4 either (8-16 actors possible: 4-8 f, 4-8 m)

Reeling from her sister's death, Beth suddenly finds herself journeying through a world suspiciously resembling the film The Wizard of Oz... Read more

• Drama
• 35 - 45 minutes
• 13 f, 2 m (11-27 actors possible: 9-21 f, 2-6 m)

Deaf to the warnings of her nurse and chorus, grief-stricken Medea seeks solace in destroying Jason, her unfaithful husband.A condensed adaptation of the classic tragedy that effectively explores Medea's disjointed psyche within the context of ancient Greek values. Read more

• Drama
• 30 - 35 minutes
• 3 f, 2 m, 3 either (4-8 actors possible: 2-6 f, 2-5 m)

Everybody at Westfield High School thinks they know what happened the day of the fire. But as the kids and adults open up about their lives and the bigger picture of the day's events emerges, the truth proves to be far less simple. Read more

• Drama
• 50 - 60 minutes
• 3 f, 1 m (4-11 actors possible: 2-10 f, 1-9 m)

n the midst of a bombed-out city still feeling the aftershocks of war, the rebellious and intense Antigone defies her uncle to bury her disgraced brother. This contemporary response to the myth of Antigone brings powerful, modern prose to an ancient and universal story. Read more

• Comedy
• 80 - 90 minutes
• 13 f, 7 m (5-20 actors possible: 3-13 f, 2-7 m)

Even though everybody on the planet is just a text away, getting your message across has never been more complicated. Read more

• Dramedy
• 30 - 35 minutes
• 3 f, 1 m, 4 either (8-16 actors possible: 3-14 f, 1-10 m)

It's senior year and problems are mounting for a group of high school students as they prepare for the future. Facing bullies, parents, pressure, sickness, and their own self-judgment, the characters search for ways to stand out. Read more

• Comedy
• 30 - 40 minutes
• 11 f, 5 m, 7 either (6-30 actors possible: 3-27 f, 3-27 m)

Inspired by interviews with teens about their online lives, This Is Your Brain on Social Media takes on both social-media madness and the grown-up hysteria over kids these days. Read more

• Comedy
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 8 f, 5 m, 3 either (13-25 actors possible: 5-15 f, 3-12 m)

This zany comedy skewers the online animosity between liberals and conservatives with a little help from Shakespeare. Read more

• Comedy
• 25 - 45 minutes
• 9 f, 7 m, 6 either (8-30 actors possible: 1-30 f, 1-30 m)

Celebrity interviewer Ian McWorthy has a dream line-up for tonight's episode of the World Wide Window: a veritable litterful of felines whose internet antics have catapulted them to fame. Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 40 - 55 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m

When the brilliant but socially awkward Max starts tutoring popular student Sara in chemistry, an unlikely friendship begins... A tragicomedy about the consequences of cyberbullying. Read more

• Drama
• 80 - 85 minutes
• 8 f, 4 m

Something happened to Chloe after that party last Saturday night. Something she says she can't remember. Something everybody is talking about... Read more

• Comedy
• 60 - 70 minutes
• 5 f, 3 m, 10 either (8-45 actors possible: 0-45 f, 0-45 m)

A high-octane comedy that explores the rabbit hole of distraction we all go down every time we go online. (A one-act version of this play is also available.) Read more

• Comedy
• 30 - 40 minutes
• 7 f, 5 m, 2 either (9-14 actors possible: 5-9 f, 4-7 m)

Poor Ken realizes that if he really wants to win Steph's heart, he'll need to tune out his smartphone and tune in to his own instincts before it's too late... Read more

• Comedy
• 40 - 45 minutes
• 3 f, 3 m, 23 either (6-29 actors possible: 3-26 f, 3-26 m)

Having trouble as the new kid in school? Unlucky in love? Feeling like everyone hates you? You're in luck! Now you can use the National Security Agency's techniques of wiretapping, code-breaking, and data mining to get ahead! Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 80 - 90 minutes
• 4 f, 4 m (6-23 actors possible: 3-12 f, 3-11 m)

A funny, heartbreakingly real look at love and friendship in the age of social media. (The original version of this play is also available.) Read more

• Drama/Comedy
• 100 - 105 minutes
• 10 f, 5 m, 15 either (13-95 actors possible: 5-86 f, 5-67 m)

From a cyberbullying attack that puts a friendship to the test (Dolphin) to a group of former bullies that meets regularly to discuss their recovery (Bullies Anonymous), to a grown man who must confront his former bully at their 20th reunion (Reunited and It Feels So Good), the plays range from the tragic to the comedic, but they all work to reveal a new perspective on a common problem. Read more

• Comedy
• 90 - 95 minutes
• 3 f, 2 m, 2 either (7-50 actors possible: 3-48 f, 2-47 m)

By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead --Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of the tree sisters as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. Read more

• Dramedy
• 80 - 90 minutes
• 5 f, 1 m, 1 either (7-11 actors possible: 5-10 f, 1-3 m)

Arugula Suarez just wants to fit in. But it's not easy when you're a sixteen-year-old alien from the planet Zlagdor. Read more

• Dramedy
• 30 - 35 minutes
• 3 f, 3 m, 6 either (6-40 actors possible: 3-20 f, 3-20 m)

What's it like to be awake when the rest of your world is asleep? Through a series of connected scenes and monologues, join different characters on their journey as they discover whether the monster under the bed is real and collectively wonder...is there anybody out there? Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 40 - 50 minutes
• 6 f, 8 either (12-40 actors possible: 6-40 f, 0-24 m)

It's no wonder Emily can't sleep. She obsesses about awkward interactions in the past, she tries to predict the disasters of the future - and then, of course, there's three immortal witches sabotaging her drama club production of Macbeth so they can escape the mortal realm. You know, life stuff... Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 65 - 75 minutes
• 3 f, 2 m, 2 either (7-30 actors possible: 3-30 f, 2-30 m)

Peter lures Wendy away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain Hook. Read more

• Dramedy
• 70 - 85 minutes
• 10 f, 4 m, 2 either (16 actors possible: 10-12 f, 4-6 m)

When somebody dies, what's the right thing to say? As the memorial service approaches and rumors fill the hallways, everyone navigates how to grieve a girl they knew in very different ways. Read more

• Comedy / Drama
• 95 - 105 minutes
• 5 f, 3 m, 1 either (9 actors possible: 5-6 f, 3-4 m)

In the near-distant future, an NYC charter school becomes the first to welcome artificially intelligent students. When a reality show swoops in to capture this social experiment on camera, the priorities and moralities of the student body are turned inside-out. Read more

• Dramedy
• 25 - 35 minutes
• 3 f, 4 m, 6 either (10-13 actors possible: 2-11 f, 2-11 m)

In this modern adaptation of the Greek classic Antigone, a rebellious high school student named Alice must respond to the sudden and shattering death of her older brother. In honoring her brother, she'll probably break some rules. Which is more important? Read more

• Dramedy
• 40 - 50 minutes
• 4 f, 3 m (7-11 actors possible: 3-8 f, 3-6 m)

Four friends negotiate the college application process as graduation day rapidly approaches. SATs and GPAs are just a part of their worries, as senioritis, awkward interviews, and the pressure to succeed provide even bigger hurdles in the race to the fat-envelope finish line. Read more