Royalty-free plays for middle school and high school students. We have short scripts for teens, one-act plays, full-length plays, and scenes. Comedies and dramas for school performances. Read our guidelines for performing our plays, then browse the collection below!
50 Skits for Kids
50+ royalty-free scripts for kids and teens!
20 Practice Scenes
Twenty, one-page scenes that can be acted out immediately!
20 More Practice Scenes for Pairs
Twenty more one-page scenes for pairs or three actors!
Another 20 Practice Scenes
Another 20 short practice scenes for pairs.
Practice Scenes for Three Teenage Actors
Short scenes for three actors. Best suited for ages 12-18.
Mad Lib Scenes
Ten funny scenes with five suggestions for how to use them. Great for elementary through high school.
More Mad Lib Scenes
Ten funny scenes with five suggestions for how to use them. Great for elementary through high school.
How to Put on a Show
Have you been asked to put on a play at your school or with your group, and find it a daunting task? Or have you been doing plays for years and are looking for an easier or less expensive alternative?
24 Hour Play Project
How to create and perform a play with your students in one day! Great spring performance idea or fundraiser.
Spoon River Anthology
Over 200 characters play townspeople who speak from the grave in this classic piece by Edgar Lee Masters. Here is the entire play set up on the pages so that individual monologues are easy to print out and cut apart into individual monologues.
Plays in order of cast size
Four Square
28 characters. 11F, 10M, 7 Either; 35 pages long. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A drama for teens written by Quinn Baldwin.
Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue
27+ characters. Approximately 35 minutes running time. Comedic version of Robin Hood (sequel to Robin Hood and the Wedding of Doom).
The Three Musketeers and the Very Pretty Diamond
27 characters. Flexible casting. Approximately 40 minutes running time. An English French farce with sword-fighting and attitude!
Peter Pan
27 roles, flexible casting, approximately 30 minutes long. An abridged version of Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie.
Jackie & the Beans Talk
27 characters. 3F; 3M; 21 Either; Flexible casting; 18 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A modernist comedy (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Catch the Waves
18-26 characters. Flexible Cast; 46 pages in length. Approximately 45-50 minutes running time. A space comedy for teens written by Patti Veconi. (10 credits)
Rosie the Riveter: An American Icon
16-26 characters-flexible casting. Approximately 60 minutes running time. As the men head off to war, Rosie paves the way for the women to take over the factory and support the war effort. Bring the story of the WW2 American War Effort to life with this script by Elizabeth West. Inspired by the iconic painting and song of Rosie the Riveter.
Alice in Wonderland - Full Length
Flexible casting for 25+ characters. Traditional story and characters. Approximately 60 minutes running time.
The Wind-up Rookie
25+ characters 15 minutes running time. Flexible casting. A comedy about an epic baseball game, written in verse.
Surviving Braces
24 characters. 85 pages in length. Approximately 90 minutes running time. A hilarious and heartfelt play for teens written by Richard Broadhurst. (10 credits)
THE POE PLAYS
23 characters. 15F, 8M; Flexible casting; 24 pages long. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A detention horror comedy for teens written by Quinn Baldwin.
Conversation Club
23 characters. 13F, 6M, 4 Either; 27 pages long. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A drama for teens about bullying written by Quinn Baldwin.(3 credits)
The Cat Noir
22 characters. 5F; 7M; 10 Either; Flexible casting; 15 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A canine Cabaret play (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
TJ’s Elephant
21 Characters. Approximately 30 minutes running time. Cast size and gender breakdown are flexible. In this original play, the elephant in the room is grief. A perfect way for high schoolers to explore a difficult topic with creativity and heart.
The Weaver Girl & the Cowherd
21 characters. 14 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. An Asian puppetry play (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Afroyo
20+ characters. Approximately 45 minutes running time. A young black boy comes face to face with microaggressions at school.
The Clearing
6-20 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 30 minutes long. 10 vignettes are set in a clearing in the woods and woven together with wit, wonder, and wisdom. Written by Jennifer Reif.
The Crossroads
6-21 characters, flexible casting, approximately 30 minutes. 6-20 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 30 minutes long. 10 vignettes set at a crossroads and in the woods and woven together with wit, wonder, and wisdom. Written by Jennifer Reif. (5 credits)
Roll of the Dice
20 characters. 6 pages long. Approximately 7 minutes running time. A short comedy by playwright, Barbara Henderson.
Dare to Remember
19+ characters. 8 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A teenage ghost story written by award-winning playwright, Barbara Henderson.
A Midsummer Camp’s Dream
19 characters. 10M, 9F, Flexible cast; 47 pages in length. Approximately 45-50 minutes running time. A modern Shakespeare comedy for teens written by Terence Patrick Hughes. (10 credits)
Doc Faustus
19 characters. Approximately one-hour running time. Comedic modern adaptation of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.
The Tempest
19 characters. 11M, 6F, 2Either; 53 pages in length. Approximately 45-60 minutes running time. A comic Shakespeare adaptation written by Terence Patrick Hughes. (10 credits)
The Magic Lunch Box
18 characters. Flexible casting. 14 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A magical Australian tale.
Here we Come
18 characters. 6 pages long. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A short comedy by playwright, Barbara Henderson.
The Magic Lunch Box
18 characters. Flexible casting. 14 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A magical Australian tale written by Lexi Sekuless.
Boss Boudicca and her Fearsome Friends
18 characters. Flexible casting. Approximately 25 minutes running time. Comedic Roman history play about an ancient British Queen who led an uprising against invading Roman forces.
Poisoned in the Garden Script
17 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 45 minutes long. A comical and colorful mystery based on the interactive mystery of the same name. A wealthy old woman is found poisoned in her garden. There are lots of clues and suspects, but only one real murderer.
Rumpelstiltskin: The Last Straw
13-18 characters, 45 minutes long. This Rumpelstiltskin adaptation is filled with magical fantasy and rich, comedic language. It stays true to the Grimm fairy tale and introduces a cast of supporting characters to reimagine a way for Miller’s daughter to overcome the challenges before her with the agency.
Three Tragedies
17 characters. Flexible cast; 43 pages in length. Approximately 45-60 minutes running time. A collection of short plays about Shakespeare’s minor characters written by Martin Keady. (10 credits)
Romayo and Julie
17 characters. 11F, 6M, Flexible cast; 23 pages long. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Quinn Baldwin.
The Great Chicago Fire/The Trial of Bessie
16 characters. 4F, 5M, 7Either; Flexible casting; 10 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A cowtastrophe written by Holly Winn.
Ahead of the Game
16 characters. 65 pages long. Approximately 60 minutes running time. A play that encourages kindness, positivity, and respect written by Catherine Davis. (10 credits)
Split Decision
16 characters. 9F, 5M, 2 Either; 30 pages long. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Quinn Baldwin.
The Case of the Lost Lavakian Princess
16 characters. 11F, 5M; 28 pages in length. Approximately 25-30 minutes running time. A kidnapping mystery for teens written by Carolyn Nur Wistrand.
Chaplin in Wonderland
15+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes long. Charlie Chaplin takes a trip down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. A fast-paced comedy that incorporates pantomime.
The Prophecy of Calysae
15+ characters; Flexible cast; 34 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A Greek tragedy best suited for older students written by Sandy Barker.
Poulter Guise
15+ characters. 3-6M, 12-14F; Flexible cast; 28 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A supernatural comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
War and Pizza
15+ Characters, flexible casting. Approximately 40 minutes long. A young man tries to help save the family ranch but is roped into his uncle’s illegal schemes. Will pizza be the key to success? Historical fiction, drama, comedy, and mystery, all served up in one play.
The Comic Book Play
15 characters, approximately 40 minutes running time. Aspiring comic book writers bring their characters to life in this fun and female-driven play for teens.
The Dragon & the Pearl
15 characters. 3F; 3M; 9 Either; Flexible casting; 16 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A Chinese Theatre play (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Read Me
15 characters. 8 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time.A mystical action – adventure story written by award-winning playwright, Barbara Henderson.
A Merry Interlude at Camelot
15 characters. 4F; 3M; 8 Either; Flexible casting; 14 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Medieval comedy (with classroom materials) adapted by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus and Juliet
15 characters; 7M, 8F; 36 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Ryan Bultrowicz.
The Little Known Voyage of Christina Columbus
15 characters. 7M, 8F; 11 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A semi-historical comedy for children written by Terence Patrick Hughes.
Penny from Heaven
14+ characters. 4F; 5M; 5+ Either; Flexible casting; 10 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A vaudeville comedy for teens (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman.
Robin Hood and the Wedding of Doom
14+ characters. Flexible casting. Approximately 30 minutes long. Comedy Robin Hood melodrama script.
The Adventures of Christina and Viperina
14+ characters; 5M, 4F; 5 Either; 39 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A comedy for children and teens written by Carlos Perez.
Grit v. Gossip
14 characters. 10F, 4M; 76 pages in length. Approximately 90 minutes running time. A play for teens about integrity written by Denis Meadows. (*Contains adult language which may be removed or substituted if necessary.) (10 credits)
Peggy Mae Leon Script
14 characters. 30 minutes. Ages 12 and up. One-act modern day parody of Pygmalion.
The Boy In the Picture
14 characters. 5F; 4M; 5 Either; Flexible casting. 34 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A fantasy about choices written by Sashi Mendis.
The Plucky Wives of Henry VIII
14 characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Comedic script featuring the many wives of Henry VIII.
Afternoon at the Improv
14 characters. 8F, 6M; 13 pages long. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
The Shadow of Peter Pan
14 characters, flexible casting, approximately 15 minutes. Comedy script about Peter Pan’s “Shadow” breaking free to live an independent existence. Perfect for middle and high school.
Kid Superheroes on the Rise
13+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 20 minutes long. Comedy adventure script about kid superheroes who use their imaginations and work together to fight bad guys.
The News Done Spread
13+ characters; Flexible cast.12 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens about gossip written by Jonathan Joy.
Princess Alexandria Isn’t Very Happy
13 characters; 4M, 6F, 3 Either; 32 pages in length plus a 9 page study guide. Approximately 35 minutes running time. A a spoof on traditional fairy tales written by Sandy Barker. (3 credits)
What Should You Do?
13 characters. 10 minutes running time. Play warning about the dangers of drug and alcohol use among teenagers.
The Little Prince in Egypt
13 characters, flexible casting, approximately 15 minutes. Comedy script set about Egyptian mythology. Perfect for older elementary through high school.
Middle School Brain
13 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes running time. One teen character is split into many aspects of her personality in this entertaining short play by Debra A. Cole.
The Imaginary Friends Detective Agency
12+ characters. 9F, 7M; Flexible casting; 45 pages in length. Approximately 45 minutes running time. A lighthearted drama about loss written by Trevor Suthers. (5 credits)
The Secret Life of Catarina Brown
12+ characters; 4M, 7F, 2+ Either; 42 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A contemporary comedy for teens with study guide written by Sandy Barker.(3 credits)
Peter Pan in Thirty Minutes
12+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 30 minutes long. Includes songs from the public domain. Comedy adventure script based on the classic story of Peter Pan.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
12+ Characters, Flexible Casting, Approximately 15 minutes running time. Comedy script where humans try to outwit the zombies.
A Weekend Mystery
12 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. A funny mystery where strangers gather, something goes missing, and the detective is not what you think he is.
The New Boy
12 characters; 12M. 23 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A ghost story written by Andrew Beattie.
The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
12 characters. 4 F, 8 M. Approximately 50 minutes running time. Full-length play based on a Mark Twain story. (5 credits)
The Constitution Puppet Show
12 characters. 12 minutes running time. Short play featuring the founding fathers of the United States.
Unintent
11+ characters. 4M, 3F, 4 Either; Flexible casting; 15 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A drama about guilt for teens and adults written by Ryan Morris.
Idols
11+ characters. 6F, 5M, 2+ Either; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A one-act comedy for teens about obsession written by Donald Arneson.
A Middle School Science Project Time Machine
11 characters. Approximately ten minutes running time. Middle school students travel to a bleak future during the science fair.
The Vixen
11 characters. 4F; 5M; 2 Either; Flexible casting; 17 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Renaissance comedy (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Cards On The Table
11 characters. Flexible casting. 12 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. An Agatha Christie murder mystery written by Lexi Sekuless.
NC’s Big Night
11 characters. 9F, 2M; 20 pages in length. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Stopping Here
10-15 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 40 minutes long. A dramatic adaptation of four Robert Frost narrative poems.
Impressions
Flexible casting, 10-36 characters, approximately 30 minutes running time. Perfect for middle and high school. Impressions is a vignette play comprised of several scenes that explore the many meanings of the word “impressions.”
Alice in Wonderland in 20 Minutes
Flexible casting for 10+ characters. Approximately 20 minutes running time with ideas for adding creative movement. Traditional Alice in Wonderland story, perfect for elementary through high school. Includes suggestions for adding more Lewis Carroll poetry to your production.
Dream Train
10+ characters; 6F, 3M, 1+ Either; 28 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A drama for teens written by Starry Krueger.
The Bill Of Rights
10+ characters. Approximately 20 minutes long with audience participation. Informative and playful script about the importance of the Bill of Rights to the United States.
Lady Scottish Play
10 characters. 3F; 2M; 5 Either; Flexible casting; 14 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A melodrama for teens (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Polly Peachum & the Pirates
10 characters. 5F; 5M; 17 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A comic opera (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Mum’s the Word
10 characters. 1F; 3M; 6 Either; Flexible casting; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. An English folk comedy (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
A Very Odd Harvest Play
10 characters. 5F, 3M, 2 Either; 22 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A mythological/intergalactic comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Peter Pan and the Lost Girl
10+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. Peter Pan meets Little Red Riding Hood in this short play by Willow Rowe. Fun for all ages.
Defective Heroes Anonymous
10 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. Sometimes even superheroes need a support group.
North Paws
10 characters. 1F; 3M; 6 Either; Flexible casting; 12 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. An epic style play (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Incognito
10 characters, 3M, 2F, 3 any gender. Approximately 7 minutes running time. Funny short play about Superman wanting a day off!
By Jove
10 characters. 4F; 6M; 15 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Roman comedy (with classroom materials) adapted by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
It’s All In Your Head
10 characters; 1M, 1F, 8 Either; 14 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Frannie Dove.
The Seance: An Evening With Madam Ollo
10 characters. 4M, 6F; 11 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A supernatural mystery for teens and adults written by Aaron Sampson. *Contains violence.
The Honest Impostor
10 characters. 5F; 5M; 14 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Trade Trade Secrets
10 characters. 8F; 2M; 13 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A comedic revue (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
The Burglar Alarm
4-10 characters, flexible casting. Approximately ten-minutes running time. Comedy based on a Mark Twain story.
A Trip to the Forest
9+ characters. 3M, 3F, 3+ Either; 4 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. A short, family play for kids and teens by Jasmine Rodgers’s Class.
Mad Tea Party
9 characters. 15 minutes running time. Adaptation of the mad hatter’s tea party in Alice in Wonderland.
School Work
9 characters. 5M, 4F; Flexible cast; 19 pages in length. Approximately 20-25 minutes running time. An extraterrestrial comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Barnyard
9 characters. 40 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A play for older teens written by Richard Broadhurst.(5 credits)
Last Chance Tuesday
9 characters, approximately 25 minutes long. Funny and touching script about friendship. Three kennel dogs dream of their forever homes. Will they be adopted?
Couth
9 characters. 3F; 3M; 3 Either; Flexible casting; 17 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Spanish Golden Age comedy (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Little Bigfoot
6-9 characters, any gender. Approximately 15 minutes long. Three kids encounter Little Bigfoot, a race of Sasquatch rejected because of their size, lack of hair, and “bad” behavior. Fun for middle and high school.
Animal Farm
8+ characters; 3M, 5+Either; Flexible casting; 8 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A comedic adaptation of George Orwell’s story by written by Andy Pavey.
Snowbound
8-14 characters, 2 F, 6-12 M. Approximately 12-15 minutes running time. Dark comedy based on a Mark Twain tale.
The Search for a Director
8 parts, 9 pages. Short script for use in a directing class. Best suited for ages 10-13.
Pantalone’s New Pantalones
8 characters. 3F; 3M; 2 Either; Flexible casting; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A Commedia dell’arte play (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
The Misadventures of Frog Girl
8 characters; 2F, 6 Either; 20 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time.A comedy for children written by Carlos Perez.
Test Ride
8 characters. 3F, 3M, 2 Either; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A sci-fi comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
The Hollow
8 characters. 3M, 5F. 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. An adaptation of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery.
Ghosting For Good
8 Characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes long. Short, black box play about two teens dealing with the cruelty of online bullying.
Scenes from Summer Camp
8 characters, approximately 10 minutes long. Comedy play about girls at summer camp who are stuck in their cabin because of the rain.
Killing Death
7+ characters. 5M, 2+ Either; Flexible casting; 10 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A dark comedy about Death for teens written by Jack Helbig. (Contains some strong language.)
Whitney Darling, A Modern Peter Pan Story
7 Characters. Flexible Casting. Approximately 30 minutes running time. A modern telling of Peter Pan.
Picture Girl
7 characters. Approximately 30 minutes long. Historical drama based on the true story of a young girl whose drawing spared her family at Ellis Island in 1924.
A River in Savannah
7 characters; 10 pages long. Approximately ten minutes running time. A play that addresses racial/cultural issues from American history.
Pool Party
7 characters. 7F; 27 pages in length. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A party planning dramedy for teens written by Patti Veconi.
The New School Marm
7 characters. 4F, 3M; 20 pages long. Approximately 20 minutes running time. A comedy for teens about outsmarting greedy developers written by August Mergelman.
Brighter Than Others
7 characters. Ten minutes running time. Funny scene in which cave people hold a board meeting.
Social Media
7 characters, flexible casting. Five different social media characters argue over who does the least harm. Approximately 10 minutes running time.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
7 characters; 5M; 2F; 6 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A comedic adaptation about aging written by Andy Pavey.
With Vigor
6+ characters, approximately 60 minutes long. With Vigor is a fast-paced, interactive comedy that employs audience participation, improv, and physical comedy to enthrall the audience in a whirlwind of fun. The play opens with a community theatre rehearsing a new play. The director, who also happens to be the playwright, takes the project very seriously, but the cast and crew have a lot of work to do. Excellent for teens and community theatres.
The Great Baking Play
6-31 characters, flexible casting, approximately 30 minutes long. 13 scenes all set in a kitchen.
THE MAYPOLE, or My Problem with Nathaniel Hawthorne
6+ characters. Flexible cast. 4 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A rapping comedy for teens written by Germaine Shames.
Go Back For Murder
6-8 characters. 11 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. An Agatha Christie murder mystery.
Dog Barking in the Distance
6 characters, gender flexible, approximately 15 minutes long. Scary and suspenseful play about teens who are lost in the woods. Fun for readers theatre, radio drama, classroom study or live performance.
Useful Women, A Victorian Chat Show
6 characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Historical and comedic script featuring exceptional women in the 19th Century. Suitable for elementary, middle and high school students, especially those studying 19th century England.
All is Fair in Show Business
6 characters; 4F, 2 Either; 17 pages in length. Approximately 10-20 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Barry M. Putt, Jr.
Truth or Dare
6 female characters. Four teen girls having a sleepover play a prank that backfires! Approximately ten minutes running time.
KAOS-TV
6 characters; 3F, 2M, 1 Either; 26 pages in length. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A one-act comedy for teens written by James Rayfield.
The Big Dance
6 characters, all female. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Cute play by Debra A. Cole about a group of teenage girls who are attending their first school dance.
The Contest
6 characters, 3M, 3F. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Funny short play that teaches a lesson about being stubborn and fighting with your siblings or friends.
Learn German with Ollendorff!
6 characters, 3F, 3M. Approximately 12 minutes running time. Ages 12 and up. Short version of a full-length Mark Twain play.
Project Humans
5 characters, any gender. Approximately 5 minutes running time. Alien abduction comedy!
The Price of Gold
5 characters-all male cast. Approximately 10 minutes running time. This amusing short play by Debra A. Cole is a cautionary tale about greed.
Tony’s Chums
5 characters. 1F, 4M. 15 pages in length. Approximately 10-20 minutes running time. A tale of adventure for children written by Graham Knapman.
The Liberty Well
5 characters; 3M; 2F. 14 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A historical ghost story written by Anthony L. Mariani.
Camp Soggy Lake
5 characters. 2M, 3F; 12 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A nature comedy for teens written by Thomas J. Misuraca.
He Who Speaks
5 characters; 1F, 1M, 3 Either; 12 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A drama for children and teens written by Starry Krueger.
Super Me
5 characters, flexible casting. A bullied teen gets unexpected help from his/her superhero alter-ego. Approximately 10 minutes running time.
Metamorphosis
5 characters, all female. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Short play for teens about being yourself rather than trying to conform! Great play for students to get creative with costuming.
The Spy Next Door
5 characters, flexible casting. Short play about a group of students who think their teacher is a spy! Approximately ten minutes running time.
Almost Fairy Time
4 characters. Flexible cast. 8 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A Shakespearean fairy play for children and teens written by Diana Burbano.
Honestly
5 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Short, modern play by Debra A. Cole based on a West African folk tale.
The Burglar Alarm
4-10 characters, flexible casting. Approximately ten-minutes running time. Comedy based on a Mark Twain story.
Mama Threw Me So High
4 characters; 3F, 1M; 17 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A drama for teens written by Starry Krueger.
LGBT Sketch
4 characters. Flexible casting. 2 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. Four monologues about LGBT acceptance written by Corrina Bryant.
Inside
4 male characters. Ages 14 and up. 36 pages in length. Approximately 40 minutes running time. (5 credits)
The Adventures of Don Marcos Sebastian Guevara Fantastico
4 Characters. Approximately 30 minutes running time. An unlikely pair teams up to defeat the school bullies in this playful script. Perfect for elementary, middle school, or school assemblies.
Looking for Juliet
4 characters. 1M, 3F; 11 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A short comedy for teens about a Shakespeare audition written by Teresa Fogel.
Stinky Bird
4 characters; 3M; 1F. 10 pages in length. Approximately 10-20 minutes running time. A comedy for young performers written by Seth Freeman.
The Golden Goose
4 characters. 8 pages long. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A drama for teens written by Scot Walker.
Almost Fairy Time
4 characters. Flexible cast. 8 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A Shakespearean fairy play for children and teens written by Diana Burbano.
Geointerfering Inc.
4 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes long. An absurdist comedy about the environmental crisis by Leonard Goodisman.
Tse Tse Valley
4 characters; 4M; 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. Additional 7 page study guide included. A drama for teens and adults written by Tsungayi Hatitye.(3 credits)
A Night at the Human Garden
4 characters. 7 minutes running time. Several misguided customers misinterpret the menu items at a Chinese food restaurant.
The Trial
4 characters. 10 minutes running time. A woman on trial for being a witch pushes back against her accusers.
Canine Connection
4 characters, (3 speaking, 1 non-speaking) Gender flexible. All characters are dogs. Approximately 8 minutes running time. Hilarious play where dogs run a radio call-in show. Perfect for middle and high school.
Zero Hour
4 characters. 6 minutes running time. Comedic scene in which a group of turkeys brace themselves against an unknown enemy.
Oh My God, They’re here!
4 characters. 2M, 2F. 7 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A comedy about a dysfunctional family written by Corrina Bryant.
The Quest
4 characters. 4F. 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A comedy for teens and adults written by Corrina Bryant.
Transmorpher
4 characters. 4M; 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A science fair comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Plastic World
4 characters. 2M, 2F. 6 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. An informational play about pollution written by Corrina Bryant.
Lab Report
4 characters. Flexible casting. 10 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A short play for teens about therapy written by Louise Scoville.
Yes, Indeed
4 characters, flexible casting, Approximately 10 minutes running time. Four intrepid explorers lead the audience to rediscover the value of imagination. Comedy script perfect for commedia dell’arte, clowning, or physical theatre. Great for teens.
Beauty Kweens
4 characters. 3F, 1M. 9 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A competitive comedy for teens written by Diana Burbano.
The Ghost in My Tent
4 characters. 4F; 9 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A ghost story for teens written by Elizabeth Rapoza.
Concert
4 characters. 4F. 9 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A dramedy for teens about religious tolerance written by Marj O’Neill-Butler.
Get Over Your Selfie
4 characters. 2F, 2M. 3 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short, selfie-absorbed comedy for children and teens written by Donna Latham
Sally
4 characters, approximately one-hour running time. Thomas Jefferson/Sally Hemings historical play script by Leonard Goodisman.
Benchmark
4 characters, all males. Approximately 10 minutes. A funny yet sentimental script about true friendship. Perfect for middle school and high school students.
The Census
4 characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Short play that deals with the history of the US census and questions about race.
Oh, Demetrius
3 characters, including 2 black students. Approximately 15 minutes long. This play for middle and high school students explores the idea of integrity. Charmaine has a crush on Demetrius and willingly does his homework for him. In the end, Charmaine takes back her power, and Demetrius owns his mistakes as well. Oh, Demetrius also provides a lesson in cultural history and the importance of knowing the sacrifices made by others for the sake of justice. The end of this play discusses great black people in history.
Themes: Integrity, Honesty.
The Circus Still Comes To Town
3 characters. 1M, 2F; 22 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A drama for teens about romance and family written by Tom Cavanaugh.
Niseag
3 characters. 2M, 1F; Flexible casting; 15 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Loch Ness comedy for teens written by Donald W. Falconer. Some strong language.
Wrong Way, Dude
3 characters, (2M 1F). 21 pages in length. Approximately 20 minutes running time. A one-act comedy for teens written by Robin Rice.
Just Life
3 characters. 2F, 1M. 19 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A sweet comedy about getting older written by Corrina Bryant.
Buck Fanshaw’s Funeral
3 characters. 1F, 2M. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Comedic short play based on a Mark Twain tale. Very funny use of language!
The Spotted Skink
3+ Characters, Flexible Casting. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Clever and witty script about two young people trying to save their town by claiming they’ve discovered an endangered species. Will they go to any length to convince people?
The Human Room
3 characters. 2M, 1F; 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. An existential drama for teens written by Corey Pajka.
Masks
3 characters. 2M, 1F. 11 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A comedy for teens about social anxiety written by Scott Mullen.
Hungry, Hungry Hippo Burgers
3 characters. 7 pages long. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A fast food comedy for teens and adults by playwright, Scot Walker.
You Oughta Be In Pictures
3 characters. 2F,1M; 7 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A science fiction comedy for kids by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Kidnapped by Pirates
3 characters. 3F; 6 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A Renaissance comedy for teens or adults by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
The Music of Love
3 characters; 1M, 2F; 6 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A romantic comedy for teens written by Robin Blasberg.
Battle of What Bridge
3 characters. 3M; 5 pages in length. Approximately 3-5 minutes running time. A Renaissance comedy for teens or adults by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Balloon Ride
3 characters. 7 pages long. Approximately 6 minutes running time. Comedy scene that takes place in a hot air balloon.
The Unfortunate Teller
2 characters. Ten minutes running time. Hilarious scene between a fake fortune teller and a customer.
The Present
2 characters. Ten minutes running time. Comedic scene in which a gift is awkwardly given and received.
The Field Trip
2 characters. 3 minutes running time. Two-page scene about a couple of students who sneak away from the school field trip.
Oscar
2 (F) characters. Ten minutes running time. A teenage couple visits the family home of one of the girls after her mother has died.
Bitter Cherries
2 characters, (1M; 1F). 12 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A short drama for teens written by Robin Rice.
The Condor Egg
2 characters. Ten minutes running time. An imaginative teenager dreams of doing something unusual for the school art show.
Comedic Shakespeare Duologues
Scenes for 2 actors. 8 comedic duologues that help students learn the plots of various Shakespeare plays.
A Lively Outfit
2 characters. Ten minutes running time. An eccentric shop owner recruits his assistant to help him with a strange experiment.
Nevada Johnson And The Meaning Of Life
2 characters. 1M, 1F. 10 pages long. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A comedy adventure for teens by Evan Baughfman.
Making the Grade
2 characters. 2F; 34 pages in length. Approximately 30-40 minutes running time. An engrossing drama about two sisters written by Pete Hartley. (5 credits)
Bella Napoli
2 characters. 1M, 1F; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy set in 1930’s Italy written by Steve Gold.
Confession
2 (M) characters. 11 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A hilarious, one-act play for teens and adults written by Cameron Corcoran.(Contains strong language.)
The Gospel of Mom
2 characters, both female. Approximately 7 minutes running time. Based on the philosophical writings of Mark Twain.
Visiting
2 characters. 1 M, 1 F. 9 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A short drama about teen parents and crime written by Alan Stolzer.
Alzheimer’s Diary
2 characters. 2M, 1F; 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. An existential drama for teens written by Corey Pajka.
Out on a Limb
2 characters. 7 pages long. Approximately 6 minutes running time. A pair of cats are stuck in a tree and they argue about how get down.
Bequest
2 characters. 1M, 1F; 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A touching drama for children and teens written by Jon Bromfield.
Puppy Love
2 characters. 2F. 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A funny, warm comedy for teens and adults written by Corrina Bryant.
An Imaginary Friend
2 characters. 2M. 7 pages long. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A short play about an imaginary friendship by Martha Patterson.
The Revenge of the Howling Ring-Tailed Spider Monkeys
2 characters. Flexible cast. 7 pages long. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A comedy about a meltdown for teens and adults by playwright, Scot Walker.(Language)
The Greatest Of Expectations
2 characters. 1M, 1F; 6 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A futuristic tale for teens with Charles Dickens written by Steven Lancefield.
The Rules
2 characters. 2F. 5 pages long. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play about creating real friendship by Martha Patterson.
The Clubhouse
2 characters. 2M; 3 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. A scene for boys about keeping a promise written by David-Matthew Barnes.
The Abduction of Don Vito
2 characters. 2M; 3 pages in length. Approximately 2-5 minutes running time. A crime drama for teens and adults written by Aaron Sampson.
Leaving the Cave
2M characters. 3 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. A classical drama for teens and adults written by Cameron Corcoran.
My Lips Are Sealed
2 characters. 2F; 3 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. A scene for teens about gossiping written by David-Matthew Barnes.
One Stupid Moment
2 characters. 2F; 3 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. A scene for teens about a humiliating encounter written by David-Matthew Barnes.
Thirteen
2 characters. 2F; 3 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. A scene for young girls about studying written by David-Matthew Barnes.
Cold Case
2 characters, flexible casting. 5 pages. Funny mystery scene for middle and high school students.
Thomas, Thomas
2 characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Short play about Thomas Jefferson renting his slaves to another slave owner.
Shuttlecock, Whipping Top and Tick Tack Type
A play for two actors that incorporates rhythm, music and movement. Actors take on the roles of toys. Approximately 50 minutes long. Includes educational materials, drama activities, and sheet music.
