BLG EDU Catalog 2024

EDUCATION

Cover Photo: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Broadway Production, photo by Matthew Murphy)

MUSICALS

Photo: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville (High School Edition) (Dr Phillips High School, photo by PhotoCorp)

County Fair: A Country Hits Musical

By Matt Webster and Taylor Ferrera, Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by David Austin and David Abbinanti

Roles: 9W, 5M, 10 Any, Ensemble | Musicians: 6 | Acts: 2

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes

Follow Claudia’s lively journey to embrace her roots with music from Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, and more .

• Packed with favorite country hits

• Two female leads

• Features multiple singing roles

Production Resources: Show Ready & Stage Tracks by ROCS

The Colored Museum

By George C. Wolfe

Roles: 3W, 2M, 1 Girl | FLEX | Musicians: 10 | Acts: 1

Duration: 80 minutes

Electrifying, discomforting, and delighting audiences of all colors, The Colored Museum redefines, through a series of “exhibits,” our ideas of what it means to be Black in America

• A foundational piece of Black theatre

• Perfect for groups that are able to push the envelope

• Offers large flexibility in casting, from small ensembles to larger casts

Disenchanted! (High School Edition)

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dennis T. Giacino Developed with Fiely Matias

Roles: 6–10 W, Ensemble | Musicians: 3 | Acts: 2 Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes

Snow White and her disenchanted princess pals hilariously challenge fairy-tale stereotypes in a musical that redefines storybook heroines.

• Celebrates female empowerment

• All-female cast

• Hilarious takes on princess life

Production Resources: Show Ready & Stage Tracks by ROCS

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville (High School Edition)

Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett

Roles: 3W, 3M, Ensemble | Musicians: 9 | Acts: 2

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Hit the sand in this hilarious musical comedy with beloved Jimmy Buffett hits and an unforgettable tropical adventure

• Feel-good score

• A showcase for comedic performers

• Large ensemble

Production Resources: Keyboard Patch Design by KeyboardTEK, Show Ready & Stage Tracks by ROCS

“

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape

to Margaritaville

was an exciting new show and a great way for students to discover Jimmy Buffett’s expansive catalogue. The various styles of music also were a treat to stage, teach, and choreograph. Audiences loved the show, and the students embraced this title with high energy, transcending the title’s NYC reputation.”

—Jason

W.,

Dr. Phillips High School

Let It Be

Developed for the stage by Stageworks Productions and Annerin Productions, Originally conceived by Maggie Pitts

Roles: 6W, 4M, Ensemble | Musicians: 5 | Acts: 1

Duration: 75 minutes

In a journey through the turbulent 1960s, the sensational songs of The Beatles drive a narrative of love, rebellion, and hope

• All-Beatles score

• Set in the 1960s, its plot is more timely than ever

• Offers creative directing and choreography choices

The Old Man and The Old Moon

Book, Music, and Lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.

Roles: 7–26 Any, Ensemble | FLEX | Musicians: 7 | Acts: 1

Duration: 90 minutes

Embark on an imaginative seafaring epic as the Old Man chooses love over duty, facing storms, ghosts, and change Large cast version also available.

• Heartfelt, folky score

• Flexible, ensemble casting opportunities

• Staging allows for great simplicity or great spectacle

Quilters

Book by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, Music and Lyrics by Barbara

Damashek

Roles: 7W, Ensemble | Musicians: 6 | Acts: 2

Duration: 2 hour 15 minutes

A rich tapestry of pioneer women’s lives, portraying the beauty, challenges, and enduring spirit of frontier existence in a breathtaking theatrical masterpiece

• A sensitively told story

• Perfect for audiences of all ages

• Honors the roots of American expansion

Ride the Cyclone (High School Edition)

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

Roles: 3W, 4M | FLEX | Musicians: 5 | Acts: 1

Duration: 90 minutes

In this funny and poignant musical, a roller-coaster tragedy leads teenagers to limbo, where they compete to win a second chance at life . Original Version also available.

• TikTok sensation

• Intoxicating sleeper hit

• One of the most popular new musicals for schools

Production Resources: Keyboard Patch Design by KeyboardTEK, Show Ready & Stage Tracks by ROCS

Photo: Ride the Cyclone (Chance Theater, photo by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio)

Sympathy Jones: The New Secret Agent Musical

Music and Lyrics by Masi Asare, Book by Brooke Pierce

Roles: 5W, 5M | FLEX | Musicians: 6 | Acts: 2

Duration: 2 hours

Join Sympathy Jones, the aspiring secret agent turned accidental hero, in a delightful 1960s musical filled with humor, self-discovery, and heart-pounding action .

• Spy-spoof fun

• Strong female lead

• Opportunities for diverse casting

Production Resources: Rehearsal Tracks

“MOST PRODUCED PLAY IN HIGH SCHOOLS”

- Educational Theatre Association

LITERARY ADAPTATIONS

Cyrano de BurgerShack

By Jeremy Desmon

Roles: 12W, 7M, Ensemble | Musicians: 9 | Acts: 2

Duration: 1 hours 40 minutes

BurgerShack’s king becomes a matchmaker in this pop musical blending hits by Katy Perry and more in a modern Cyrano de Bergerac adaptation . JV Version also available.

• New spins on pop song favorites like “Call Me Maybe” and “Make You Feel My Love”

• Based on the classic play

• Nothing controversial

Production Resources: Performance Tracks

Photo: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical (The Children’s Theatre Company, photo by Kaitlin Randolph)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Book by Kevin Del Aguila, Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler, Based on the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Fox Films

Roles: 9W, 14M, Ensemble | Musicians: 5 | Acts: 2

Duration: 2 hours

Based on the best-selling book series, this musical follows Greg on a hilarious and heartfelt journey through the perils of middle school 60-Minute Edition also available.

• Your students’ favorite characters onstage

• Features a fun pop score

• Will be popular with students and parents alike

Production Resources: Show Ready & Stage Tracks by ROCS

Photo: String (Interlochen Center for the Arts, 2021)

Emma! A Pop Musical

By Eric Price

Roles: 9W, 5M, Ensemble | Musicians: 9 | Acts: 1 Duration: 90 minutes

Emma, a student at Highbury Prep, navigates her own love and happiness while playing matchmaker for her classmates in this sparkling musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel . JV Version also available.

• Lots of featured roles

• Strong female protagonist

• Features songs by Sara Bareilles, The Supremes, and more!

Production Resources: Keyboard Patch Design by KeyboardTEK, Show Ready & Stage Tracks by ROCS

Head Over Heels (High School Edition)

Songs by The Go-Go’s, Based on The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty, Adapted by James Magruder

Roles: 4W, 3M, 1 Any, Ensemble | Musicians: 5 | Acts: 2 Duration: 2 hours

The infectious beats of the Go-Go’s drive this hilarious, exuberant romance in which a royal family discovers the power of self-love to save their kingdom .

• Broadway cult hit musical

• Spreads a message of love and kindness

• Strong characters

Production Resources: Keyboard Patch Design by KeyboardTEK, Show Ready & Stage Tracks by ROCS

Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

Written and Composed by Jonathan Christenson

Roles: 3W, 4M | FLEX | Musicians: 8 | Acts: 2

Duration: 2 hours

Uncover the enigmatic life of Edgar Allan Poe through haunting music and poetic storytelling in this inventive musical .

• A quirky, steampunk take on Poe

• Great for the Halloween season

• Explores complex themes

Production Resources: Performance Tracks with Sound FX

Penelope, or How The Odyssey Was Really Written

Book and Lyrics by Peter Kellogg, Music by Stephen Weiner

Roles: 3W, 7M | Musicians: 5 | Acts: 2

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes

It’s funny, it’s fierce, and above all, it’s epic! A bevy of suitors want to marry Penelope and take over the kingdom while Odysseus is off at war Penelope, stalling them, writes letters to herself, pretending they’re from Odysseus, and little does she know, her writings have created the story of The Odyssey

• An easy educational tie-in to The Odyssey

• Features an energetic score encompassing varied musical styles

• Opportunity to spotlight many performers

THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

(AUDIENCE AGES 9 AND UNDER)

Miley Chase: The Science Ace

Music and Lyrics by Dylan MarcAurele, Book by Mike Ross, Story by Larry Little

Roles: 10 actors with doubling

Musicians: Performance and Rehearsal Tracks Included

Acts: 1 | Duration: 50 minutes

A science whiz, Miley, and her nemesis, Tyler, travel to prehistoric times, facing dinosaurs and learning the power of teamwork and friendship

• Strong female lead

• Fun time-travel story

• Focuses on being a team player

Photo: Miley Chase: The Science Ace (Pike High School Performing Arts, 2023)

Peace, Love and Cupcakes

By Rick Hip-Flores

Roles: 5W, 1M, Ensemble | Musicians: 1| Acts: 1 Duration: 55 minutes

Kylie Carson starts a cupcake club to improve her image, forming a powerful friendship and successful baking business . JV Version also available.

• Celebration of self-confidence

• Catchy, easy-to-learn songs

• Short run time

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical

Book by Melvin Tunstall III, Music by Greg Borowsky and Douglas Lyons, Lyrics by Douglas Lyons, Based on an original concept by Douglas Lyons

Roles: 3W, 1M | Musicians: 1 | Acts: 1 Duration: 60 minutes

Lily faces segregation in her new town but finds friendship with Sky, teaching kids that differences make us awesome. JV Version also available.

• Beautiful story about inclusion

• Fantastic pop score

• A new favorite nationwide

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric, Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush, Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith

Roles: 5 actors with doubling | FLEX | Musicians: 5 | Acts: 1

Duration: 60 minutes

The Big Bad Wolf gets his day in court, but will justice prevail in this musical trial of the century?

• Flexible cast size

• Soft rock score

• Classic tale with a lovable twist

Production Resources: Performance Tracks

Perfect for Middle Schools

“Junior Varsity” versions, ideal for kids and families!

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HOLIDAY MUSICALS

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical

Book and Lyrics by Jahnna Beecham, Music and Lyrics by Malcolm Hillgartner, Based on the play by Barbara Robinson

Roles: 10W, 9M | Musicians: 5 | Acts: 2 Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

When the unruly Herdmans disrupt the Christmas pageant, a community must see the holiday through new eyes in this touching and hilarious musical JV Version also available.

• Great for large programs

• Iconic holiday title

• Strong box-office draw

Production Resources: Show Ready & Stage Tracks by ROCS

Photo: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Cumberland County Playhouse, photo by Barry Brown)

It’s a Wonderful Life – The Musical

Book and Lyrics by Keith Ferguson, Music by Bruce Greer, Based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern

Roles: 17W, 23M, Ensemble | Musicians: 15 | Acts: 2

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

George Bailey’s life journey unfolds in this heartwarming musical adaptation of the beloved holiday film, capturing its warmth and timeless appeal

• Adaptation of the classic film

• Tons of featured roles

• Beautiful original score

Production Resources: Performance Tracks

Santa Claus: The Musical

Book by Noah Putterman, Music and Lyrics by David Christensen and Luke Holloway

Roles: 2W, 3M, 3 Any | Musicians: 1 | Acts: 1 or 2

Duration: 1 hour

Jingle jam-packed with a sleigh full of energetic and original holiday music and a heartwarming script! Santa and Mrs. Claus announce their decision to hang up the big red suit and train a replacement Enter Nick: a website designer and single dad to his tech-savvy daughter, Bee With pressures mounting—and a jealous, naughty elf thwarting their every move—will everyone in Santa’s Workshop come together in time for Nick to take the reins?

• A score that your cast will love

• Full-music tracks are included with your license for easy producing

• The story features a STEM heroine saving the holiday

PLAYS

Photo: The Cottage (2023 Broadway Production, photo by Joan Marcus)

OUR TONY AWARD® WINNERS

2020s

2023 - Leopoldstadt by Tom Stoppard

2020 - The Inheritance by Matthew López

2010s

2018 - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany

2017 - Oslo by J T Rogers

2016 - The Humans by Stephen Karam

2015 - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens

2014 - All the Way by Robert Schenkkan

2013 - Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang

2012 - Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris

2010 - Red by John Logan

2000s

2009 - God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton

2008 - August: Osage County by Tracy Letts

2005 - Doubt, A Parable by John Patrick Shanley

2004 - I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright

2003 - Take Me Out by Richard Greenberg

2002 - The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? by Edward Albee

2001 - Proof by David Auburn

1990s

1999 - Side Man by Warren Leight

1998 - ‘Art’ by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton

1997 - The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry

1996 - Master Class by Terrence McNally

1995 - Love! Valour! Compassion! by Terrence McNally

1992 - Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel

1990 - The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, adapted by Frank Galati

1980s

1989 - The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein

1988 - M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang

1984 - The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard

1982 - The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Part One and Part Two by David Edgar, from Charles Dickens

1980 - Children of a Lesser God by Mark Medoff

1970s

1973 - That Championship Season by Jason Miller

1960s

1968 - Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard

1963 - Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee

1950s

1957 - Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill

1956 - The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett

1954 - The Teahouse of the August Moon by John Patrick, based on the novel by Vern Sneider

1953 - The Crucible by Arthur Miller

1951 - The Rose Tattoo by Tennessee Williams

1940s

1949 - Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

1948 - Mister Roberts by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan

1947 - All My Sons by Arthur Miller

OUR PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS

2020s

2021 - The Hot Wing King by Katori Hall

2010s

2019 - Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury

2018 - Cost of Living by Martyna Majok

2017 - Sweat by Lynn Nottage

2015 - Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen

Adly Guirgis

2013 - Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar

2012 - Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría

Hudes

2011 - Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris

2000s

2009 - Ruined by Lynn Nottage

2008 - August: Osage County by Tracy Letts

2007 - Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay-Abaire

2005 - Doubt, A Parable by John Patrick Shanley

2004 - I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright

2003 - Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz

2002 - Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks

2001 - Proof by David Auburn

2000 - Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies

1990s

1999 - Wit by Margaret Edson

1998 - How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel

1995 - The Young Man from Atlanta by Horton

Foote

1994 - Three Tall Women by Edward Albee

1992 - The Kentucky Cycle by Robert Schenkkan

1980s

1989 - The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein

1988 - Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry

1983 - ’Night, Mother by Marsha Norman

1981 - Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley

1980 - Talley’s Folly by Lanford Wilson

1970s

1979 - Buried Child by Sam Shepard

1975 - Seascape by Edward Albee

1973 - That Championship Season by Jason Miller

1971 - The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-theMoon Marigolds by Paul Zindel

1950s

1957 - Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill

1956 - The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett

1955 - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams

1954 - The Teahouse of the August Moon by John Patrick, based on the novel by Vern Sneider

1953 - Picnic by William Inge

1952 - The Shrike by Joseph Kramm

1940s

1949 - Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

1948 - A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

1946 - State of the Union by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse

1945 - Harvey by Mary Chase

1941 - There Shall Be No Night by Robert E . Sherwood

1930s

1939 - Abe Lincoln in Illinois by Robert E Sherwood

1937 - You Can’t Take It with You by Moss Hart and George S Kaufman

1936 - Idiot’s Delight by Robert E Sherwood

1930 - The Green Pastures by Marc Connelly

1920s

1928 - Strange Interlude by Eugene O’Neill

1922 - Anna Christie by Eugene O’Neill

1920 - Beyond the Horizon by Eugene O’Neill

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Clue: On Stage (HS Edition)

Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, Written by Sandy Rustin, Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture, Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE, Original Music by Michael Holland | Roles: 5W, 6M | FLEX | Based on the 1985 film and board game, Clue is a hilarious murder mystery in which guests hunt for the killer.

• Box-office winner 1

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• Most-Produced Play in the U.S.

The Play That Goes Wrong (HS Edition)

By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer

Roles: 2W, 2M, 4 Any | FLEX | It’s opening night of the local drama society’s production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things go from bad to disastrous.

• Modified set requirements for high school 2

3

6

• Over-the-top physical comedy

Almost, Maine

By John Cariani

Roles: 2–9W, 2–9M | FLEX | A whimsical town where love blooms and hearts mend under the magical northern lights.

• Truly flexible cast from 2–19

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• Perfect for student directors

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You Can’t Take It with You

By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman

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Roles: 7W, 9M, 3 Extras | When the uptight Kirbys’ son falls in love with the freespirited Sycamores’ daughter, hilarious and heartfelt complications arise.

• One of the most successful plays ever written

• Large cast with featured roles

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 1W, 1M, 3

5

Any | Two narrators hilariously recreate the Brothers Grimm’s 209 fairy tales, combining them into a wild and fast-paced extravaganza.

• A perennial favorite

• Turns fairy tales on their head

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The Crucible

By Arthur Miller

Roles: 10W, 10M | A farmer’s wife is falsely accused of witchcraft by a servant girl, leading to a chilling tale of bigotry and deceit.

• Features many strong roles

• Perfect companion play: John Proctor Is the Villain

The Alibis

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Roles: 3W, 2M, 10 Any | FLEX | Crime and comedy collide in a hilarious whodunit featuring eccentric suspects with absurd alibis.

• Available for competitions 7

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• Flexible build-your-own mystery

Arsenic and Old Lace

By Joseph Kesselring

Roles: 3W, 11M | Mortimer’s engagement is disrupted by a corpse in his aunts’ house, revealing their dark secrets in this classic black comedy.

• Fun roles for students

• Family friendly and easy to stage

Trap

By Stephen Gregg

Roles: 12W, 10M, 5 Any | FLEX | After a mysterious event at a high school play, the show’s ensemble uncover a dangerous and unsettling truth.

• Big cast—up to 46 roles

• Documentary-style theatre

Steel Magnolias

By Robert Harling

Roles: 6W | In a Louisiana beauty salon, strong bonds form among eccentric women, leading to humorous and heartrending moments.

• The characters you love

• A perfect showcase for strong actresses

Tyler Dwiggins, Jonathan Dorf, Kathryn Funkhouser, Patrick Greene, Mora V. Harris, Jason Pizzarello, Ian McWethy, Carrie McWethy (McCrossen)

10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 3M, 2 Any | FLEX | Survive the zombie apocalypse with humor and practical tips, including kung fu and sacrificing the weak. A handy and hilarious guide.

• Can’t-miss hilarity

• #1 one-act in the United States

The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong

By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer

Roles: 2W, 2M, 4 Any | FLEX | It’s opening night of the local drama society’s production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things go from bad to disastrous.

• Ideal for schools

• Only 75 minutes

Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up)

By Ed Monk

Roles: 6W, 4M, 16 Any | FLEX | Dad’s bedtime stories take a creative turn, reinventing fairy tales with humor and the unexpected.

• Flex cast and set

• High school crowd favorite

Bad Auditions by Bad Actors

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 7W, 4M, 3 Any | FLEX | A casting director has an impossible task: finding Romeo and Juliet leads from a zany pool of actors in one day.

• Tons of laughs

• Full-length version available 4

Game of Tiaras

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 10M, 14 Any | FLEX | In a hilarious twist on King Lear, three daughters’ rivalry leads to gut-wrenching and comedic tragedy. Game of Thrones meets Shakespearean despair.

• A hit for students and parents

• Loads of fun for high schools

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 4W, 4M, 4 Any | FLEX | In a twisted version of The Wizard of Oz, grieving Beth navigates a chaotic world while questioning her purpose.

• Timely twist on a classic

The Audition

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 10W, 3M, 11 Any | FLEX | A high school production of A Chorus Line showcases a range of hopefuls in a hilarious and heartrending audition process.

• Nod to a Broadway classic

• Lovingly ribs performers

The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 3W, 3M, 6 Any | FLEX | Battling narrators race through Greek mythology, covering Pandora’s box, the Titans, Jason, and more in this fast-paced play.

• Full-length version available

• Easy educational tie-in

Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 plays in 60 minutes)

By Greg Allen

Roles: 5W, 5M | FLEX | Program your own evening of thirty Neo-Futurist plays with this collection of ninety diverse, engaging, and thought-provoking pieces.

• Interactive choice for audiences

15 Reasons Not to Be in a Play

By Alan Haehnel

• Limitless performance combinations

• A Don Zolidis winner PS

Roles: 14W, 14M, 12 Any | FLEX | Experience the comedic chaos as performers hilariously recount their reasons against being in a play, sharing personal stories and absurd scenarios.

• Flex cast and set

• Full-length 30 Reasons Not to Be in a Play also available

FULL-LENGTH COMEDIES

12 Incompetent Jurors

By

Ian McWethy

Roles: 6W, 6M | FLEX

Juror #8 fights to prove the innocence of the accused “Cat Burglar” in a seemingly straightforward case .

A Simpler Time

By Jonathan Dorf, Tyler Dwiggins, Claire Epstein, Kathryn Funkhouser, Patrick Greene, Mora V. Harris, Carrie McCrossen, Ian McWethy, and Don Zolidis

Roles: 8W, 8M, 14 Any | FLEX | Embark on a time-traveling adventure as nine playwrights bring humor and familiarity to every era in this collection of ten-minute plays .

Photo: Almost, Maine (Crane River Theater, photo by Kerri Garrison)

Airness (High School Edition)

By Chelsea Marcantel

Roles: 2–3W, 4–5M

Nina’s quest for air-guitar glory takes an unexpected turn as she discovers the true meaning of competition and friendship

Alice in Wonderland: Down The Rabbit Hole

An Adaptation by Mark Landon Smith

Roles: 9W, 1M | FLEX

This witty new adaptation brings Alice into the 21st century with sharp-edged humor as she traverses Wonderland

All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays

By David Ives

Roles: 2–7W, 4–11M | FLEX

A collection of hilariously original sketches: Sure Thing; Words, Words, Words; The Universal Language; Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread; The Philadelphia; and Variations on the Death of Trotsky

Almost, Maine (Middle School Version)

By John Cariani

Roles: 2–9W, 2–9M | FLEX

A whimsical town where love blooms and hearts mend under the magical northern lights in this special edition for middle schools

Back to the 80s A Risky, Goonie, Breakfasty Tale of Totally Tubular Time Travel

By Dean O’Carroll

Roles: 15W, 7M | FLEX

Join Mary Fitzfry as she time-travels to the radical ‘80s, encountering iconic pop culture moments in this hilarious parody

Biz Town

By Rachel Bublitz

Roles: 36 Any | FLEX

A teacher transforms her class into an “adult life” simulation project called Biz Town, complete with crime, justice, and a pizza party

The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 4M, 4 Any

As tensions rise on the set of The Bold and the Young, a murder mystery unfolds, threatening the future of the soap opera

The Bugs A Greek Comedy

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 8W, 1M, 19 Any | FLEX

Honeybees ally with bugs to save their habitat from destruction, resulting in a hilarious ecological satire with Greek gods

The Bullying Collection

By E. M. Bell, Jonathan Dorf, Sam Guzman, Alan Haehnel, Kendra Martin, Ian McWethy, Aaliyah Williams,

C. R. Wright and Don Zolidis

Roles: 10W, 5M, 15 Any | FLEX | A collection of nine 10-minute plays that range from the tragic to the comedic, but they all work to reveal a new perspective on a common problem

Cabin Chronicles

By Justin Borak

Roles: 11W, 15M, 6 Any | FLEX

A cabin At night In the woods: The perfect setting for friends to compete in a scary story competition in this horror comedy about the fear of not fitting in.

Community Garden

By Justin Borak

Roles: 5W, 6M, 7 Any | FLEX

Ralph finds community and magic at Uptown City Gardens, exploring how environmental care fosters human connection

The Con

By Tracy Wells

Roles: 24 Any | FLEX

Set at a Comic Con, this series of vignettes is a hilarious heist whodunit with a rare first-issue comic at its center.

The Cottage

By Sandy Rustin

Roles: 3W, 3M

Endless laughs, hilarious twists, daring physical comedy, and a happy ending for lovers everywhere as Sylvia falls in, out, and over love

The Curious Savage

By John Patrick

Roles: 6W, 5M

Mrs. Savage defies her stepchildren’s greed, finds happiness with social misfits, and establishes a fund for others in this comedic play.

Deadline

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 3M, 5 Any | FLEX

Eight mystery writers come together to solve a murder—only thing is the victim isn’t dead yet Who will live? Who will die? Who will survive the Deadline?

Dearly Departed

By David Bottrell and Jessie Jones

Roles: 6W, 4M

The Turpin family’s funeral plans are disrupted by their ongoing problems, resulting in a hilariously messy Southern affair.

The Dining Room

By A.R. Gurney

Roles: 3W, 3M | FLEX

Scenes in a wealthy family’s dining room paint a portrait of the vanishing upper-middle-class WASP culture .

The Election

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 7W, 7M, 10 Any | FLEX

A scandal-ridden student body president faces an unexpected challenge when a mysterious super PAC disrupts the election

Elsewhere

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 9W, 5M, 1 Nonbinary Actor, 10 Any | FLEX

Four friends find a door to a magical realm but discover dark nightmares in Elsewhere, a haunted dream world . An alternate version edited for language and content is available.

Emily Brontë, Teenage Necromancer

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 8W, 4M | FLEX

A terrifying phantom has appeared at the school of star pupil Emily Brontë, and it’s up to her and her sisters to discern its true nature in this gothic comedy

Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 13W, 3M, 8 Any | FLEX

A determined Girl Scout uses unconventional tactics to boost cookie sales, leading to hilarious and unexpected consequences.

Epic Proportions

By Larry Coen and David Crane

Roles: 1W, 3M, 4 Any | FLEX

Two brothers find themselves immersed in the chaotic world of Hollywood when they become part of a biblical epic

Everybody

By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Roles: 9 Any | FLEX

From the playwright of Appropriate, this modern twist on the morality play Everyman follows Everybody’s journey to unravel the universe’s greatest mystery—the meaning of living .

The Foreigner

By Larry Shue

Roles: 2W, 5M

In rural Georgia, pathologically shy Charlie is mistaken for a man who speaks no English Consequently, he overhears more than he should, and things go uproariously awry

Ghostlight

By Stephen Gregg

Roles: 3W, 1M, 15 Any | FLEX

Garbiela Nettles discovers hidden secrets at Doves Forge Academy, unraveling a surprising and moving story

Harvey

By Mary Chase

Roles: 6W, 6M

Elwood and his imaginary rabbit friend, Harvey, cause chaos, leading to a surprising realization for his sister, Veta .

I Hate Shakespeare!

By Steph DeFerie

Roles: 3W, 2M | FLEX

Audience members learn to love Shakespeare through a hilarious and fastpaced romp with zombies, talking cows, and a famous talk show host

Is He Dead?

By Mark Twain

Adapted by David Ives

Roles: 4W, 7M | FLEX

A young painter fakes death for fame, disguises himself as his sister, and seeks love while navigating the consequences

Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder

By Allison Gregory

Roles: 3W, 4M, 7 Any | FLEX | Junie B. is having a rough week! She is about to lose her first tooth, and she hasn’t been invited to Jim’s birthday. Visit Junie’s charming world as she learns what it means to grow up

Just Great: A Retelling of Some Book by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Adapted by Dani Stoller

Roles: 9W, 3M, 2 Any | FLEX

Jason’s life gets complicated when he and his sister start at an exclusive prep school in a new town, and they meet everyone they follow on social media IRL

Long Live Love

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 5M

It’s opening night of a new Broadway comedy—but which story will the cast perform? With dueling scripts by fighting married playwrights, can the theatre and their marriage survive?

Lord of the Choir

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 19 Any | FLEX

A choir, a limited supply of marshmallows, and a broken-down bus: What’s the worst that could happen? Definitely not anything that could’ve happened in Lord of the Flies

LOVE/SICK

By John Cariani

Roles: 2–10W, 2–10M

An unromantic comedy exploring love’s pain and joy in an alternate suburban reality Imperfect lovers and dreamers collide

The Man Who Came to Dinner

By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman

Roles: 9W, 15M, Extras

After an accident, Sheridan Whiteside disrupts the Stanleys’ home for six weeks Can they evict him before he turns their house upside down?

Men on Boats

By Jaclyn Backhaus

Roles: 10W

A one-armed captain and his loyal volunteers embark on a historic expedition to chart the Colorado River

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Miss Nelson Is Missing!

Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher

Roles: 4W, 6M

Miss Nelson’s classroom goes wild until she mysteriously disappears, replaced by the tough Viola Swamp, leading to a mission to bring her back

The Murderous Mansion of Mr. Uno

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 6M

Eccentric guests in a deadly mansion race to uncover the murderer before it’s too late Multiple deaths, one mystery

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

By John Bishop

Roles: 5W, 5M

A blizzard traps a musical’s team in a mysterious estate, and nerves fray when knives and accusations start to fly.

The Nerd

By Larry Shue

Roles: 2W, 5M

Willum owes his life to fellow ex-GI, Rick, who he has never met. When Rick shows up unexpectedly, Willum is disappointed to learn that Rick is a hopeless “nerd” with no social sense and less tact.

Noses Off

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 9W, 5M, 1 Any | FLEX

An amateur theatre’s whodunit races toward opening night, but can the cast and crew overcome disaster?

One Man, Two Guvnors

By Richard Bean

Roles: 3W, 5M

Set in the 1960s, this unbelievably funny farce with disguises, pratfalls, and one man trying to appease two different bosses ends with...what else? A romantic happy ending

Over the River and Through the Woods

By Joe DiPietro

Roles: 3W, 3M

Italian-American Nick’s grandparents scheme to keep him around when they find out he might be moving away for a new job.

Peter Pan and Wendy

Adapted by Doug Rand

Roles: 7W, 6M, 13 Any | FLEX

Rediscover the loopy fun and the darker corners of J M Barrie’s original novel with this faithful, fast-moving, and easy-to-stage adaptation

Peter/Wendy

By Jeremy Bloom

Roles: 3W, 2M, 2 Any | FLEX

An emotional, low-tech Peter Pan adaptation mesmerizes audiences with inventive storytelling and atmospheric charm PS

The Princess Capers

By Taryn Temple

Roles: 6W, 6M, 33 Any | FLEX

When happily ever after isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, what’s a princess to do? Bored of their fairy-tale lives, Cindy, Snow, Beauty, Briar Rose, and Florine embark on an adventure to save the kingdom

Reckless

By Craig Lucas

Roles: 5W, 4M

At home on Christmas Eve, Rachel is informed by her guilty husband that he has hired a hitman to kill her, and she must flee for her life—and her sanity.

The Red Velvet Cake War

By Jones Hope Wooten

Roles: 7W, 3M

In this riotous, Southern-fried comedy, things spin out of control at a family reunion when a pet devours everything, a suitor declares his love, and a wager is bet on who bakes the best red velvet cake

The Revolutionists

By Lauren Gunderson

Roles: 4W

Four women lose their heads in this irreverent comedy set during the French Revolution A play about legacy, art, feminism, terrorism, and how we actually go about changing the world

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

By Tom Stoppard

Roles: 2W, 14M | FLEX

HIn Stoppard’s best-known work, this Shakespearean duo finally get a chance to take the lead, but do so in a world where echoes of Waiting for Godot resound

Scared Silly 10 Hauntingly Hilarious Short Plays

By Don Zolidis

, Ian McWethy, Jonathan Dorf, Ed Monk, Patrick Greene, Alan Haehnel, Christa Crewdson, Becca Schlossberg, Hillary DePiano, and Peter Bloedel

Roles: 8W, 8M, 14 Any | FLEX

Ten playwrights bring their funniest takes on the fearsome in this collection of ten-minute plays

School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play

By Jocelyn Bioh

Roles: 8W

Paulina, the reigning queen bee at Ghana’s most exclusive boarding school, has her sights set on the Miss Global Universe pageant But the arrival of new student Ericka threatens her reign PG version also available.

The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet

By Peter Bloedel

Roles: 6W, 6M, 12 Any | FLEX | A whimsical reinvention of Shakespeare’s tragic love story, complete with rhymed couplets, creative wordplay, and fantastical machines . One-act version also available.

So You Wanna Be a Cheerleader

By M. G. Davidson

Roles: 6W, 2M, 10 Any | FLEX

To get to nationals, the squad needs another member Will they be able to pick from a talent pool that includes an ex-football player, a goth girl, and a nerd with a vendetta?

Space Princess Wars

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 4W, 4M, 12 Any | FLEX

Archer’s dad’s latest chaotic script, though familiar, could be genius: a princess fighting a war in space? An epic quest begins in this satire of beloved fantasy adventures

Spy School

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 12W, 10M, 3 Any | FLEX

An ordinary teen, Jane, becomes a CIA secret agent tasked with infiltrating a high school to stop a Russian spy

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, by John Glore

Roles: 3W, 4M | FLEX | Favorite storybook fables go hilariously off track in this adaptation of Scieszka and Smith’s fractured fairy tales .

Suite Surrender

By Michael McKeever

Roles: 5W, 4M

1942 Hollywood divas clash at a Palm Beach hotel, creating a riotous farce in this love letter to classic comedies .

The Tin Woman

By Sean Grennan

Roles: 4W, 2M | FLEX

After her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral while Alice and Hank mourn their son, whose heart was donated to save Joy Loss and family are richly explored with humor and pathos.

The Trials of Robin Hood

By Will Averill

Roles: 14W, 16M, 20 Any | FLEX

Robin Hood’s true nature is explored in this hilarious tale with multiple endings, revealing if he’s a hero, a sap, or mean .

Treasure Island

By Robert

Louis Stevenson, adapted by Bryony Lavery

Roles: 6W, 16M

Stormy nights, dangerous strangers, and a thrilling voyage Stevenson’s classic tale of murder, money, and mutiny comes alive with a female protagonist .

ONE-ACT COMEDIES

The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 12W, 13M, 1 Any | FLEX

A tour of the nine worst breakups ever, courtesy of Relationships for a Better Tomorrow employee Eve Tonsil

10 Reasons You Should Have Stayed Home Sick Today

By E. M. Bell

Roles: 10 Any | FLEX

Experience the hilarious and relatable horrors of high school, from tests to bus seats .

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Photo: Game of Tiaras (Palm Desert Charter Middle School, photo by Sorin J Hamann)

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10 Ways to Survive the End of the World

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 2W, 2M, 6 Any | FLEX

These days, it feels like the end of the world could happen at any minute But you just might have a shot at survival with this hilarious how-to guide

13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 7W, 6M, 3 Any | FLEX

Eccentric high school seniors wreak havoc during college interviews, providing a lesson in what not to do

21 Guaranteed Ways to Get Detention

Even When Your Principal Doesn’t Want to Give You One

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 11W, 13M, 3 Any | FLEX | The quota is clear: the principal and her two new assistants can’t give out more than twenty detentions per year But this student body breaks the rules in such ridiculous ways, they might hit the maximum in just one day.

The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play

By Joe Landry

Roles: 2W, 3M | FLEX

This romantic thriller is a fast-paced ride through the signature world of Alfred Hitchcock . From an epic train chase to a feisty love interest, Richard Hannay has his work cut out for him as he searches for the truth .

The A.I. Play

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 10 Any | FLEX

When Eleanor uses a chatbot to write a paper, she figures it’s not that big of a deal But when her chatbot writes the best essay ever, she’s sent to a special school for genius children—or is it?

The Actor’s Nightmare

By Christopher Durang

Roles: 3W, 2M

Is this real life? George finds himself stumbling and bumbling as a last-minute replacement in a play that he does not remember signing up for

Alice in Wonderland

Adapted by Jason Pizzarello

Roles: 9W, 9M, 12 Any | FLEX

Aided by eccentric characters, Alice explores a mad Wonderland in a darker reimagination of Lewis Carroll’s classic

All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Being a Zombie

By Jason Pizzarello

Roles: 2W, 2M, 14 Any | FLEX

Zombies reflect on life, death, and valuable lessons for today’s chaotic world in this thought-provoking play

An Absolutely True Story

(As Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars)

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 7W, 7M, 1 Any | FLEX

Who broke the vase? In this humorous, slippery mystery, a web of lies unfolds in outlandish accounts from wily suspects

Appropriate Audience Behavior

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 9W, 8M, 3 Any | FLEX

Noisy weirdos disrupt Carol and Ashley’s theatre experience in this metacomedy that puts drama where it belongs: onstage

Bad Ideas for Bad Television Shows

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 8W, 6M, 2 Any | FLEX

A ragtag collection of would-be TV producers pitch the next big hit in a zany, satirical take on the absurdity of contemporary entertainment that won’t need a canned laugh track

Bestest Bedtime Stories (As Told by

Our Grandpa) (He’s Silly)

By Ed Monk

Roles: 7W, 6M, 7 Any | FLEX

Meet the witch who lives in a house made of broccoli, the magical fairies Lipitor and Miralax, and more. You may know your fairy tales but not the way Grandpa tells them

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 1W, 1M, 3 Any | FLEX

Two narrators hilariously recreate the Brothers Grimm’s 209 fairy tales, combining them into a wild and fast-paced extravaganza.

Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother

By Ed Monk

Roles: 5W, 4M, 15 Any | FLEX

Cinderella must get to the palace for the ball, but all the fairy godmothers have food poisoning! Enter Lucretia Fossilwart, scented candle saleswoman and Substitute Fairy Godmother

Container of Sharks!

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 19 Any | FLEX

Can entrepreneurs impress a panel of investors and one actual shark? The stakes are high, as any hopeful who fails to convince the panel gets thrown to the sharks...literally!

The Customer Is Always Wrong

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 8W, 6M, 4 Any | FLEX

When teenagers start their first jobs, they find out the customer is a brutal, ruthless king This biting comedy is for anyone who’s had to tell a terrible customer to “have a nice day.”

Cut

By Ed Monk

Roles: 5W, 6M, 3 Any | FLEX

Actors forget their roles and identities, leading to confusion and hilarity in this self-referential comedy

Dinner With the MacGuffins

By Chris Sheppard, Jeff Grove

Roles: 2W, 3M, 3 Any

It’s a typical family comedy...until a phone goes off in the audience, breaking the “fourth wall,” and James, the son, tries to convince his worried family that a wall is missing from their house, and that people are watching them

Dystopia! The Hungry Maze Game of Divergent Death

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 17 Any| FLEX

Teens trapped in a dystopian future fight against sensitive guards, limited budgets, and a bloodthirsty Gamemaster

Employees Must Wash Hands... Before Murder

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 8W, 1M, 10 Any | FLEX

A murder mystery unfolds at the Burgatorium fast-food joint as the manager’s death comes with a side of funny and ridiculous .

Everyone Gets Eaten by Sharks A Cautionary Tale

By Marshall Pailet

Roles: 5W, 4M | FLEX

Avoid being shark food by joining Adventure Dan on a hilarious tour of sharkinfested scenarios .

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Middle School (but were too busy being stuffed in a locker to ask)

By Werner Trieschmann

Roles: 4W, 1M, 17 Any | FLEX | Welcome to middle school! What’s it all about? Helpful narrators Denice and Roman are here to answer your questions

Fast Food

By Tracy Wells

Roles: 6 Any (6–25 possible) | FLEX

From crazy customers to screwy staff, this vignette-style collection of scenes will satisfy your craving for fast food fun while offering a simple set and an entirely flexible and expandable cast.

Goldilocks on Trial

By Ed Monk

Roles: 3W, 4M, 17 Any | FLEX

Goldilocks is on trial for breaking and entering . Will she be found guilty and sent to prison, or will the truth come out?

Good Cop Bad Cop

By Ian McWethy, Jason Pizzarello

Roles: 5W, 5M, 5 Any | FLEX

A street sign switcheroo has two rookies grilling a motley crew of suspects to solve the crime Everyone from the high school mascot to a man who might be Super Mario is pumped for information

Governing Alice

By C. Denby Swanson

Roles: 3W, 4M, 6 Any | FLEX

In this modern adaptation of Antigone, a rebellious high school student named Alice must respond to the sudden and shattering death of her older brother

The Hallmarks of Horror

By Peter Bloedel

Roles: 6W, 6M, 6 Any | FLEX

Scary movies turn hilarious when you know the secrets—discover the formula and laugh your way through the frightful

Help Desk

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 4 Any | FLEX

Help desk calls turn absurd as customers face login shame and credit card scams in this hilarious comedy

How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 9–33 Any | Five mysterious color-coded guests A mansion A murder

Can the killer get away with it? And how will the sleuths bring them to justice? A handy guide for how to escape the law when you just happen to be a prime suspect

How to Get into College

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 27 Any | FLEX

Fairy college counselors reveal unconventional ways to stand out in college applications, from saving unloved species to bribery

How to Kiss a Girl

By Wade Bradford, based on a Tweet by Leslie Tanner

Roles: 7W, 5M, 2 Any | FLEX

Ken, getting ready for a date with his crush Steph, turns to the internet for advice to impress her But to succeed, he’ll need to tune out his smartphone and tune in to his own instincts

I Don’t Want to Talk About It

By Bradley Hayward

Roles: 5 Any | FLEX

Funny and tragic, this series uncovers the gritty details of adolescence, exploring the challenges of growing up.

The Importance of Being Earnest (in 30 minutes)

Adapted by Jason Pizzarello, From the play by Oscar Wilde

Roles: 3W, 2M, 2 Any | All the wit of Wilde in less than half the time: The stakes are even higher and the deadlines even tighter for poor Jack, whose alter ego “Ernest” comes back to haunt him in the form of his rakish friend Algernon.

Influencer Nation

By Meg McCrossen, Carrie McWethy (McCrossen)

Roles: 10 Any | FLEX

The two uptight hosts of the Kennedy Center Honors find themselves broadcasting live from their nightmares when they are forced to honor some of the nation’s most ridiculous social media influencers.

The Internet is Distract—OH LOOK A KITTEN!

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 5W, 3M, 12 Any | FLEX

Micah races against time to complete her paper on The Great Gatsby while battling internet distractions in this high-octane comedy

It’s not you, it’s me

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 6W, 7M, 1 Any | FLEX

Hilarious scenes of partners dumping you, whether a secret agent or a monk Relief is guaranteed from those five fatal words.

Math

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 13 Any | FLEX

Dalia doesn’t love math, and when her dad takes her complaints to the school board, numbers (radical or not) are considered public enemy number one Can she stop it all before it spirals out of control?

Mutually Assured Destruction: 10 Plays About Brothers and Sisters

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 11W, 9M | FLEX

A century of sibling squabbles condensed into ten vignettes, showcasing the timeless bond between brothers and sisters

The One-Act Play Disaster

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 5M, 5 Any | FLEX

A disaster indeed: a cheap set, an unruly cast, a plot for revenge Will the cast even survive their run-through?

Orange Is the New Glass

By Tyler Dwiggins

Roles: 9W, 4M, 5 Any | FLEX

Set in a fairy-tale kingdom entrenched in social media, Cinderella leaves her self-absorbed prince and winds up in jail with an unlikely girl squad, causing not just an online sensation but a revolution .

Power Line

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 4W, 4M, 4 Any | FLEX | In 1989, Gilbert is a Game Counselor, answering calls to help people who are stuck in a video game . Battling panic attacks on the phone is tougher than dodging barrels, but a coworker takes an interest in helping him and maybe more

Property Rites

By Alan Haehnel

Roles: 4W, 4M, 13 Any | FLEX

High-tech sculptures come alive, jeopardizing millionaire Kyle’s investment as the figures malfunction and disrupt his plans.

The Rehearsal

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 8W, 6M, 3 Any | FLEX

A teacher struggles with a chaotic production, featuring a stubborn lead, a controlling stage manager, and a direction-challenged performer .

Return of the Script

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5 Any | FLEX

Miss Walters’s life is upended after she does the unthinkable and forgets to return a script Now, she’s on the run from two agents from Musical Theater Global Always read the terms and conditions

The Rules of Comedy

By Peter Bloedel

Roles: 6W, 6M, 10 Any | FLEX

The audience is given a side-splitting lesson in what’s funny and what’s not, with particular focus on how these guidelines can be applied to Hamlet Playing by the rules has never been so much fun

Selfie

By Bradley Hayward

Roles: 3W, 1M, 4 Any | FLEX

High school seniors face mounting challenges in their final year, realizing the importance of self-perception and personal growth .

The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (one-act)

By Peter Bloedel

Roles: 4W, 9M, 7 Any | FLEX | It’s the beloved story of mixed-up lovers as they wander through a forest full of whoosh bush tush beasts and fairies dueling with bumballoon swords Told in rhyming couplets, it’s Shakespeare’s magical tale if Dr Seuss had gotten his hands on it Full-length version also available.

Snow White

By Marjorie Sokoloff

Roles: 2W, 8M, 6 Any | FLEX

Join all seven quirky dwarves, a tongue-tied prince, a sassy mirror, a dancing chicken, and of course Snow White in a tale about happily-ever-afters with a twist

Squad Goals

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 7 Any | FLEX

The coaches of a ragtag basketball team are looking for one more player Riffing on the absurd cliches in every sports movie from Rudy to Air Bud, the team and this play score with a hilarious slam dunk

Stage Parents

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 2W, 2M, 6 Any | FLEX

In this spirited, tongue-in-cheek comedy, stage parents step into the spotlight they crave for their kids

Super Scary

By Tim Kochenderfer

Roles: 6W, 6M, 23 Any | FLEX

The stage is set for a night of spooky tales But everyone in the theatre keeps interrupting to share their own less-than-chilling versions of the stories A Halloween comedy that will leave you screaming with laughter!

SUPERHEROES

With Great Power Comes Ordinary Responsibility

By Ian McWethy

Roles: 12W, 11M, 10 Any | FLEX

Superheroes balance daily life with saving the world in funny vignettes about their struggles in street clothes .

That’s Not How I Remember It

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 8W, 8M, 6 Any | FLEX

Mom and Dad share hilarious, conflicting memories of their 1986 courtship in this totally tubular homage to the eighties

The Wizard of Oz

Adapted by Erin Detrick

Roles: 11W, 5M, 5 Any | FLEX

Dorothy’s quest to return home becomes a hilarious journey through Oz, with new friends and challenges

This Is Your Brain on Social Media

By Ian McWethy and Carrie McWethy (McCrossen)

Roles: 11W, 5M, 7 Any | FLEX

An intervention against social-media obsession leads to unexpected outcomes in this cautionary tale

FULL-LENGTH DRAMAS

A Voice in the Dark: A Salem Story

By Elizabeth Downing

Roles: 7W, 3M, 5 Any | FLEX

A young girl in Salem uncovers secrets that could stop a witch hunt, but will she speak up?

All My Sons

By Arthur Miller

Roles: 4W, 6M

HPost-WWII turmoil engulfs the Keller family as a missing son, a jailed partner, and a hidden secret test their resilience .

Photo: Anon(ymous) (Brookfield Academy)

And a Child Shall Lead

By Michael Slade

Roles: 4W, 4M | FLEX

Children in Terezín, the Nazi-established “Jewish city,” share their stories through poems and narratives in this powerful drama

Anon(ymous)

By Naomi Iizuka

Roles: 6W, 5M | FLEX

Young refugee Anon embarks on a journey through the U S , searching for family in an ever-changing landscape inspired by Homer’s The Odyssey

Antigone Now

By Melissa Cooper

Roles: 3W, 1M | FLEX

Defying her uncle, Antigone buries her brother in a war-torn city This contemporary adaptation explores universal themes in powerful prose.

Bethel Park Falls

By Jason Pizzarello

Roles: 2W, 2M, 1 Any | FLEX

Close-knit residents face a park sale, job losses, and personal challenges, but find love and forgiveness.

The Book of Will

By Lauren Gunderson

Roles: 3W, 7M

In a race against time, Henry and John unite to compile Shakespeare’s First Folio, finding unexpected support from their resourceful wives.

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The Bookstore

By Adam Szymkowicz

Roles: 3W, 3M | FLEX

Rachel, the surprise inheritor of her uncle’s store, might sell it to a real estate magnate But her newfound love of the store’s magic and patrons changes her mind

Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play

By Lauren Wilson

Roles: 7W, 4M | FLEX

A fast-paced romp about men and women walking the line between aristocracy and depravity, and between the twin spectres of good and evil

Crimes of the Heart

By Beth Henley

Roles: 4W, 2M

In Mississippi, the Magrath sisters reunite As they face their troubles, they find strength to overcome the past and embrace the future.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, Adapted by Simon Stephens

Roles: 5W, 5M

Exceptional but socially challenged, Christopher investigates the murder of a dog, embarking on a thrilling journey that transforms his world

Death of a Salesman

By Arthur Miller

Roles: 5W, 8M

The masterpiece drama follows Willy Loman as he attempts to achieve the American Dream and do right by his family H

The Diary of Anne Frank

By Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman

Roles: 5W, 5M, 3 Extras

In this striking adaptation, Anne Frank emerges as a lyrical, intensely gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination Now available as a one-act.

Dracula

By Steven Dietz

Roles: 2W, 5M, 2 Extras

Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades must hunt down and destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula in this action-packed, blood-soaked retelling of the classic tale of horror Dracula: Mina’s Quest is also available.

Electricidad

By Luis Alfaro

Roles: 7W, 2M

Transporting Electra to the Los Angeles barrios, Electricidad investigates violence, loss, and redemption through the lens of this age-old tragedy

Every Brilliant Thing

By Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny Donahoe

Roles: 1 Any

Mom finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world A moving play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love .

Failure: A Love Story

By Philip Dawkins

Roles: 3W, 2M, 2 Any | FLEX

The Fail Sisters’ time is cut short above their clock repair shop in this magical fable .

The Glass Menagerie

By Tennessee Williams

Roles: 2W, 2M

Amanda, her son Tom, and daughter Laura are living a faded life in a dingy apartment. When Amanda brings a “gentleman caller” home for Laura, the illusions each family member has created collapse .

The Great Gatsby

By F. Scott Fitzgerald, adapted for the stage by Simon Levy

Roles: 4W, 5M | FLEX

Gatsby’s pursuit of Daisy in the glamorous Jazz Age leads to obsession, greed, and danger in this stage adaptation DPS

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

HBased on an original story by J.K. Rowling , Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play by Jack Thorne.

Roles: 14W, 16M, 4 Any | When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends Scorpius, the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever Available in High School & Secondary School Editions.

I Heard You Were Dead

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 7M, 6 Any | FLEX

Constantine spent last year battling leukemia . But going back to school for his junior year might be harder than beating cancer Especially since the girl of his dreams doesn’t realize she inadvertently saved his life

Inherit the Wind

By Jerome

Lawrence and Robert E. Lee

Roles: 6W, 21M, 2 Boys, 1 Girl, Extras| FLEX

The 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial: A teacher faces trial for teaching evolution, sparking a courtroom battle over church and state

John Proctor Is the Villain

By Kimberly Belflower

Roles: 6W, 3M

A group of Georgia high schoolers study The Crucible and re-evaluate the play’s hero in a contemporary twist

The Jungle Book

Adapted by Monica Flory

Roles: 5W, 4M, 10 Any | FLEX

Mowgli, raised by wolves, must reckon with his humanity and return to his own world in this adventure .

The Laramie Project

By Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project

Roles: 4W, 4M | FLEX

In this moving play, Tectonic Theater Project weaves Laramie’s stories with their own experiences after Matthew Shepard’s death.

The Last Lifeboat

By Luke Yankee

Roles: 3W, 4M | The night of Titanic’s sinking, J Bruce Ismay saved as many people as he could, but the world needed a scapegoat for the sinking, and Ismay became the perfect target .

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

Adapted by Stephen Adly Guirgis

Roles: 5W, 10M

Set in a time-bending, darkly comic limbo, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot reexamines the fate of the New Testament’s most infamous and unexplained sinner

Letters to Sala

By Arlene Hutton

Roles: 12W, 4M | FLEX

Hidden letters reveal Sala Garncarz Kirschner’s painful history in a true account of survival during the Holocaust

Little Women

By

Kate Hamill, Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott

Roles: 6W, 3M | In a war-torn world defined by gender, class, and personal tragedy, Jo March tells the story of her sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect little women Also adapted by Marisha Chamberlain in full-length and one-act versions available through Playscripts.

The Lost Boy

By Ronald Gabriel Paolillo

Roles: 3W, 4M | FLEX

James Barrie, a dissatisfied and haunted writer, confronts his past through writing in this fictionalized Peter Pan origin story.

The Night Children

By Adam Szymkowicz

Roles: 10 Any | FLEX

West is stuck in grief after his best friend dies . To break out of it, he begins chronicling the lives of his classmates

Oedipus El Rey

By Luis Alfaro

Roles: 1W, 6M

Based on the classic play, Oedipus El Rey is an examination of institutions, social barriers, and the power of storytelling for those who challenge the gods of our time .

Pride and Prejudice

By Kate Hamill, Based on the novel by Jane Austen

Roles: 3W, 2M, 3 Any

Lizzy resists societal pressure to marry, but can she resist love when Mr Darcy keeps appearing? Also adapted by Jon Jory, available through Playscripts.

Proof

By David Auburn

Roles: 2W, 2M

Catherine copes with her father’s genius and madness after his death, questioning her inheritance of both H

Rabbit Hole

By David Lindsay-Abaire

Roles: 3W, 2M

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Becca and Howie have an idyllic life until a shattering accident turns their world upside down Rabbit Hole charts their journey through the darkness as they try to find a path that will lead them back to the light of day.

Sense and Sensibility

By Kate Hamill, Based on the novel by Jane Austen

Roles: 4–9W, 3–8M | FLEX

The Dashwood sisters face social and financial challenges after their father’s death, navigating gossip in Georgian England . Also adapted by Jon Jory, available through Playscripts.

Silent Sky

By Lauren Gunderson

Roles: 4W, 1M

Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers defy the odds to revolutionize our understanding of the heavens and Earth

Snow Angel

By David Lindsay-Abaire

Roles: 8W, 8M

A blizzard brings a mysterious girl into the lives of confused teenagers, unraveling a tale of angst and discovery

These Shining Lives

By Melanie Marnich

Roles: 4W, 2M

Factory workers exposed to radium fight for justice as their lives are threatened A powerful drama based on true events

They Promised Her the Moon

By Laurel Ollstein

Roles: 3W, 3M | FLEX

Jerrie Cobb, the first American woman in space testing, relives her memories in an isolation tank A remarkable journey

The Women of Lockerbie High School Competition Version

By Deborah Brevoort

Roles: 5W, 2M | A mother roams the hills of Scotland, looking for her son’s remains after the crash of Pan Am 103, and meets the women of Lockerbie, who are determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

Music by Rachel Portman, Words by Donna Di Novelli

Roles: 2W, 3M | FLEX

Spies, murder, love, and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast

ONE-ACT DRAMAS

4 A.M.

By Jonathan Dorf

Roles: 3W, 3M, 6 Any | FLEX

Teen characters explore the unique experience of being awake while the world sleeps in this interconnected play

At the Bottom of Lake Missoula

By Ed Monk

Roles: 3W, 3M, 12 Any | FLEX

After a family tragedy, college sophomore Pam realizes that healing doesn’t have to be a solitary endeavor. A moving exploration of the difficulty of living in the wake of great loss .

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Photo: 4 A.M. (Thomas Jefferson High School)

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Badger

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 8W, 5M, 1 Any | FLEX

Four women take jobs at a munitions factory in 1944, facing danger and sexism while forming a strong friendship Full-length version also available.

Booby Trap

By Ed Monk

Roles: 6W, 5M, 6 Any | FLEX

A soldier trapped by a land mine reflects on his past, present, and future while awaiting his fate

The Candidate

By Brent Holland

Roles: 5 Any | FLEX

Four people wake up in an inescapable room with no memory of who they are or how they got there After a series of trials, they realize they’re actually part of an interview process

Crafting a Killer

By Brent Holland

Roles: 1W, 1M, 7 Any | FLEX

Candidates for an undercover operation discover they’re part of a deadly game involving consciousness transfer .

Dark Road

By Laura Lundgren Smith

Roles: 8W, 3M, 1 Any | FLEX

Two sisters’ lives are turned upside down when one becomes a guard at a concentration camp in Nazi Germany, and their fates become inextricably intertwined

Digging Up the Boys

By Laura Lundgren Smith

Roles: 3W, 4M, 1 Any | FLEX

Trapped miners face darkness, secrets, and a fight for survival in a collapsing mine A life-changing ordeal unfolds

dirt

By Mandy Conner

Roles: 5W, 8M, 5 Any | FLEX

The 1935 Dust Bowl devastates a Texas family, testing their resilience and purpose in the face of loss and destruction

Fire Exit

By Stacie Lents

Roles: 3W, 2M, 3 Any | FLEX

Westfield High School deals with the aftermath of a mysterious fire, unraveling the truth behind a tragic event

Frankenstein

A one-act adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel adapted by Jon Jory, Michael Bigelow Dixon

Roles: 7W, 5M, 3 Any | FLEX

This succinct one-act retelling of Shelley’s masterpiece calls into question the lines between hero and villain and asks: What are the costs of science without responsibility or empathy?

Lafayette No. 1

By Mandy Conner

Roles: 8W, 7M | FLEX

During the 1816 yellow fever epidemic in New Orleans, forgotten orphans unite to confront the city’s negligence

Lockdown

By Douglas Craven

Roles: 4W, 4M, 1 Any | FLEX

In a classroom lockdown, students must choose between staying or running when a girl flees and the teacher follows.

Medea

By Nelly E. Cuellar-Garcia

Roles: 13W, 2M | FLEX

Medea seeks revenge on her unfaithful husband, Jason, leading to a destructive path that leaves her alone and forsaken

Nora’s Lost

By Alan Haehnel

Roles: 12W, 6M, 7 Any | FLEX | Debilitated by Alzheimer’s, Nora follows a vision of her late husband into the woods and her memories flash before her—revealing her former life as a dynamic teacher and caring wife and mother. Will Nora’s daughter find her mother in time?

The Other Room

By Ariadne Blayde

Roles: 1F, 5M | FLEX | Austin’s imagination, intelligence, and constant struggles to connect with the world are revealed as four characters representing his inner life—and things have only become more complicated after a chance encounter with classmate Lily

Perfect

By Alan Haehnel

Roles: 17W, 7M, 21 Any | FLEX

Mirror girl, mirror girl on the wall, who is the most perfect girl of all? With warmth and humor, this play explores the forces that can build up and erode confidence and the journey one girl takes back toward self-acceptance.

Rue

By Mandy Conner

Roles: 8W, 4M | FLEX

Anxious teen Josephine seeks answers in Louisiana swamp after her parents vanish, confronting dark truths about her family .

Sorry, Wrong Number

By Lucille Fletcher

Roles: 4W, 3M | Able to be staged or performed as a radio play, this heartpulsing thriller watches a bed-ridden woman frantically try to report plans for a murder that she overhears on a crossed telephone wire

The Things She Held

By Martha Epstein

Roles: 5W, 1 Any | FLEX

A play about how we hold on to the things we love Or maybe it’s about how we let them go . Do they go? Can anything really last forever?

We Are the Sea

By Laura Lundgren Smith

Roles: 3W, 2M, 7 Any | FLEX

Three Irish girls set sail to escape hardship, facing new dangers at sea

Where the Sky Meets the Sea

By Mandy Conner

Roles: 3W, 2M, 6 Any | FLEX

Five Greek children find themselves abandoned on an island until an oracle sends them on a mystical quest to seek their release—at the cost of a sacrifice.

HOLIDAY PLAYS

A Christmas Carol

By

Charles Dickens, Adapted to the stage by Romulus Linney

Roles: 17W, 19M | FLEX

Guided by three spirits, Scrooge is transformed from bitter to caring in one Christmas Eve

A Krampus Carol

By Brent Holland

Roles: 2W, 5M, 14 Any | FLEX

Krampus embraces his life as Santa’s partner, defying Marley’s attempt at redemption in this hilarious and irreverent holiday comedy

Photo: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Smokestack Theatre Company)

A Seussified Christmas Carol

By Peter Bloedel

Roles: 4W, 7M, 13 Any | FLEX

Whimsical rhymes and wacky characters bring a Dr . Seuss-esque twist to Dickens’s classic Christmas story Available in one-act and full-length versions.

A Sherlock Carol

By Mark Shanahan

Roles: 2W, 4M | FLEX

Sherlock Holmes investigates the death of Scrooge with a grown-up Tiny Tim, unraveling a haunting Christmas mystery

Billy Shakespeare’s Christmas Extravaganza and Traveling Freak Show

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 5W, 6M, 12 Any | FLEX | A collection of comedies in which elves go on strike, a huckster attempts to sell the holiday, and two Texas girls try to get their first white Christmas by fighting global warming.

Closed for the Holidays

By Cindy Marcus and Flip Kobler

Roles: 11W, 5M, 4 Any | FLEX

Stranded by a blizzard on Christmas Eve, a diverse group seeks seven miracles for a joyous holiday at the community center .

Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big [Your Town Here] Christmas Show!

By Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen

Roles: 5 Any

One of the holiday season’s favorites is now a gut-busting experience that incorporates the details of your theatre into the script Take a spin with Ebenezer, all three ghosts, Tiny Tim, and more in this music-filled show.

The Gift List

By Kyle Nesbit

Roles: 2–17F, 1–6M | FLEX

In this hilarious one-act, two children negotiate over their wish list with a pair of visitors from the North Pole. Festive fun for all!

The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

By Don Zolidis

Roles: 7W, 7M, 2 Any | FLEX

The ultimate Christmas movie parody, with six films in one! Get ready for a hilarious holiday wonderthon

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Adapted by Joe Landry, It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story

“The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern

Roles: 2W, 3M | FLEX

A lively radio broadcast brings this classic to life with an ensemble portraying dozens of captivating characters

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!

By Allison Gregory

Roles: 4W, 6M, 1 Any | When Junie draws nemesis May’s name for Secret Santa, she decides to teach her a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace interfere before Junie enacts her plan?

Winter Break

By Joe Calarco

Roles: 19 Any

Teens navigate friendships, breakups, loss, and self-discovery during winter break in this relatable coming-of-age story

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