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Mystery Comedy / Characters: 7 male, 9 femaleWhen powerful millionaire Victor Winslow, producer of a popular T.V. soap opera, invites members of the cast and crew to his mansion for a party, none dares refuse. Winslow informs his guests that he has assembled them to help him develop a new murder mystery game he's invented called "13 Past Midnight." But before the game begins, the host gives the players ample motives to want to kill him - for real! But the game becomes deadly when Victor is di

Comedy, High School / Characters: 12m, 16f, 20+ non-gender / The story of Voltaire's Candide, as adapted in 2 hilarious hours by a quirky amateur theatre group. Candide, the unlucky innocent, is lead through a series of outlandish, side-splitting misadventures that span nine countries, in order to be reunited with his childhood love. Along his journey he encounters shipwrecks and pirates, war, passion, riches beyond the comprehension of mortal man, death by fire, hanging and impalement, Inquisit

Characters: 5 males, 5 females, optional chorus This is a delightful, audience pleasing, one-set, musical spoof based on Mr. Kelly's enormously popular hit The Butler Did It. Miss Maple, a flaky society dowager, invites a pack of zany detective writers to a spooky house on an isolated island and forces them to impersonate their fictional sleuths. For entertainment, she arranges some "classic" touches - a hairy face at the window, the threat of an escaped lunatic, no communications with the ou

5f, 5m / Dark Comedy, High School/ Community Theatre / Simple setSet in the early 19th century, Murder with Grace tells the story of Grace, who is horrified when her brother is betrothed to Naomi, a shallow, silly girl whom Grace cannot stand to be around. She is loath to think that Naomi will soon be her sister-in-law, and so she and her good friend Beth devise a plan to manipulate Naomi by convincing her that another, much more affluent, young man named Henry is interested in marrying her. T

Mystery Characters: 5 female, 3 maleSimple setThis is a mysterious comedy (or a comical mystery) that will have everyone howling with laughter.The eccentric owner of Grey's Hound Mansion has been murdered. The cast gathers at the gloomy mansion for the reading of the will. Lightning lights up the stage as thunder and barking dogs greet the wacky characters that arrive. Each one is a suspect, and each one suspects another. Mixed metaphors and alliterations will have the audien

Romantic Comedy3-4m, 4fSylvia Goldberg, a respectable retired New Jersey school teacher, brings home more than just souvenirs upon returning from her grandson's wedding in Israel. Sylvie's troubles begin when she realizes that the old teapot she purchased at an outdoor market is actually a priceless relic containing a geriatric genie "Eugene" with a bad back and a penchant for vodka and V8. Keeping Eugene a secret from her three best friends, Mabel, Thelma and Fannie, proves to be nearly as

Jason & the Quest for the Golden Fleece, A Comedy of Tragic Proportions / 10-15m, 13-17f / Simple set / Running time: 105 minutesArgonuts recounts the ancient Greek myth of Jason and his crew of heroes who sail the seas on a daring quest for the Golden Fleece. But here the classic old tale takes the form of a wild new comedy, with a cast of nearly 40 characters ranging from a half-man/half-horse centaur to a hot-tempered yet insecure bronze giant. Add a little music, a slideshow and your stand

10 Students - 6f, 4m / Flexible Cast / Simple SetMIDDLE CLASS is a continuation of the popular "class" play cycle written especially for young actors by Brad Slaight. Like the earlier CLASS ACTION and SECOND CLASS, MIDDLE CLASS explores the tribulations of young people while in school. Where the other two plays dealt with high school aged characters, Middle Class concerns a group of young people in a modern middle school (junior high). Incorporating an ensemble of players, taking on numerous ro

MusicalCharacters: 2 males, 3 femalesMultiple settingsIn this twist on the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel is snatched from her parents on the night of her birth by the evil witch who lives next door and is raised in a tower for sixteen years. The beautiful young woman finds her prince, but he turns out to be quite different than she expected; he is her twin brother! Together, they defeat the witch and are reunited with their true parents. "In addition to the comedy, children will e

Comedy / 5m, 6f, plus extras / Multiple Settings This year, in a stroke of good will, Mr. Masterson invites bus kid Davey Bryant over for Thanksgiving dinner. The Masterson kids are appalled; Davey, the biggest bully the kids at Faith Baptist Church have ever seen, is coming to eat at their house! Together, the four Masterson kids (and guests) hatch an anti-Davey campaign to get rid of the pest for good. To add to the mayhem, Mrs. Masterson has been doing a little inviting-and matchmaking-of

High School/Community TheaterWinners of the Baker's Plays High School Playwriting CompetitionBaker's Plays has been an advocate for theater in schools for over one hundred years. In the spirit of that commitment, we offer this playwriting competition for High School students. Plays may be about any subject and of any length. It is our hope that this competition will encourage aspiring high school authors to explore the creative possibilities of writing for the stage.This collection incl

Childrens' Theatre, TYA / 7m, 7f, plus extras / Simple SetStanley, a young dragon, has run away from home. He feels that he is a failure. As dragons go, he probably is. He's kind, soft spoken, and a good friend. But he can't, for the life of him, breathe FIRE! A lady bug named Persnickety is Stanley's best friend and side kick. Emma is an earthling girl who lives on a farm and plays in the nearby forest with her magical friends. The loveable villain is a raven named City Slick, the Third. Thom

Dramatic Comedy3m, 5f / Interior Set in Southern West Virginia in the 1990's when the last coal mines were closing, Business as Usual is a hilarious slice of human comedy based on economic hardship. Tom Woolwine, who entered the coal mining business at 16, is out of work after the closing of his mine in rural Gary, West Virginia. Despite facing poverty and an uncertain future, Tom does not want a severance check, nor welfare, nor a handout; he wants a job. He and his son Joey have tried e

Comedy, TYA6-17 performersSimple SetEveryone's favorite gumshoe is back with another thrilling adventure! Old Granny Possum is entertaining us with her slightly irregular version of "Snow White and Just the Two Very Tall Dwarves" when she's kidnapped by Bluebeard and his band of scurvy pirates! Thank goodness Nick Tickle has been hired to get her back. Can he outwit the kidnappers and save her or is she gone for good? He'll need any help he can get with this tough case - fortunately, Pu

Poetic drama5m, 3f. Some doubling, 1 Klezmer musician.Dreams are sometimes considered metaphors that help us understand the events in our lives. In this dramatic adaptation of Kafka's novella, Gregor Samsa awakens into a dream in which he finds himself transformed into a cockroach. The Stage Manager "summons" the dream-play while a mime and a musician communicate his thoughts and emotions, invoking a nightmarish atmosphere. Set in early 20th century Prague and written in verse, Thomalen capt

Comedy/Drama/FantasyFour heart warming Christmas plays, just in time for the holiday!:THE OFFICE PARTY (2m, 1f) - Bill and Joyce meet at a holiday office party, rekindling a love affair that leads to Joyce's living room and the possible early arrival of Richard, the third side of an unresolved triangle.SANTA'S CLARA (2m, 1f) - In the shadows of a Hell's Kitchen bottle redemption center, a fired department store Santa meets a teenage runaway toting a shopping cart of empties and a cynical h

Dramatic ComedyCharacters: 11 female (possible doubling for a smaller cast)Simple stagingLength: 45 minutesThis collection is filled with winners. Every play is an award winner and has been performed around the country. Each part gives an actress a chance to put in a winning performance. From the quirky characters in Rock, Paper, Scissors to the exercising ladies in Harvesting the Marigold Seeds; from the two caretakers of all the unborn babies in Limbo

Greg CummingsKiss, Then Tell is a series of nine very short romantic comedies written specifically for high school casts and audiences. Kiss, Then Tell is a series of variations on a theme: each of these poignant, bittersweet one act plays begins by discovering a young couple immediately AFTER their first kiss.In Love Bites, a ten year-old girl needs to convince the new kid in school, a lonely ten year- old boy, that sharing a sandwich is NOT like kissing.

Mystery Farce 5m / 9f / interior June Hunger for is being hounded by Edwina Hyde, a dangerous young woman who is convinced June has stolen the man she loves. Desperate, June heads for the hills, where she encounters a bizarre hillbilly family. They take her in because she looks exactly like Daisy Belle, a relative who has disappeared. Daisy Belle gets a quarterly check from a law firm that always insists on seeing her in person. June agrees to impersonate Daisy Belle because sh

Romantic ComedyCharacters: 7 male, 4 femaleInterior SetSandy, the four-times-married-three-times-divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies! In the hilarious and heart-warming Four Weddings and an Elvis, we witness four of her most memorable: Bev and Stan, who are getting married as revenge on their exes; Vanessa and Bryce, two arrogant aging stars who are tying the knot as a publicity ploy; and Martin and Fiona, a gentl

Holiday PlayCharacters: 8 male, 13 female, or 11 male, 17 femaleUnit Set.The classic story of A Christmas Carol is given a modern twist and set at West End High School, where the campus "Scrooge" is Meredith Priestly, the most beautiful, most popular, meanest, nastiest girl in school! With uninterested and never present globe-trotting parents, the lead in the school production of Romeo and Juliet and Queen Bee of campus (or so she thinks!) is in need of a reminder of what Chri

101 Winning Monologues for Young Performers Including 101 valuable acting hints! Acting teacher Mark Weston has written a companion to his most successful Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop. After observing his acting students over many years struggling with books that offered speeches and recitations in lieu of monologues, Mr. Weston wrote his true and original monologues for young performers. He is pleased to acknowledge that many young performers have benefitted. For t

Adapted and abridged by Harold G. Sliker Characters: 5 male, 4 female This is a skillfully condensed, two scene adaptation with all the flavor of the original. Earnest is a convenient excuse for Jack Worthing whenever he needs to avoid social responsibilities -- but then Earnest seems to take on a life of his own! Minimum of ten copies required for production. ONE-ACT

Comedy Characters: 6-7 male, 18-19 femaleOne room set"Never fear, Bradley Baxter is here!"When Lady White's diamond necklace disappears after a dinner party, a police detective is called in to find out where the prized possession has gone. The case seems simple enough to Lady White's husband and daughter, but when bumbling detective Bradley Baxter arrives and sends the household into disorder and frustration, the case becomes anything but simple. Neighbors are invited and not a

ComedyCharacters: 4 male, 2 femaleIn the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess' sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. But what happens when the prince is too afraid to fight, the princess wants to do the rescuing by herself, and the dragon is nowhere to be found? Adapted from the story by Edith Nesbit, The Last of the Dragons tells a tale of bravery, intelligence and unexpected fr

Characters: 7 male, 5 female, plus minor roles, doubling possibleOne of the most popular children's plays in Great Britain, professionally toured throughout Scandinavia, and the subject of broad-based critical acclaim, this stimulating interpretation reaches out and captures youthful audiences with unprecedented spirit. The timeless story of the wooden puppet who must earn the right to fulfill his longing to be a real boy brilliantly conveys lessons of responsibility and respect for the feeli

Drama Characters: 2 male, 3 female. One Set This play was produced professionally in New York and London, as well as on television. A young couple arrive at an old house just before a snowstorm isolates them. Since her child's death, the wife has been in a sanitarium and the guilt and tensions of the young couple's tragic loss have all but destroyed their relationship. They try to rebuild their mutual trust, but the wife hears voices and she and the audience see the pale figure of

Youth MusicalCharacters: 3 male, 6 female, 1 additional speaking part. Optional drummers, dancers, and chorus. An amusing and heartwarming update of the children's classic tale. The original music, influenced by African and Caribbean rhythms, is designed to appeal to and be performed by young people. Children of all ethnic groups can identify with the heroine's courage and resilience on and appreciation for community support.

Comedy / Characters: 1 female,4 male or 1 male, 4 femaleAre you looking for something different for Christmas this year? Tired of Christmas Carol and Gift of the Magi? Well, this is the script for you: eight reindeer dishing about the real Santa. All those rumors you've heard about him and the elves? About Rudolph's little secret? About Vixen's story that was leaked to the press? All true. Yes, the reindeer finally speak up and -- believe us -- they do not hold back!Please keep in mind th

Namaste, wa ho te sen. Welcome to six more globe-trotting one-acts with various plays for ages 8-18. Flex-gendered roles and cultural insights are incorporated into plays from Africa, Finland, India, Russia and the USA. Discovering inner qualities beyond appearances, modern day children time-warped back to pioneer days, children and parents at odds with each other, and what brings happiness in life are some of the timeless and universal lessons that folktales bring to bear on our own journey.