Original Play Collection

Dork Story

Sophomore Jake has a crush on Harley, but he's not sure how to connect with her. Following the bad advice from his sister and the questionable encouragement from his best friend, Jake attempts to talk to beautiful lady queen Harley! Meanwhile, Norman is also determined to win Harley's affection, Harley's best friend thinks she can do better, and auditions for Romeo and Juliet are happening. (Approximately 40 minutes run time.)

3 Male (Jake, Gabe, Norman)

3 - 4 Female (Harley, Lauren, Emily, Mom- can be doubled with Emily or ice cream worker.)

1 Flexible (Ice Cream Worker)

 

T.B.D. (Or To Be Determined) Larger Cast Version

Six high school seniors struggle to fill out scholarship applications and decide what they want to do with their lives. Imagination takes them to possible futures including kindergarten teacher, lawyer, surgeon, artist, and more.

3 Female (Rosie, Veronica, Rochelle)

3 Male (Charlie, Ricky, THE Mr. Davenshire)

21 Flexible - Lots of Doubling Available!

 

T.B.D. (Or To Be Determined) Smaller Cast Version

High school senior, Sally struggles to fill out scholarship applications and decide what she wants to do with her life. Imagination takes her to possible futures including kindergarten teacher, lawyer, surgeon, and more. 

2 Female (Veronica, Rochelle)

3 Male (THE Mr. Davenshire, Charlie, Ricky)

15 Flexible - Lots of Doubling Available!

The Grumpy Princess

A play for people or puppets! A reward has been offered to anyone in the kingdom who can make the grumpy princess smile. People come from all around to make her laugh, but nothing seems to crack through her grumpy mood. Will someone successfully cheer up the princess and take home the reward? (Approximately 15 minutes run time.)

3 Female (Princess Gwenevere, Victoria, Jolene)

2 Male (Prince Bartholomew, Grock)

5 Flexible (Cookie, Darlene, Frank, One I'd Billie, Amber)

 

Like If

A satirical look at the most ridiculous social media posts that you can imagine! Fluffy chickens, orphans, babies, gossip, Candy Crunch, and more will keep you laughing, or cringing, the whole time. Like if you love this show! (Approximately 35 minutes run time.)

15 Specifically Female Roles

7 Specifically Male Roles

18 Flexible - Lots of Doubling Available!

 

I'm Fine

A short play that brings awareness about the difficulties that Law Enforcement Officers and their families face as a result of the situations that officers face on the job. Follow Officer Daniel Foster through an overnight shift where he gets calls to an overdose, a domestic abuse situation, and a death notification. (Approximately 13 minutes run time.)

2 Male (Daniel 30's, Jeremy 20's)

4 Female (April 30's, Tori late 17-19, Kara 50's, Connie 30's-60's)

 

Warrior Girl

Seventh grader, Chloe, is struggling to navigate life in middle school. But her mother, Kelly, knows what it takes. And what it takes is to become a warrior! (Approximately 10 minutes run time.)

2 Female (Kelly 30's, Chloe 12)

 

True Love Forever

Joey and Margot are home from their honeymoon and Joey's parents, Joseph and Dianne, have invited them to dinner. With a little humor and a lot of heart parents share their best advice for making marriage work! (Approximately 10 minutes run time.)

2 Male (Joseph late 40's - early 50's, Joey early to mid 20's)

2 Female (Dianne 40's - early 50's, Margot early to mid 20's)

The Graduation Gift

It's college graduation day for Lucas and he's a little nervous and a lot excited. He checks in with his favorite college secretary and learns some things about himself that he never expected. (Approximately 10 minutes run time.)

1 Male (Lucas 21)

1 Female (Sherry 50's-60's)

Captain Crook, the Ferry Fairy

Willie Mason just wants to take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, but he has no idea what will happen when he boards the ferry on this day. The captain of this vessel is Captain Crook and no one rides her ferry for free! (Approximately 10 minutes running time.)

1 Male or Female (Willie Adult / Author Preference is male.)

1 Female (Captain Crook late teens to adult.)

 

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