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Finding the perfect play for your middle school or high school drama program just got easier. Our curated play script lists make finding a great play easy!
- Modern Plays For High School
- Classic Plays For High School
- Low-Budget High School Plays
- Comedy Plays For High School
- Dramatic Plays For High School
If your high school students are tuned in to the world of theater, chances are they’ll be begging you to do a modern play. While many recent Broadway hits aren’t yet available for licensing, these contemporary shows are a good place to start.
Some plays are high-school classics (see: Our Town) — and for good reason! The writing is great, the message is strong, and there are plenty of parts to go around. Whether you’re starting a new theater program or you’re looking for a play that’s almost certain to get approved by the administration, start with these great options.
Is your high school theater department short on funds? No problem! There are plenty of low-budget and no-budget high school plays. The trick is to choose plays in the public domain — you don’t have to pay licensing fees, and you can usually find and download the scripts online for free. (The school library may also have a copy that you can photocop...
When you’re choosing plays for high school students to do, you can never go wrong with comedy. There’s nothing so exciting for young actors as audiences laughing out loud — plus, it’s a great opportunity for kids to work on timing and characterization. These funny plays are perfect for high school.
Are there any actors who take more pleasure in drama than teenagers? Harness those big emotions — and deliver some serious acting lessons — with one of these dramatic plays for high school. Whether you go with crushing tragedies or suspenseful thrillers, your students will benefit from the exploration of human emotion and behavior.
- Peter and the Starcatcher. Peter and the Starcatcher – Summit High School – 2018. First on the list is “Peter and the Starcatcher”. This play is perfect for high school students who are looking for a fast-paced, action-packed adventure.
- Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. HHS Play Puffs 2021. Next on the list is “Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic”.
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. CCHS Dramatic Society: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time – 10/31/19. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is a play that will challenge your students to think outside the box.
- Our Town. Edmond Santa Fe – 2015 Play – Our Town. “Our Town” is a classic American play that takes place in the early 1900s. The play follows the lives of the residents of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire.
If you’re looking for engaging plays students love to perform, we’ve got a great list for you to get your students back into the swing of things. Our script partner, Stage Rights, sweetens the deal by offering these plays in an Education School Bundle with one price for up to six performances.
Is your drama club looking for something fresh? Here are the top five plays for your drama club that blend thematic depth, humor, innovation, and creative nuances, offering students the perfect stage to showcase their talents and shine.
Apr 29, 2018 · 1. The Wolves. Sarah DeLappe's critically acclaimed play about a girls' soccer team is perfect for a drama club that is heavy on female talent: There are 10 parts in the show, all for women....
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