Adolescence-Themed Play Scripts for Schools
Something to Keep us Warm
A heartbreaking and hilarious one act. How does a family deal with watching one of their own disappear?
- About 25 minutes
- 1 M + 3 F + 5 Any Gender, Plus offstage voices
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 23 pages
Somewhere, Nowhere
Senior students in a small town face a dilemma. Do they stay close to home, or do they run far away? A heartwarming and heartbreaking story.
- About 105 minutes
- 3 M + 13 F, Expandable to 5M+15F+7 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
Split
Children of divorce are united through humor in this honest and theatrical look at the day to day reality of growing up in a family that's been torn apart.
- About 35 minutes
- 2 M + 3 F + 4 Any Gender, Easily Expandable to 28
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 35 pages
Status Update: A Symphony
Seven teenagers express their hopes and fears online in a rousing symphony of status updates.
- About 10 minutes
- 3 M + 4 F
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
Stereotype High
High school is full of stereotypes – or is it?
- About 105 minutes
- 9 M + 9 F + 4 Any Gender, Plus onstage crew
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 107 pages
Still
Nate doesn't want to grow up, and Caroline already has. A bittersweet story with a twist.
- About 15 minutes
- 1 M + 1 F
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
Storied
In a magical dimension, three teenagers are pulled into a conflict between Good and Bad Ideas from classic tales. Who is to blame for the bad idea?
- About 77 minutes
- 6 M + 9 F + 5 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
- Unit Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 70 pages
Stressed
Stress is driving a teen quartet crazy - so much so they can't stop talking about it. This play is a symphony of sound and character.
- About 30 minutes
- 1 M + 2 F + 1 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 22 pages
Stupid is Just 4 2day
Connect and commiserate with these characters who can't help but do stupid things. An amazing ensemble opportunity.
- About 30 minutes
- 3 M + 7 F, Easily Expandable
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 34 pages
Sunday Lunch
The sons of a divorcée and a widow try to cope with this longstanding ritual.
- About 10 minutes
- 2 M
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
The Super Non-Heroes
Charlie may not be a superhero, but when she digs deep she discovers her unique talents to save the day.
- About 60 minutes
- 3 M + 7 F + 13 Any Gender
- Simple set
- Recommended for Middle Schools
- 50 pages
The Support Group from Hell
Wendy walks into a typical teen support group but quickly discovers that that the others are anything but typical.
- About 15 minutes
- 3 M + 5 F
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
Sweep Under Rug
In the future the issue of poverty is solved through separation and subserviance. A teen causes trouble simply because she wants to better herself.
- About 35 minutes
- 1 M + 3 F + 1 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 34 pages
Sweep Under Rug: Competition Version
A competition-length version of Sweep Under Rug by Lindsay Price
- About 35 minutes
- 1 M + 3 F + 3 Any Gender, plus ensemble
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 29 pages
Teen Plays for Inclusive Classrooms
Two royalty-free plays for your inclusive classroom
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
Ten / Two
Ten plays for two actors. The plays can be performed individually or all together for a full evening of theatre. Excellent for the classroom or competition.
- About 100 minutes
- 3 M + 7 F + 10 Any Gender
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
- 81 pages
Ten Minute Play Series: All Girls
A collection of short plays with interesting, engaging, vivid parts for girls.
- About 10 minutes
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 60 pages
Ten Minute Play Series: Be Challenged
A collection of short plays with challenging stories and complex characters.
- About 10 minutes
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 64 pages
Ten Minute Play Series: Girls & Guys
A collection of short plays that examines the relationships between girls and guys.
- About 10 minutes
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 65 pages
Theatrefolk's Ten-Minute Play Collection
A collection of ten minute plays.
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 55 pages
