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  1. Around the World in 80 Days AC2000

    Around the World in 80 Days

    Adapted by Mark Brown. From the novel by Jules Verne.

    Product Code: AC2000

    • Comedy
    • High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 4m., 1w., may be expanded to 39 actors.

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    • 120 min.
    Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant as they race to circle the globe in an unheard-of 80 days! But his every step is dogged by a detective who thinks he's a robber on the run. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show as five actors portraying 39 characters traverse seven continents in this adaptation of one of the great adventures of all time. Learn More
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  2. Tomás and the Library Lady Cover TV9000

    Tomás and the Library Lady

    Adapted by José Cruz González. From the book by Pat Mora.

    Product Code: TV9000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 1 to 4m., 1 to 4w., expandable.

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    • 50 min.
    Adapted from the well-loved book, Tomás and the Library Lady tells the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, who grew up in a migrant worker family, befriended a librarian in Iowa, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Tomás went on to a successful career in academia and became the chancellor of the University of California, Riverside. This play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

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  3. The Dancing Princesses or The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes

    The Dancing Princesses or The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes

    Adapted by Max Bush from a story by the Brothers Grimm.

    Product Code: DF4000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 6 to 12m., 8 to 16w., 3 to 6 either gender.

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    • 65 min.
    Here is a magical tale of dance and romance. A mystery threatens the security of the kingdom: where do the princesses escape to every night, and why are their dancing shoes worn out each morning? The king desperately tries to solve the mystery by proclaiming that any man who can solve it will marry the daughter of his choice and become the future king. Learn More
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  4. What's Bugging Greg?

    What's Bugging Greg?

    By Darrah Cloud.

    Product Code: WG1000

    • Comedy
    • Elementary School | Middle School | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 2m., 2w., 1 to 4 either gender.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 60 min.
    Thirteen-year-old Greg Samsa wakes up one morning to discover that he has turned into a giant cockroach. His mother, in a panic, dials 911, thus beginning his adventures as they search for a cure for his "disease." Prodded by doctors, studied by a scientist, laughed at, screamed at and run from by his classmates, Greg copes with the changes—and the possibilities—in his new body. He comes to understand not only what true friendship is but also who he is. Learn More
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  5. River Rat and Cat

    River Rat and Cat

    By Y York.

    Product Code: R86000

    • Comedy
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 3 actors.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 55 min.
    This manuscript version is a Keystone Kops kind of komedy for kids and their kin! From the day River Rat hauled a drowning Cat from a sinking basket (thinking Cat was some unique collectible), all of the river creatures have been dismayed by the camaraderie of this unlikely duo. But when Rat becomes frazzled by Cat's demands, Dale Beaver sees a perfect moment to break up the friendship and take the tree property River Rat owns. Learn More
    $39.95 /script

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  6. The Kingdom of Grimm

    The Kingdom of Grimm

    Book, music and lyrics by Douglas Post. Based on the stories by the Brothers Grimm.

    Product Code: K04000

    • Comedy
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 7m., 5w., extras.

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    • 75 min.
    Hans unlocks an enchanted chest that held the imprisoned Gerhardt the Great and his troupe of traveling players. To show their thanks, the players perform The Golden Goose, The Three Huntsmen, and The Four Skillful Brothers. Learn More
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  7. River Rat and Cat

    River Rat and Cat

    By Y York.

    Product Code: R85000

    • Comedy
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 3 actors.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 60 min.
    From the day River Rat hauled a drowning Cat from a sinking basket (thinking Cat was some unique collectible), all of the river creatures have been dismayed by the camaraderie of this unlikely duo. But when Rat becomes frazzled by Cat's demands, Dale Beaver sees a perfect moment to break up the friendship and take the tree property River Rat owns. It's a Keystone Kops kind of komedy for kids and their kin! Learn More
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  8. Well

    Well

    By Lisa Kron

    Product Code: WA7000

    • Comedy
    • High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 2m., 4w.

      Limited Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 105 min.
    Well paints a mother-and-daughter picture of rich, unusual artistry...Lisa, depicted as an anxious performance artist who narrates matters, explains that this show explores issues of health and wellness. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

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  9. China Doll (The Imagined Life of an American Actress)

    China Doll (The Imagined Life of an American Actress)

    By Elizabeth Wong

    Product Code: CD3000

    • Comedy | Drama | Tragedy
    • High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 4m., 2w.-all Asian; or 5m., 3w.-multicultural. Roles are doubled.

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    • 90 min.
    This is the story of a Chinatown girl who dreamed of making it in Hollywood. This sensual fantasia takes inspiration from the remarkable life of Anna May Wong, the first and brightest Chinese American movie star. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

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  10. Mississippi Pinocchio

    Mississippi Pinocchio

    Book by Mary Hall Surface. Music by David Maddox. Lyrics by David Maddox and Mary Hall Surface.

    Product Code: ME3000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 5m., 4w. (playing multiple roles. Can be expanded to a cast of 15 to 25.)

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 90 min.
    This Pinocchio is carved by Gepetta, who leaves Italy for a better life in America, and ends up in Natchez, a Mississippi River town. Pinocchio who longs to be real encounters many dangers, but through it all grows and matures to appreciate the life he has. Learn More
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