800-448-7469 Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm CST

Welcome to Dramatic Publishing!

See our updated To Kill A Mockingbird announcement. | Ship times are not guaranteed. Learn More.

Award-Winning

Currently Filtered by:
  1. Remove This Item Genre: Comedy
  2. Remove This Item Sub-genre: Mythology
  3. Remove This Item Sub-genre: Western
  4. Remove This Item Performing Group: Elementary School
  5. Remove This Item Performing Group: High School
Clear All
Filter By
Category
View All
  1. Full Length Plays (28)
  2. One Act Plays (9)
  3. UIL Approved Titles (7)
  4. Musicals (11)
  5. Musicals with Accompaniment CDs (5)
  6. Bilingual Titles (2)
  7. Radio Plays (1)
  8. 1-Person Plays (1)
  9. Livestream Titles (33)

Filter By

Target Audience
  1. Young Audiences (6)
  2. Middle School (6)
  3. High School (4)
  4. College and Adult (4)
  5. Family (all ages) (6)
  6. Senior Adults (1)
Themes
  1. Crime (1)
  2. Culture (1)
  3. Entertainment (1)
  4. Relationship/Family (1)
  5. School Issues (1)
Sub-theme
  1. Stealing (1)
  2. Showbiz (1)
  3. Visual Arts (1)
  4. Music (1)
  5. Dance (1)
  6. Abusive Relationships (1)
  7. Bullying (1)
Genre
  1. Comedy (6)
  2. Drama (3)
  3. Farce (1)
  4. Melodrama (1)
Sub-genre
  1. Fairy Tale (42)
  2. Romantic Comedy (7)
  3. Biographical (4)
  4. Magical Realism (15)
  5. Avant-garde/Experimental (3)
  6. Mystery/Murder Mystery (3)
  7. Historical (15)
  8. Action/Adventure (31)
  9. Fantasy (50)
  10. Fables/Folklore (36)
  11. Romance (19)
  12. Horror/Gothic (1)
  13. Commedia dell'arte (7)
  14. Mythology (5)
  15. Western (1)
Show Less Show More
Performing Group
  1. Elementary School (2)
  2. Middle School (5)
  3. High School (6)
  4. College Theatre (4)
  5. Community Theatre (5)
  6. Professional Theatre (4)
  7. TYA (2)
  8. Touring Group (1)
  9. Praise Group (1)
  10. Dinner Theatre (4)
Approx. Run Time (minutes)
45m 135m 45m to 135m
Total Cast Size
1 50 1 to 50
Female Cast Members
0 50 0 to 50
Male Cast Members
1 50 1 to 50

6 Item(s)

per page

List  Grid 

  1. 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.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 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
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  2. Perseus Bayou: The Search for the Cajun Medusa

    Perseus Bayou: The Search for the Cajun Medusa

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

    Product Code: PA2000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 5m., 4w. (playing multiple roles. Can be expanded,with no doubling, to 6m., 6w. plus 4 of either gender.)

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 60 min.
    This musical takes the Greek myth of Perseus and his quest for Medusa to post-Civil War Louisiana, to save the bayou from the evil Polydectes. He encounters the grey sisters, and eventually ends up in the dark heart of the swamp, Medusa's lair. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  3. The Fair Maid of the West

    The Fair Maid of the West

    By Kevin Theis. From the plays by Thomas Heywood.

    Product Code: F57000

    • Comedy
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | Community
    • 14m., 2w. (Doubling necessary.)
    • 135 min.
    This story recounts the misadventures of lowborn tavern girl, Bess Bridges, and her true love, a gentleman soldier named Spencer. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $85/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  4. Becca

    Becca

    Book, music and lyrics by Wendy Kesselman. Musical arrangements by Michael Starobin.

    Product Code: BE9000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 1m., 1w., 9 either gender.
    • 60 min.
    Jonathan's "pets" languish in cages, remembering a time when he played with them. Little sister Becca, portrayed as a beautiful but sad doll, is Jonathan's "pet" now. Becca leaves Jonathan, returning only after he has expressed heartfelt remorse for his actions. Together, they begin anew, as equals and friends. Reality and fantasy mix in this powerful exploration of the inner journey of children. The world of dreams versus fears, love versus abuse of power, and freedom versus responsibility is imaginatively presented through song, dance and dialogue. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  5. Beanstalk!

    Beanstalk!

    Book and lyrics by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by James R. Shaw.

    Product Code: BH9000

    • Comedy | Farce | Melodrama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 4m., 5w., extras.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 60 min.
    A musical twist to the old tale, featuring Jack, the beanstalk, and the giant. When Jack and his friend Polly climb the beanstalk, Wog the giant befriends them and helps them stop the townspeople from cutting the beanstalk down. Learn More
    $8.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $65/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  6. The Ransom of Red Chief

    The Ransom of Red Chief

    Adapted by Brian Kral. Based on O. Henry's short story.

    Product Code: R90000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School
    • 2m., 1 boy.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    This adaptation of O. Henry's classic story about two kidnappers who fall prey to their young victim combines historical fact and entertaining fancy. Learn More
    $7.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More

6 Item(s)

per page

List  Grid