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.

Bestsellers

From modern favorites to adaptations of literary classics, our most-produced titles have graced school, community and professional stages.
Currently Filtered by:
  1. Remove This Item Target Audience: Young Audiences
  2. Remove This Item Performing Group: Middle School
  3. Remove This Item Performing Group: Senior Theatre
Filter By
Category
  1. New In Print (6)
  2. Full Length Plays (285)
  3. One Act Plays (164)
  4. One Act Competition Winners (8)
  5. UIL Approved Titles (73)
  6. Musicals (125)
  7. Musicals with Accompaniment CDs (65)
  8. Collections (16)
  9. Ten-minute Theatre (9)
  10. Bilingual Titles (12)
  11. Non-Royalty Titles (2)
  12. Audience Participation (29)
  13. Radio Plays (1)
  14. 1-Person Plays (2)
  15. Livestream Titles (413)
  16. Autism Awareness (2)

Filter By

Target Audience
  1. Young Audiences (11)
  2. Middle School (17)
  3. High School (12)
  4. College and Adult (9)
  5. Family (all ages) (13)
  6. Senior Adults (2)
  7. Praise Groups (1)
Themes
  1. Entertainment (1)
  2. Relationship/Family (2)
  3. School Issues (1)
  4. Holiday (1)
Sub-theme
  1. Abusive Relationships (1)
Genre
  1. Comedy (7)
  2. Drama (8)
  3. Farce (1)
  4. Satire (1)
Sub-genre
  1. Fairy Tale (3)
  2. Action/Adventure (2)
  3. Fantasy (7)
  4. Fables/Folklore (2)
Performing Group
  1. Elementary School (1)
  2. Middle School (11)
  3. High School (12)
  4. College Theatre (10)
  5. Community Theatre (11)
  6. Professional Theatre (10)
  7. TYA (5)
  8. Senior Theatre (1)
  9. Touring Group (2)
  10. Praise Group (1)
Approx. Run Time (minutes)
30m 135m 30m to 135m
Total Cast Size
5 50 5 to 50
Female Cast Members
0 47 0 to 47
Male Cast Members
0 47 0 to 47

Items 1 to 10 of 11 total

per page
  1. 1
  2. 2

List  Grid 

  1. All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Cover A78000

    All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

    Based on the books by Robert Fulghum. Conceived and adapted by Ernest Zulia. Music and Lyrics by David Caldwell.

    Product Code: A78000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 3m., 2w. (1 pianist, expandable.)

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 135 min.
    Based on the best-selling books, this musical takes a funny, insightful and heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life. It’s an evening of theatrical storytelling in revue format with monologues, dialogues and multiple voice narrations enhanced through the use of live piano underscoring, which provides fluidity, charm and emotional texture, and seven optional original songs. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  2. Charlotte's Web

    Charlotte's Web

    Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White.

    Product Code: C58000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 5 to 7m., 7 to 9w., flexible ensemble group.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 95 min.
    In this thrilling and practical theatrical presentation, the costumes and unit set may be simple or elaborate; it's the story and relationships that make the show. All the enchanting characters are here in this beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will give your actors a great opportunity and your audience an evening of enchantment. Learn More
    $12.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $115/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  3. Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, The-Cover SE7000

    The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood

    By Mary Lynn Dobson.

    Product Code: SE7000

    • Comedy
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 8m., 6w. (cast may be reduced to 10 or expanded to 25 or more.)
    • 80 min.
    In this frantically funny, Monty Pythonesque retelling of the classic, our gallant guy-in-green swaggers through his never-ending quest to aid the needy. He encounters a damsel in distress, a shady sheriff, a bad guy monarch wannabe and a band of spoon-wielding Merry Men in this irreverent jaunt through Sherwood Forest you won't soon forget! Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  4. Stuart Little

    Stuart Little

    Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White.

    Product Code: S99000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 7 to 25+ either gender.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 70 min.
    This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the original are captured in this adaptation as Stuart, the mild-mannered mouse, tries to survive in a "real people's world." The many adventures—both big and small—of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story theatre presentation. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  5. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    Dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis.

    Product Code: L62000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 16, flexible, extras if desired.

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 80 min.
    This dramatization faithfully recreates the magic of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting land of Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  6. Charlotte's Web

    Charlotte's Web

    Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Charles Strouse. Based on the book by E.B. White.

    Product Code: C06000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 15 or more, fewer with doubling.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 130 min.
    This exciting, new musical version of Charlotte's Web brings a new dimension to E.B. White's beloved classic about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with Charlotte the spider. Learn More
    $12.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $115/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  7. This Is a Test Cover T73000

    This Is a Test

    By Stephen Gregg.

    Product Code: T73000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School
    • 13 to 15 either gender.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 30 min.
    As the ticking clock reminds you, only 60 minutes remain to complete this oh-so-important predictor of your future. But you didn't get the review sheets, the teacher doesn't like you and your classmates are blatantly cheating. Time passes and the voices in your head remind you that though you are having trouble with the test, your personal life is far, far worse. Then you reach the essay question. The good news—it's an opinion essay. The bad news—it's in Chinese. And things aren't going to get better! Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $55/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  8. Narnia

    Narnia

    Based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Book by Jules Tasca. Music by Thomas Tierney. Lyrics by Ted Drachman.

    Product Code: N01000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 7 to 10m., 4 to 6w., extras as desired.

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 120 min.
    The first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children—plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn from their Narnia odyssey lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that will help them grow. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  9. James and the Giant Peach

    James and the Giant Peach

    From the book by Roald Dahl. Dramatized by Richard R. George.

    Product Code: J18000

    • Comedy | Farce | Satire
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community
    • 21 (most either gender).

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 60 min.
    A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. You will see James (as he cleverly gets the Peach out of danger), the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm. You will also see James' mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge come to a suitably sticky end. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More
  10. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Dramatized by Richard R. George.

    Product Code: C53000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 10m., 9w.

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 65 min.
    Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! Each member of your cast will have a role that promotes a special understanding of other people as, together, they and your audience experience a chocolate-candy fantasy. The entire production is smoothly tied together by an energetic and personable narrator, who effortlessly bridges time and excites the audience with creative anticipation. The delicious fun of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory awaits you! Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

    In Stock

    Learn More

Items 1 to 10 of 11 total

per page
  1. 1
  2. 2

List  Grid