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  2. The Angels' Greatest Message

    The Angels' Greatest Message

    By Sandra Pound.

    Product Code: AJ8000

    • Drama
    • 2m., 6 either gender. Can be expanded.
    • 20 min.
    The Christmas story told in a refreshing new way, from the point of view of the angels who are chosen to announce the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. Learn More
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  3. The Fifth Sun

    The Fifth Sun

    By Nicholas A. Patricca.

    Product Code: F53000

    • Drama
    • High School | College | Professional
    • 8m., 5w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 35 min.
    This experimental one-act play combines elements of ancient tomb rituals, Mayan temple dramas and medieval morality plays into a contemporary dramatic structure in which a human being ultimately embodies the moral voice and vision of his people. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  4. The Wise Men of Chelm

    The Wise Men of Chelm

    By Sandra Fenichel Asher. Based on Jewish folktales.

    Product Code: W73000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School | College
    • 4m., 2w. Expandable to 10 roles, plus extras.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 40 min.
    Tales of the eternally good-natured but misguided wise men of Chelm and favorites from Jewish folklore said to date back to the 1500s, are woven together with traditional folk dance and humor. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  5. Carriers

    Carriers

    By Jerome McDonough.

    Product Code: CK5000

    • Drama
    • High School | College
    • 10 to 20+ actors, flexible.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 40 min.
    Teens talk about their experiences with sex and STDs and the effects on their lives. Learn More
    $7.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

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  6. Stark Drama

    Stark Drama

    By Michael V. McGee.

    Product Code: SZ8000

    • Comedy | Drama | Satire
    • High School | College
    • 6m., 2w., extras.
    • 35 min.
    A condemned man awaits execution. Frustrated by the efforts of a host of characters to circumvent his wish to die, he must ultimately choose to escape instead. Learn More
    $7.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

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  7. An Implausible Claus

    An Implausible Claus

    By Nikki Harmon.

    Product Code: I47000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • High School | College | Professional
    • 1m. (1 girl.)

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 30 min.
    Jensie discovers that the Ho-Ho Hotline is being answered by a Jewish man at a retirement home. While the unusual twosome spend time together, imagination is rekindled. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  8. A Christmas for Carol

    A Christmas for Carol

    By Julie Landry.

    Product Code: CL4000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | TYA
    • 4 to 6m., 9 to 11w., extras.
    • 25 min.
    A girl is critical of Christmas until something happens that helps her understand the joy of giving. Learn More
    $39.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $105/perf

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  9. Baker's Dozen

    Baker's Dozen

    By Pat Cook.

    Product Code: B62000

    • Comedy
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College
    • 3m., 3w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 30 min.
    In this hilarious story of the bond between two brothers we look in on "the summer I learned not to take things...or people for granted...". Jeff shows us when his brother, Jim, cuts his leg so badly recovery was in question. With "brotherly" cajoling, Jeff pulls him through. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

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  10. Just Like Old Times

    Just Like Old Times

    By Robert G. Barone.

    Product Code: J62000

    • Drama
    • High School | College
    • 6w.
    • 25 min.
    Five women, former members of their high-school drama club, meet at a funeral home after the death of the sixth member and reflect on their lives. Learn More
    $7.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

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