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  1. The Princess Who Lost Her Hair

    The Princess Who Lost Her Hair

    By Jeremy Kisling. Based on the story by Tololwa Mollel.

    Product Code: PL7000

    • Drama
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School
    • 2m., 2w., 3 either gender.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    Princess Kalendi refuses to help a bird, who turns out to be very powerful. He brings a drought upon the earth and takes the princess' hair, a symbol of prosperity to her people, from her head. A beggar helps the princess regain her dignity and kindness as they work together to appease the bird with a selfless act that restores the kingdom and the princess' hair. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  2. Black Sash

    Black Sash

    By Sarah Grammar, Emily Overmyer, Sarah Pendleton and Tonya Hays.

    Product Code: BL6000

    • Drama
    • High School | College
    • 4 to 7m., 7 to 21w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    This play celebrates the work of the Black Sash women's organization, an independent, non-governmental human rights organization that has worked tirelessly for justice and equality in South Africa for more than 55 years. This historical drama will enlighten and empower audiences through the celebration of the organization's victories and, finally, in Nelson Mandela's release. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  3. Collateral Bodies

    Collateral Bodies

    By Erin Rachel Kaplan.

    Product Code: CN7000

    • Drama | Tragedy
    • High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 7w.
    • 75 min.
    An exploration of human rights as women relate experiences of sexual trafficking, rape, female circumcision and domestic violence through fictional stories based in truth. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

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  4. Ezigbo, the Spirit Child

    Ezigbo, the Spirit Child

    An Igbo story as told by Adaora Nzelibe Schmiedl. Dramatized for the stage by Max Bush.

    Product Code: E69000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 1 to 3m., 7 to 8w., plus extras.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 60 min.
    Long ago, the wife of a powerful chief longed for a child, but her womb was possessed by the spirit of an Ogbanje, an invisible spirit-child. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $85/perf

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  5. The Oldest Story Ever Told

    The Oldest Story Ever Told

    By David F. Eliet. Music by Kenneth Kacmar.

    Product Code: O79000

    • Drama
    • Elementary School | Middle School
    • 2m., 2w., with doubling or up to 15 (5m., 10w.) with roles distributed.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    All of the beloved and familiar elements of the Cinderella are here, but with highly theatrical variations representing the different cultures of Africa, India and China. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  6. Beloved Friend

    Beloved Friend

    By Nancy Pahl Gilsenan.

    Product Code: B52000

    • Drama | Tragedy
    • High School | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 13m., 9w. (integrated).

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 90 min.
    Kristin, a high school student in Minneapolis, is encouraged to correspond with an African girl of her own age and quickly realizes the sharp contrast of their lives. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $85/perf

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