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Babette's Feast

Conceived and developed by Abigail Killeen. Written by Rose Courtney. Adapted from the short story by Isak Dinesen.

Product Code: BK5000

Comedy | Drama
Recommended For: High School | College | Community | Professional
Cast Size: 3w., 6 either gender, extras as desired.

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Approx. Run Time: 90 min.

This adaptation reimagines Dinesen’s classic tale as a rich theatrical event: deep, funny, sensual, dangerous and beautiful. The cloistered 19th-century community of two loving, devout Lutheran sisters reluctantly, then completely, embraces Babette, a mysterious French refugee. But when Babette sacrifices all she has to throw a lavish dinner party, the entire community is magically and inexplicably transformed. Learn More

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Jackie Robinson Steals Home

By Peter Manos.

Product Code: J76000

Drama
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College | Community
Cast Size: 2 to 15m., 2 to 5w.

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Approx. Run Time: 45 min.

It is 1947, and the Yankees are playing the Dodgers. The newest member of the Dodgers is the first African American to play major league baseball: Jackie Robinson. While playing, Jackie recalls flashbacks from his life up until then. In the game he is attempting to steal home, but in his life he is attempting to steal the hearts of the fans, pave the way for people of color to play America’s pastime and, by extension, participate freely and equally in all aspects of American life. Learn More

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Future, Here

By Jeremy F. Richter.

Product Code: FG1000

Drama
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College
Cast Size: 5 either gender.

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Approx. Run Time: 40 min.

Welcome to Future, an unincorporated village monitored by Society and populated by five randomly selected children. It is driven by a national effort to develop “appropriately adapted young citizens.” They are constantly fed a steady stream of news and pop culture on their smartphones and meet daily to share what they’ve learned. Having lived in Future for 12 years, the residents are now 18, and today is their last day together, their final meeting before they learn of their next residence outside of Future. Learn More

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Swagger

By Eric Coble.

Product Code: S2Z000

Drama
Recommended For: High School | College | Professional | TYA
Cast Size: 3 either gender.

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Approx. Run Time: 30 min.

A momentary act of violence caught on camera destroys the lives of three people. Now they need to tell us their version of how it really went down. Jordan is a quiet, nerdy, almost eighth-grade graduate. Leela, bubbling and following her passion, has just opened her own clothing boutique near Jordan’s school. And Daniel is an awkwardly sweet police officer on foot patrol in the neighborhood. The three of them lead us through their lives, dreams and the snap decisions that led them to that fateful moment. Learn More

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That Day in Tucson

By Guillermo Reyes.

Product Code: TV8000

Drama
Recommended For: High School | College | Community | Professional
Cast Size: 3m., 3w.

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Approx. Run Time: 90 min.

A shooting rampage in Tucson, Ariz., creates international headlines as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords becomes one of the victims. Intern Daniel Hernandez Jr. rushes to Giffords’ rescue and is credited with helping save her life. This is the story of an unexpected hero who is thrown unintentionally into the limelight and what led to that crucial day in Tucson in which everything changed for Daniel and for the national political landscape surrounding the gun debate and gun violence. Learn More

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14

By José Casas.

Product Code: FF8000

Drama | Tragedy
Recommended For: High School | College | Community | Professional
Cast Size: 2m., 2w.

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Approx. Run Time: 120 min.

14 was inspired by the true-life event in May 2001 in which a smuggler abandoned 30 Mexicans crossing the desert, resulting in 14 deaths from dehydration. It is a starting point for exploration to investigate the complexities of people living on the border, not giving answers but raising difficult questions. The mosaic of flawed and struggling people included emphasize the importance of investigating this topic in a way that calls not only for action and conversation but, ultimately, for a collective solution.

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Defamation

By Todd Logan.

Product Code: DH1000

Drama
Recommended For: Middle School | High School | College | Community
Cast Size: 2m., 3w., 1 either gender.

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Approx. Run Time: 90 min.

Defamation is a riveting courtroom drama that illuminates our common perceptions about race, religion and class. In this case, the plaintiff is Ms. Wade, a professional black woman from the South Side of Chicago. The defendant is Mr. Golden, a successful North Shore businessman who is Jewish. Following testimony from each side, the judge reveals that the audience will be the jury. Defamation challenges our preconceived notions about race, class, religion and even the law.

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US A Teen History

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus. Lyrics by Flip Kobler. Music by Dennis Poore.

Product Code: U41000

Comedy | Drama | Farce | Satire
Recommended For: Elementary School | Middle School | High School | Community
Cast Size: 8 to 25m., 8 to 25w., expandable, extras as desired.

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Approx. Run Time: 75 min.

This story theatre-style show is a compilation of pieces about the teens who helped shape America. Did you know that the drummer boys in the Revolutionary War were as young as 11? Or that Caroline Pickersgill helped sew the flag that inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner” at 14? This show is incredibly flexible and adaptable to your space and audience, as we encourage you to write your own pieces about the forgotten teens of America. Learn More

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Ruby: The Story of Ruby Bridges

By Christina M. Ham. Music by Gary Rue.

Product Code: RD8000

Drama
Recommended For: Elementary School | Middle School | High School | Community
Cast Size: 11 to 16m., 11 to 20w., 5 to 9 either gender.
Approx. Run Time: 55 min.

In 1960, 6-year-old Ruby became the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. When the white families learned of Ruby’s enrollment, they pulled their children from her class, leaving Ruby and her teacher the only ones in the classroom for the school year. Her family watched helplessly as federal marshals escorted Ruby to school each day past protesters jeering and threatening her life. This musical explores a little girl’s unbeatable courage in the face of adversity. Learn More

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