Jane Eyre is one of literature's most compelling heroines. This one act focuses on her difficult youth as an orphan left with uncaring relatives who eventually send her to a poor boarding school. Her experience is ultimately one of triumph and prepares her for her future as a governess. There are many wonderful roles for women, and the Lowood students can number as many as you like. Learn More
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4m., 8w., 9 either gender, doubling possible.
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120 min.
With her mother dead and her father away, Ashgirl lives with her stepmother and stepsisters. When the invitation to the ball arrives from the prince, Ashgirl finds the strength to go with the help of her friends, some of whom come from unexpected places. When she gets home, Ashgirl realizes that in order to regain the fleeting happiness she found in the arms of the prince, she must fight the monsters who have slithered and insinuated their way into her heart and mind. She must believe in herself for others to do so. Learn More
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6m., 14w. (Doubling and extras.)
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130 min.
In the burned-out ruins of Thornfield Hall, the adult Jane Eyre recalls the disturbing events of her childhood and young adulthood. A moving story for all times and a stunning portrayal of one of the world's greatest heroines. Learn More
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2-5m., 7-12w. doubling and extras possible.
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80 min.
Left at a boarding school while her Army father is away, Sara makes friends with her wit and charm. When her father dies and her riches are gone too, Ms. Minchin banishes Sara to the attic and makes her into a servant. Sara finds happiness with imagination. Learn More
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11m., 5w. (with doubling, expandable to 20m., 9w.)
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130 min.
Gripping drama, delightful humor and a true Dickensian flavor. A terrific way to introduce audiences of all ages to one of the great works of literature. Learn More
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45 min.
This is the true story of 12-year-old Sadako, who learns that she has "radiation sickness," or leukemia—an effect of the Hiroshima bombing that happened 10 years ago. Her wish is to be healed by the gods by folding 1,000 paper cranes, but she dies before she can finish. Her friends and classmates finish folding the cranes and build a monument to honor her and all the children who were killed by the atom bomb. Learn More
Adapted by Ford Ainsworth from The Second Shepherd's Play.
Product Code: SY4000
Comedy | Drama
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4m., 3w.
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35 min.
Three shepherds must thwart the efforts of a thieving scoundrel named Mak who is trying to steal their sheep. In spite of their vigilance, Mak manages to steal a lamb. The scene in which Mak and his wife, Gil, try to pass the lamb off as their newborn baby is some of the best comedy ever written. Learn More
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6m., 6w.
95 min.
This is the story of Junie Moon and her friends, Arthur and Warren. Each has been tragically handicapped but each has retained the strength and humor they desperately need in their search for a fulfilling life. Learn More
4m., 1w. (one of the male roles may be played by a woman.)
35 min.
This is the approved one-act cutting of the compelling story of Charlie, a mentally retarded man, and the strange interweaving of his life with that of Algernon, a mouse. Experimental surgery has been performed on Algernon increasing his intelligence fourfold. The operation is tried on Charlie, whose intelligence rapidly increases to that of a genius. As Charlie approaches the peak of his brilliance, Algernon shows frightening symptoms of regression. The play becomes a race against time in which Charlie tries to keep his new intelligence long enough to save himself. Learn More
This is the compelling story of Charlie, a mentally retarded man, and the strange interweaving of his life with that of Algernon, a mouse. Experimental surgery has increased Algernon's intelligence fourfold. The operation is tried on Charlie, whose intelligence rapidly increases to that of a genius. As Charlie approaches the peak of his brilliance, Algernon shows frightening symptoms of regression and the play becomes a race against time. Learn More