This play addresses high-school peer pressure, stress and the desperate need to belong. When Nicky's stories are read out loud in class, her classmates cruelly reject her as "weird," even while believing that in one of the stories she foretells the suicide of Rosy, an overweight girl who is a newcomer to the school. As the drama unfolds, the audience does not know who is the potential suicide victim, Rosy or Nicky. Learn More
A group of performers seeks out Alice in order to provide "her turn" in Wonderland. As her adventure unfolds, they play the many characters she encounters and grows to love. Learn More
In this adaptation, we see and clearly understand the family spat between Oberon and Titania and the manner in which this conjugal disagreement affects the efforts of a group of tradesmen rehearsing a play. We delight in the antics of the mischievous Puck. We laugh at the ineptness of the Rustics in trying to stage their play. We chuckle at Bottom's desire to play every role—and we howl with delight at Bottom's ass' head and Titania's infatuation with the monster. The graceful style of this play is highly effective. Learn More
This play follows a couple's evolving relationship, from the age of 6 when she hated him, to 16 when she tolerated him, to 46 when she had a lot to say to him, to 66 when she is still learning about him. Learn More
Bernice, an insecure young woman of 18, is visiting her popular cousin Marjorie. At a series of country club dances, Bernice is, at first, a wallflower. Marjorie tries to help her gain popularity and succeeds beyond the wildest expectations of either girl. When Bernice wins Yale man Warren away from Marjorie, Marjorie exacts a terrible revenge. Bernice, learning from the experience, turns the tables in a surprise ending. Learn More
Marcellus, a young Roman officer, has been exiled. In Jerusalem, it becomes his duty to crucify a Galilean. Although he believes the man innocent, he obeys. Marcellus becomes desperately troubled. Marcellus turns more and more to the Galilean but hesitates to accept Him as divine until, in a final scene of emotion and power, he accepts death for himself and his young wife rather than renounce his faith.
Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
2 to 4m., 6w.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
70 min.
The funniest and most enchanting version of the beloved story available, especially easy to produce and highly effective for touring groups. Learn More
Adapted by Ford Ainsworth from The Second Shepherd's Play.
Product Code: SY4000
Comedy | Drama
Middle School | High School | College
4m., 3w.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
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
This one-act comedy retells the myth in which Hades, god of death, kidnaps Persephone, goddess of life and spring. But while Persephone is usually presented as the sad-eyed queen of the underworld, here she is a happy breath of spring that makes life glitter wherever she is—even in Hades. In addition to the comic conflicts surrounding the situation, however, there is a deeper theme of the relation of life and death. This coupling is significant, since life and death are in fact inseparable, inevitably linked together. In this insoluble link there is also a hint of the nature of real love. Learn More