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From post-apocalyptic dramas to other-worldly comedies, Stage Partners has an exciting collection of science fiction and fantasy plays for schools and theatres.

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  • The Search for Delicious - Stage Partners

    The Search for Delicious

    Adapted by Mark Frattaroli from the novel by Natalie Babbitt
    Length: 65-80 minutes
    Cast Size: 10-25 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 5M, 5 any)
    Genre: Drama
    Synopsis:
    In this magical adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s classic tale, a troupe of actors recreate a mythical medieval kingdom in the midst of a fierce disagreement over the most “delicious” food. To avoid a civil war, the kingdom sends 12-year-old Gaylen (and his loyal horse, Marrow) on a journey to settle the definition once and for all. On their quest, Gaylen and Marrow must face the evil Hemlock...
  • A Wind in the Door (Royston) - Stage Partners

    A Wind in the Door (Royston)

    Adapted by Peter Royston from the novel by Madeleine L'Engle
    Length: 65-70 minutes
    Cast Size: 12-40 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 6M, 8 any)
    Genre: Drama
    Synopsis:
    Meg Murry, the fierce and fiery heroine of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel A Wrinkle in Time, is back in this ground-breaking sequel! In A Wrinkle in Time, Meg, Calvin and Charles Wallace journeyed to outer space to save the universe, but in A Wind in the Door, their destination is inner space. With the assistance of the cherubim Proginoskes, the wizard teacher Blaje...
  • A Wind in the Door (Goldfinger) - Stage Partners

    A Wind in the Door (Goldfinger)

    Adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger from the novel by Madeleine L'Engle
    Length: 60-70 minutes.
    Cast Size: 5-11 actors (suggested casting: 2F, 2M, 1 any)
    Genre: Drama
    Synopsis:
    One of literature’s favorite heroines, Meg Murry, the fierce and fiery heroine of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel A Wrinkle in Time, is back to join forces with her brother Charles Wallace and friend Calvin for a fantastical adventure. When an extraterrestrial creature recruits the trio to fight an evil force, they’ll travel across a galaxy—and through the cells of a human body—to st...
  • The Wizards of Northwick, a 10-minute comedy by Patrick Greene

    The Wizards of Northwick

    Written By: Patrick Greene
    Length: 10 minutes
    Cast Size: 3-10 actors (suggested cast: 5 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Epic journeys involve a lot of long walks...unless you're a wizard. Then magical montages are the only way to travel...unless something goes wrong. This play is part of the short play collection Quest! and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection.
  • The Three Thieves

    The Three Thieves

    Written By: Matthew Byrd
    Length: 10 minutes
    Cast Size: 3 actors (3 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    A riddle causes three thieves to turn on each other in the final room in a dungeon…but the treasure may not be what it seems. This play is part of the short play collection Quest! and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection.
  • How to Win at Life - Stage Partners

    How to Win at Life

    Written By: Don Zolidis
    Length: 30-35 minutes
    Cast Size: 8-25+ actors (suggested casting: 2F, 2M, 8 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Sure technology has made some things easier, but has it really made everything easier? Now, with a new mobile home system of drones from Amazon-Google-Microsoft-Apple, technology can truly help you win at life. Do you need your food chewed and regurgitated into your mouth like a baby bird? Done. How about all that pesky parenting that takes so much of your time? Solved. Think about all the wasted...
  • Most Special Child

    Most Special Child

    Written By: Jason Pizzarello
    Length: 10 minutes
    Cast Size: 3-5 actors (suggested cast: 3 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    If you're supposed to be the Chosen One's wise mentor, you might not choose this one. This play is part of the short play collection Quest! and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection.
  • Possessed - short play by Ian McWethy

    Possessed

    Written By: Ian McWethy
    Length: 10 minutes
    Cast Size: 5 actors (5 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    Only the bard notices that one of the traveling companions seems...different after their battle with a witch. This play is part of the short play collection Quest! and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection.
  • Pastryland

    Pastryland

    Written By: Elizabeth A.M. Keel
    Length: 10 minutes
    Cast Size: 3 actors (1F, 2 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    A last-minute babysitter finds their young charge has more in mind than board games. This play is part of the short play collection Quest! and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection.  
  • The Law of the Instrument

    The Law of the Instrument

    Written By: Ruben Carbajal
    Length: 10 minutes
    Cast Size: 5 actors (5 any)
    Genre: Comedy
    Synopsis:
    A fearsome troll warrior considers a change to a more creative career. This play is part of the short play collection Quest! and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection.
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