High School Plays
High School Theatre! We understand finding play scripts for high school students is never easy. That's why we've partnered with popular playwrights to create plays specifically written for student actors - short plays, comedies, mainstage hits, and more.
Whether you are searching for a riveting one-act play for competition, a crowd-pleasing comedy, a large cast mystery, or a holiday hit, Stage Partners has the perfect high school play for your program.
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The Participant
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 4-5 actors (suggested casting: 1F, 1M, 3 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
A young man asks an elderly stranger in the gallery for help, but there’s more to both than meets the eye. This play is part of the short play collection Rogues' Gallery and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection. -
Midnight Bandits
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 3 actors (any gender)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
When a trio of art thieves arrive for a heist, their plan is sure to go off without a hitch…unless, of course, there’s a roommate dispute. This play is part of the short play collection Rogues' Gallery and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection. -
Fancy People Like Fondue
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 2 actors (suggested casting: 1F, 1M)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
When a custodian decides to make a grand romantic gesture, the results are unexpected. This play is part of the short play collection Rogues' Gallery and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection. -
Pranksy
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 4 actors (suggested casting: 2F, 2 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
A gallery intern matches wits with a mischievous anti-artist. This play is part of the short play collection Rogues' Gallery and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection. -
Most Special Child
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 3-5 actors (suggested cast: 3 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
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
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 5 actors (5 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
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. -
Huzzah for Three Wishes!
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 5-6 actors (suggested cast: 5 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
A group of knights' argument over a dragon’s horde takes an unexpected turn when they discover a genie’s lamp among the treasure. This play is part of the short play collection Quest! and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection. -
The Hero's Journey to Group Therapy
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 6 actors (6 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
A hero finds himself on an epic journey...of self-discovery. This play is part of the short play collection Quest! and can be licensed separately or as part of the collection. -
Pastryland
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 3 actors (1F, 2 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
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
Length: 10 minutesCast Size: 5 actors (5 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
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.