Plays
Stage Partners publishes some of the most exciting playwrights working in theatre today. From popular one-act comedies to riveting full-length dramas, we have a wide selection of award-winning play scripts for middle schools, high schools, colleges, community theatres, and professional theatres.
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Peter Pan: Non-Flying Version!
Length: 75-85 minutesCast Size: 15-40 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 5M, 10 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
This inventive adaptation can be performed with or without flying, making it a perfect and flexible choice for smaller spaces and limited budgets. In the world of Neverland, Peter Pan is king until he meets his match...a female Captain Hook. Experience a theatrical and inventive Peter Pan like you never have before! Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has also reimagin... -
Beware the House on Haunted Hill!
Length: 85-90 minutesCast Size: 9 actors (suggested casting: 3F, 3M, 3 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Come to the party…stay if you dare. An eccentric millionaire promises six guests a mysterious prize if they can survive the night at the only truly haunted house in the world. Everyone invited has a few skeletons in their closets though, and screwball scares lurk around every corner. The classic 50s horror movie House on Haunted Hill becomes a campy whodunnit in this low-tech stage adaptation. J... -
The Twelve Huntsmen
Length: 60-90 minutes, flexible (see synopsis)Cast Size: 15-60 actors (15F, 3M, 10 any)Genre: Dramedy, ComedySynopsis:
The Brothers Grimm tromp through the forest in search of fairy tales and stumble into a story: the princess “Cesario” and a band of eleven women have disguised themselves as Huntsmen. Over the night, the women tell stories inspired by food. Some are dark, some comic, some strange, some new, and some familiar. Every Huntsman has a story, but not all are told every night and the order is random.... -
Alice in Wonderland
Length: 75-85 minutesCast Size: 10-50 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 2M, 13 any)Genre: Dramedy, ComedySynopsis:
Alice falls down the rabbit hole. Mad tea parties, sarcastic caterpillars, depressed turtles, and one, very, very irrational Queen. Will Alice ever escape this dream-like landscape? Or was she never meant to at all? -
The Inseparables
Length: 90-100 minutesCast Size: 9 actors (9 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
The North American Unified Theatre Collaborators of the West really want to put on a show. Like, really bad. Under the leadership of their founder and director, this group of actors has decided to stage a new adaptation of The Three Musketeers. Only, they aren't nearly as prepared as they should be. With puppets and pool noodles, this theatre group prepares for their glorious comeback...that may n... -
Pride and Prejudice
Length: 120 minutesCast Size: 11-25+ actors possible (suggested casting: 6M, 11F)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Full of distinct characters, sparkling wit and timeless romance that has never gone out of print, Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice comes alive on stage in this crisp adaptation. Almost from their first meeting, Elizabeth Bennet finds herself at odds with the reticent Mr. Darcy. She finds him cold and arrogant while he disapproves of her family and social standing. Despite his... -
Little Women...Now
Length: 135 minutesCast Size: 7 actors (5F, 2M)Genre: Dramedy, Comedy, DramaSynopsis:
In this present-day take on the classic novel, the beloved March women manage love, life, and disappointment with heart, humor, and 21st century sensibilities--and no period costumes! A 90-minute cutting of this play is also available. Please contact Stage Partners for details. -
Shakespeare, Clearly: The Tempest
Length: 30-35 minutesCast Size: 12-15 actors (suggested casting: 3M, 1F, 8 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
The survivors of shipwreck navigate a sorcerer's magical island in this classic Shakespeare comedy. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy invo... -
The 24 Days Before Christmas
Length: 65-75 minutesCast Size: 10-50 actors (suggested casting: 4F, 3M, 13 any)Genre: Dramedy, ComedySynopsis:
The Austin family has a cherished tradition of doing something special every day counting down to Christmas - from baking cookies to decorating the tree. This year is a stressful one for Vicky Austin as she's cast as the youngest angel in the Christmas Pageant. Plus the family is preparing for the birth of a new brother or sister. Will the baby wait until January? Will Vicky mess up her big role?... -
Dorothy and the Thief of Oz
Length: 75-85 minutesCast Size: 10-21 actors (suggested casting: 9F, 8M, 1 any)Genre: ComedySynopsis:
Can Dorothy find the Tin Woodsman’s stolen heart and her parents on her second trip to Oz? Upon her arrival, she finds Tin Woodsman’s heart has been stolen, leaving him unable to love. Thrilled at the opportunity to pursue her dream of reuniting with her parents, but desperate to find her friend’s heart, Dorothy joins the beloved Oz characters in search of both. With the help of rabbit detec...