Magnificence • A Medieval Morality Play
by John Skelton. Translated and Adapted by Eric Samuelsen This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part…
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Dreamers • a Ten-minute play
a ten-minute play by Eric Samuelsen Three English speaking friends, newly arrived in America, are searching the web for a school, an internship,…
Bumps • a play for Young Audiences • TYA
a play by Eric Samuelsen About the social order of a playground, along with the attendant bullying, BUMPS presents a microcosmic view of…
Foursquare • a Ten-minute play • TYA
a ten-minute play by Eric Samuelsen Slightly amended from its appearance in the longer play, BUMPS, this play about the social order of…
Little Men • A New Musical
Based on “Little Men” the sequel to Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” Book, Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry Jo and Professor…
The Theft of Thor’s Hammer •TYA • World Tales
by Genevieve Aichele As Thor, the God of Thunder sleeps, the Ice Giants sneak in and steal his mighty hammer, symbol and source…
The Princess and the Pea • TYA • World Tales
Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen tale by Genevieve Aichele The typical array of princesses––all royal, all wrong. But when Prince Emory meets…
The Girl Who Found Fear • TYA • World Tales
A Turkish Fairy Tale adapted by Genevieve Aichele Fear. We all know about it, have even experienced it in our lives. But we…
Persephone • TYA • World Tales
Adapted from the Greek Myth by Genevieve Aichele Kidnapping. Heartbreak. Evil exacting a price. Sounds like the 5 o’clock news? Well, no —…
Sleepy Hollow • TYA • World Tales
(based on the story by Washington Irving) Adapted by Genevieve Aichele This is a simple but imaginative story-theatre telling of the famous tale…
The Elephant and the Ant • TYA • World Tales
A Traditional Tale from India adapted by Genevieve Aichele Wisdom from the smallest of all helps the jungle animals to maintain order when…
Clever Manka • TYA • World Tales
A Czechoslovakian tale adapted by Genevieve Aichele Riddles. Cleverness. This simple, charming story will delight children and adults alike as The Burgomaster of…
The Children of Lir • TYA • World Tales
Adapted from Irish folk lore by Genevieve Aichele A very early step-mother story, this time out of jealousy for the love of Lir,…
The Adventures of Hiiaka • TYA • World Tales
Adapted from Hawaiian Myth and Lore by Genevieve Aichele Hawaii’s rich mythology and lore provide the story for this script dealing with love,…
The Ice Front • A Play
by Eric Samuelsen It takes courage to pretend to be someone you are not in order to be who you are. The traitorous…
Slaying the Greeble • TYA
by Eric Samuelsen We hear it all the time. “I met him on the internet.” That simple statement that sends shockwaves through parents…
Five • A Ten-minute Play
by Eric Samuelsen In the world of Donkey Kong we find 5 Princess Zeldas: the Proud, the-full-of-pain, the girlfriend-not-a-princess, the Actor-princess, the Dangerous….
He & She Fighting • A Love Story
a comic play by Eric Samuelsen (Suitable for Professional, College/University and Community groups.) They are completely incompatible. He says something. She says the…
Patriot Stranger • A Story of a Revolution
by Thomas F. Rogers and Donald K. Jarvis (based on Yurii Ustin’s “Labyrinths of Freedom: a Novel” as translated and edited by Donald…
Gaming the DMV • a Ten-minute Play
by Eric Samuelsen The greatest place for being bored is the DMV. The thing most often done at the DMV is waiting. An…
Burning Desire • a Ten-minute play
by Eric Samuelsen Heaven, Hell, the Void, and… a fourth place — not often considered, as we slip away into that unknown life…
Perfect Circle • a Ten-minute play
a ten-minute play by Eric Samuelsen Five teenaged cousins at the wedding of another cousin. What can’t go wrong with an overly-demanding bride…
Behind The Blue Door • a Ten-minute play
a ten-minute play by Eric Samuelsen (Suitable for all groups) A Prince/Knight in shining armor, his fair maiden, and Jesper the self-loathing Jester…
Cassandra • A Ten-Minute Play
by Eric Samuelsen A PERFECT PLAY FOR INTERNET, ZOOM, OR STREAMED THEATRE PERFORMANCE As one of the captives of the Trojan War, the…
Intersection • a play about power for teens
by Eric Samuelsen INTERSECTION is a snapshot of today’s world, a quick glance at troubled friendships, broken families, and domestic violence. Nine young…
Four Bio-Musicals by Chip Deffaa • Playwrights on the Page Series • Book 14
by Chip Deffaa The Fanny Brice Story The Irving Berlin Story Yankee Doodle Dandy The Seven Little Foys: An American Vaudeville ASCAP/Deems Taylor…
FIVE Plays for Young Audiences • Volume 8 Theatre for Young Audiences Series
by Joanna H. Kraus A collection of FIVE plays that speak to young hearts and minds whether they are in school, in the…
Clara and the Mermaids • Zoom Internet Version
by J. D. Newman Episode 3 of the Sandy Hunter Saga Twelve-year-old Clara doesn’t know what she wants to be, but she knows…
Kimchi Kid • TYA Family Play about the power of Adoption
by Joanna H. Kraus When Hak Soo, a nine-year old Korean boy, arrives at a New York airport, he’s frightened by the excited…
For The Glory • A Play
by Joanna H. Kraus (with Hobart Brown) Dawn, wanna-be journalist, is tired of being an Indy 500 driver’s trophy girlfriend. Instead, she’ll cover…
The Dragon Hammer and The Tale of Oniroku • Two TYA Plays from Korean and Japanese Legend
Two Short Plays for Young People [and others] To Perform (TYA) by Joanna H. Kraus The Dragon Hammer comes from an old fairy…
Hansel and Gretel’s Grimm Tale • Tales from the Fractured Side
Crazier then Grimm by E Gray Simons III and Tara Franklin MORE TO COME Part of the Series: Tales from the Fractured Side…
The Magic Flute • Tales from the Fractured Side
Adapted from Emanuel Schikaneder’s libretto from the Mozart Opera by E Gray Simons III MORE TO COME Part of the Series: Tales from…
Play Ball! • Reflections on the Origins of Baseball
by E. Gray Simons III PLAY BALL! blends history, poetry, and a fantastic sense of humor to create an exciting and hilarious play….
Inversion • A Horror Story for Teens
a play by Eric Samuelsen Seven young people find themselves desperately lost in an unexpected fog in the mountains. Taking refuge in a…
Me2 • short TYA
by Joanna H. Kraus Two girls, raised in opposite parts of the country, accidentally meet in an upscale California mall. Madison and Emily,…
Tamales and Roses • short TYA
by Joanna H. Kraus When a flower girl gets stage fright and can’t start the wedding procession, she’s convinced no one will forgive…
Do I Look Like Anyone? • a short ZOOM play
by Sheila Rinear THE PERFECT TWO CHARACTER ZOOM PLAY WITH TWO PERFORMERS WHOSE CHARACTERS NEVER MEET IN PERSON! Meeting your Birth Mother? Important,…
The Irving Berlin Ragtime Revue • A Musical
Written and Arranged by Chip Deffaa This revue is a lively celebration of Irving Berlin (1888-1989), focusing on the early years of his…
River.Swamp.Cave.Mountain. • TYA (Grades K-3)
by Elaine Jarvik This is the story of five-year-old JJ (who has lots of questions) and eight-year-old Izzy (a know-it-all who…
Fairyana • Christmas RADIO HOUR Series Play
RADIO HOUR Episode 8 by Eric Samuelsen It’s a dark, funny story of three misanthropic, alcoholic writers of a sickeningly sweet children’s television…
Wild In The West • A Choose Your Own Path Adventure
by Anthony Buck The audience chooses the way in this Western adventure. Rookie sheriff Josiah Clay must safely transport $10,000 on a dangerous…
A Hero’s Journey • A Choose Your Own Path Adventure
by Anthony Buck The audience chooses the way in this fantasy adventure that features knights, squires, wizards, princess, dragons, and more! A band…
The Farley Family Reunion • A Comic Play
by James Arrington The wacky, weird, wonderful, witty, whimsical, one-man show written and performed by James Arrington. Described as “a must see,” and…
Huebener • The Classic LDS Play
by Thomas F. Rogers (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools, LDS & Other Church Groups, Youth Theatres) During…
Daniel • the Musical
The Musical based on the Bible story (like it’s never been told before!) Book and Lyrics by R. Rex Stephenson Music and Lyrics…
A Stagedoor / French Woods Kind of Love — a mini-musical
AVAILABLE AS: A Stagedoor Kind of Love or A French Woods Kind of Love Script, Music, Lyrics and Arrangements by Chip Deffaa (Perfect…
FIVE Plays by Sheila Rinear • Playwrights on the Page Series • Book 12
FIVE Plays by Sheila Rinear (BOOK 12 in the Playwrights on the Page Series) Lifelines Merry Gentlemen Counter Intelligence A Day Without Palestine…
Storm Boy — Book 11 of The Playwrights on the Page Series
BOOK 11 in the PLAYWRIGHTS ON THE PAGE SERIES Storm Boy: A Devastating Tale of Brotherhood, Love, and Loyalty by Steve Eaton Evans…
Much Ado About Nothing — Shakespeare
by William Shakespeare Freely adapted and updated from the Shakespeare Classic by J.D. Newman (Perfect for Colleges/Universities, High Schools and Middle Schools) The…