Funny Plays for Kids
Funny Plays for Teens
Comedy play scripts ages 5-11
(In order of cast size, largest first.)
Toy Store
5-30 characters (13 characters as written), approximately 10 minutes running time. When the shop owner leaves, all the toys come to life! (1 credit)
Monsters of Hodgepodge Forest
15 minutes long. Parts for 25+ actors. Original monster-themed play best suited for ages 5-11. (3 credits.)
The Legend of the Blue Sapphire
45-minute adventure/comedy. Parts for 25 young actors. Ages 8-12. Flexible casting! (5 credits)
The Magic Necklace
24+ characters. Flexible casting. 5 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A magical comedy for children and teens by Barbara Henderson.
The Mystery of the Missing Medallion
45-minute adventure/comedy. Parts for 23 young actors. Ages 8-12. Flexible casting! (5 credits)
Weird World of Weather
21 characters. 2M, 3F, 16 Either. 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A comedy for children about the unpredictability of the weather by Barbara Henderson.
Thirteen Colonies Game Show
20+ characters. 8 pages long. Approximately 10 minutes running time. American history play in which students portray the original thirteen colonies.
In the Box
5-19 characters. 14 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A spoof on television for kids by playwright Elizabeth Rapoza.
Doctor Mercury
16 characters. 8M, 8F, Flexible Cast; 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A time-travelling comedy for children written by Terence Patrick Hughes.
Dolly the Polka Dotted Lama and the Mackindoo Zoo
15+ characters of any gender. Approximately 20 minutes running time. Dolly has a hard time fitting in because she looks different, but it is her uniqueness that ultimately saves the day. Comedy for all ages by Chuck Novatka.
Fred the Skunk
15 characters. Flexible gender casting, as characters are all animals. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Short play about a skunk who wants to make friends.
A Fly In The Eye
15 characters. Flexible casting. 4 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A comedy for children and teens about a scientific experiment gone wrong by Barbara Henderson.
Mother Duck and the Golden Goose
14 fairy-tale characters. Approximately 30 minutes running time. Fun, mixed-up fairytale/nursery rhyme play! (3 credits.)
Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow
14 characters. Approximately 5 minutes running time. Short play about fitting in, featuring an all-animal cast!
Peter Pan for Young Performers
13+ characters. Approximately 20 minutes long. Includes simple songs from the public domain. Early reader script based on the classic story of Peter Pan.
Kid Superheroes on the Rise
13+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 20 minutes long. Comedy adventure script about kid superheroes who use their imaginations and work together to fight bad guys.
Alice in Paris
13+ characters, flexible casting, approximately 15 minutes long. A fantastical story about a young girl named Alice who travels to Paris during Fashion Week, meets interesting characters, and uses her imagination to save the day.
Peter Pan in Thirty Minutes
12+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 30 minutes long. Includes songs from the public domain. Comedy adventure script based on the classic story of Peter Pan.
Dorothy’s Adventure in the Magical Kingdom of Oz
12+ characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time.
A Pirate’s Tale
18 minutes long. Parts for 12+ actors. Original pirate-themed play best suited for ages 7-13.
Last Chance Tuesday
9 characters, approximately 25 minutes long. Funny and touching script about friendship. Three kennel dogs dream of their forever homes. Will they be adopted?
A History of Messy Rooms
12 characters; 4M, 5F, 2Either; Flexible casting; 11 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. An historical comedy about bed-making written by Wade Bradford.
Merlin and the Dragons
10+ characters with flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A simple and funny play about the legend of the Sword and the Stone.
The Big Top
10+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. Original script by Laura Rohrman and her young students.
A Million Cats
10+ characters. 1M, 1F, 8 or more of any gender. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Classic story about an old man who brings home millions of cats to his wife.
The Moon Dream
10+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. A dog dreams of going to the moon. Original script by Laura Rohrman and her young students.
Alice in Wonderland in 20 Minutes
Flexible casting for 10+ characters. Approximately 20 minutes running time with ideas for adding creative movement. Traditional Alice in Wonderland story, perfect for elementary through high school. Includes suggestions for adding more Lewis Carroll poetry to your production.
Alice in Wonderland Seussical Style
Flexible casting for 10+ characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Narration and rhyming make it perfect for elementary and middle school. Suggestions for adding more Lewis Carroll poetry to your performance.
Peter Pan and the Lost Girl
10+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. Peter Pan meets Little Red Riding Hood in this short play by Willow Rowe. Fun for all ages.
Space Travel Rap
10+ characters. Approximately 5 minutes running time. Fun space-themed short play featuring a ‘rapping’ chorus!
Jabberwocky
Approximately five-minutes long. 10 characters. Humorous re-telling of the classic Lewis Carroll poem.
Night Crew
10 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 12 minutes running time. Short, comedic play about imaginary characters who visit children at bedtime.
The Kids and The Fairy Tree
9+ characters. 4F, 4M, 1+ Either; Flexible casting; 11 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for children about teamwork written by Daniel Guyton.
Winnie the Pooh and a Library Too
9 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 20 minutes long. Winnie the Pooh and his friends help Piglet learn to read. Perfect for elementary and middle school. Focus on SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening
9 characters, approximately 8 minutes long. A comic re-telling fo the classic poem by Robert Frost. Consider performing this as part of your holiday or winter showcase.
Why The Bullfrog Croaks
9 characters. Flexible casting; 7 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. An comedy for children about humility written by Karleen Hayden.
The Day Global Trade was Saved by Kids from PS188
9 characters. Approximately 5 minutes long. Short funny play about global economics, politics, and making compromises!
Terri and the Turkey
9 characters; 4M, 3F, 2Either; Flexible casting; 5 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. A Thanksgiving comedy about the perils of being a turkey written by Wade Bradford
Narrator Gone Bad
Approximately 7 minutes long. 9 characters. A twisted narrator brings a play to life in real-time.
Bumpy Ride
8 characters, flexible gender casting. Approximately 6 minutes running time. A moose needs help on her way to work, but various animals refuse to come to her aid.
Pirate Treasure
8 characters; Flexible Cast. 9 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for young performers written by Andy Pavey.
The Pirates and the Monster
8 characters, flexible cast, 7 minutes long. Best for ages 7-10. A monster tries to outsmart a band of pirates.
Why Pig Likes the Mud
8 characters. 1M, 7F; Flexible casting; 5 pages long. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A germaphobic barnyard comedy written by Evan Baughfman.
Rainbowland
7+characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Colorful characters like fairies, knights, witches, and butterflies share a message of kindness. Leading narration makes it easy for young children to perform. Written by Jennifer Reif.
Island 2050
7+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 20 minutes long. In this futuristic comedy, characters pursue their dreams in search of The Golden Burrito! Original script by Laura Rohrman and her young students.
Superhero Rejects
7 characters; 1F; 1M; 5 Either. 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Andy Pavey.
Tom Sawyer and the Picket Fence Approximately 8 minutes long. 7 characters. Short play adaptation of the classic Mark Twain story!
Tasty Vegetables
7 characters, any gender…they’re vegetables. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A gang of vegetables devises a plan for getting kids to like them.
Peter Rabbit’s Adventure
7 minutes long, parts for 7 actors. Ages 7-10. Adaptation of the classic story by Beatrix Potter.
Little Miss Muffet
7 characters; 2F; 3M; 2 M or F. 5 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. An adaptation of the nursery rhyme written by Andy Pavey.
Peter Rabbit
7 characters; 4F; 3M. 7 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. An adaptation of the classic tale written by Andy Pavey.
Happiness Stan
Approximately 6 minutes long. 7 characters. A mystical fairy tale based on lyrics from a 1960’s song.
A Big Mess
6 characters. 3M, 3F, flexible casting. Short play by Debra A. Cole about the importance of staying organized.
The Sleepy Bear
6 characters, 1F, 5 any gender. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Comedic play by Debra A. Cole about natural disasters.
The Amazing Rat
6 characters. 2M, 4F; Flexible casting. 9 pages long. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A sci-fi rodent comedy written by Evan Baughfman.
Grateful Granny Pageant
6 characters, 1M, 5F. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Five modern grannies compete in a beauty pageant.
Dinner Lessons
6 characters, 3M, 3F. Approximately 10 minutes running time. The class prankster gets a surprise when his teacher comes to his house for dinner.
Don Quixote
6 characters; 2F; 2M; 2 Either. 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A comedic adaptation written by Andy Pavey.
The Pizza Man’s Problem
6 characters, 4 M, 2 F. (Mechanic could be female.) Approximately 7 minutes long. Best for ages 8-11. A funny play about a pizza man who cannot make pizza.
The Price of Gold
5M characters-all male cast. Approximately 10 minutes running time. This amusing short play by Debra A. Cole is a cautionary tale about greed.
The Secret
5 characters, 1M, 1F, 3 any gender. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Funny short play about keeping secrets.
Why Crocodile is so Snappy
5 characters. Flexible casting; 6 pages long. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A comedy about the crocodile written by Evan Baughfman.
Lunch Time
5 characters, 4F, 1 any gender. Approximately 7 minutes running time. A family of bunnies outwits a wily fox.
Stinky Frank
5 characters. 3 M, 2 F. Approximately 7 minutes running time. Short play by Debra A. Cole about personal hygiene.
Calypso, the Royal Dragon
4 characters. Flexible casting. 4 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play for children about a worried dragon written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Like Father, Like Son
4 characters, all male. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Short play by Debra A. Cole, in which two boys brag about their fathers.
Boy Lizard
4 characters. 3M 1F, flexible casting. Approximately 5 minutes running time. Short wizard-themed skit, parodying Harry Potter.
Cloud 9.45B
3 characters; 1F, 2M; 10 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for young performers written by Sarah Thewlis.
The Best Birthday Ever
3 characters. 2F, 1M. 4 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play for children about a gift for a princess written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Pirate Treasure
3 characters. Flexible casting. 4 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play for children about a pirate adventure written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Hiccups
3 characters. 3F. 4 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play for children about friendship, written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Gloomy, Rainy Day
3 characters. 2F, 1M. 4 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play for children about bringing cheer to the royal family written by Phyllis J. Perry.
For You or for Me?
3 characters. 1F, 1M, 1Either. 3 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play for children about the perfect Christmas gift written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Snow Day Superstitions
3 characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Short play about kids wishing for a snow day.
Never Empty Stew Pot
3 characters. 3F. 4 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play for children about a very special birthday gift written by Phyllis J. Perry.
In the Cave
2 characters. 2F. 3 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short play for children about a spooky hiking trip written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Bus Lessons
2 characters; 1F, 1M; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Luke Stapleton.
Captain Stragglybeard’s Apprentice
2 characters. 5 pages. A puppet play written by award-winning playwright Barbara Henderson.
The Magic Hat
2 characters. 2F. 4 pages. A short play for children about an enchanted hat written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Two Fussy Frogs
2 characters. Flexible casting. 4 pages. A short play for children about two sneaky frogs written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Have A Hoppy Holiday
2 characters. 3 pages. A comedy for children about the loss of a pet by playwright Scot Walker.
Lost and Found
2 characters. Flexible casting. 3 pages. A short play for children about disorganization written by Phyllis J. Perry.
Comedy play scripts ages 12 and up
(In order of cast size, largest first.)
Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue
27+ characters. Approximately 35 minutes running time. Comedic version of Robin Hood (sequel to Robin Hood and the Wedding of Doom).
The Three Musketeers and the Very Pretty Diamond
27 characters. Flexible casting. Approximately 40 minutes running time. An English French farce with sword-fighting and attitude!
Jackie & the Beans Talk
27 characters. 3F; 3M; 21 Either; Flexible casting; 18 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A modernist comedy (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Catch the Waves
18-26 characters. Flexible Cast; 46 pages in length. Approximately 45-50 minutes running time. A space comedy for teens written by Patti Veconi. (10 credits)
Alice in Wonderland
Flexible casting for 25+ characters. Traditional story and characters. Approximately 60 minutes running time.
The Wind-up Rookie
25+ characters 15 minutes running time. Flexible casting. A comedy about an epic baseball game, written in verse.
Surviving Braces
24 characters. 85 pages in length. Approximately 90 minutes running time. A hilarious and heartfelt play for teens written by Richard Broadhurst. (10 credits)
The Cat Noir
22 characters. 5F; 7M; 10 Either; Flexible casting; 15 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A canine Cabaret play (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
The Weaver Girl & the Cowherd
21 characters. 14 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. An Asian puppetry play (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
The Clearing
6-20 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 30 minutes long. 10 vignettes are set in a clearing in the woods and woven together with wit, wonder, and wisdom. Written by Jennifer Reif. (5 credits)
The Crossroads
6-21 characters, flexible casting, approximately 30 minutes. 11 vignettes set at a crossroads in the woods, woven together with wit, wonder, and wisdom. Written by Jennifer Reif. (5 credits)
Roll of the Dice
20 characters. 6 pages long. Approximately 7 minutes running time. A short comedy by playwright, Barbara Henderson.
A Midsummer Camp’s Dream
19 characters. 10M, 9F, Flexible cast; 47 pages in length. Approximately 45-50 minutes running time. A modern Shakespeare comedy for teens written by Terence Patrick Hughes. (10 credits).
Doc Faustus
19 characters. Approximately one-hour running time. Comedic modern adaptation of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.
The Tempest
19 characters. 11M, 6F, 2Either; 53 pages in length. Approximately 45-60 minutes running time. A comic Shakespeare adaptation written by Terence Patrick Hughes. (10 credits)
The Magic Lunch Box
18 characters. Flexible casting. 14 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A magical Australian tale.
Here we Come
18 characters. 6 pages long. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A short comedy by playwright, Barbara Henderson.
Boss Boudicca and her Fearsome Friends
18 characters. Flexible casting. Approximately 45 minutes running time. Comedic Roman history play about an ancient British Queen who led an uprising against invading Roman forces.
Funny Romeo and Juliet
7 characters. 11F, 6M, Flexible cast; 23 pages long. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Quinn Baldwin.
The Great Chicago Fire/The Trial of Bessie
16 characters. 4F, 5M, 7Either; Flexible casting; 10 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A cowtastrophe written by Holly Winn.
Split Decision
16 characters. 9F, 5M, 2 Either; 30 pages long. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Quinn Baldwin.
Poulter Guise
15+ characters. 3-6M, 12-14F; Flexible cast; 28 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A supernatural comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
A Merry Interlude at Camelot
15 characters. 4F; 3M; 8 Either; Flexible casting; 14 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Medieval comedy (with classroom materials) adapted by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus and Juliet
15 characters; 7M, 8F; 36 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Ryan Bultrowicz.
The Little Known Voyage of Christina Columbus
15 characters. 7M, 8F; 11 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A semi-historical comedy for children written by Terence Patrick Hughes.
Penny from Heaven
14+ characters. 4F; 5M; 5+ Either; Flexible casting; 10 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A vaudeville comedy for teens (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman.
Robin Hood and the Wedding of Doom
14+ characters. Flexible casting. Approximately 30 minutes long. Comedy Robin Hood melodrama script.
The Adventures of Christina and Viperina
14+ characters; 5M, 4F; 5 Either; 39 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A comedy for children and teens written by Carlos Perez.
Peggy Mae Leon
One-act modern day parody of Pygmalion. 14 characters. 30 minutes. Ages 12 and up.
The Plucky Wives of Henry VIII
14 characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Comedic script featuring the many wives of Henry VIII.
Afternoon at the Improv
14 characters. 8F, 6M; 13 pages long. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
The Shadow of Peter Pan
14 characters, flexible casting, approximately 15 minutes. Comedy script about Peter Pan’s “Shadow” breaking free to live an independent existence. Perfect for middle and high school.
Kid Superheroes on the Rise
13+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 20 minutes long. Comedy adventure script about kid superheroes who use their imaginations and work together to fight bad guys.
The News Done Spread
13+ characters; Flexible cast. 12 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens about gossip written by Jonathan Joy.
Princess Alexandra Isn’t Very Happy
13 characters; 4M, 6F, 3 Either; 32 pages in length plus a 9 page study guide. Approximately 35 minutes running time. A a spoof on traditional fairy tales written by Sandy Barker.(3 credits).
The Little Prince in Egypt
13 characters, flexible casting, approximately 15 minutes. Comedy script set about Egyptian mythology. Perfect for older elementary through high school.
Middle School Brain
13 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes running time. One teen character is split into many aspects of her personality in this entertaining short play by Debra A. Cole.
Peter Pan in Thirty Minutes
12+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 30 minutes long. Includes songs from the public domain. Comedy adventure script based on the classic story of Peter Pan.
The Imaginary Friends Detective Agency
12+ characters. 9F, 7M; Flexible casting; 45 pages in length. Approximately 45 minutes running time. A lighthearted drama about loss written by Trevor Suthers. (5 credits)
The Secret Life of Catarina Brown
12+ characters; 4M, 7F, 2+ Either; 42 pages in length. Approximately 30-45 minutes running time. A contemporary comedy for teens with study guide written by Sandy Barker. (3 credits)
The Constitution Puppet Show
12 characters. 12 minutes running time. Short play featuring the founding fathers of the United States.
Idols
11+ characters. 6F, 5M, 2+ Either; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A one-act comedy for teens about obsession written by Donald Arneson.
A Middle School Science Project Time Machine
11 characters. Approximately ten minutes running time. Middle school students travel to a bleak future during the science fair.
The Vixen
11 characters. 4F; 5M; 2 Either; Flexible casting; 17 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Renaissance comedy (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
NC’s Big Night
11 characters. 9F, 2M; 20 pages in length. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Alice in Wonderland in 20 Minutes
Flexible casting for 10+ characters. Approximately 20 minutes running time with ideas for adding creative movement. Traditional Alice in Wonderland story, perfect for elementary through high school. Includes suggestions for adding more Lewis Carroll poetry to your production.
Lady Scottish Play
10 characters. 3F; 2M; 5 Either; Flexible casting; 14 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A melodrama for teens (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Polly Peachum & the Pirates
10 characters. 5F; 5M; 17 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A comic opera (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Mum’s the Word
10 characters. 1F; 3M; 6 Either; Flexible casting; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. An English folk comedy (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
A Very Odd Harvest Play
10 characters. 5F, 3M, 2 Either; 22 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A mythological/intergalactic comedy for teens by playwright Elizabeth Rapoza.
Peter Pan and the Lost Girl
10+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. Peter Pan meets Little Red Riding Hood in this short play by Willow Rowe. Fun for all ages.
Incognito
10 characters, 3M, 2F, 3 any gender. Approximately 7 minutes running time. Funny short play about Superman wanting a day off!
By Jove
10 characters. 4F; 6M; 15 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Roman comedy (with classroom materials) adapted by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
It’s All In Your Head
One-act play for middle school and high school. 10 characters; 1M, 1F, 8 Either; 14 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Frannie Dove.
The Honest Impostor
Short play for kids and teens. 10 characters. 5F; 5M; 14 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A comedy for teens (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Trade Trade Secrets
10 characters. 8F; 2M; 13 pages in length. Approximately 15 minutes running time. A comedic revue play script for schools (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
The Burglar Alarm
4-10 characters, flexible casting. Approximately ten-minutes running time. Comedy based on a Mark Twain story.
A Trip to the Forest
9+ characters. 3M, 3F, 3+ Either; 4 pages in length. Approximately 1-5 minutes running time. A short, family play for kids and teens by Jasmine Rodgers’s Class.
Mad Tea Party
12 characters. 12 minutes running time. Short play based on ‘Through the Looking Glass.’
School Work
9 characters. 5M, 4F; Flexible cast; 19 pages in length. Approximately 20-25 minutes running time. An extraterrestrial comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Last Chance Tuesday
9 characters, approximately 25 minutes long. Funny and touching script about friendship. Three kennel dogs dream of their forever homes. Will they be adopted?
Couth
9 characters. 3F; 3M; 3 Either; Flexible casting; 17 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A Spanish Golden Age comedy (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
Little Bigfoot
6-9 characters, any gender. Approximately 15 minutes long. Three kids encounter Little Bigfoot, a race of Sasquatch rejected because of their size, lack of hair, and “bad” behavior. Fun for middle and high school.
Animal Farm
8+ characters; 3M, 5+Either; Flexible casting; 8 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A comedic adaptation of George Orwell’s story by written by Andy Pavey.
Snowbound
8-14 characters, 2 F, 6-12 M. Approximately 12-15 minutes running time. Dark comedy based on a Mark Twain tale..
The Search for a Director
8 parts, 9 pages. Short script for use in a directing class. Best suited for ages 10-13.
Pantalone’s New Pantalones
8 characters. 3F; 3M; 2 Either; Flexible casting; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A Commedia dell’arte play (with classroom materials) written by August Mergelman. (3 Credits)
The Misadventures of Frog Girl
8 characters; 2F, 6 Either; 20 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A comedy for children written by Carlos Perez.
Test Ride
8 characters. 3F, 3M, 2 Either; 13 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A sci-fi comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Killing Death
7+ characters. 5M, 2+ Either; Flexible casting; 10 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A dark comedy about Death for teens written by Jack Helbig. (Contains some strong language.)
Whitney Darling, A Modern Peter Pan Story
7 Characters. Flexible Casting. Approximately 30 minutes running time. A modern telling of Peter Pan.
Pool Party
7 characters. 7F; 27 pages in length. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A party planning dramedy for teens written by Patti Veconi.
Social Media
Five different social media characters argue over who does the least harm. 7 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes running time.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
7 characters; 5M; 2F; 6 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A comedic adaptation about aging written by Andy Pavey.
With Vigor
6+ characters, approximately 60 minutes long. With Vigor is a fast-paced, interactive comedy that employs audience participation, improv, and physical comedy to enthrall the audience in a whirlwind of fun. The play opens with a community theatre rehearsing a new play. The director, who also happens to be the playwright, takes the project very seriously, but the cast and crew have a lot of work to do. Excellent for teens and community theatres.
The Maypole
6+ characters. Flexible cast. 5 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A rapping comedy for teens written by Germaine Shames.
Useful Women
6 characters. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Historical and comedic script featuring exceptional women in the 19th Century. Suitable for elementary, middle and high school students, especially those studying 19th century England.
All is Fair in Show Business
6 characters; 4F, 2 Either; 17 pages in length. Approximately 10-20 minutes running time. A comedy for teens written by Barry M. Putt, Jr.
KAOS
6 characters; 3F, 2M, 1 Either; 26 pages in length. Approximately 20-30 minutes running time. A one-act comedy for teens written by James Rayfield.
The Contest
6 characters, 3M, 3F. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Funny short play that teaches a lesson about being stubborn and fighting with your siblings or friends.
The Big Dance
6 characters, all female. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Cute play by Debra A. Cole about a group of teenage girls who are attending their first school dance.
Learn German with Ollendorff!
6 characters, 3F, 3M. Approximately 12 minutes running time. Ages 12 and up. Short version of a full-length Mark Twain play.
Project Humans
5 characters, any gender. Approximately 5 minutes running time. Alien abduction comedy!
The Price of Gold
5M characters-all male cast. Approximately 10 minutes running time. This amusing short play by Debra A. Cole is a cautionary tale about greed.
Camp Soggy Lake
5 characters. 2M, 3F; 12 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A nature comedy for teens written by Thomas J. Misuraca.
Super Me
A bullied teen gets unexpected help from his/her superhero alter-ego. 5 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes running time.
Brighter Than Others
7 characters. Ten minutes running time. Funny scene in which cave people hold a board meeting.
The Spy Next Door
Short play about a group of students who think their teacher is a spy! 5 characters, flexible casting. Approximately ten minutes running time.
Almost Fairy Time
4 characters. Flexible cast. 8 pages in length. Approximately 10-15 minutes running time. A Shakespearean fairy play for children and teens written by Diana Burbano.
Honestly
5 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Short, modern play by Debra A. Cole based on a West African folk tale.
The Burglar Alarm
4-10 characters, flexible casting. Approximately ten-minutes running time. Comedy based on a Mark Twain story.
The Adventures of Don Marcos Sebastian Guevara Fantastico
4 Characters. Approximately 30 minutes running time. An unlikely pair teams up to defeat the school bullies in this playful script. Perfect for elementary, middle school, or school assemblies.
Looking for Juliet
4 characters. 1M, 3F; 11 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A short comedy for teens about a Shakespeare audition written by Teresa Fogel.
Stinky Bird
4 characters; 3M; 1F. 10 pages in length. Approximately 10-20 minutes running time. A comedy for young performers written by Seth Freeman.
Geointerfering Inc.
4 characters, flexible casting. Approximately 10 minutes long. An absurdist comedy about the environmental crisis by Leonard Goodisman.
Canine Connection
4 characters, (3 speaking, 1 non-speaking) Gender flexible. All characters are dogs. Approximately 8 minutes running time. Hilarious play where dogs run a radio call-in show. Perfect for middle and high school.
Zero Hour
4 characters. 6 minutes running time. Comedic scene in which a group of turkeys brace themselves against an unknown enemy.
Transmorpher
4 characters. 4M; 8 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A science fair comedy for teens by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Lab Report
4 characters. Flexible casting. 10 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A short play for teens about therapy written by Louise Scoville.
Yes, Indeed
4 characters, flexible casting, Approximately 10 minutes running time. Four intrepid explorers lead the audience to rediscover the value of imagination. Comedy script perfect for commedia dell’arte, clowning, or physical theatre. Great for teens.
Beauty Kweens
4 characters. 3F, 1M. 9 pages in length.Approximately 5-10 minutes running time.A competitive comedy for teens written by Diana Burbano.
The Ghost in My Tent
4 characters. 4F; 9 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A ghost story for teens written by Elizabeth Rapoza.
Get Over Your Selfie
4 characters. 2F, 2M. 3 pages in length. Approximately 5 minutes running time. A short, selfie-absorbed comedy for children and teens written by Donna Latham.
Benchmark
4 characters, all males. Approximately 10 minutes. A funny yet sentimental script about true friendship. Perfect for middle school and high school students.
Buck Fanshaw’s Funeral
3 characters. 1F, 2M. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Comedic short play based on a Mark Twain tale. Very funny use of language!
The Spotted Skink
3+ Characters, Flexible Casting. Approximately 10 minutes running time. Clever and witty script about two young people trying to save their town by claiming they’ve discovered an endangered species. Will they go to any length to convince people?
Masks
3 characters. 2M, 1F. 11 pages in length. Approximately 10 minutes running time. A comedy for teens about social anxiety written by Scott Mullen.
Hungry, Hungry Hippo Burgers
3 characters. 7 pages long. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A fast food comedy for teens and adults by playwright, Scot Walker.
You Oughta Be In Pictures
3 characters. 2F,1M; 7 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A science fiction comedy for kids by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Kidnapped by Pirates
3 characters. 3F; 6 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A Renaissance comedy for teens or adults by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
The Music of Love
3 characters; 1M, 2F; 6 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A romantic comedy for teens written by Robin Blasberg.
Battle of What Bridge
3 characters. 3M; 5 pages in length. Approximately 3-5 minutes running time. A Renaissance comedy for teens or adults by playwright, Elizabeth Rapoza.
Wrong Way, Dude
3 characters, (2M 1F). 21 pages in length. Approximately 20 minutes running time. A one-act comedy for teens written by Robin Rice.
Just Life
3 characters. 2F, 1M. 19 pages in length. Approximately 15-20 minutes running time. A sweet comedy about getting older written by Corrina Bryant.
Balloon Ride
3 characters. 7 pages long. Approximately 6 minutes running time. Comedy scene that takes place in a hot air balloon.
Cold Case
2 characters, flexible casting. 5 pages. Funny mystery scene for middle and high school students.
The Unfortunate Teller
2 characters. 7 pages. A hilarious scene between a fake fortune teller and a customer.
The Present
2 characters. 11 pages. A comedic scene in which a gift is awkwardly given and received.
The Field Trip
2 characters. 3 pages. A scene about a couple of students who sneak away from the school field trip.
The Condor Egg
2 characters. 6 pages. An imaginative teenager dreams of doing something unusual for the school art show.
A Lively Outfit
2 characters. 10 pages. An eccentric shop owner recruits his assistant to help him with a strange experiment.
Nevada Johnson And The Meaning Of Life
2 characters. 1M, 1F. 10 pages. A comedy adventure for teens by Evan Baughfman.
The Gospel of Mom
Short Mark Twain play script for two females. Ages 12 and up. 8 pages. Based on the philosophical writings of Mark Twain.
Out on a Limb
2 characters. 9 pages. A pair of cats are stuck in a tree and they argue about how to get down.
Puppy Love
2 characters. 2F. 8 pages. A funny, warm comedy for teens and adults written by Corrina Bryant.
An Imaginary Friend
2 characters. 2M. 7 pages. A short play about an imaginary friendship by Martha Patterson.
The Revenge of the Howling Ring-Tailed Spider Monkeys
2 characters. Flexible cast. 8 pages. A comedy about a meltdown for teens and adults by playwright, Scot Walker. (Language)
20 Practice Scenes
Twenty, one-page scenes that can be acted out immediately!
20 More Short Practice Scenes
20 more one-page scenes for pairs or three actors!
Another 20 Practice Scenes
Another 20 short practice scenes for pairs.
Practice Scenes for Three
Short scenes for three actors. Best suited for ages 12-18.
Mad Libs
Ten funny scenes with five suggestions for how to use them. Great for elementary through high school.
More Mad Libs
Ten funny scenes with five suggestions for how to use them. Great for elementary through high school.
