New Releases over the Past Year
Pioneer Drama Service is pleased to have released 36 terrific new titles in the past year.
33 Short Comedy Plays for Teens New title!
Plays for small casts
Laurie Allen has done it again!  Due to popular demand, she has created another book of short plays for teens, all fresh and original.   More...

It's a musical! Aesop’s Musical Foibles New title!
Cast: 9M, 6F, plus 4 roles that can be either, chorus
Set/Time: Single interior and exterior set / About 75 minutes
This lively show is jam-packed with clever dialogue, mad-cap action and modern, uproarious twists, retelling the fables like you’ve never quite heard them before!  More...
Audition Monologues for Young Women New title!
Contemporary audition pieces for aspiring actresses
This new collection of 72 monologues and eight duo scenes features fresh, imaginative character portraits for young women.  More...
Captain Dangerous New title!
Cast: 5M, 10F
Set/Time: Interior theatre sets / About 30 minutes
On a dark and stormy night, the drama group at Fiddlesticks High School is performing an exciting new play, “Captain Dangerous,” and the local theatre critic has shown up to observe the final dress rehearsal.  More...
Cheating Death New title!
Cast: 2M, 4F, plus 1 role that can be either
Set/Time: Bare stage / About 30 minutes
With a perfect balance of dark humor and pathos, this piece is ideal for contest or an evening of one acts, offering several challenging character arcs.  More...
Class Act Reproducibles New title!
Fun theatre-themed puzzles for all ages
All teachers need a helping hand now and then, and this CD ROM of more than 60 reproducibles is just the thing!  More...
Comedy Plays and Scenes for Student Actors New title!
Short sketches for young performers
Here’s more of Laurie Allen’s sketches for teens, ideal for classroom practice or contest use.  More...
Death Aboard the Duchess New title!
Cast: 5M, 5F, optional extras
Set/Time: Interior and exterior ship set / About 45 minutes
Here’s a short, simple mystery that doesn’t take itself too seriously and offers engaging characters and fun twists.   More...
It's a musical! Don’t Stop Believin’! New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 27 (about 11M, 16F)
Set/Time: Interior community center set / About 90 minutes
Bursting with large, rock and pop chorus numbers and a powerful, anthemic finale, this energetic, contemporary musical will bring out the gleek in everyone!  More...
Encounter at Heavenly Gulch New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 5M, 8F, optional extras
Set/Time: Single unit set / About 70 minutes
A handful of bus passengers, each traveling solo across country, finds themselves stranded in the middle of the Arizona desert.  During their short visit, the passengers in this gentle comedy find their way, not just home, but in life as well.   More...
It's a musical! Hairy Tale Rock New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 22 (6M, 10F, plus 6 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple representational sets / About 90 minutes
You can’t go wrong when you have the magical formula of Charlie Lovett and Bill Francoeur, especially when every single character gets their moment in the spotlight in this musical comedy!   More...
Invasion of the Student Body Snatchers New title!
Cast: 8M, 14F
Set/Time: Interior school set / About 80 minutes
If you enjoyed the cleverness and fun of the popular TV sit-com Third Rock from the Sun, then you’ll love this play!   More...
Jamz’ Christmas Carol New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 15 (6M, 4F, plus 5 roles that can be either), optional extras
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 45 minutes
No, this isn’t your grandma’s Christmas Carol, but this modern, urban take on the Dickens’ classic is sure to hit home with a young generation.   More...
The Living Nativity New title!
Cast: 4M, 4F
Set/Time: Interior court room set / About 20 minutes
Lots of laughter combined with a meaningful message makes this fast and easy show an absolute delight!  More...
Long Tall Lester New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 8 (3-6 M, 2-5 F)
Set/Time: Interior saloon set / About 40 minutes
Your audience will love this western comedy that proves the power of words in witty, hilarious fashion!  More...
The Machine New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 12 (2M, 3F, plus 7 roles that can be either), optional extras
Set/Time: Simple interior school sets / About 30 minutes
This humorous yet profound exploration of identity and individuality is ideal for contests and one act festivals.  More...
Maid to Order New title!
Cast: 3M, 5F, plus 2 roles that can be either
Set/Time: Interior mansion set / About 60 minutes
Mistaken identities galore, a fast paced plot that picks up more speed as it goes and an extended chase scene involving well...  just about everyone, will instantly make this fresh farce a favorite for cast, crew and audience alike!  More...
Mine All Mine New title!
or...  From Ghost Town to Kaboom Town
Cast: 2M, 5F
Set/Time: Interior general store set / About 30 minutes
There's silver in them thar hills, but landowner Trillby Sterling doesn't know it.  She's only concerned about digging a new well in her cow pasture as she waits for her true love, Tom, to return with the cows.   More...
Mother Goosed New title!
Cast: 9M, 9F, plus 3 roles that can be either
Set/Time: Exterior fantasy set / About 45 minutes
Loaded with tongue-in-cheek humor for audiences of all ages, this creative and witty play does not disappoint!  More...
My Fair Limey New title!
Cast: 4M, 9F, optional extras
Set/Time: Interior saloon set / About 75 minutes
It’s My Fair Lady meets the Old West in this fantastically clever spin-off of the Shaw classic.  More...
On the Worst Day of Christmas New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 25-38 (9M, 12-13F, plus 4-16 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple representational sets / About 60 minutes
When Christmas time stress and distress disrupt the small, peaceful town of Appleville, it becomes a Christmas miracle when the town is reminded why the angels sang that Christmas night so long ago.  More...
Once Upon a High School New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 36 (7M, 16F, plus 13 roles that can be either), optional extras
Set/Time: Simple interior sets / About 75 minutes
You’ll love this complex, rich tapestry of enchanted fun woven with a poignant, meaningful thread about what it means to be alive and in control of your own destiny.  More...
Paranormal High School New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 29 (7M, 14F, plus 8 roles that can be either), optional extras, doubling
Set/Time: Interior school sets / About 70 minutes
With nods to Shakespeare and old theatre superstitions and a large cast with lots of exciting roles, this easy-to-rehearse play has something for everyone.  More...
A Penny Saved New title!
or...  The Widow Rootstock, Fully Loded
Cast: 2M, 6F
Set/Time: Interior sitting room set / About 40 minutes
Dastardly villain Fourberie Blackguard visits the home of the Widow Rootstock, demanding she pay back money that the late Mr. Rootstock borrowed from him.  (At least that's what he claims!)   More...
It's a musical! Peter Panic New title!
Cast: 8M, 11F, plus 2 roles that can be either, optional chorus
Set/Time: Simple interior sets / About 90 minutes
This refreshingly clever and fun homage to the original classic is full of heart and will remind both the young and the young-at-heart to always follow their dreams!  More...
The Poisoned Apple New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 26-35, optional doubling
Set/Time: Simple interior sets / About 75 minutes
Full of magic and good humor, this surprisingly fresh play has roles for both beginning and experienced performers of all ages.   More...
The Princess King New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 28 (6M, 11F, plus 11 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple representational sets / About 60 minutes
Filled with mistaken identities, tongue-in-cheek humor and over-the-top characters, your audiences will cheer for the princess as she tries to outsmart her father into letting her rule the kingdom.   More...
The Quest:  A Fairy Tale With Attitude New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 19 (3M, 8F, plus 8 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple representational sets / About 50 minutes
What do you get when the teacher at the exclusive Fantasy Academy challenges her fairy tale character students to embark on a quest to cure Grandma?  You get a lesson in helping others, plenty of silliness and sight-gags, and lots of fun for all!  More...
Revenge of the Pigs New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 12 (4M, 3F, plus 5 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 45 minutes
Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf?  Not these little pigs in this fun and funny fractured fairy tale!  More...
The Story of Androcles and the Lion New title!
Cast: 6M, 3F, plus 9 or more extras
Set/Time: Simple representational sets / About 45 minutes
This traditional retelling of the classic fable sparkles with charm and is the perfect length to perform in a single class period.  More...
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth New title!
Cast: 6M, 8F, optional doubling
Set/Time: Interior office set / About 90 minutes
Lines fly faster than a winning racehorse in this hysterical, rapid-paced farce that reveals that truth really can be stranger than fiction!  More...
Super Duck New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 24 (8M, 10F, plus 6 roles that can be either), optional extras, doubling
Set/Time: Exterior pastoral sets / About 45 minutes
It’s the beloved tale of The Ugly Duckling with a super-powered, action-packed twist!   More...
Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers New title!
and More Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers
Ranging from duos to groups of up to seven or more, these 18 plays offer short, age-appropriate material and themes that reflect the interests and issues of teens today.  More...
The Ultimate Young Actors Guide New title!
Getting the role and making it shine
This brand new book has the perfect combination of insightful, informative teaching and light-hearted spirit.  More...
The _urloined Letter New title!
Cast: 3M, 3F, plus 2 extras
Set/Time: Simple interior sets / About 30 minutes
The witty wordplay in this delightful film noir spoof will appeal to all ages.  More...
A Walk in the Woods New title!
Cast: Flexible cast of 20 (5M, 8F, plus 7 roles that can be either)
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 60 minutes
With a large, flexible cast, plenty of onstage time for all actors and lots of energy, there’s fresh humor and fun for every generation in your audience!  More...