Pioneer Drama is pleased to recommend these 1048 plays and musicals, hand-selected for community theatres.
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Lily and the Magic Stones
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Cast: Flexible cast of 15 (5M, 4F, plus 6 roles that can be any), extras
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 60 minutes This fast-paced story is loaded with interesting characters, loads of fun stage action, and important messages about not running away from problems and standing up for what you believe. More... |
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Madhouse!
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Cast: Flexible cast of 28 (7-10M, 9F, plus 9 roles that can be any)
Set/Time: Interior mansion set / About 60 minutes A madcap mystery that gives every actor a chance to be part of the madness! More... |
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Marian and the Merry Men
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Cast: 10M, 11F
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 75 minutes With a strong female lead and plenty of other female roles, Marian and the Merry Men is familiar yet fresh and the perfect balance of action and comedy. More... |
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The Monkey’s Paw
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Cast: 2M, 3F, plus 1 role that can be any
Set/Time: Interior cottage set / About 25 minutes This short one-act is perfect for a night of one acts or for competition, packing a powerful punch with compelling storytelling and sweeping character arcs. More... |
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The Pear Tree
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Cast: 3M, 3F, plus 1 role that can be any
Set/Time: Exterior front yard set / About 30 minutes In this touching one-act about looking for hope on the other side of change, teens learn tough lessons about losing what they love. More... |
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Roja Ridin’ in the Hood
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Cast: Flexible cast of 15-26 (Minimum 5M, 7F, plus 3 roles that can be any)
Set/Time: Bare stage / About 40 minutes This fresh, flexible-cast collection of tales injects Spanish language and Latino culture, perfect for diverse populations and Spanish and English language learners More... |
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Twice Upon a Time
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Cast: Flexible cast of 17-31, optional extras
Set/Time: Simple enchanted forest set / About 60 minutes You’ll remember Grumplegrapeskin and all the rest of the kooky characters in this charming and flexible one-act packed with five fractured fairy tales that will really crack you up! More... |
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You Can’t Make Wine from Raisins
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Cast: 9M, 16F
Set/Time: Interior hotel lobby set / About 110 minutes Set in the 1920s, complete with flapper dresses and a touch of jazz have this fast-paced comedy fully booked! More... |
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Cafe Murder
Cast: 2M, 5F, plus 2 roles that can be any, extras
Set/Time: Interior restaurant set / About 40 minutes Rosemary Saint-John is an annoying hypochondriac convinced she is allergic to water. When she disappears and is presumed murdered, the only objective witnesses are the audience members. More... |

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The Big Bad Musical
A Howling Courtroom Comedy
Cast: Flexible cast of 14 (3M, 5F, plus 6 roles that can be any), chorus
Set/Time: Interior courtroom set / About 60 minutes The jury — your audience — must decide the outcome of the biggest trial ever in the fairy‑tale world! More... |