Pioneer Drama is pleased to recommend these 1108 plays and musicals, hand-selected for middle school.
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Generation Pan
Cast: Flexible cast of 13-16 (3M, 3F, plus 10 roles that can be any), optional extras
Set/Time: Simple interior and exterior sets / About 70 minutes A contemporary sequel to Peter Pan that resonates with deep relevance for today’s teens. More... |
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The House of Thrills and Chills
Cast: 5M, 5F, plus extras
Set/Time: Interior living room set / About 45 minutes There’s nothing quite like a haunted house for some Halloween thrills and chills, and this one will be just as much fun for your cast and crew as it will be for your audience! More... |
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It Happened on Route 66
Cast: 7M, 4F, plus 5 roles that can be any, optional doubling, extras
Set/Time: Interior diner set / About 70 minutes Get your kicks on Route 66! America’s most famous highway is the backdrop for this sweet comedy set in an Arizona diner in 1955. More... |
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Lily and the Magic Stones
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!
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
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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Midsummer(ish)
A play totally not borrowed from Shakespeare. At all. Ever.
Cast: 9M, 8F, plus 3 roles that can be any
Set/Time: Simple exterior sets / About 50 minutes It will be a dream come true as you help young actors and audiences discover — and understand — the delight of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy! More... |
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The Monkey’s Paw
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
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
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... |
