CAST: 7M, 14F
SET: Interior school set
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance
SET: Interior school set
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance
School spirit has never been lower at Marvin Gardens High School. When a new principal is scheduled to arrive, everyone is hoping for a fresh breeze. What blows in, however, are George and Madge, two conmen who slipped in through the principal’s office window while hiding out from the law. In a hilarious case of mistaken identity, vice principal Abigail figures George for the new principal, which suits George right down to his socks. He introduces Madge as his secretary. ’She can do 80 words a minute,’ George tells Abigail. ’More when I get mad!,’ Madge adds. Laying low after a car wreck which has the police on the prowl, our two conmen make the most of their situation and settle right in at Marvin Gardens. They are tickled to learn that the other victim in the car collision was the very same principal who was due to arrive. Laid up with minor injuries, he won’t be on the scene for a few more days. This gives George and Madge the chance to doubletalk and dodge their way past pushy school board members, a nosey security guard, overactive students and one superstitious lady who has to be convinced, by George of course, that her aura needs to be watched. But somewhere along the way, George feels good about helping people. His cold prickly conman qualities soften into warm fuzzies as he finds himself falling under the spell of the school’s spirit, much to the disgust of Madge. Full of fast lines, plot twists, and surprises, this riotous rapid-fire farce is one you’ll love to produce and that your audience will love to watch.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Switching Principals
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THE KING'S ACADEMY
WOODSTOCK, GA
WOODSTOCK, GA
MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MANSFIELD, OH
MANSFIELD, OH
KAMIAH HIGH SCHOOL
KAMIAH, ID
KAMIAH, ID
FAITH ACADEMY MANILA
CAINTA, RIZAL PHILIPPINES
CAINTA, RIZAL PHILIPPINES
ROSE THEATRE
BASTROP, LA
BASTROP, LA
DEANNA BANCROFT
TRYON, NC
TRYON, NC
POLK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MILL SPRING, NC
MILL SPRING, NC
BALDWIN UNION FREE ISD
BALDWIN, NY
BALDWIN, NY
TOLLESON UNION HIGH SD #214
TOLLESON, AZ
TOLLESON, AZ
NEW ULM PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD #88
NEW ULM, MN
NEW ULM, MN
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Any classroom teacher or group leader who wants to incorporate drama into an educational program will find this book concise and comprehensive.
Any classroom teacher or group leader who wants to incorporate drama into an educational program will find this book concise and comprehensive.
Switching Principals is a hilarious story with a lot of heart! It broke the theatre’s box office records, received full standing ovations each night it played. It had such a special connection with people, that audience members talked and emailed me their thoughts as to what happened to the protagonists, after the story ended. Benjamin Nichols, Munster Theatre Company, Munster, IN
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NOTE: If you wish to receive your material immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! delivery option. Prepayment required.
E-Views deliver a non-printable, complete preview script to your Pioneer library for reading anytime. Click on ORDER THIS TITLE, then select ELECTRONIC PREVIEW SCRIPT. Learn more about creating an E-view library here.
For production: E-Scripts
Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
IMPORTANT:
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- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you wish to receive your material immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! delivery option. Prepayment required.
Get It Now! Immediate Downloads
Our Get It Now! delivery option allows you to immediately download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks. This delivery option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast and pre-payment of your entire order, including royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.