CAST: Flexible cast of 12 (2M, 3F, plus 7 roles that can be any), optional extras
SET: Interior school sets
TIME: About 30 minutes
Script:
$7.75 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
SET: Interior school sets
TIME: About 30 minutes
Script:
$7.75 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance

All Ivy Germaine wants is to fit in with the other students at her new high school. But not many high school students are piano prodigies who play concerts with professional symphonic orchestras. With her new friends, Ben, an aspiring stand-up comedian, and Laurie, an artist, she hopes for a fresh start where she is accepted for herself and not for her piano playing abilities, which she keeps a closely guarded secret. But when her proud father leaks word of her talent, Ivy is pursued to perform in the school talent show by both the school principal and by “The Machine” — the in-crowd clique which dresses, thinks, and even talks as one. Can Ivy stop hiding who she really is and still be treated like a normal teenager?
This humorous yet profound exploration of identity and individuality is ideal for contests and one act festivals.
This humorous yet profound exploration of identity and individuality is ideal for contests and one act festivals.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $22.50 each
Director’s book: $22.50 each
The Machine
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SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE
LAKE OZARK, MO
LAKE OZARK, MO
SANDHILLS SCHOOL
COLUMBIA, SC
COLUMBIA, SC
SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BARTLEY, NE
BARTLEY, NE
WOODLYNDE SCHOOL
STRAFFORD, PA
STRAFFORD, PA
PETER BISGIAER
PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ
PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ
BATTLE ROCK CHARTER SCHOOL
CORTEZ, CO
CORTEZ, CO
SHELLEY HIGH SCHOOL
SHELLEY, ID
SHELLEY, ID
JOHN L'HEUREUX
SARNIA, ON CANADA
SARNIA, ON CANADA
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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.
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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:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts within one business day of when 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 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.