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Step back in time with The Shop Girl’s Revenge by Robert Downing, a delightful turn-of-the-century melodrama that is a fantastic find for those seeking both middle school play scripts and high school play scripts. This play features all the classic tropes of the genre: a virtuous maiden-in-distress, a mustache-twirling villain, and a daring hero in disguise. The plot centers on a pile of missing money and the mystery of a long-lost daughter, culminating in a satisfying finale where the villain is inevitably foiled. It’s a high-energy piece that allows students to explore over-the-top acting styles and historic theatrical traditions. Order yours today!Classic Melodrama Style: Perfect for teaching students about 19th-century theatrical conventions and stock characters.Comedic High Stakes: Features dramatic "curses, foiled again!" moments that are a hit with performers and audiences alike.Engaging Period Setting: Set in the 1890s, offering great opportunities for creative costume and set design.Flexible Casting: With a cast of 7 (4 female, 3 male), it is manageable for small drama clubs or classroom workshops.Performance Length: A brisk 25-minute runtime makes it an ideal choice for one-act festivals or school showcases.Finding high school play scripts and middle school play scripts that are both funny and educational can be a challenge, but The Shop Girl’s Revenge fits the bill perfectly. It gives young actors the license to be big, bold, and expressive, making it an excellent tool for building stage confidence and physical comedy skills. Whether you’re looking to anchor a school assembly or provide a fun challenge for your drama students, this script delivers timeless entertainment. Secure your production rights with Plays Magazine today!Upper and Middle grades; 4 female; 3 female; 1890s; 25 minutes. A turn-of-the-century melodrama, complete with maiden-in-distress, moustache-twirling villain, and hero in disguise. . .all swirling around a pile of missing money and a long-lost daughter. And of course, it's curses, foiled again!
Step back in time with The Shop Girl’s Revenge by Robert Downing, a delightful turn-of-the-century melodrama that is a fantastic find for those seeking both middle school play scripts and high school play scripts. This play features all the classic tropes of the genre: a virtuous maiden-in-distress, a mustache-twirling villain, and a daring hero in disguise. The plot centers on a pile of missing money and the mystery of a long-lost daughter, culminating in a satisfying finale where the villain is inevitably foiled. It’s a high-energy piece that allows students to explore over-the-top acting styles and historic theatrical traditions. Order yours today!
Classic Melodrama Style: Perfect for teaching students about 19th-century theatrical conventions and stock characters.
Comedic High Stakes: Features dramatic "curses, foiled again!" moments that are a hit with performers and audiences alike.
Engaging Period Setting: Set in the 1890s, offering great opportunities for creative costume and set design.
Flexible Casting: With a cast of 7 (4 female, 3 male), it is manageable for small drama clubs or classroom workshops.
Performance Length: A brisk 25-minute runtime makes it an ideal choice for one-act festivals or school showcases.
Finding high school play scripts and middle school play scripts that are both funny and educational can be a challenge, but The Shop Girl’s Revenge fits the bill perfectly. It gives young actors the license to be big, bold, and expressive, making it an excellent tool for building stage confidence and physical comedy skills. Whether you’re looking to anchor a school assembly or provide a fun challenge for your drama students, this script delivers timeless entertainment. Secure your production rights with Plays Magazine today!
Upper and Middle grades; 4 female; 3 female; 1890s; 25 minutes.
Upper Grades; 4 female; 2 male; Old West; 25 minutes. A slippery con man works to take advantage of new widows in this fun and clever tale of the set-up, the con, and--to the delight of the bereaved--capture. Curses! Foiled again!
Upper Grades; 5 male; early 20th-century; 20 minutes. A clever and fun mystery featuring the brilliant detective and his sidekick Dr. Watson as they try to solve the mystery of the missing Star of Calcutta diamond.
Upper Grades; 1 female, 7 male; Old West; 30 minutes. Innocent stranger Miss Purity Goodside meets up with Sheriff Joe Wallace and Deputy Sagalong Donovan in this fun tale, as mysterious double agent foils dastardly desperados.
Bring Charlotte Brontë’s timeless masterpiece to life with this masterful adaptation of Jane Eyre by Lewy Olfson. This script captures the gothic atmosphere and emotional depth of the original novel, following Jane’s journey from a difficult childhood to her transformative time at Thornfield Hall. Designed for older performers, this adaptation maintains the lyrical beauty of the source material while making it accessible for a one-act stage production. It’s an exceptional choice for drama departments looking to challenge their students with classic literature and complex character studies. Order your copy today!
Literary Excellence: A faithful adaptation that preserves the haunting mystery and romance of the Brontë classic.
Complex Roles: Offers demanding and rewarding roles for lead actors, particularly the resilient Jane and the brooding Mr. Rochester.
Atmospheric Staging: Perfect for exploring moody lighting, period costumes, and dramatic soundscapes.
Curriculum Connection: An ideal performance piece for English departments studying Victorian literature or Gothic fiction.
Searching for play scripts for high school students that offer genuine intellectual and emotional depth can be a daunting task. Jane Eyre stands out among play scripts for students by providing a sophisticated narrative that respects the maturity of teen performers. Your students will find themselves immersed in the intense dialogue and psychological stakes of Thornfield Hall, while you will appreciate how the script elevates your school's theatrical repertoire. Give your drama program a classic that resonates with modern themes of independence and integrity. Order yours from Plays Magazine today!
Author: Charlotte Brontë (Adapted by Lewy Olfson)
Grade Level: Senior High / Upper Middle
Genre: Classic Drama / Gothic Romance
Cast Size: 13 (6 male, 7 female)
Performance Time: Approximately 30-35 minutes
Upper & Middle Grades; 7 female; 5 male; 1940s; 30 minutes. Good old-fashioned crime drama in which employees at radio station KREP ask the question, did the butler really do it?
Upper Grades; 4 male, 1 female, 2 male or female; 25 minutes. In this tale of terror, a double-dealing relative will do anything to protect his interest in the family fortune.
Upper & Middle Grades; 7 female, 2 male; 30 minutes. Unexpected inheritance makes a young couple's dream of owning their own theatre come true. . . but ghostly occurrences may thwart their plans for a successful start.
Upper Grades; 4 female; 3 male; Ancient Egypt; 30 minutes. When a valuable necklace goes missing, the word of a shy servant girl is tested against that of one of the Pharaoh's most trusted aides.
Upper & Middle Grades, 3 female, 3 male, 1 male or female; 30 minutes. A fun melodrama, featuring a dastardly villain, a daughter and her mother in total distress, a kind hero, and a promising gold mine. Curses, foiled again!
Upper and Middle Grades; 5 male, 2 female; 20 minutes.Message to the bride-to-be from her groom's kidnappers: "When we get the money, you get your honey!"
Upper Grades: 8 actors: 5 female, 3 male; 40 minutes. The creepy tale of a spirit searching for his long-lost daughter, visitors to a lonely old inn, and mysterious disappearances in a town with an eerie name. Perfect for Halloween.
Upper & Middle Grades. 17 actors: 9 male, 8 female; 30 minutes. Siblings get a kick out of playing tricks on the tourists in an old mining town—until the tables are turned and the tricks are on them.
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