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Competition Piece

Short Play, Comedy  /  10w, 10m

John S. Wells

This clever comedy about three groups of students preparing for a drama competition is an ideal high school competition play.

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    10w, 10m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes

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Summary
This clever comedy is an ideal high school competition play. Three groups of students are preparing for a drama competition. One has lots of rehearsal time and chooses a romance. The meatheads decide to do a typical teen problem play. The arty clique wants to do a one act version of King Lear as a Japanese Noh drama. Winner of several competitions, this play is certain to delight your students, your audience and those hard to please judges.
Performing Groups
SARAH - the narrator
TEACHER 1 - Miss Hockenschmoss, a perfectionist
TEACHER 2 - Mrs. Mellancamp, an artist
TEACHER 3 - Ms. Grubowski, a coach
JUDGE 1 - Miss Matilda Meeks
JUDGE 2 - Dr. Albert Siskell-Ebert
JUDGE 3 - The Grim Reaper
GROUP 1: THE PREPPIES - Missy, Will, Hunter, Jill, and Dawn
GROUP 2: THE ARTIES - Laura, Allison, Elliott, Callie, and Graham
GROUP 3: THE METALHEADS - Sue, Ike, Tom, Jessica, and Travis

10-20 male and female

  • Setting The stage of a one-act play competition.
  • Duration 30 minutes

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  • Minimum Fee: $75 per performance

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