Special Collection: "Alter Egos"
Explore the mysterious world of secret identities with our collection of plays that explore into the humor and intrigue of hidden personas--both in real life and online--uncovering the challenges, discoveries, and unexpected consequences that arise when the lines between public and private selves blur. Perfect for high school teens, these thought-provoking plays will entertain as they reveal the complexities of identity in the digital age.
Special Collection: "The Heart of Friendship"
Discover a captivating collection of plays for high school teens that delve into the diverse facets of friendship, highlighting both its enduring strength and delicate fragility. These plays explore the profound connections, challenges, and transformative moments that shape friendships. Perfect for educational settings, this collection offers rich, relatable stories that resonate with teens.
Special Collection: "Strange New Worlds"
This collection features characters embarking on journeys into unfamiliar and uncharted territories--both physical and existential. As they confront the unknown, mysteries and revelations emerge, reconfiguring their perceptions of reality. Ideal for high school teens, these thought-provoking narratives challenge and expand the boundaries of understanding and self-discovery.
Featured Writer: Peter Ritt
Peter Ritt is a Chicago-based writer and comedian. He is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory, Improv Olympic, and Annoyance Theatre Training programs--as well as past ensemble member at The Under The Gun Theatre and writer for The Artists’ Lab.
He graduated with a double-major in Theatre and English from Marquette University in 2010 and has been writing plays since high school.
His one-act play, "The Ritual," was given a staged reading at the Southeast Texas Festival of New Plays in 2019.
His full-length play, The Convict and The Kids was a finalist in the Screen Craft 2020 Stage Play Competition.
And his full-length play High Maintenance was first given a staged reading at The Road Theatre Summer Playwrights Festival in 2023 with a production following in spring 2024.
Stage Fight is his first published work.