Full Length Plays and Musicals

Full length plays for teens give your students a taste of complete theatre that still fits within the school schedule. These scripts offer time for shifting relationships, deepening conflicts, and for resolutions to land, giving teen actors the experience of the full journey of a story – from first scene to curtain call.

45 scripts

16+ actors (any gender). People are disappearing, and the only clue is a weird mobile game. To save their friend, these teens must log in…and maybe never log out.

$150.00

1m, 2f, 4x. A workaholic uncle, a grieving niece, and a rural reset. A funny, tender story of starting over and the family we choose to become.

$150.00

4f, 14x. A clever girl faces magic, danger, and a not-so-nice family to outwit a wicked wizard. A spirited retelling of a classic Irish folk tale.

$150.00

26 actors (any gender). Sir Gawain takes up a strange yuletide challenge—and steps into a world of magic, danger, and moral reckoning. A charming take on the medieval legend.

$150.00

A spooky, atmospheric adaptation of A Christmas Carol, following Ebenezer Scrooge through a ghost-filled night of reckoning.

$150.00

(6m, 8f, 2x) Teens on the edge of change, one moment at a time. A bold, funny, and heartfelt musical for young actors.

$150.00

4m, 7f. The ghost is real. The closet’s crowded. And the queer kids at St. Philomena’s are done being afraid.

$150.00

6m, 10f, 3x. He froze time to hold onto love—and to avoid growing up. But when she starts to remember, the illusion begins to break. Can you stop time forever?

$150.00

9 actors (flexible gender). She offers life advice from behind a pizza place. What could go wrong? A sharp, offbeat comedy about the people who guide us—and the moment we have to move forward alone.

$150.00

3m, 4f, 12x. One student dares to rewrite an outdated ballet. A playful, powerful stand against stereotypes—infused with spirit, style, and Bruce Lee.

$150.00

6m, 9f. A bold, witty musical that brings the fight for women’s suffrage to life. Songs, speeches, and one unforgettable town square showdown for justice.

$150.00

4m, 5f. Follow eight classmates during an all-night bowling competition where strikes and gutterballs reveal their hopes, fears, and personal struggles. A gritty ride with a hopeful ending.

$150.00

(9m, 9f) A community grapples with loss after a school tragedy. Through interwoven voices and scenes, Shards explores grief, memory, and the struggle to move forward.

$150.00

(1m, 4f) After her father’s death, a 13-year-old finds healing through spoken word poetry, family stories, and friendship—discovering her voice and the power of being heard.

$150.00

From Cyclops to Sirens, this inventive adaptation brings The Odyssey to life with movement, music, and an ensemble at the heart of the myth.

$150.00

(7f) When an after-hours meeting of a high school literary magazine goes off the rails, seven teenage writers confront who gets to speak, who gets cut, and what it really means to call something art.

$150.00

(7 actors) In an 1888 Chicago graveyard, adolescent “vampire hunters” confront the fear of the unknown—crossing the line between childhood and the shadows of what comes next.

$150.00

7f, 8m. Inspired by the true Orphan Train movement, this epic musical follows six children sent west—where survival, morality, and hope are put to the test.

$150.00

2f. Two sharp-tongued teens stumble on an ecological mystery in the woods. A fast, funny near-future play about friendship, responsibility, and growing up as the world changes.

$150.00

6f. From WWII to women’s rights, the Sentinels prove that ordinary students can make extraordinary history as they challenge the impossible.

$150.00
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What full length plays offer teen performers

Full length plays allow teen actors to really grow into their characters across a full night of storytelling and craft. They begin in one emotional state and end somewhere very different, helping them understand how choices accumulate and how small decisions can be life changing.

Deeper arcs and more room to grow

  • Extended running time gives space for quieter beats, so students can play not just the big confrontations but also awkward pauses, near misses, and moments when characters almost speak up.
  • Larger structures help them practise pacing, listening, and stamina, preparing them for college level productions or community theatre work beyond school.

A true event for your community

Full length plays for teens feel like an occasion. Families settle in for the whole evening, which makes it easier to pair the show with talkbacks, interdisciplinary projects, or lobby displays created by your students. The production becomes something the wider school community remembers.

Full length plays for teens in this collection

Contemporary stories rooted in teen life

In Chickens, a burned out professional and his niece learn to live together after loss in a rural home filled with new chores and unexpected grace. It gives actors a warm, character driven family story that balances humour with genuine grief.

Bowlarama keeps the action inside an all night bowling tournament where seniors chase a scholarship while wrestling with loyalty and regret. The single location keeps tech straightforward while offering many strong roles, from intense competitors to classmates who are quietly falling apart.

Big ideas and bold theatricality

To Thine Own Self Be True drops a modern student into a Hamlet shaped senior year, using spectral guides and school hallways to explore grief, queerness, and self definition. It is a great fit for classes that love Shakespeare and want to see those questions reframed through teen eyes.

For departments seeking high energy comedy, Stage Fight collides after school theatre with the secret life of a teacher who wrestles under an alter ego. Rehearsals unravel into a wild reimagining of Peter Pan, giving your cast physical comedy, meta theatre, and heartfelt moments about burnout and mentorship.

Sci fi fans can turn to Inner Sanctum or The Ghost, which take on video games, artificial intelligence, and online life while still centring friendship and accountability. Both give tech savvy students material that feels current without demanding complex sets.

Production and planning details

These full length high school plays were written with real programs in mind. Many use one main setting or a few suggestive pieces so you can stage ambitious stories without building massive scenery. Cast sizes range from tight ensembles to large companies with optional extras, giving you flexibility when you know who will audition.

Pricing and licensing stay consistent across the catalog, with digital scripts that you can share inside your program during your license period. That clarity lets you plan a season that includes one or more full length plays for teens, knowing exactly how they will fit your calendar, your budget, and your students’ growth.