Full Length Plays

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.

35 scripts
The Enemy of the State

6m, 7f. Socrates stands accused. But in the court of Athens, who’s really on trial? A bold, brainy drama about justice, loyalty, and leadership.

$150.00
A Shore of Abundance

3m, 3f. Overwhelmed by life, Eleanor sets sail in a pirate fantasy where sea witches and sword fights help her discover the courage to face the real world.

$150.00
The Goosegirl

2m, 2f, 1x. A spoiled princess trades places with her servant—and ends up herding geese. A witty, heartwarming romp about love, identity, and royal mishaps.

$150.00
Palm Tree Shadow

3m, 4f, 1x. Beneath the sunscreen and smiles, three grads wrestle with identity, heartbreak, and change. A tender, funny, honest look at female friendship on the edge of adulthood.

$150.00
To Thine Own Self Be True

5m, 10f, 1x. Senior year gets weird when Henry’s life starts mirroring Hamlet. Ghosts, grief, and Shakespearean angst haunt this sharp, heartfelt dramedy.

$150.00
When Elvis Met Ali: If I Can Dream

3m, 1f. At a crossroads, Elvis finds solace in a kindred spirit: Muhammad Ali. A lyrical imagining of the day The King met The Greatest.

$150.00
Stage Fight

5m, 4f, 2x. By day, he teaches history. By night, he’s a wannabe wrestler. When he’s forced to direct Peter Pan, things get...aggressively theatrical.

$150.00
SPIDER

(3m, 2f, 1x) In a world of algorithms and avatars, they’re still reaching for each other. An intimate drama about connection, grief, and growing up online.

$150.00
Year of Thirteen Moons

(1m, 3f, 1x) Even families knocked out of orbit can find their way home. A heartfelt, stargazing story about love, wonder, and growing up.

$150.00
Victory

6m, 3f, 1x. From lacrosse hero to class president contender, Martin is trapped by the spotlight. A high school sports tragedy about fame, expectations, and losing yourself.

$150.00
Mick and Beth Rule the School

8m, 7f, 5x. High school, 1989: Mick wants to be president. Beth has a plan. Add some goth witches, and POOF! Let the scheming begin. A wickedly funny Macbeth remix.

$150.00
Gilgamesh

5m, 5f, 10x. A legendary king battles beasts and defies gods—but can’t outrun death. An epic tale of friendship, power, and what it means to be human.

$150.00
The Ghost

13 actors (any gender). A bullied teen uploads her mind to the Cloud—only to become a corporate prisoner. Now her classmates must face what they’ve done to save her.

$150.00
Stranger

12 actors (any gender). A stalled train. A rising body count. A podcast host who thinks she's the main character. It’s Gen Z "Clue"—but way more unhinged.

$150.00
Sybil

2m, 2f, 7x. When a mysterious teen is found dead, the truth unravels online. A haunting digital-age mystery about identity, obsession, and the stories we share.

$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.