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Our collection of skits for upper grade students is designed to inspire creativity and promote collaboration among high schoolers. These brief, engaging plays for high school are perfect for capturing the attention of young actors, providing an accessible and enjoyable entry point into the world of theater.


Skit performances are particularly beneficial for busy students, as they require minimal rehearsal time and can be easily integrated into classrooms or drama clubs. The concise nature of these scripts enables students to quickly build confidence and develop their performance skills, all while working collaboratively with their peers.


Participating in skits enhances critical skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Students learn to express themselves effectively, both verbally and non-verbally, while also discovering the importance of giving and receiving constructive feedback.


The entertaining themes and relatable scenarios in our skits encourage students to explore key social dynamics and deepen their understanding of human interactions. By engaging with these plays for high school, students not only cultivate a passion for the performing arts but also create lasting memories and friendships along the way.



DEAR JOURNAL by Judy Culp DEAR JOURNAL by Judy Culp

Upper grades; few to many actors; 10 minutes to 1 hour.
An exciting collection of monologues, dialogues, and one-liners that can be used as a flexible drama workshop piece, introducing “journaling” to a class or a whole school. Author Judy Culp writes, “This piece is highly adaptable: It may be used as is; users may pick certain selections for presentations; or certain selections maybe combined with new original pieces written by students on timely issues.”

 
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GENUS DE MILO by Christina Hamlett GENUS DE MILO by Christina Hamlett

Upper Grades; 2 male, 2 female; contemporary Gothic; 25 minutes. Blood relatives join young couple and future mother-in-law for a late-night bite.

 
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VOICE AND COUNTERVOICE: THE BLIND DATE by Judine Brey VOICE AND COUNTERVOICE: THE BLIND DATE by Judine Brey

Upper Grades; 4 female, 2 male; 15 minutes. Ever wonder what your date is really thinking? An innovative and amusing play about a blind date that bounces back and forth between what's said and what's thought.

 
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