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| The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain adapted by Peter Bond |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 6. Minimum Female roles = 1. Minimum total with doubling = 17. Minimum total without doubling = 31. Chorus. The vast majority of the characters are written male, but need not be played that way. |
| Run Time | Around 90 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | The producer's copy of the scripts includes suggestions for up to 19 songs (with original lyrics to well-known tunes).
However, the songs are optional - the piece functions equally well as a play. Lazy Bee Scripts does not supply any sheet music with this script. |
| Style | Full-length play/musical. A family show, written for performance by a youth theatre company, but could be a mix of adults and children. |
| Synopsis | A faithful adaptation and well crafted dramatisation of the classic novel by Mark Twain, The Prince and the Pauper is a musical play suitable for secondary schools or Academies specialising in the performing arts. As well as historical interest it provides a challenging project for producing, directing, acting and technical disciplines in school or community settings |
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| The Princess and the Frog by Peter Bond |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 2. Minimum Female roles = 2. Minimum total with doubling = 9. Minimum total without doubling = 10. Chorus. |
| Run Time | Around 16 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | Two song suggestions are supplied with the Producer's copy of the script. Lazy Bee Scripts does not supply any sheet music with this script. |
| Style | A short rhyming play. |
| Synopsis | Spoilt Princess Gwendolen is not satisfied with her suitors, and the frog who turns into a handsome and eligible prince is no exception. He lives happily ever after - but what of the Princess? |
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| The Prodigal Sun by Ashley Smith |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 3. Minimum Female roles = 5. Minimum total with doubling = 15. Minimum total without doubling = 17. No chorus. Whilst there is no requirement for a chorus, there are opportunities for songs and dances to involve a larger cast. |
| Run Time | Around 25 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | Suggestions for three songs/musical interludes are included in the Producer's copy of the script. Lazy Bee Scripts does not supply any sheet music with this script. |
| Style | One-act fantasy for kids, with possibly a little educational value - reinforcing ideas about the solar system and weather. No set requirements, no specific props. |
| Synopsis | Ma and Pa Universe are off on a cruise, leaving their son, Sunny, and daughter Moon in charge of the Earth. Moon is conscientious and does her work, but Sunny invites his friends round for a party. Then some nasty gatecrashers arrive. Who will help Sunny now? |
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| Puppylove dot con by Sarah Cowan |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 30. Minimum Female roles = 18. Minimum total with doubling = 48. Minimum total without doubling = 50. No chorus. Characters are 12 members of staff and 36 (or more) pupils. (Obviously could be played entirely by kids or could be mixed as per the script.) |
| Run Time | Around 60 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | The play suggests 17 musical tracks to accompany the show. (Some of these cover scene changes, others are background or are for dances. How they are used will affect the run time!) Lazy Bee Scripts does not supply any sheet music with this script. |
| Style | Secondary school comedy. One-act structure but could be split by an interval. Contains some bad language and occasional less-than-flattering views of teachers! |
| Synopsis | An hilarious glimpse into the goings on in a school preparing for the annual school dance. Once the usual staffroom grumbles are over the teachers get down to their favourite break time activity of browsing dating websites. Discovering what the staff are up to, the pupils are inspired to create their own in-school dating agency to provide partners for the dance The resultant manipulation and mix ups finally bring organiser Hazel and lovelorn Eric together in a spectacular finale which includes a comic comeuppance for school bully James. |
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| A Quest for a Nest by Michal Y Noah |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 0. Minimum Female roles = 0. Minimum total with doubling = 6. Minimum total without doubling = 6. No chorus. As written, there are six characters. However, the narrator's role would be easy to divide amongst a larger number. It would also be easy to add choruses - particularly of ants and rabbits - to join in with the songs. |
| Run Time | Around 10 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | Sheet music for 3 original songs is supplied with the Producer's Copy of the script. (The short theme song, 'Little by Little' is sung 6 times through the show.) |
| Style | Short verse play for young children, interspersed with simple songs. (Can be staged very simply or more elaborately for those so inclined.) |
| Synopsis | Melody, a little bird, demonstrates the magical power of persistence through her efforts to build a nest. |
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| Extras | The following additional items are available (at extra cost) to go with this script:
** A CD with backing tracks plus vocal demos for the songs from A Quest for a Nest by Michal Y Noah. (Both backing and vocal tracks include all the reprises of 'Little by Little'.)
** A set of MP3s with backing tracks plus vocal demos for the songs from A Quest for a Nest by Michal Y Noah. (One instance of each distinct track, so the reprises of 'Little by Little' need to be achieved by replaying the track.)
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| Rainforest Assembly by Sue Russell |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 0. Minimum Female roles = 0. Minimum total with doubling = 10. Minimum total without doubling = 30. No chorus. |
| Run Time | Around 15 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | The Producer's copy of the script gives suggestions for songs/music to accompany the piece. Lazy Bee Scripts does not supply any sheet music with this script. |
| Style | Educational piece for a school class with a good deal of information amongst the jokes and songs, and several jumping-off points for further study. No specific staging requirements. |
| Synopsis | An educational presentation on the animals and occupants of the rainforests of the Amazon. |
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| Rhyming Magic Goose by Gerald P. Murphy |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 6. Minimum Female roles = 6. Minimum total with doubling = 14. Minimum total without doubling = 14. Chorus. |
| Run Time | Around 15 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | The score for the fairground music is provided with the Producer's copy of the script. |
| Style | Rhyming fairytale (adapted from a Grimm Brothers story) for performance by kids. Simple set and props. |
| Synopsis | The King promises half his riches to anyone who can cause his cursed daughter to laugh. Can humble Peter and his Magic Goose release the Princess from her sadness? |
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Rings Around The World by Keith Badham
Premiere production won Best Youth Production and Best Youth Male awards at the Bedfordshire One Act Play Festival 2013.
(50% of author's royalties are donated to 'Ambitious about Autism'.) |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 3. Minimum Female roles = 6. Minimum total with doubling = 13. Minimum total without doubling = 23. No chorus. Sign Language is also used in this play. |
| Run Time | Around 45 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | Suggested music is by The Super Furry Animals and Gruff Rhys. Lazy Bee Scripts does not supply any sheet music with this script. |
| Style | A one act drama with music, dance and multiple simple settings suggested by the cast. |
| Synopsis | Young Mark is autistic and we are swept into his world in this moving and satirical picture of his short life. |
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| Robin Hood and his Merry Followers by Kate Goddard |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 15. Minimum Female roles = 6. Minimum total with doubling = 25. Minimum total without doubling = 26. No chorus. Although many roles are written as male, the author encourages flexibility of casting - at the Producer's discretion. |
| Run Time | Around 52 minutes. [Estimated!] This is dependent on the optional use of music suggestions. |
| Music | Music suggestions for ten pieces are provided in the Producer's copy. Lazy Bee Scripts does not supply any sheet music with this script. |
| Style | A one act play with music, suitable for performance by children and youth ages. |
| Synopsis | This fast paced play, includes song and dance, in re-telling the story of how Robin Hood recruited his Merry Followers and their subsequent adventures. They are faced with Prince John and his henchmen, including three soothsaying Hags and a frustrated executioner, as they help Robin and Marion achieve happiness. |
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| The Robin Hood Files by Phil Tuffin |
| Roles | Minimum Male roles = 7. Minimum Female roles = 2. Minimum total with doubling = 16. Minimum total without doubling = 50. Chorus. |
| Run Time | Around 80 minutes. [Estimated!] |
| Music | A couple of song suggestions are made in the Producer's Copy of the script. Lazy Bee Scripts does not supply any sheet music with this script. |
| Style | Comedy drama for kids (a school play for a full class or possibly more), exploring aspects of the Robin Hood legend. |
| Synopsis | Inspector Green and Constable Wood are trying to identify the real Robin Hood from four suspects who may have robbed the Bishop of Hereford. Through cunning use of reconstructions, the various suspects present their cases. |
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