Alright, so you wanna find some drama plays for high school kids, huh? Well, let me tell ya, it ain’t always easy. Them youngsters, they got all sorts of ideas these days.
First off, you gotta figure out what kind of play them kids wanna do. Some like them serious ones, you know, the ones that make ya think. Others, they just wanna laugh and have a good time. Me? I like a good laugh, myself. Life’s too short to be all gloomy.
- Funny Plays (Comedies): These are the ones where people act silly and make you chuckle. Good for a school night, ya know? Keeps things light. Plenty of schools like doing these.
- Serious Plays (Dramas): These are the ones where people cry and yell and stuff. Sometimes they’re good, sometimes they’re just a pain in the neck. But hey, some kids like ’em.
- Mystery Plays: Ooh, these can be fun! Everyone’s tryin’ to figure out who done it. Keeps you on the edge of your seat, that’s for sure.
- One-Act Plays: These are shorter, good if you don’t got a lot of time. Good for competitions too. You know, them things where schools go up against each other.
Now, where to find these plays? Well, there’s this place called the internet, you heard of it? It’s got all sorts of stuff. You can just type in “plays for high school” and a whole bunch of stuff pops up. Don’t get overwhelmed, though. Just take your time and look around.
Second thing, you gotta think about how many kids you got. Some plays got a whole bunch of characters, others just got a few. You don’t wanna have too many kids and not enough parts, or too few kids and too many parts. That’s just common sense.
And another thing, don’t forget about the money! Plays cost money, you know. You gotta pay for the rights to do the play, and then you gotta pay for costumes and sets and all that stuff. So make sure you got enough money before you start. Don’t wanna go bankrupt over some play, that’s for sure.
I heard tell of some plays called “Peter and the Starcatcher,” sounds fancy. And somethin’ about that “Antigone” lady, though she’s probably been dead for a hundred years. Lots of places got big lists, thousands of plays they say. Guess there’s somethin’ for everyone.
Third thing, make sure the play is somethin’ the kids can actually do. Don’t pick a play that’s too hard or too weird. You want the kids to have fun and be successful, right? And make sure it’s somethin’ that’s okay for school. Don’t wanna get in trouble with the principal, or the parents. They can be a real pain sometimes.
There’s plays that mix up the funny and the serious, called “comedy-dramas” I think. Might be a good choice if you got some kids who like to laugh and some who like to cry. And hey, some plays are modern, set in today’s times, others are old-fashioned. Pick what you think the kids will like best.
You also gotta think about the time of year. If it’s around Christmas, maybe you wanna do a holiday play. If it’s springtime, maybe you wanna do somethin’ about love and flowers and all that stuff. Just use your common sense.
And don’t forget, you can find plays that are just for girls, just for boys, or for a mix. Gotta make sure everyone gets a chance to shine, right? Especially them girls, they like to be the stars. And make sure the play is a good length. Some plays are short, some are long. You don’t want the audience fallin’ asleep in their seats.
So there you have it. That’s all I know about findin’ drama plays for high school. It ain’t rocket science, that’s for sure. Just use your head, and you’ll be fine. And remember, the most important thing is to have fun. That’s what it’s all about.
Last thing, go talk to them drama teachers. They know all about this stuff. They’re the experts, not me. I’m just tellin’ you what I know, which ain’t much. But I hope it helps. Good luck with your play!
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