JAMES DEVITA

Based on the works of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Available through the Estate of Roger McBride.

Roles: 6 adult actors (3m, 3w); 5 young actors (3w, 2m)

Musical based on Lewis Carroll 's work. 

Book by James DeVita,

music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur.

Roles: Flexible cast of 9-25

plus chorus

Extras if desired.

many female roles

“A moving historical drama  inspired by the true story

of a young slave's journey to freedom

through the Underground Railroad.”

Roles: 8m, 6w Plus 3 either gender.

Extras as desired. May be doubled to 5m, 3w.

From the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Roles: 10 adult, 1 young

A full length version and also

an 8 person, 60 minute touring version available.

The true story of Sophie Scholl and The White Rose,

a resistance movement against the Nazi regime started by students.

*Winner of the Intellectual Freedom Award 

Roles: 18m, 6w plus extras or 7m, 4w with doubling.

Adaptation from Lewis Carroll 's work. 

Roles: Flexible cast of 9-25

Extras if desired

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 “A well-deserved visit from a very special, very quirky angel,

helps an even quirkier family rediscover

the true meaning of Christmas.”

Roles: 5m., 4w

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“Mark Twain’s classic tale comes to life onstage,

freely and masterfully adapted with dynamic female roles,

creative staging and a perfect balance of poignant

and hilarious moments.”

Roles: 19-50, minimum 12m, 7w

Original adaptation freely based on Alexander Dumas’

"The Three Guardsmen."

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Based on the novel by Felix Salten.

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“An eloquent and haunting tale of growing up . . .

a superbly theatrical and sensitive work of theatre,

appealing to children and adults alike. 

*Winner of AATE Distinguished Play Award. 

Role: 4m, 5w with doubling or up to 13 (5m, 8w)

By Cornelia Funke

Adapted for the stage by James DeVita

CAST: 15 actors. 11m, 4f

6 Adults actors: 4m, 2f.    9 Young actors: 7m, 2f

Adapted from the novel J. D. Wyss.

Roles: 7m, 2w

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“Two dramatizations on stage at the same time: 

The story and troubles of the historic teenager Joan of Arc

and the modern day teenager, Beth.”

Roles: 9w, 17m

Flexible

“A Mother and daughter set out on an archaeological adventure

during which they discover not only the existence

of previously unknown dinosaur,

but also the existence of their own

previously extinct relationship.”

Roles: 4w, 3m

King Arthur, Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn

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Available for Licensing through the author

Ten top playwrights-for-youth write ten short plays

that illustrate important human values. 

Honesty. Family. Respect for life.

Truthfulness. Faith. Gratitude. 

Sanctity. And more.

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Roles: 2m, 2w (if same actors perform all the plays);

30 or more actors if there is

a different cast for each play.

Contains more than 90 roles

created especially

for middle school actors.

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