After Penelope falls off the roof while playing the Fiddler in her high school musical, she bumps her head and develops amnesia – the day before her ninth grade final exams!
Running time25 to 30 min
Cast8 to 17 actorsMany roles, any gender
SetOne main setLights do the rest
CompetitionReady as writtenFits a 40-minute limit
ForMiddle and high school
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The story
After Penelope falls off the roof while playing the Fiddler in her high school musical, she bumps her head and develops amnesia – the day before her ninth grade final exams! With just 23 minutes until the tests begin, can the drama club rally together to teach her everything she needs to know in time? Find out in this funny, fast-paced school comedy.
Producing it
Cast8 to 17 actors, with doubling. Many roles can be played by any gender. You can change lines, roles and genders to fit your students.
SetSchool hallway; a hospital bed for the last scene.
TechAlmost no set or tech: a hallway, a hospital bed or bench for the final scene, a head bandage, backpacks, phones, hats and a little music for a dance.
For your scene-stealersThe whole ensemble stays on stage, building equations and rivers with their bodies, plus an interpretive history dance and quick comic bits for many featured students.
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Can I change lines or genders?Yes. Change lines, roles and genders to fit your students. You never have to ask.
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