One-act comedy

10 Ways To Survive Senior Assassination

10 Ways to Survive a Senior Assassination is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that turns the high-stakes world of high school senior games into a full-on survival seminar.

Running time30 to 35 min

Cast10 to 22 actorsMany roles, any gender

SetBare stageNo set needed

CompetitionReady as writtenFits a 40-minute limit

ForHigh school

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The story

10 Ways to Survive a Senior Assassination is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that turns the high-stakes world of high school senior games into a full-on survival seminar. When the overly intense Instructor—armed with nothing but dramatic flair and an alarming number of Chipotle coupons—steps onstage to teach the secrets of winning Senior Assassination, chaos and cheese slices fly. From zombie graveyards to decoy dance squads, the students must learn ten vital “ways” to avoid being soaked, nerfed, or (most dangerously) hit with a slice of warm American cheese.

Told through a series of over-the-top skits, ridiculous disguises, and unexpected family reunions, the play satirizes everything from teenage paranoia to substitute teachers with a shaky grasp on history. Perfect for high school productions and ensemble casts, this play is a comedic showcase full of physical humor, outrageous characters, and heartfelt absurdity. Whether you’re a seasoned survivor or a clueless newbie, 10 Ways to Survive a Senior Assassination will leave you laughing—and maybe watching your back.

Producing it

Cast10 to 22 actors, with doubling. Many roles can be played by any gender. You can change lines, roles and genders to fit your students.

SetPresentational; a whiteboard and pop-up vignettes.

TechOpen stage with a board and a few desks. Plan water guns, food props, house lights and audience plants, wigs and costume gags, and music for each vignette.

For your scene-stealersBig comic showcase roles for the seminar leader and a scene-stealing substitute teacher, plus a decoy dance and lots of short roles that double easily.