Two students, who feel out of place at their high school, hide in a custodian closet to avoid a bully.
Running time25 to 30 min
Cast19 or more actorsMany roles, any gender
Set2 to 4 small areasNo scene changes
CompetitionReady as writtenFits a 40-minute limit
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The story
Two students, who feel out of place at their high school, hide in a custodian closet to avoid a bully. When they step out, they find themselves in a different decade. Trying to get back home, the students reenter the closet but find themselves transported from decade to decade, discovering how school days back then were different (“air raid drills”?) but also similar (every school they visit is doing “Bye Bye Birdie.”)
Producing it
Cast19 actors, and the ensemble can grow as large as you like. Many roles can be played by any gender. You can change lines, roles and genders to fit your students.
SetHallway and the custodian closet, side by side.
TechA hallway and closet set with a working locker and a time machine prop with flashing lights. Plan decade costumes, quick wig changes and sound cues.
For your scene-stealersA comic duo leads a trip through the decades, with ensemble groups for each era, a heartfelt speech, and one actor playing the same character at four ages.
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