The Colors of August

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Full-length play

The Colors of August

The Colors of August is a deeply emotional coming-of-age drama about four girls—Ally, Maureen, Kate, and Tonya—whose lives are bound together by one transformative summer at Camp Chippeway.

Running time80 to 85 min
Cast14 to 16 actorsAll-female cast
SetSimple locationsSuggest each place with a few pieces
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The story

The Colors of August is a deeply emotional coming-of-age drama about four girls—Ally, Maureen, Kate, and Tonya—whose lives are bound together by one transformative summer at Camp Chippeway. What begins as a fun a competition becomes a crucible of truth when jealousy, betrayal, and newly-discovered secrets fracture their world. Forced to confront fear, guilt, and the blurred lines between complicity and courage, the girls learn that loyalty means more than silence and that forgiveness often begins in the quiet moments between friends who refuse to give up on one another.

Set in the late 1990’s, the story follows these young women as they grow through their high school years, carrying with them the weight of what happened each summer—and the strength it gave them. Through letters, distance, and time, they rediscover the power of friendship, resilience, and honesty in the face of loss and change. By its end, the play becomes a tribute to the beauty and heartbreak of growing up, to the moments that shape who we become, and to the bonds that never fade—the colors of August.

Producing it

Cast14 to 16 actors, with doubling. Written for an all-female cast. You can change lines, roles and genders to fit your students.
SetCamp field, cabin interior, campgrounds, hospital room.
TechA camp cabin set with four beds anchors the show. Plan for camp sound effects, glow sticks for the final blackout, 1990s period props, and one medical moment that needs careful staging.
For your scene-stealersAn all-female cast of 16 with four meaty cabinmate roles, rich scene work for duos and quartets, letter monologues for solo moments, and a talent show ensemble.

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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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