Too, Too Many Maddies

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One-act comedy

Too, Too Many Maddies

What happens when the most over-committed kid in school accidentally clones herself?

Running time40 to 45 min
Cast12 or more actorsMostly female cast
SetSimple locationsSuggest each place with a few pieces
CompetitionYes, with a trimTrim to fit your time limit
ForMiddle and high school
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The story

What happens when the most over-committed kid in school accidentally clones herself? Too, Too Many Maddies is a high-energy comedy about perfectionism, friendship, and learning to say “no.” Meet Maddie Reynolds—volleyball captain, student council treasurer, tutor, pep-rally planner, and resident do-it-all—whose dad’s “totally safe” government gadget turns one frazzled teen into a fast-multiplying army of hyper-specialized Maddies: Brainy Clone, Sporty Clone, Small-Talk Clone, Apology Clone, Snack-Attack Clone, Sleepytime Clone… and more. As the clones take over chem labs, hallways, and home life—with dazzling “DO THE THING!” sound-and-light mayhem—Maddie risks losing the very relationships she’s trying to protect, until a heartfelt showdown reminds her that being perfectly human beats being humanly perfect.

Built for schools and youth theatres, this laugh-out-loud crowd-pleaser plays big with simple, flexible staging (gym, hallway, garage/workshop) and director-friendly tech—think quick changes, whistles, clipboards, and a gloriously DIY “replicator” machine. Packed with roles of all sizes, rhythmic team moments, and wink-y narration, Too, Too Many Maddies gives ensembles room to shine while delivering a relatable message: you don’t need a clone to be enough—you just need your people, your priorities, and maybe a cinnamon roll.

Producing it

Cast12 actors, and the ensemble can grow as large as you like. As written, 18 female and 3 male roles. You can change lines, roles and genders to fit your students.
SetStarts on a blank stage; school and home spaces suggested with pieces.
TechThe star prop is a DIY steampunk cloning machine. Plan for whirs, beeps and flashing light effects (post a strobe warning or use a flicker), school sound cues, and simple clone looks.
For your scene-stealersA busy lead role, seven distinct comic clone roles, a dance break, and crowd-pleasing clone scenes, with an ensemble that can grow to any size.

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