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The Last Illusion

Drama | Cast: 10 to 11m., 13 to 14w., 1 to 2 either gender. | Flexible set | Run time: 45 min.
Code: LL1000
Harry Houdini is perhaps the most well-known illusionist of the past two centuries, and the
passion and beauty that are behind his fame are revealed during his final performance. Told
through the memories and voices of those who knew and loved the man for the magic he
brought to their lives, The Last Illusion is a touching portrait of the man behind the magic.
Derived from the actual facts of Houdini’s life, this play is guaranteed to captivate the
audience with its unique staging, intimacy and honesty, as well as fidelity to the reality of the
man known as the world’s greatest magician. By B. Dwayne Craft.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Drama | Cast: Flexible cast of 15, extras as desired. | Area staging | Run time: 40 min.
Code: L23000
Four children wander into an incredible country called Narnia through an old wardrobe. ALT. VERSION
They make friends with the frightened forest people who have almost given up hope for AVAILABLE
the return of their true ruler. There is a great battle to see whether this magical country will LOGO PACK
remain under a wintry spell or will, once again, know freedom and summer under good King AVAILABLE
Aslan. Adapted by Don Quinn. From C.S. Lewis’ story.

Lisa Strata’s Big Idea
Comedy | Cast: 7m., 17w. Up to 40 with chorus. | Flexible set | Run time: 40 min.
Code: LM6000
In this high-school version of Lysistrata, the girls of Watahootchie High School in Texas
strike back against their macho boyfriends, whose constant fighting with the boys from tony
Grim Prep threatens to disrupt their prom. Hilarity ensues as the girls proceed to subdue
their femininity and withdraw any displays of affection until their boyfriends temper their
testosterone. By Jon Jory.

Louder, I Can’t Hear You
Comedy | Cast: 3m., 3w. | Divided int. set | Run time: 40 min. | Code: L32000
In this comedy about the fact that people don’t listen anymore, we see a family together
but each one entirely in his or her own world. These people who won’t or can’t hear
each other are losing the ability to communicate. The mother, anxious to reach her young
people, turns to a psychiatrist for help—only to discover that he can’t “hear” either! There’s
a final effort in which they try to involve themselves a little with each other and a wry, witty
conclusion. By William Gleason.

Macbeth: A Kid’s Cautionary Tale Concerning
Greed, Power, Mayhem and Other Current Events
Comedy/Drama | Cast: 15+ either gender, expandable to include all | Bare stage with props
Run time: 45 min. | Code: MB8000
This adaptation is a winner for elementary, middle and early high school. Shakespeare’s
Scottish tragedy is told within a lively and humorous story-theatre frame. Macbeth and
his Lady covet the crown while witches, ghosts, kings and soldiers sweep across the
landscape, carving out the battle between good and evil. Shakespeare characters speak
the Bard’s words, while storytellers fill in plot and comment wryly on the escalating action.
Adapted by Nancy Linehan Charles. From Shakespeare.