The tell tale teacher – play for middle school

play for middle school TELL TALE TEACHER – PLAY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

After a class reads “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe, their teacher is called away by the principal and disappears. Strange noises are heard, and the lights go out causing the students to wonder if the school is haunted and if their teacher is ever going to come back. The class must work together to solve the mystery and find their teacher before it is too late in this play for middle school.

This comedy, “The tell tale teacher” was written for the 2016 Virginia Beach Public School’s One Act Play Festival held on November 4-5, and was performed by a cast of students from Virginia Beach Middle School, and earned Superior ratings from all of the judges.

FURTHER PRODUCTION HISTORY

Westville Theatre, Durban, South Africa – 2019
Cameron Homeschool Drama Club, MO, USA – 2020
Wedgwood 6th Fort Worth Independent School District, TX, USA – 2020
Bethesda International Academy, IL, USA – 2022
Theatre Arts | Wedgwood 6th Fort Worth Independent School District, TX, USA – 2021
LIFT, UT, USA – 2023

 

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Author: Mary Long

Type: One act play for middle school

Genre: Comedy

Cast: Cast of ten roles, most of which can be adapted for either sex. The janitor and Mr Hyde as well as Troy and Miles are the likely male parts, the rest can be either.

Ages of the actors: 11 up to 15 and possibly three adults which can also be played by younger players.

Suitable for: Kids aged 11-15

Length: Thirty minutes

Set: A typical classroom

Level of difficulty: 7/10 – adventure and excitement.

Read a Sample of the Script

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Copyright © February 2018 Mary Long and Off The Wall Play Publishers

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