Freak

Freak by Naomi Iizuka, Ryan Pavelchik

(24)
Productions (25)
Drama/Comedy
|
40 - 50 minutes
7 W, 6 M,  (8-15 actors possible: 4-8 W, 4-7 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Minimal.

Somewhere in America, there's a New Girl at the high school who may or may not be a robot. Freak explores the Pygmalion myth through skateboards, chewing gum, rockers, swimmers, poets, and a wild cafeteria dance number. In a world of high achievers and drama kids who want to change their world, New Girl wonders if she'll ever be more than a Freak. (This play was specially commissioned by Playscripts for high school actors.)

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

Somewhere in America, there's a New Girl at the high school who may or may not be a robot. Freak explores the Pygmalion myth through skateboards, chewing gum, rockers, swimmers, poets, and a wild cafeteria dance number. In a world of high achievers and drama kids who want to change their world, New Girl wonders if she'll ever be more than a Freak. (This play was specially commissioned by Playscripts for high school actors.)

  • Drama/Comedy
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 7 W, 6 M,  (8-15 actors possible: 4-8 W, 4-7 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Minimal.

Production History

OCT 20, 2021 - MAR 12, 2022
Massaponax High School
FREDERICKSBURG, VA United States
 Massaponax High School FREDERICKSBURG, VA United States
MAR 01, 2021 - MAR 04, 2021
North Broward Preparatory School
Coconut Creek, FL United States
 North Broward Preparatory School Coconut Creek, FL United States
MAR 06, 2020 - MAR 08, 2020
1966
Bethesda, MD United States
 1966 Bethesda, MD United States
NOV 08, 2019 - NOV 09, 2019
WEST Performing Arts Academy
Santa Cruz, CA United States
 WEST Performing Arts Academy Santa Cruz, CA United States
JAN 21, 2019 - MAR 01, 2019
William Lyon Mackenzie CI - Drama Dept.
North York, ON Canada
 William Lyon Mackenzie CI - Drama Dept. North York, ON Canada
DEC 04, 2018 - DEC 05, 2018
Wichita High School North
Wichita, KS United States
 Wichita High School North Wichita, KS United States
APR 30, 2018 - APR 30, 2018
Cooperative Arts High School
New Haven, CT United States
 Cooperative Arts High School New Haven, CT United States
DEC 09, 2017 - DEC 09, 2017
Krimmel Intermediate Theatre
Houston, TX United States
 Krimmel Intermediate Theatre Houston, TX United States
APR 17, 2017 - APR 17, 2017
Singapore American School
Singapore, Singapore
 Singapore American School Singapore, Singapore
FEB 25, 2016 - FEB 25, 2016
Youth Group
Salisbury, SA Australia
 Youth Group Salisbury, SA Australia
MAY 06, 2015 - MAY 08, 2015
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY United States
 Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY United States
MAY 15, 2014 - MAY 17, 2014
Spring High School
Spring, TX United States
 Spring High School Spring, TX United States
FEB 01, 2013 - FEB 01, 2013
Rutgers Preparatory School
Somerset, NJ United States
 Rutgers Preparatory School Somerset, NJ United States
JUL 13, 2012 - JUL 13, 2012
Page To Stage At Princeton Public Library
Princeton, NJ United States
 Page To Stage At Princeton Public Library Princeton, NJ United States
APR 19, 2012 - APR 20, 2012
David W. Butler High School
Matthews, NC United States
 David W. Butler High School Matthews, NC United States
JAN 22, 2011 - JAN 22, 2011
West Waterloo High School
Waterloo, IA United States
 West Waterloo High School Waterloo, IA United States
DEC 09, 2010 - DEC 11, 2010
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT United States
 Housatonic Community College Bridgeport, CT United States
AUG 14, 2010 - AUG 14, 2010
SUNY Potsdam Black Box Theatre
Potsdam, NY United States
 SUNY Potsdam Black Box Theatre Potsdam, NY United States
JUL 01, 2010 - JUL 31, 2010
Bonny Eagle High School
Standish, ME United States
 Bonny Eagle High School Standish, ME United States
APR 06, 2010 - APR 10, 2010
Brookfield High School
Ottawa, ON Canada
 Brookfield High School Ottawa, ON Canada
JAN 23, 2010 - JAN 24, 2010
N/A
St. Helena, CA United States
 N/A St. Helena, CA United States
AUG 14, 2009 - AUG 15, 2009
Marin Theatre Company
Mill Valley, CA United States
 Marin Theatre Company Mill Valley, CA United States
AUG 08, 2009 - AUG 08, 2009
Capital Stage Youth Theatre
Sacramento, CA United States
 Capital Stage Youth Theatre Sacramento, CA United States
JAN 30, 2009 - JAN 30, 2009
Boone High School
Orlando, FL United States
 Boone High School Orlando, FL United States
MAY 09, 2008 - MAY 11, 2008
Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre
New York, NY United States
 Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
MAY 09, 2008 - MAY 11, 2008
Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre
New York, NY United States
 Keen Teens at The Kirk Theatre New York, NY United States

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