Firebirds

Firebirds written by Liz Flahive, music by Tom Kitt

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Productions (28)
Comedy/Drama
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35 - 45 minutes
5 W, 3 M, 5 Any (13 actors possible: 4-10 W, 3-8 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: Flexible.

Emotions are running high as graduation looms for a group of high school seniors, who all scramble to overcome last minute challenges before getting their diplomas. Everything goes awry as best friends find they weren't accepted into the same college, school news anchors struggle with their feelings for one another, and a choir girl attempts to step out of her shell. For these "Firebirds," their lives may just be beginning, but they must first tackle some unfinished business in this funny, heartfelt homage to high school. (This play was specially commissioned by Playscripts for high school actors.)

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

Emotions are running high as graduation looms for a group of high school seniors, who all scramble to overcome last minute challenges before getting their diplomas. Everything goes awry as best friends find they weren't accepted into the same college, school news anchors struggle with their feelings for one another, and a choir girl attempts to step out of her shell. For these "Firebirds," their lives may just be beginning, but they must first tackle some unfinished business in this funny, heartfelt homage to high school. (This play was specially commissioned by Playscripts for high school actors.)

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 5 W, 3 M, 5 Any (13 actors possible: 4-10 W, 3-8 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: Flexible.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-663-3

Production History

MAY 09, 2024 - MAY 09, 2024
N/A
Fischer, TX, TX United States
N/A Fischer, TX, TX United States
MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 03, 2024
Saint Amant High School
Saint Amant, LA United States
Saint Amant High School Saint Amant, LA United States
MAR 01, 2024 - MAR 02, 2024
Beaverhead County High School
Dillon, MT United States
Beaverhead County High School Dillon, MT United States
JUN 11, 2022 - JUN 11, 2022
Starline Academy for the Performing Arts
East Walpole, MA United States
Starline Academy for the Performing Arts East Walpole, MA United States
MAR 04, 2022 - MAR 04, 2022
N/A
FISCHER, TX United States
N/A FISCHER, TX United States
JAN 13, 2022 - JAN 15, 2022
N/A
Rosemont, PA United States
N/A Rosemont, PA United States
JAN 13, 2022 - JAN 14, 2022
Theatre West
Iowa City, IA United States
Theatre West Iowa City, IA United States
FEB 22, 2020 - FEB 23, 2020
Gresham High School
Gresham, OR United States
Gresham High School Gresham, OR United States
NOV 20, 2019 - DEC 03, 2019
Oxbridge Academy
West Palm Beach, FL United States
Oxbridge Academy West Palm Beach, FL United States
MAY 22, 2019 - MAY 23, 2019
Vancouver Technical Secondary
Vancouver, BC Canada
Vancouver Technical Secondary Vancouver, BC Canada
MAY 17, 2019 - MAY 17, 2019
Leonardtown High School
Leonardtown, MD United States
Leonardtown High School Leonardtown, MD United States
MAY 17, 2019 - MAY 18, 2019
Wiesbaden High School
Wiesbaden, Germany
Wiesbaden High School Wiesbaden, Germany
MAR 07, 2019 - MAR 09, 2019
Doane Academy
Burlington, NJ United States
Doane Academy Burlington, NJ United States
FEB 23, 2018 - FEB 23, 2018
New England Youth Theatre
Brattleboro, VT United States
New England Youth Theatre Brattleboro, VT United States
NOV 18, 2017 - NOV 18, 2017
Blacksburg High School
Charlottesville, VA United States
Blacksburg High School Charlottesville, VA United States
NOV 18, 2017 - NOV 18, 2017
Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, VA United States
Blacksburg High School Blacksburg, VA United States
MAR 09, 2017 - MAR 09, 2017
Cypress Creek High School
Orlando, FL United States
Cypress Creek High School Orlando, FL United States
JAN 17, 2017 - JAN 23, 2017
Arlington High School
Watertown, SD United States
Arlington High School Watertown, SD United States
MAR 21, 2016 - MAR 21, 2016
Keen Teens 10th Anniversary Benefit
New York, NY United States
Keen Teens 10th Anniversary Benefit New York, NY United States
JAN 23, 2016 - FEB 13, 2016
Deer River High School ISD #317
Deer River, MN United States
Deer River High School ISD #317 Deer River, MN United States
NOV 21, 2014 - NOV 22, 2014
Chatham High School
Chatham, NJ United States
Chatham High School Chatham, NJ United States
MAY 03, 2012 - MAY 03, 2012
Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO United States
APR 19, 2012 - APR 19, 2012
Ridley College
King City, ON Canada
Ridley College King City, ON Canada
MAY 12, 2011 - MAY 12, 2011
Westover High Patriot Players
Albany, GA United States
Westover High Patriot Players Albany, GA United States
FEB 12, 2011 - FEB 12, 2011
Fairfield Performing Arts Center
Fairfield, OH United States
Fairfield Performing Arts Center Fairfield, OH United States
JAN 15, 2011 - JAN 25, 2011
Corsica High School
Corsica, SD United States
Corsica High School Corsica, SD United States
NOV 07, 2009 - NOV 07, 2009
North Cobb High School
Kennesaw, GA United States
North Cobb High School Kennesaw, GA United States
MAY 29, 2009 - MAY 31, 2009
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.
MAR 21, 2016 - MAR 21, 2016
Keen Teens 10th Anniversary Benefit
New York, NY United States
Keen Teens 10th Anniversary Benefit New York, NY United States