Bruise and Thorn are Nuyorican, queer, and tired af of their jobs at a busted up laundromat in Jamaica, Queens. But not for long: Bruise is saving up to become a chef (like on Chopped!), and Thorn spits bars on street corners, one America’s Got Talent audition away from becoming the Boricua Nikki Minaj. When the laundromat’s basement turns out to be an illegal cockfighting ring, the cousins can’t tell if this is an opportunity to cash out and become their most fabulous selves—or a trap to keep them locked into what everyone expects them to be.
Cast Size: 10+
The Acts of Life
Jonathan Rand’s THE ACTS OF LIFE is a multi-generational story about love and life. Presented in a series of metaphors, we watch as members of a family are born and grow; each experiencing the familiar moments in life that seem to be universal.
Vampire Valedictorian
It’s vampires versus teenagers in this epic battle to stop graduation from turning into a bloodbath. Caitlin’s really, really smart and is class valedictorian. But she’s also been acting really, really weird lately—so weird that Carly thinks she’s a vampire. And not a friendly, high school vampire who just likes to sleep in, but the kind that wants to destroy all her classmates and turn them into an army of her undead minions. Can Carly and her friends stop Caitlin before graduation night? Or will they be doomed to live for eternity without a high school diploma?
Material Girls
Some girls got it and some girls don’t. Materialism that is. They’re the fashionistas, the influencers, the girls who worship at the altar of the Kardashians. The girls who think they have everything they need to succeed in life – but do they? As Tiffany and her material girl – and guy – friends get ready to graduate high school, they start to realize there might be more to life than finding the perfect lip gloss and the most glittery eye shadow, but is it too late to make a change? Penny doesn’t think so. With her help, Tiffany and her fashion victim friends, might just discover they have other options to succeed in the material world.
The Prom: School Edition
Drama Desk Award for Best Musical!
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the secondary school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to make a difference, the Broadway stars team up with the courageous student, leading to a transformation that brings everyone together in the name of love and acceptance.
Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humour and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever. Now a major Netflix movie, The Prom continues to inspire and entertain with its blend of heart, humour, and show-stopping musical numbers that resonate with audiences of all ages.
THE PROM School Edition has been adapted from the original Broadway production. The School Edition has been carefully edited, with additional director’s notes throughout, to make the show more producible for secondary school and college groups/performers. Song keys have been adjusted to sit more comfortably in the range of secondary school and college performers. In some cases, problematic language has been changed, while in others an alternate choice is offered at the discretion of the director.
Little Women
This all-new musical, based upon Louisa May Alcott’s beloved 19th century novel, vividly brings to life the March family of Concord, Massachusetts. In a time of war and sacrifice, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth, guided by their mother Marmee, grow from girls into women, through romance and courtship, illness and loss, loving and letting go. Kim Oler and Alison Hubbard’s moving Richard Rodgers Award-winning score, by turns funny and touching, is seamlessly matched by Sean Hartley’s wise and witty book. This is a LITTLE WOMEN like none you have ever seen or heard before.
Grease: Young@Part®
Since its electric Broadway and West End debut in the early 1970’s, GREASE has remained one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals. Funny, frank and featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights,” GREASE follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the unforgettable rock n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations.
GREASE Young@Part® is an adaptation of the full-length musical GREASE, one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. TRW’s Young@Part® series is specifically crafted for students 15 years and younger, adjusting the score for younger voices, simplifying harmonies, increasing the number of speaking roles, and creating a more manageable production for school students and youth theatres. These musicals, approximately 60 minutes in length, feature expandable casts and large group numbers so that everyone can shine. Whether you are a seasoned theatre director or a volunteer directing a musical for the first time, we have valuable tips and information for you not only in this Director’s Guide, but also sprinkled throughout the script.
TRW is proud to represent Grease worldwide, excluding the United States, Canada and Scandinavia.
Romy and Michele
Two of the quirkiest and most endearing best friends in pop culture make their musical theater debut in ROMY AND MICHELE THE MUSICAL, based on the 1997 cult hit film.
Romy and Michele are two lovable, inseparable best friends whose relationship is put to the test when they invent fake careers to impress people at their 10-year high school reunion. Through the delightful “where are they now” reveal aimed at the inner high-schooler in all of us, these irrepressible heroines triumph over past insecurities to stand tall amongst their peers. Featuring a book by the film’s screenwriter, Robin Schiff, and an all new ’80s and ’90s pop/rock-inspired score from Gwendolyn Sanford and Brandon Jay, ROMY AND MICHELE THE MUSICAL is the coolest thing since the invention of Post-its®.
The Wind in the Willows: Young@Part®
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is a rollicking, adventurous musical based on Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic of children’s literature. With a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and a charming, unforgettable score by Olivier Award-winning composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, this family-friendly musical brings the timeless story to life with humour, heart, and excitement.
This riotous comedy follows Mole, Rat, Badger, and the impulsive Mr. Toad, whose insatiable need for speed lands him in serious trouble. With his beloved home under threat from the notorious Chief Weasel and his gang of sinister Wild Wooders, Toad must attempt a daring escape leading to a series of misadventures and a heroic battle to recapture Toad Hall.
With its humour, wit, heartwarming lessons of friendship, and a gorgeous, soaring score, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is ideal for professional, community, school, or youth theatres and is the perfect fit for family audiences everywhere.
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Young@Part® is the authorised 60-minute edition of the West End musical for primary and secondary schools, as well as youth theatres. The Young@Part® musicals are carefully crafted through a series of workshops with industry professionals and young performers. Song keys are adjusted where necessary, and songs and scenes are edited for time and content, all while preserving the essence of the original West End production.
Each Young@Part® title includes Performance Tracks, Guide Vocal Tracks, a Director’s Guide, 30 Student Scripts, and more, all available with an affordable Performance Licence package.
The Addams Family Musical: Younger@Part®
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Younger@Part® is the authorised 30-minute edition of the Broadway musical for primary schools and youth theatres. Through a series of workshops, our Younger@Part® musicals are tailor-made for younger performers. Song keys are changed where needed, songs and scenes are edited for time and content, while keeping the spirit of the original Broadway show intact. There are great parts for girls, boys, and can include any sized ensemble/chorus, who appear throughout the show.
Each Younger@Part® title comes complete with Performance Tracks, Guide Vocal Tracks, Director’s Guide, and 30 Student Scripts.
Half Time
HALF TIME is the incredible true story of ten determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a major basketball team. They have three things in common: they love to dance, they have something to prove, and they are all over 60 years old. Only after making the cut do they learn they won’t be dancing tap, salsa or swing—instead, they will bring down the house with a style that is entirely new to them: hip-hop. Along the way, through mentorship and friendship, they battle self-doubt, stereotypes and even each other for a chance to bust a move at centre court in front of 20,000 screaming fans.
With a fantastic score by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, and additional music by the legendary Marvin Hamlisch, HALF TIME is a heartwarming, high-energy celebration of life, resilience, and the power of believing in yourself. No matter your age, it’s not the end of the game—it’s HALF TIME.
The Hello Girls
From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz, THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by history. Set against the backdrop of World War I, this thrilling musical follows the journey of a group of courageous women who served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, playing a crucial role in helping turn the tide of the war. After the war, these intrepid heroines returned home to fight for recognition and equal rights, enduring a decades-long battle that paved the way for future generations.
Commissioned and premiered by NYC’s Prospect Theater Company to mark the centennial of their service, THE HELLO GIRLS is a timeless tale of strength, resilience, and the pursuit of equality. With its vibrant score and inspiring characters, this musical celebrates the untold story of these trailblazing women who changed the course of history.