A dystopian future, humans are forbidden to build automatons, as they pose a threat to humanity. Frank Stein, a brilliant young scientist has other ideas and covertly constructs a Humanoid; but Frank’s optimistic plans to save humanity start to unravel as the ‘Creature’ sets out to destroy all that is dear to Frank. Loosely based on what is considered by man to be the first science fiction novels, ‘Frank Stein 2040’, the play has been adapted and reworked for the stage with for youth theatres and school drama departments with limited budgets. Originally written for and performed by the Titchfield Youth Theatre in Hampshire [2021]. It is intended to encompass a range of styles and foster dramatic creativity. The play allows for a range of design ideas for stage, sound & lighting; essentially the play is adaptable, allowing your school or youth theatre to stage it in the way that suits budgets and practicability. The script includes suggestions for design and stage directions to help the actor and director. It also includes images from the original production. Buy one copy and copy as many times as you wish.

This is a One -Act play especially for Young People. It lasts approximately forty minutes. It features twenty-four gender neutral parts. The play is suitable for ages twelve to sixteen, and a cast of ten to fifteen can easily multi-role play the different characters, with one main actor playing the main role of Beth. The play is suitable for Key Stage Three or Four, as a showcase or as a drama presentation. It was originally written for a Youth Group. The play calls for physical skills, resolving staging issues, vocal flexibility, and character work. Basic stage, lighting and sound required.

Ideal for Key Stage 3 Drama and GCSE Drama [AQA Component 2 and 3] Written by an experienced Drama teacher of thirty four years. Tried and tested in the classroom. The 21 scripts can be adapted for small groups or for ensemble work. They can be explored in one double lesson or a series of lessons on stagecraft and/or script interpreation. They cover a range of Themes & Styles and can be explored further as part of Devised work with groups in Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 to prepare for devised work or as starting points for GCSE Drama [AQA Component 2] All these plays are intended to be acted in an empty space, perhaps with a chair or two or small block with the minimum of props. Specific costumes are not necessary, but an indication of age and character may be needed to convey ideas to the audience, such as hats, scarfs, coat, and walking stick. Some of the the themes explored: Justice; Power; Revenge; Mental Illness; Secrets.