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Northview High School Will Shelter You (If We Must)

Written By: Emily Hageman
Length: 90 minutes
Cast Size: 11 actors (suggested casting: 7F, 3M, 1 any)
Genre: Drama
Synopsis:
In the aftermath of a horrific shooting at a neighboring high school, a group of students is asked to welcome their rivals into their school for the remainder of the year. Over FaceTime and Instagram Live, students from both schools struggle to navigate trauma and grief amidst group projects, student council meetings, and planning for prom. As their preconceptions about each other gradually begin...Read More

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Product specification details
Genre Drama
Length Type Full-Length
Theme Current Events, Internet, School Life, Social Drama, Technology, Social Significance
Cast Size 11 actors (suggested casting: 7F, 3M, 1 any)
Approx. Running Time 90 minutes

* Minimum Royalty: $80.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

* Listed royalties are minimum rates for non-professional and school productions. Actual rates will be calculated during checkout. Professional rates are determined after an application is submitted.

In the aftermath of a horrific shooting at a neighboring high school, a group of students is asked to welcome their rivals into their school for the remainder of the year. Over FaceTime and Instagram Live, students from both schools struggle to navigate trauma and grief amidst group projects, student council meetings, and planning for prom. As their preconceptions about each other gradually begin to fade, surprising friendships begin to form, and everyone emerges transformed by the experience. Written to be performed on stage or virtually.

Length of the play: This show can be cut into a shorter play by simply removing one or more of the scenes.