CORONATION
Full-length coming of age comedy for 6+ actors (4f/2m). A story of power, privilege, and visibility disguised as a John Hughes movie.
6-14+ Actors (4F/2M), 90 mins
Recommended Audience: Ages 12+
Compare to: Mean Girls, Election
Full-length. A story of power, privilege, and visibility disguised as a teen comedy. When cornered by the no-nonsense guidance counselor, a charming but overlooked high school senior tells the story of how he hatched a scheme to manipulate the vote for Homecoming Queen in favor of his big-hearted longshot friend to settle a years-long grudge. His plan went horribly right.
Coronation had an amateur workshop production at Newtown Arts Company in Newtown, PA, in August 2024, directed by Mary Liz Ivins and has since been workshopped by two high school groups. Currently seeking development opportunities and a professional premiere stage.
Coronation also has a Community & School Edition available to read upon request and produce ONLY with a cast of Amateur Performers. This version tweaks some characterization, dialogue lines, and stage directions to make the play friendlier for these environments and with important notes for how to cast DAN and MARIA to tell the story in the spirit it was written.
Digital perusal copies of the full script are available to members of New Play Exchange or you can read a sample of Coronation below:
