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The Academy of Good and Evil
Two schools. One very confused intake.
£295
Complete Production Licence
One flat price for the title. No cast-size, audience-size or per-performance pricing.
- 12-month licence
- Unlimited performances
- Full script
- Production resources
- Instant digital access
Overview
About the show
At the Academy, every student is sorted into Good or Evil on their first day.
This year, the sorting goes badly wrong — and a group of misfiled students set out to prove the whole system is nonsense.
Sharp, funny and full of strong character roles, with a large ensemble and plenty of comic set pieces.
Please note: song suggestions onlyStage Library does not write or provide music. Where appropriate, we suggest existing songs that could complement the script.
Perfect for
- Schools & colleges
- Youth theatres
- Theatre schools
- Performing arts groups
Suggested Songs
Stage Library does not provide or license the music used in our productions. Where appropriate, we suggest existing songs that could complement the script. Organisations are responsible for obtaining any permissions or licences required to use music in their production.
Suggested sorting number
Act One — the sorting
Suggested rebellion number
Act Two — the rebellion
Placeholder entries shown during development. Songs are not supplied and are not part of the licence.
Read a Preview
Read an extract from the script in your browser. This is a read-only preview — the full script is supplied with the licence.
ACT ONE — SCENE ONE
Darkness. A single light finds the ENSEMBLE, scattered across the stage, still as photographs.
NARRATOR ONE
It began the way most days begin.
NARRATOR TWO
Badly.
The ENSEMBLE stirs. Morning sounds build — alarms, kettles, buses.
SAM
Nobody tells you that the biggest days look exactly like the small ones until they've already started.
ALEX
Sam. We are going to be late.
SAM
We are always late.
ALEX
Not like this.
A low rumble. The light shifts, gold and strange. The ENSEMBLE turns, as one, to look upstage.
— preview of The Academy of Good and Evil continues in the full script —
Sample development text. Preview content is data-driven and will be replaced with real script extracts.
What's Included
Full Script
Director's script in PDF format, formatted for rehearsal use.
Character & Casting Guide
Role descriptions, casting flexibility and doubling suggestions.
Rehearsal Resources
Warm-ups, games and a suggested rehearsal schedule.
Production Notes
Design ideas for the two houses and the comic set pieces.
Marketing Artwork
Poster and social artwork.
Music is never included. Any songs used in your production must be licensed by your organisation.
Production
Staging notes
Two contrasting worlds achieved through colour and costume rather than built scenery.
Set complexity
Moderate — two defined areas plus a central playing space.
Costume guidance
School uniform base with contrasting house colours.
Props
Books, badges, scrolls and a sorting device of your own design.
Rehearsal considerations
8–12 weeks. Comic timing benefits from extra run-throughs.
Production flexibility
Strong for large groups; roles can be doubled for smaller casts.
Running time
60–75 minutes
Difficulty
Moderate
Cast
Minimum cast
20 performers
Ideal cast
20–60+ performers
Speaking roles
28+
Ensemble flexibility
Two large student choruses that can each grow to any size.
Sam
LeadSpeakingCurious, stubborn and quietly brave. The heart of the story.
- Casting
- Any gender
- Involvement
- On stage for most of the production
Can be split across two performers if useful.
Alex
LeadSpeakingPractical, loyal and the first to point out a bad idea.
- Casting
- Any gender
- Involvement
- Appears throughout
Narrators (x4)
FeaturedSpeakingGuide the audience through the story and set each scene.
- Casting
- Any gender, flexible number
- Involvement
- Regular short appearances
Expand or reduce the number to suit your cast size.
The Company
EnsembleEnsembleCrowds, chorus, movement sequences and scene transitions.
- Casting
- Any gender, any number
- Involvement
- Throughout
Lines can be shared out to give more performers a moment.
Development casting data — the full character breakdown is supplied with the licence.
Reviews
Reviews from licensed productions will appear here.
We only publish feedback from organisations that have staged the show.
FAQ
Is this title final?+
This is a development title and may change before public release.
How long does the licence last?+
The Complete Production Licence covers a 12-month period from purchase.
How many performances can we give?+
Unlimited performances by your organisation during the 12-month licence period.
Are songs included?+
No. Stage Library does not write, supply or license music. Some productions include Suggested Songs — existing songs you may choose to use. Any permissions or licences required for music are the responsibility of your organisation.
Can we change the suggested songs?+
Yes. Suggested Songs are recommendations only, and you are free to choose alternatives that suit your group.
Can I preview the script first?+
Yes. Each show page includes a read-only preview of part of the script so you can judge tone, style and suitability before licensing.
What resources are included?+
Included resources are listed in the What's Included section on each show page and vary by title.