Girls on the Brink

A collection of short plays about coming of age and the dramatic impact of sudden change on young lives. From a new take on Romeo and Juliet to an Afghan girl whose days as a boy are at an end to a futuristic tale of living forever, these seven very different plays all explore that precarious moment when young people find themselves on the brink of life. 70-80 minutes. 4-23 females, 0-8 males (4-23 performers possible). Ideal for middle schools, high schools, youth theatres, universities and community theatres. Published and performances licensed by YouthPLAYS (www.youthplays.com), publisher of plays for young actors and audiences.