New scripts from the most trusted name in original interp publishing! Find the big hit for your next tournament right here. You're about to win rounds alongside a whole new batch of characters and their stories.
Skilled coaches, winners of original interp categories, and long-time speech authors with a track record of success: These are the folks who wrote the 10-minute plays in our new collection for Fall 2026. Their work is original, inventive, and expertly crafted.
When it comes to a fresh school year of speech competition, students want a chance to maximize their creativity, and judges want to see something new. We provide both! So get your team the best new duos, dramas, monologues, and comedies from the oldest and most trusted speech publisher: Mushroom Cloud Press.
Included in New Scripts 2026:
See You Next Week by Isaiah Stansbery
Dramatic, heartfelt monologue
A teenage boy brings flowers to his mother’s grave and launches into a frantic, hilarious attempt to explain how a chemistry class experiment involving a Bunsen burner, a gummy bear, and one very bad decision spiraled into total disaster. As his rapid-fire excuses and humor unravel, the audience discovers the real reason for his visit: grief, loneliness, and a father who has emotionally disappeared after loss. Blending comedy with an unexpected emotional turn, this piece gives student performers a strong character journey that shifts from high-energy storytelling to honest vulnerability, revealing how humor can mask the things we struggle most to say out loud.
Blue Wichita by M.D. Harrison
Dramatic Duo for Two Girls
There were several seminal events in the course of Civil Rights history. The tragedy of Emmett Till, the triumph of Rosa Parks, and the march on Washington in 1963. Buried amongst all of these historical moments, there were countless quieter, more personal scenes of tragedy and triumph. This duo for two girls follows one such scene, as it unfolds before the backdrop of the cornerstone Supreme Court decision known as Brown versus Board of Education. Two young friends, Betty and Carol Anne, find that the power of their friendship (and their mutual love for Nancy Drew) is not enough to overcome the larger forces tearing their families apart from one another. An intimate look at powerful topic that will resonate with audiences all over America.
Decaffeinated by Michael Kelley
High energy HI or Multi-Character Duo
When their small-town mayor makes caffeine illegal, high school students Arnold and Joe decide to stage a series of protests, culminating in their own Boston Tea Party (or pool party, as the case may be). A light-hearted and expertly crafted story with really likeable characters, this script has already fared very well in competitions as a student-written original comedy. Now, it's published and available for everyone.
Audition Impossible by Michael Kelley
Comedy or Duo for Two High-Energy Sarcastic Performers.
Keith is a hard-working actor desperate for his big break. Dave is his dogged but often exasperated agent trying to help Keith keep it all together for his next big audition. Problem is, Keith always gets a little out of hand... acting out all the parts and inserting action scenes. But perhaps the truth of Dave and Keith's friendship will be what gets them to Hollywood. This delightful script, with plenty of opportunities to break the fourth wall, is a proven success, having won a regional championship as a student-written original comedy. Note - Could easily be acted by two girls as well.
The Usual by Gemma Flaming
Comedy duo for Two Guys
Ethan has a date; his older brother Jake is here to give him a lot of advice whether he wants it all or not. First step: Compliment her elbows? A two-person duo that zips along a path of zingers through Jake's advice on conversation starters, fashion tips, and appearing confident. A great script with opportunities to shine for performers at any level.
How to Be a Perfect Partner by Gemma Flaming
An HI/Duo about dating with some good straight-to-camera commentary
Gemma has a series on her YouTube channel about how to be a perfect partner in her relationship. The videos often feature her boyfriend John. Problem is, John is far from perfect... whether they're talking about what podcasts they like or hanging out with her family at Thanksgiving. In the end, Gemma finds out that "perfect" might be setting the bar a bit too high. A quick, fun piece that audiences will relate to.
Her Name was Maya by Gemma Flaming
Dramatic Monologue
Sarah's brother Matt has something he needs to tell her: He's not her brother. He's her sister, and her name is Maya. Sarah's monologue shares how this news affected her and her family, and in the end she is devastated by the fact that she came to accept her sister too late. Tragic, touching, and real.
The Speech & Debate Bus Broke Down by Emily Hageman
Comedy of outlandish characters doing all the quirky speech things you love
If your team's bus broke down, who would you turn to? The HI kid who can't stop doing sound effects? The DI kid who keeps pretending to smoke? Titus and Bitus the duo kids who can't stop doing duo tech? Face it: things are looking pretty grim. Allie the OO kid is trying to make sense of the situation (and figure out if the bus driver is dead or just asleep). Yes, there are a lot of scripts about speech and debate... but this is the craziest and maybe funniest one we've seen.
Heads or Tails by Emily Hageman
DI or dramatic duo
Cora and Aiden are a married couple, overjoyed with the arrival of their son, Jonah. But when Jonah mysteriously disappears, the bonds of their relationship are dissolved by pain and sorrow as they turn on each other. Love and hate are two sides of the same coin. Where will Cora and Aiden land?
Heroes, Legends, Brothers by Emily Hageman
A heartwarming duo from the place beyond tragedy.
Speaking from the afterlife, Leon and Travis are two teenagers here to tell us how they died. They would rather not have been killed in a school shooting, but their legendary spirit shines through their true and touching friendship. A piece that will bring out smiles and tears from your audience.
The Hiding Place by Emily Hageman
Dramatic duo for two girls
When two best friends survive a school shooting by hiding together in a bathroom stall, the world quickly labels them heroes, but healing does not follow a headline's timeline. The Hiding Place follows Samantha and Allison in the weeks after the unthinkable, as one girl tries to move forward while the other quietly comes undone under the weight of simply having survived. Told with devastating honesty through raw, overlapping dialogue, this two-character piece captures the painful gap between how trauma looks from the outside and how it feels from within. A powerful, timely choice.
They Had to Believe by Emily Hageman
An intense monologue for girls with an important message
Jenny is dealing with the immense trauma of her sexual assault while battling the stigma around her body. Why are we always finding ways to make it harder for women to tell their stories? Jenny moves from fear, to rage, to hope, all while understanding that even if she can't change the world, telling her truth counts.