What Happened at the Mud Puddle Included in “9 Streamable Plays (plus a Musical) for Middle School Audiences”

While hopefully most performances are able to be in-person these days, sometimes it’s nice to have a few streamable options for performers. Thanks to On the Stage (OTS) for including my tween/teen play, WHAT HAPPENED AT THE MUD PUDDLE, in their list of 9 Streamable Plays (plus a Musical!) for Middle School Audiences.

WHAT HAPPENED AT THE MUD PUDDLE includes a good number of monologues, which translate well to streaming, but also are great for actors looking to practice in classes, with coaches or for self-study, as well as to use for auditions, showcases or even to perform, as some of these monologues can work standing alone. Check out a free excerpt and the play here, published by YouthPLAYS.

You can also get Chloe’s monologue from the play here. Chloe recounts her final confrontation with the resident “mean girl,” Taylor, and realizes why their whole feud even started…and how Chloe is perhaps not entirely innocent either…

Or you can get Amanda’s monologue here. Amanda is new to the middle school and it doesn’t take long for Taylor to humiliate her in front of the whole cafeteria. So why does Amanda still want to go to Taylor’s party?

Here’s a bit more about the play from YouthPLAYS:

Comedy. 25-30 minutes. 8 females, 4 males. Suitable for middle school and older.

Synopsis

Taylor and Chloe have been friends for years. At least they were—until Taylor suddenly and mysteriously throws an over-the-top yacht party the same day as Chloe's birthday party. Despite Taylor's reputation as the meanest girl in school, no one wants to turn down the chance to sample an extravagant candy station, dance to the live music of the hottest new band or receive a pricey swag bag. But before the boat even leaves the dock, Taylor turns on her guests, moving in on Jasmine's crush, telling Ronni to "walk the plank!" and humiliating the new girl, Amanda. Will the lure of the luxurious yacht with its own Ferris wheel be enough to keep the guests from walking? Or will they abandon ship for nicer ground at Chloe's backyard ice cream party? Loyalties and friendships will be tested in this play for an ensemble cast, and of course, someone will be pushed into a mud puddle.