
Free reading sample of “You’re Not TikToking Right!”, an engaging teen drama for school performances, high school actors, and drama groups about cyberbullying, social media, and friendship – ideal for middle school (12+ roles, 60 min).
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Key Facts:
- Genre: Bullying, Social Media, Teenagers, School Drama
- Duration: approx. 60 min
- Cast: 12+ roles (flexible cast size and adaptable gender roles)
- Target Group: Middle School & High School, Drama Clubs
- Language: English
- Author: Claus Gigler | Publisher: UNDA Verlag
- Award: Official Selection at the 36th Karlsruhe School Theater Week (German Original)
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Teacher’s Guide & Overview:
Looking for a powerful, relatable, and educational anti-bullying play script for your drama group or school performance? “You’re Not TikToking Right! – A Play About Friendship and Social Media” addresses cyberbullying and online peer pressure in a compelling, age-appropriate way.
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Plot Summary:
The students Leah, Omar, and Chloe want to dance along to a choreography they saw on social media. But then something embarrassing happens to Leah: her trousers rip. Luke and his friends Jay and Milan secretly observe the incident and record it on video. Hoping for instant likes and online popularity, Luke uploads the clip. It quickly circulates around the entire school. When Leah stays home the next day, Luke realizes the devastating impact of his actions and tries to make things right.
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Why Choose This English Script?:
- Directly addresses real-world issues like social media pressure, online bullying, empathy, and personal responsibility
- Features an interactive staging element allowing students’ own experiences with digital media to be discussed and processed
- Includes a downloadable teaching resource pack with lesson ideas, discussion prompts, and classroom activities
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Further Information:
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Full script & rights: Links to the complete version and performance rights can be found in the free PDF preview.
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German version: A German edition of this play is also available.
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More resources: Check out our Tes shop or our website for more English play scripts for schools.
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Questions?: Get in touch with us through our Tes author profile or via the links in the PDF download.
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