High School Coven

by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin

Forget pep rallies—these witches conjure something stronger. High School Coven follows four teens who cope with dress codes, homecoming drama, and the trauma of reporting assault the only way they know how: witchcraft, wit, and wildly strong friendship. With a communal toad, spellwork, and plenty of shade, this sharp comedy asks: what if girl power was actual power?

Forget pep rallies—these witches conjure something stronger. High School Coven follows four teens who cope with dress codes, homecoming drama, and the trauma of reporting assault the only way they know how: witchcraft, wit, and wildly strong friendship. With a communal toad, spellwork, and plenty of shade, this sharp comedy asks: what if girl power was actual power?

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  • Cheryl Bear: High School Coven by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin
    “

    An excellent story about growing up as teenagers in a system with an all too familiar problem to confront. Can sisterhood help empower them? Well done.

    An excellent story about growing up as teenagers in a system with an all too familiar problem to confront. Can sisterhood help empower them? Well done.

    ”
  • Michael Aman: High School Coven by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin
    “

    Highly recommend High School Coven. As a high school teacher,I find the language is spot on as are the conflicts. The topic is original and odd in the best of ways. The humor and situations feel real. And the presence of witchcraft keeps the story zipping along with an incredible ending.

    Highly recommend High School Coven. As a high school teacher,I find the language is spot on as are the conflicts. The topic is original and odd in the best of ways. The humor and situations feel real. And the presence of witchcraft keeps the story zipping along with an incredible ending.

    ”
  • Michael Aman: High School Coven by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin
    “

    Highly recommend High School Coven. As a high school teacher,I find the language is spot on as are the conflicts. The topic is original and odd in the best of ways. The humor and situations feel real. And the presence of witchcraft keeps the story zipping along with an incredible ending.

    Highly recommend High School Coven. As a high school teacher,I find the language is spot on as are the conflicts. The topic is original and odd in the best of ways. The humor and situations feel real. And the presence of witchcraft keeps the story zipping along with an incredible ending.

    ”
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CHARACTERS
Trina, 16, popular. Great emotional depth. Slowly but surely coming of age.
Liana, 16, misfit. Daughter of a single hippie mother who works as a nurse. Total weirdo; in some ways a total leader.
Rachel, 16, misfit. Emo, a little angry, super possessive. A secret softie.
Naomi, 16, misfit. Straight-A+ student. A surprisingly gifted orator. Loves discussions on ethics.
Principal Oversham, adult. Has a caring yet ultimately administrative air: think senior female Democratic senators.
Shopgirl, 22, once popular. Aspiring witch.
The ideal cast for this play will be at least 50% WOC.

Development History

  • Workshop, Corkscrew Festival, 2017

Production History

  • University, Indiana University, 2018
  • Fringe, Corkscrew Festival, 2017