My Classmate's an Alien! (aka An Alien in Elementary School)

When a mysterious asteroid lands in their town, a group of elementary school students suspect that their new classmate just might be a space alien.

Published by Brooklyn Publishers.

When a mysterious asteroid lands in their town, a group of elementary school students suspect that their new classmate just might be a space alien.

Published by Brooklyn Publishers.

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My Classmate's an Alien! (aka An Alien in Elementary School)

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  • Peter Dakutis: My Classmate's an Alien! (aka An Alien in Elementary School)

    This is a cute and funny play I had the pleasure of seeing recently. There are several good roles for kids with opportunities for them to show off their acting skills by adding bits of stage business. The kids onstage were having a great time, as were the kids in the audience. There was plenty of humor that entertained the adults as well; no one was looking at their phones or watches. This would be an excellent choice for theatre camps.

    This is a cute and funny play I had the pleasure of seeing recently. There are several good roles for kids with opportunities for them to show off their acting skills by adding bits of stage business. The kids onstage were having a great time, as were the kids in the audience. There was plenty of humor that entertained the adults as well; no one was looking at their phones or watches. This would be an excellent choice for theatre camps.

  • Linda Kampley: My Classmate's an Alien! (aka An Alien in Elementary School)

    Great. Feel like a kid reading. Very funny, scary and fun. And makes the kid in me feel very smart.

    Great. Feel like a kid reading. Very funny, scary and fun. And makes the kid in me feel very smart.

  • Emily Hageman: My Classmate's an Alien! (aka An Alien in Elementary School)

    An absolute delight from page one on. This is a perfect play for upper elementary--and it would be a delight to perform with some adults in the cast as well! Each kid has their own personality, Zella is absolutely precious and hilarious, the adult characters are silly and well-meaning, but beneath the surface of this incredibly sweet, lovable play is an important message that Guyton clearly believes strongly in. Why shouldn't we love and protect those who are different than us? Guyton has written this TYA play tenderly. It is funny and accesible, but also important. Highly recommended.

    An absolute delight from page one on. This is a perfect play for upper elementary--and it would be a delight to perform with some adults in the cast as well! Each kid has their own personality, Zella is absolutely precious and hilarious, the adult characters are silly and well-meaning, but beneath the surface of this incredibly sweet, lovable play is an important message that Guyton clearly believes strongly in. Why shouldn't we love and protect those who are different than us? Guyton has written this TYA play tenderly. It is funny and accesible, but also important. Highly recommended.

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CHRIS – a 6th grader
MADISON – a 6th grader
BENNY – a 6th grader
JACQUELINE – a 6th grader
NATHANIAL – a 6th grader
JERRY – a 6th grader
ZELLA – a very odd 6th grader, possibly an alien
MR. HEMMINGS – the teacher
PRINCIPAL CHANEY – the principal
AGENT WELLS – Agent with the NSA
AGENT VERNE – Agent with the NSA
AGENT ASIMOV – Agent with the NSA
MRS. HAWTHORNE – Nathaniel’s mother
ZULLA – Zella’s mother
ZOOLA – Zella’s father

Most characters can be played by any gender, age or ethnicity unless otherwise specified.

Development History

  • Type Commission, Organization Alliance Theatre's Junior Players Program in Atlanta, GA, Year 2017

Production History

  • Type High School, Organization Clayton Municipal Schools in Clayton, NM, Year 2025
  • Type High School, Organization Belmond-Klemme Junior High School in Belmond, IA, Year 2024
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Main Street Theatre in Tucker, GA, Year 2023
  • Type High School, Organization Woodhaven Middle School in Alberta, Canada, Year 2023
  • Type University, Organization SUNY Potsdam in Potsdam, NY, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Center Stage Children's Theatre in San Diego, CA, Year 2019
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Town Square Playhouse in Fayetteville, GA, Year 2019
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Lionheart Theatre in Norcross, GA, Year 2018
  • Type Professional, Organization Alliance Theatre's Junior Players Program in Atlanta, GA, Year 2017