The Mystery of the Great School Bake Off

by Janine Sobeck Knighton

ONE ACT TYA: When the high school gets a chance to try out for a beloved baking show, everyone is excited to film their audition. But when the camera goes missing, questions arise over who is ready to compete – and who might be driven to sabotage.

Note: the posted script is the 14 character version. 11, 12, and 13 character versions are also available. Please contact the playwright

ONE ACT TYA: When the high school gets a chance to try out for a beloved baking show, everyone is excited to film their audition. But when the camera goes missing, questions arise over who is ready to compete – and who might be driven to sabotage.

Note: the posted script is the 14 character version. 11, 12, and 13 character versions are also available. Please contact the playwright

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The Mystery of the Great School Bake Off

11-14 (any mix of M/F/NB)

For ease of writing, the playwright has written with all female names/pronouns/references. Depending on casting, the director is free to swap in appropriate names/pronouns/references.

L.J: Channels her anxiety into solving puzzles and supporting her BFF Harper
ERIN/AARON: Loyal to a fault, she is determined to let know everyone know how wonderful they are
SAMI/SAM: Considers herself the next Sherlock Holmes.
ACE: Will do just about anything to win.
MACE: Ace’s uber competitive twin.
CHARLIE: A mushy center lives underneath her snarky exterior.
FRANCIE/FRANKIE: The new kid in town, she loves all things tech.
JORDAN: Well known as the class prankster.
BILLIE/BILLY: Never met a fact she didn't like.
KIT: The kindest kid around.
PRINCIPAL DREW: An inept administrator with a secret desire for fame.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ALEX: Genuinely loves her job - when she isn't completely overwhelmed picking up the slack of her boss.
HARPER: A dedicated actress with her sights on a life - and career – bigger than what this town has to offer.
CASEY: A devoted Film Club member, with a secret longing all her own.

Note: the posted script is the 14 character version. 11, 12, and 13 character versions are also available.
The 13 character combines Erin and Kit
The 12 character combines Sami and L.J.
And, finally, the 11 combines Ace and Mace
Please contact the playwright for any of the alternate versions.

Production History

  • Community Theater, Academy of Children's Theatre , 2025
  • Community Theater, Gifford Family Theatre, 2025