Drama. 25-35 minutes. 4-24 males, 1-21 females, 5+ either (10-25 performers possible). Suitable for high school and older. First performance royalty: $50. Each additional performance: $35. All licenses include permission to make copies of the script as necessary for production. Professional rights should be negotiated directly with YouthPLAYS at info@youthplays.com.

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In an effort to save his grandmother, Paki steals two chickens from the chief, Dako, who falsely punishes Paki's best friend, Kojo. Told by the storyteller of the tribe, A Ninth Time tells the story of these three men, while at the same time exploring the role of a storyteller in a society.