Now Available: New Year’s Eve at the Stop-n-Go (High School Edition) by Samantha Oty
We’re excited to welcome a bold new voice to the catalog with the addition of New Year’s Eve at the Stop-n-Go (High School Edition) by Samantha Oty—a sharp, funny, and deeply resonant one-act play about teens on the edge of adulthood, stuck in the fluorescent glow of a Michigan gas station at the turn of the millennium.
Set entirely on December 31, 1999, this dark comedy captures a generation’s anxiety, sarcasm, and longing as a group of high schoolers gathers at the Stop-n-Go to kill time, avoid their feelings, and maybe figure out what comes next.
🧊 Slushies, Secrets, and Stalled Dreams
The slushie machine is broken. Someone’s trying to finish a college essay. There’s an underground party that may or may not exist. And the Y2K bug might destroy all the computers—or nothing at all.
Beneath the play’s razor-sharp dialogue and hilarious banter is a story about feeling stuck, fearing the future, and searching for something real in a world that often feels like it’s already over.
👥 Flexible Cast, One Location, Big Impact
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Cast Size: 9–11 roles (with flexibility)
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Setting: A single, easy-to-stage location
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Runtime: Approximately 75–85 minutes
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Tone: Dark comedy with emotional depth
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Ideal For: High school performance, classroom study, festivals, or competitions
Written with teen performers in mind, Stop-n-Go offers rich character work, authentic dialogue, and emotional arcs that resonate with young actors and audiences alike.
🎓 Classroom Companion Included
Every purchase of the play includes a free Classroom Companion with discussion questions, creative projects, writing prompts, and assessment ideas to help educators bring the play into the classroom.
💫 Ready to read the script? Click here to preview the full play.
🛒 Licensing now available for the upcoming school year.