In 399 B.C., Athens is on the verge of collapse, and Anytus, the Chief of the Assembly, struggles to hold the city together. Socrates, an aging philosopher, refuses to support the government and is accused of heresy and corrupting the youth. As he defends himself in court, Socrates turns the tables, putting democracy itself on trial, questioning the motivations and morality of Athens' leaders. Through sharp philosophical debates and dramatic confrontations, the play explores themes of justice, truth, and civic responsibility. With minimal staging requirements and a cast of dynamic characters, The Enemy of the State provides high school drama students with engaging material for performance and classroom discussion.

How we price. We determine price by multiplying $10 (the cost of a paper script) by the number of cast and crew.

How you license. When you checkout, you simply select the number of times you'll perform the play in front of an audience ($65 per performance).

What you get. You receive an instant PDF download that you're licensed to use.