When Max and Abby, two brainy students, use a 3D printer to invent Melvin – the coolest, most confident 7th grader ever – their plan to fit in with the popular crowd takes an unexpected turn. A hilarious and heartwarming play for middle schoolers, The Melvin Invention celebrates creativity, individuality, and the true meaning of “cool.” Packed with laughs and relatable moments, this play shows students that being themselves is the coolest thing of all.
Recommended Grades: Grades 5 – 8
Curriculum Standards: TA6.RE.1.a, TA6.RE.1.b, TA6.CN.1.b, ELAGSE6RL3, ELAGSE6RL5, CSS.DC.6-8.5, CSS.CT.6-8.40.1, CSS.CT.6-8.40.2
Price: $1100 per performance; $900 per performance (Title I); 2-performance rates available; 350 students maximum per performance
Date(s): OCT 27 – NOV 7, 2025 & APR 20 – 24, 2026
















