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Theatre Audition Form Packet Editable Template Bundle (PPT/Google Forms/Slides)
These Editable Theatre Audition Form Packets have everything you need to organize & cast musicals, plays & theatre productions with ease! It’s perfect for posting digitally or printing for in-person use, and can be shared with students and parents through your online classroom. Customize the fully editable templates for available roles, crew positions, rehearsal hours & more! Need more audition templates, signage and organization? Click here!What’s Included:❖ Google Slides, Google Form
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Theatre Rehearsal & Production Bundle Editable Templates + FREE Yearly Updates
Organize rehearsals, hold students accountable, and simplify production routines with this Theatre Rehearsal Bundle of Editable Templates designed for drama teachers, production directors, and theatre clubs. With 130+ pages of customizable rehearsal handouts, calendars, checklists, worksheets, production posters, and more, this bundle helps you run rehearsals efficiently, whether you’re teaching middle school, high school, college, or adult education. Buy together to save over 30%! Th
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Dance, Drama, Music
Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes Reader's Theater Play Scripts | Emergent Readers
Boost reading fluency and comprehension with this bundle of Mother Goose reader's theater scripts, perfect for early readers and K-2 students. This package includes four original, engaging stories that add a fun twist to classic nursery rhymes. Spark literacy skills with these engaging nursery rhyme reader's theater scripts! This unit is specifically designed for early readers and features simple vocabulary and repetitive text to build confidence and reading fluency. What's included in this re
1st - 4th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading
Classic Tales Reader's Theater Bundle With Scripts. Familiar Children's Stories
Bring familiar stories to life with this Classic Tales Reader’s Theater Bundle, featuring engaging scripts based on well-known folk tales, fairy tales, and classic stories students already recognize. This bundle includes multiple complete reader’s theater scripts, making it easy to build fluency, comprehension, and confidence while keeping students genuinely engaged. Because the stories are familiar, students can focus on expression, pacing, and collaboration rather than decoding an unfamilia
K - 3rd
Drama, Other (Arts), Reading
Literal Lizzy's Trip to the Store - Small Group Reader's Theater
This small group reader's theater is for three students. In this script, we were examining literal phrases. That is, when everything is taken to mean exactly what is said. Literal Lizzy only understands things in this way. We then used this Reader's Theater to begin a study on homonyms, homophones, and homographs. I use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end of the scr
2nd - 6th, Adult Education
Drama, English Language Arts, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.2.4
, RF.2.4a
, RF.2.4b
+16
The Boy Who Cried Wolf - Early Reader Aesop Small Group Reader's Theater
This script was written for three students. The script was written for students on a first grade reading level between an E and a J. The plot is as follows: There once was a boy who watched after his sheep. He grew bored and wanted to play tricks on the town people. He cried wolf and called for help when there was no wolf there. Soon they would not believe him when he called for help. One day, the wolf was there for real. When the boy called for help, no one came. There is a small writing/dis
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
Monster Differences READER'S THEATER Script
Reader's Theaters are a blast and great way to teach fluency. I wrote this one for my gifted class for Halloween.
It features monsters who learn a lesson about respecting each other's differences and cultures. Great for an anti-bullying lesson!
There are 17 speaking parts, and many of them are non-gender specific! My kids had a great time doing this play. I used gummy worms and bugs for a fun effect! We performed for the parents and they really enjoyed it.
Blacklines and color versions av
2nd - 4th
Drama, Reading
Stage for Kids, Playbook with 8 Scripts for Kids to Perform, Playtime Fairy Tale
Multiple Gold Medal–Winning Author honored at the prestigious BookFest Awards for “ Animal Fairy Tales” and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards for the art activity book “ Hedgehogs in the Desert.” WHY IS THIS PLAYBOOK GREAT FOR KIDS? This delightful playbook features 8 original animal fairy tale scripts for kids. It was thoughtfully crafted to boost confidence and explore emotions through voice and movement. With simple scripts, kids can easily step into roles that help them grow emotionally an
PreK - 3rd
Drama, Other (Performing Arts), Short Stories
6 Scripts - Fun Small Group Reader's Theaters for First Grade Level Readers
This group of scripts was written for my lower level reading groups. They are all on a 1st grade level. The number of characters goes from 3 to 5. Some are funny, some tell a story, and all encourage the struggling reader to read out loud. The problem I find with most scripts written on a lower level is that they can be boring and have too many characters. I have written these in order to address those issues. Three of them are fairy tales. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the end
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, For All Subjects, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
Christmas Readers Theater Script BUNDLE! December Drama Centers Grades 2nd-5th
Make this holiday season magical with this Christmas Readers Theater Bundle! Perfect for grades 2nd-5th, this collection includes four engaging scripts based on timeless holiday favorites. Each script is designed to captivate students while building reading fluency, comprehension, and teamwork skills. Consider having center groups work on their script all month and perform them for classmates before Winter break! What’s Included:"A Christmas Carol": A kid-friendly adaptation of Dickens' class
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Reading
The History of Puppets: A Journey Through Time (Project-Based Learning Unit)
Bring storytelling, creative writing, and performance to life with this hands-on Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit! Students explore the fascinating history of puppetry around the world, then apply what they learn by designing, building, writing, and performing their very own puppet show. This flexible, easy-to-use unit includes everything you need for an authentic student-driven project that hits multiple standards and skills. What’s Included:✔️ Scripted slideshow that explores the cultural
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing, Drama, Other (Performing Arts)
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.3.3
, W.3.4
+26
Drama Script & Name Tags to Teach Math Operations: "The 4 Strange Brothers"
This is a dramatized version of a story that famous educator Maria Montessori created. It was recorded by Michael J. Dorer in his 2017 book, The Deep Well of Time. I adapted his script into a 7-page play (about 20 min.) that can be performed with a class sitting in a circle while the teacher narrates. Cast 4 students to be the 4 strange brothers and the rest participate while seated in the circle. My script has the children act out the math problems by collecting and sharing bean bags, stan
PreK - 5th
Basic Operations, Drama, Math
CCSS
2.NBT.B.9
, K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
+8
Parts of the Stage--Stage Directions| Elementary Drama Lesson
Help your young performers master their stage directions with this hands-on, interactive theatre lesson! Perfect for elementary theatre or drama classes, this activity lets students explore a map of the stage labeled with key stage areas (upstage, downstage, stage left/right, etc.) while using cut-out actor and set pieces to practice spatial awareness and blocking. Students will love moving characters and props around the stage map as they learn how to follow and give precise stage directions—bu
2nd - 6th
Drama, Other (ELA), Other (Performing Arts)
Little Red Riding Hood - Small Group Reader's Theater for First Grade
This reader's theater was written for 3 students. It was written for students who are on a 1st grade reading level. The level of the script is H to I. In the script, Little Red Riding Hood’s grandma is sick. She wants to take her a basket of food. The wolf sees her and runs ahead to grandma’s house. He dresses up as grandma and waits. When Little Red Riding Hood comes, the wolf chases her and almost gets her. The woodcutter comes just in time. There is a small writing/discussion prompt at the
1st - 3rd, Adult Education
Character Education, Drama, Short Stories
CCSS
RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
, RF.1.4b
+15
January Winter Readers Theater BUNDLE! Scripts 2nd-5th Grade Drama Play Centers
Make your reading centers more engaging with this January Readers Theater script Bundle! Perfect for grades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, this winter drama collection includes 3 engaging scripts designed to build reading fluency, comprehension, and teamwork skills. Consider having center groups work on their script all month and perform them for classmates! What’s Included:A New Year’s Promise: A heartfelt script focused on setting goals and resolutions, teaching students the value of self-improvement
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Reading
Elementary Drama One Act Play Winter Ojisan And The Grateful Statues Japan
This charming one act play adapted from a Japanese folk tale was created for the creative dramatics class level and shares the themes of multiculturalism, winter, kindness, forgiveness and the new year. It is excellent for cooperative learning, studies of other cultures, and very suitable for a Vocal Music, Social Studies class as well as a Drama. Based on the beloved Japanese folk tale by the same name, students will have an opportunity to: dramatize a folk tale using many of the elem
2nd - 5th
Drama
Fairytale Drama Techniques-Park Bench
Two students take turns sitting on an imaginary park bench, each portraying a fairytale character. Through conversation and subtle clues, classmates try to guess who the characters are. This technique builds inference skills and character analysis as students explore dialogue, motivation, and personality.
K - 6th
Drama, Literature, Reading
CCSS
SL.K.1
, SL.K.1a
, SL.K.1b
+14
Also included in: Fairytale Drama Techniques-End of Unit Project
St. Patrick's Day Readers Theater Script! 2nd-5th Grade Drama Play March Center
This March, bring St. Patty's Day to life with this St. Patrick's Day Readers Theater script, The Case of the Missing Gold! Perfect for grades 2nd-5th, this script encourages fluency, expression, and comprehension while bringing the magic of St. Patrick’s Day to life. With relatable characters, age-appropriate dialogue, and meaningful themes, this resource is ideal for classroom performances, literacy activities, or seasonal celebrations. Features:5 Speaking Roles plus 1 narrator: Narrator F
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
, RL.3.2
+1
Seafood Veranda: Mystery theatre with a bite!
Synopsis: Lobsters, shark, shrimp and murder! In the tradition of a dinner theatre murder-mystery, this children's play takes place at “Seafood Veranda,” a fictitious restaurant in [Your Town.] Waiters dress like sharks, crabs and ocean creatures. All orders come with a side of popcorn shrimp. One evening, Dr. Grullon enters the establishment and requests a table in the V.I.P. lounge. As the main course arrives, a patron at the next table falls over – dead! A regular who-dun-it ensues. Was it th
1st - 6th
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+9
Pizza Palace: A Tasty One-Act Play
There's been a pet-knapping at Princess Pink's sleep-over at the palace. Detective Riley must investigate! Featuring: astronauts, aliens and a WNBA basketball player. An tasty one-act play. Ideal for clubs, enrichment or school fundraisers. Children in grades K-2 can practice turn-taking, reading lines, speaking and cooperating. A terrific Reader's Theater piece too!
K - 3rd
Character Education, Drama
CCSS
SL.1.1a
, SL.1.2
, SL.2.1a
+5
Readers Theater Script The Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man is an American fairy tale best known for teaching young children about not trusting everyone you meet. It is a wonderful tale that fits in to the holiday season. This Readers Theater format helps promote collaboration in small group and allows for reading fluency practice and comprehension. There are eight roles with differentiated reading levels that can be assigned appropriately. Repeated readings are recommended. Enjoy!
1st - 5th
Character Education, Drama, Reading
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.4
, CCRA.R.10
Zeno Word - Small Group Readers' Theater Pack
This Reader's Theater pack was designed to get kids practicing the Zeno words. The 107 MOST used sight words which are 50% of most texts. There are parts for 3 - 4 students. There are other words in each script but they are low words - used for K - 1st grade. All Words not in the Zeno list are listed on the front page of each script. When I designed these, I pictured the first day where each group would be cutting out the sight words and then practicing with each other. From there, during fluen
K - 3rd, Adult Education
Drama, Short Stories, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RF.K.4
, RF.1.4
, RF.1.4a
+13
Tale Trackers: A Story Play with a Jungle Theme
Everyone loves a treasure hunt. The characters of Tale Trackers, Inc. are no different. The treasure they seek, however, is not gold, gems, or rare artifacts. The treasure they seek is the gratification of a good story come to life. Adults and children alike will take delight as the Tale Trackers pull story after story from their trunk of newly found treasure. Riches such as The Travelers and the Bear, The Princess Who Would Not Smile, The Sick Lion, and The Eagle, The Wildcat, and The Pig
2nd - 6th
Drama, Reading
Secret of the Solstice - a play
Description of this Script:Duration: 45-60 mins. depending on the inclusion of songs and dances. Genre: fantasy, fairy tale Cast Size: Cast size for Act 1: 22. For a larger or smaller group, add non-speaking unicorn or fairy parts, or double up on the lines. Cast size for Act 2: also 22, including 9 speaking parts from Act 1. These may be doubled if a different group is doing Act 2, but may also be carried over. Separate classes may be included to do the suggested songs and dances. Grade level:
K - 3rd
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Drama
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