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Included in the Pierre and the Princess of Tomboso Readers' Theatre Unit:17 page script 9 characters 1-3 narrators 39 metacognitive questions Drawing Conclusions about Characters activity Book review writing task Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher's Reader's Theatre Checklist Pierre and the Princess of Tomboso synopsis:Pierre and his brothers inherit three magical objects after their father passes away: a purse that never runs out of money, a mantle that can transp

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Reading, Writing

Basketball Superstars Readers' Theatre Unit -Scripts & Questions

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Included in the Basketball Superstars Readers' Theatre Unit:9 featured players (Pierce, Nash, McGrady, James, Howard, Garnett, Ginobili, Bryant, and Roy). 29 pages 30 comprehension questions that include short answer, fill in the blank, and true or false questions (with answer page) Student Success Criteria page Student Friendly Goals page Teacher's Reader's Theatre Checklist Basketball Superstars synopsis:Learn how the 9 featured players made an impact on the court; learned from their mistakes;

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Reading, Writing

Bunny and Birdie: Ready, Set, SUMMER! Reader's Theater Mini Bundle Grades K-3

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The Pumpkin Playhouse

Looking for an easy, print-and-go summer Reader’s Theater resource that your students can read again and again?Bring sunshine, laughter, and reading fun to your classroom with this adorable Bunny and Birdie Ready, Set, SUMMER!Join Bunny and Birdie as they enjoy four summer adventures:🍧 Sidewalk Chalk Day🍋 The Lemonade Stand🪁 Kite Day🚲 A Very Short Bike RideThese simple, engaging scripts are perfect for beginning readers and help build fluency, confidence, expression, and reading comprehensio

K - 3rd

Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies

Where's Godfrey Groundhog Readers' Theatre Unit & Poetry -2 Scripts

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Included in the Where's Godfrey Groundhog? Readers' Theatre Unit:Where's Godfrey Groundhog?7 page script 1-3 narrators 5 characters 15 metacognitive/discussion questions It's Groundhog Day!2 page script 1-3 narrators 8 characters Student Success Criteria for both scriptsStudent Friendly Goals for both scriptsTeacher's Reader's Theatre Checklist for both scriptsFun on Groundhog Day Poem1 page 3 4-lined stanzas When is Spring? Poem1 page 3 4-lined stanzas That's What I Like About Winter Poem1 p

3rd - 6th

Poetry, Reading, Writing

Lulu and the Cheerleaders short comedy scene for 15 actors

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Lulu and the Cheerleaders by D. M. Larson is a short comedy scene for 15 actors. The time: 1980's The place: Outdoors in a forest by a run down campground with old cabins called Camp Peligro. The situation: Phoenix is the assistant camp director and greets a group of preppy teens who have been sent to Camp Peligro as a punishment. Run time: 7 minutes Cast of Characters (15) (At least 1 male and 3 females; the rest can be any gender. Parts can be combined for a smaller cast. PHOENIX, HAVOC and LU

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, Reading, Speaking & Listening

The Fisherman and his Wife Readers' Theatre Unit

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Included in the Fisherman and his Wife readers' theatre unit:13 page script 1, 2, or 3 narrators 3 characters 42 metacognitive questions Drawing conclusions activity Book review activity Student Success Criteria Student Friendly Goals Teacher's Reader's Theatre Checklist The Fisherman and his Wife synopsis:The Brothers Grimm present to us a story about greed and power. The fisherman is married to Ilsebell, a greedy woman who hungers for positions of power and material objects. The fisherman catc

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Literature, Reading, Writing

Sister Severity and the Happy Campers funny comedy scene for 16 actors

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Sister Severity and the Happy Campers by D. M. Larson is a funny comedy scene for 16 actors about a group of troubled teens who are forced to go to Mr. Havoc's reform camp. Their camp counselor is Sister Severity who does not appreciate the humor of the group of class clowns. Run time: 8 minutes Cast of Characters (16) (At least 1 male and 2 females; the rest can be any gender) PHOENIX: Upbeat assistant camp director ROBIN: Leader of the class clowns in the scene CHUCKLES: Likes to laugh STINKY:

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Drama, Reading, Speaking & Listening

A Steamroller for Christmas Readers' Theatre Unit -Questions & Rubrics

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Included in A Steamroller for Christmas Readers' Theatre Unit:9 page script 1, 2, or 3 Narrators 1 Main Character and 8 Supporting Characters 40 Metacognitive Questions Book review activity Student Success Criteria Student Friendly Goals Teacher's Reader's Theatre Checklist A Steamroller for Christmas synopsis:Daisy has received the strangest Christmas gift from her parents: a steamroller! Filled with joy and curiosity, Daisy enters the steamroller and begins rumbling down the street. Unfortun

5th - 10th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Reading, Writing

Pet Therapy with Charlie and Marley short stage play script for 8 to 13 actors

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Pet Therapy with Charlie and Marley is a short stage play script for 8 to 13 actors. Charlie and Marley are pet therapists. But they are no ordinary therapists. Marley is an angel trained by St. Francis to speak with the animals. With Marley's help, Charlie helps pets with their problems. Today there are so many customers, they have to offer an express service. But an angry customer makes it an even more challenging day. CAST OF CHARACTERS (8 without animal actors to 13 if actors in costumes p

3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Character Education, Drama, Reading

The Groundhog and the February Fox Readers' Theatre Unit

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Included in The Groundhog and the February Fox readers' theatre unit:1 page title "What is Groundhog's Day?" 7 page script 1-3 narrators 2 characters 18 metacognitive questions Drawing conclusions activity Book review activity Student Success Criteria Student Friendly Goals Teacher's Reader's Theatre Checklist The Groundhog and the February Fox synopsis:Brownie the groundhog sees her shadow on her namesake day and expects six more weeks of winter. Unfortunately she meets a hungry fox who wants t

4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Reading, Writing

Halloween Readers Theatre - Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Halloween Mystery

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Creekside Education

🎃 Halloween Readers Theatre – Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Halloween Mystery Bring some spooky fun into your classroom this fall with our "Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Halloween Mystery" Readers Theatre! Perfect for grades 4–6, this resource adapts Hanna-Barbera's favorite Mystery Crew and transforms it into an engaging, classroom-ready performance. What’s Included: Readers Theatre Script – Designed for 5 readers, but easily adaptable to suit larger or smaller groups. The script captures the susp

4th - 6th

Coloring Pages, Drama, Reading

Also included in: Halloween Readers Theatre Bundle of 5

Readers Theatre - Hansel and Gretel

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Creekside Education

🎭 Hansel and Gretel: No Escape – Readers Theatre (Grades 3–6)Bring the classic fairy tale to life in your classroom with this ready-to-use Readers Theatre resource! Perfect for Grades 5–6, this package includes everything you need to engage students in fluency, comprehension, and performance-based learning. ✨ What’s Included: Complete Hansel and Gretel Readers Theatre script (advanced version for strong readers, ~22–25 minutes) Student-friendly rubric for self-assessment and growth trackin

3rd - 6th

Coloring Pages, Drama, Reading

Jake & Finn: Bad Jubies Readers' Theatre Unit Story & Rubrics

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Included in the Jake & Finn: Bad Jubies Readers' Theatre Unit:12 page script 5 characters + the narrator 43 metacognitive questions Drawing conclusions activity Book review activity Student Success Criteria Student Friendly Goals Teacher's Reader's Theatre Checklist Jake & Finn: Bad Jubies synopsis:Finn and his friends are preparing for a mega thunderstorm. Finn builds a bunker while BMO and Lumpy Space Princess gather food and resources. Meanwhile, Jake appears to be lazy. Insead of helping his

5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education

Reading, Writing

Halloween Readers Theatre - "The Headless Horseman" and "The Hallo-Wiener"

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Creekside Education

🎃 Halloween Reader's Theatre – "The Headless Horseman" and "The Hallo-Wiener" BundleBring some spooky fun into your classroom this fall with our " Headless Horseman" and "The Hallo-Wiener" Reader's Theatre bundle! Perfect for grades 4–6, this resource takes Washington Irving’s and Dav Pilkey’s classic spooky-fun stories and transforms them into an engaging, classroom-ready performance. What’s Included: Readers Theatre Script – Designed for 5 readers, but easily adaptable to suit larger or sma

4th - 6th

Drama, Other (Performing Arts), Reading

Jack and the Beanstalk: Short fairy tale script

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Are you looking for an end of semester performance which your students and teachers will love?! This short 7-page / 8 character script was originally written as a teacher production, however it could easily be performed by a group of young actors as part of a presentation evening and/or Drama Club. Lots of fun for actors and audience is guaranteed - enjoy! :) CHARACTER LIST Narrator Jack Jack’s Mother Old Man Giant Giant’s Wife Magic Harp Golden Goose

4th - 12th

Creative Writing, Drama

Also included in: Short Fairy Tale script bundle

Skimmy the Shark Shared Reading Scripts | Summer Partner Reading for K-2

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The Pumpkin Playhouse

🦈 Make shared reading and partner reading fun, playful, and confidence-building with Skimmy the Shark!Dive into summer reading with this engaging set of 6 beach-themed shared reading scripts designed especially for Kindergarten–2nd Grade students. These short, predictable scripts help young readers build fluency, expression, confidence, and turn-taking skills in a joyful, low-pressure way. Students will love reading along with Skimmy, Zip, and Ripple as they decide: ☀️ What should we do? 🎒 Wh

K - 2nd

Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies

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Trial of the Big Bad Wolf: News report script for young actors

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“Was he really big… and was he really bad?”Bring a classic fairy tale to life with a clever twist in this engaging news report meets courtroom drama! In The Big Bad Wolf on Trial, pupils explore the well-known stories of the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood, but this time the Wolf gets a chance to tell his side of the story. PDF and Word formats. Running Time: Approximately 10 to 15 minutes Age Range: Ideal for ages 7 to 11 Number of Speaking Roles: 12 to 16 Anchor Co-Anchor Field Re

3rd - 8th

Creative Writing, Drama, Literature

Also included in: Fairytales On Trial: News report script bundle for young actors

Runaway Sleigh: Short festive script for young actors

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Runaway Sleigh is a fun and heartwarming Christmas school play in which a mischievous elf, NED, persuades Rudolph to “borrow” Santa’s sleigh for a harmless joke, but their adventure quickly turns into trouble when they land in the mysterious forest of the Snow Queen. Along the way they meet magical creatures, helpful humans, and loyal friends who set out to rescue them. As NED and Rudolph work to fix their mistake, they discover an important lesson: taking advantage of the people who care about

3rd - 6th

Creative Writing, Drama, Reading

Also included in: Christmas play scripts: For kids and teachers

Who Stole Thor's Hammer?: A short script for young actors

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Thor’s Stolen Hammer is a fast-paced and highly entertaining Viking drama inspired by Norse mythology. Filled with humour, adventure, larger-than-life characters, and dramatic storytelling, the play introduces children to the world of Viking gods and legends in a fun and accessible way. Approximate Performance Length: 10 to 15 minutes 10 to 25 performers Main Cast List Thor Loki Odin Freyja Thrym, Giant King Heimdall, Guardian of Asgard Giant Guards Viking Villagers Narrator Warriors

5th - 8th

Drama, European History, Reading

What If? Shakespeare: A short script for young actors

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A short ensemble play exploring dilemmas, choices, consequences, and alternate outcomes. What if Romeo had waited?What if Macbeth had said no?What if a single decision could change everything?What If… Shakespeare? is a thought-provoking and engaging ensemble script that reimagines key turning points from some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Through a series of interconnected scenes, students explore how moments of dilemma, choice, and consequence shape not only stories, but our own lives. Fr

4th - 8th

Creative Writing, Drama, Literature

Also included in: The Total Shakespeare Experience: Units, Scripts, Time Travel and Trivia

The Three Marauders play script for 8 actors of any gender PDF

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Set aboard a pirate ship full of mischief and mayhem, The Three Marauders by D. M. Larson is a fast-paced comedy packed with witty banter, bold characters, and unexpected twists. When a daring trio of legendary adventurers crosses paths with a crew of not-so-bright pirates, the result is a hilarious clash of confidence, chaos, and clever thinking. With playful action, sharp humor, and a fun take on hero tales, this crowd-pleasing show keeps audiences guessing—and laughing—from start to finish.

3rd - 12th

Drama, Reading, Speaking & Listening

Santa on Trial: News report script for young actors

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