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Help your students edit and revise their play script to include all main features. This is a great guide to promote student understanding of play script features as well as their own independence while writing a script.
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, Drama, English Language Arts
Christmas Concert for Elementary "The Colours of Christmas" Play Script
Christmas Concert Script: The Colours of ChristmasA trendy script with over the top characters and a lesson about how change isn't always an improvement. Is Santa Getting A New Wardrobe?The Colours of Christmas is the story of Santa's "rebranding". The head elf hires an image consultant to give Santa a makeover, but this proves to be more difficult than it might seem! The image consultant and his/her assistants come up with a number of new outfits in different colours for Santa to try. (Accompan
Not Specific
Drama, Vocal Music
The Velveteen Rabbit Reader's Theater Play Script
Bring the beloved classic to your playroom, classroom, or stage with our reader's theater script of The Velveteen Rabbit! Adapted from Margery Williams' famous story, this script features eight speaking parts in a three scene play. Students will enjoy watching as the beloved toy comes to life! Why teachers will love this script:Engages readers: This magical tale will get students excited about reading, from reluctant readers to advanced performers.Builds key literacy skills: Repeated readings na
1st - 4th
Drama, Reading, Reading Strategies
Twas the Night Before Christmas | Class Play Script & Drama Club Performance
Twas’ The Night Before Christmas - A Low-prep, Easy Class Play for Drama Clubs & Holiday PerformancesBring the magic of Christmas to your classroom or drama club with this heartwarming adaptation of the beloved holiday poem “Twas’ The Night Before Christmas.” This festive play is designed for easy classroom performances and features a mix of humor, nostalgia, and teamwork - perfect for spreading cheer while strengthening public speaking and performance confidence! This full packet includes 16
K - 5th
Drama, Other (Arts), Other (Performing Arts)
Sherlock Holmes Mystery Play Script | Elementary & Middle School Theater
Elementary Sherlock – A Mystery Play Full of Clues, Chaos, and Clever Kids Adapted by Megan Timberlake | Presented by Roll for Drama Bring mystery and laughter to your classroom with this student-friendly Sherlock Holmes play script for upper elementary and middle school students! Designed for low-stress school productions, this engaging mystery drama features flexible casting, simple staging, and snappy dialogue students love performing. Whether you’re planning a full production or an in-class
3rd - 8th
Drama, Literature, Reading
Christian Christmas Reader's Theater: The Gift of the Magi Play Script
Explore the true meaning of giving with this Christian reader's theater script of O. Henry's classic, "The Gift of the Magi." This original adaptation is perfect for a Christmas ELA lesson or a holiday play for the stage. This Christian-themed reader's theater resource features ten speaking roles and serves as an excellent tool for oral reading practice, building fluency, and promoting social-emotional learning in a faith-based setting. The Gift of the MagiBased on the timeless story by O. Henry
1st - 4th
Reading, Religion, Social Emotional Learning
Christmas Play Script Puppets - Winter Readers Theater Scripts - Short Play
Check out this super fun Christmas Play Script with Puppets! Perfect for upper elementary students, this 3-page script combines teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving as four quirky elves race to save Christmas after a critical machine breakdown. With a sprinkle of holiday humor and a touch of STEM, your students will love acting out this festive adventure! What’s Included:3-Page Script: Easy-to-read script featuring 4 unique elf characters: Jingle (dramatic), Sparkle (creative), Buddy (clum
3rd - 5th
Reading
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Reader's Theater | Halloween Play Script
Get your students excited for Halloween with this engaging readers theater script of Washington Irving's classic tale! Perfect for students to practice reading fluency, build comprehension, and explore literary themes. This fun, no-prep Halloween activity is ideal for ELA centers or a whole-class reading activity, a Halloween party activity, or a seasonal play for the stage! Bring an American classic to life!This Reader's Theater adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Slee
2nd - 5th
Drama, Reading, Social Studies
Wizard of Oz Full Play Script Adaptation | Elementary & Middle School Drama
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – Play Script Adaptation By Roll for Drama | Megan TimberlakeBring The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to life with this engaging full-length play script for upper elementary and middle school students! Perfect for drama clubs, classroom performances, readers theater, or end-of-year productions, this adaptation features flexible casting, modern humor, and low-prep staging teachers will love. What’s Included: ✅ A full play script (approx. 45 minutes performance time) ✅
2nd - 8th
Drama, Literature, Reading
ELA Fairytale 2- The Witches Return (Playscript - 60 minutes for a class/school)
After the success of the play script "Fairytale", we have written the sequel, "Fairytale 2 - The Witches Return." In the original script, four witches from well known fairytales grow sick and tired of never having their own "happily ever after". Therefore, they cast the most hideous spell, which sees them successfully leave Fairytale Land and take over a local school (your school - the script can be edited to make specific references to your own location and school features) and make the current
Not Specific
Drama, Literature, Reading
The lost tomb of Tutankhamun - Playscript
A thrilling play script for your drama-loving students! This play features five dynamic characters who embark on an exciting adventure (based on historical events) to discover the lost tomb of Tutankhamun. Your students will love performing this play and learning about ancient Egyptian history at the same time. This product includes two versions of the play script - a black and white version and a colorful version where the character names are highlighted in different colors for easy identifica
2nd - 5th
Ancient History, English Language Arts
Also included in: Ancient Egyptian Play Scripts for small groups
Baba Yaga Reader's Theater Play Script | Folktale Reader's Theater
Bring the story of Baba Yaga, the mysterious witch of Slavic folklore, to life with this Reader's Theater script! This script will immerse students in the captivating tale of courageous characters who must outwit the formidable witch and her chicken-legged hut. This is the perfect resource for a multicultural folktales unit, literacy centers, or a Halloween activity! Baba YagaDeep in the forest, in a little house with chicken feet, lives the evil witch Baba Yaga. When the twins' wicked stepmothe
1st - 4th
Drama, English Language Arts, Reading
Reader's Theater Fractured Fairy Tales Play Script Hansel & Gretel Mock Trial
This Hansel and Gretel mock trial reader's theater is a fun, no-prep activity your students will talk about for the rest of the year. This reader's theater is a fractured fairytale based on Hansel and Gretel. Your kids will love this script and ask for more. The witch, Ms. Hazel B. Wicke, has been charged with three counts: unlawful imprisonment, attempted murder, and luring minors with food. The prosecution says she's a predator. The defense says she's a homeowner whose property got eaten. You
3rd - 5th
Criminal Justice - Law, Drama, Reading
Gangsta Granny Readers’ Theater Drama Play Script Simplified ESL| Gr 3-7- KS2/3
Modern children’s fiction: Bring reading to life with this engaging Gangsta Granny Readers’ Theater Script, perfect for developing fluency, expression, and speaking skills in KS2 classrooms! Ideal for for ESL /EAL students & newcomers. Perfect for whole-class reading, small groups, literacy centres, drama integration, performance-based learning, or end-of-unit celebrations, this Readers’ Theater keeps all students actively involved while reinforcing comprehension and speaking skills. Standar
3rd - 6th
Drama, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
RL.4.3
, RL.4.4
, CCRA.R.4
Christian Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Play Script | The Thanksgiving Table
Boost reading fluency, expression, and cooperative learning with this original Reader's Theater script, The Thanksgiving Table. Perfect for fall and pre-holiday classroom activities, this tale will encourage both literacy and social-emotional learning skills, while exploring Biblical truths! "There is always room at the Thanksgiving table."This original and heartwarming script tells the story of a family preparing Thanksgiving dinner. But when they all invite guests over to celebrate the ho
2nd - 5th
Drama, Reading, Religion
"Cowboy Christmas" One Act Play Script
If you need a Christmas-themed one-act play for 22 actors, this is the script for you! This 21-page, approximately 28-minute script’s characters include the highly melodramatic inhabitants of an old West town and the villains who try to steal their Christmas trees! It features 8 male and 14 female characters including a female sheriff, an old maid school teacher, a town doctor, students, cowboys, general store owner, and a saloon owner/bartender, and saloon girls who only serve apple cider,
7th - 12th
Drama
Also included in: Winter and Christmas-Themed Resources
Bethlehem Traffic: Play Script for Christmas (Funny talking sheep and nativity)
Bring the true Christmas story to life with laughter and reverence! “Bethlehem Traffic” is a one-act comedic Nativity play that stays faithful to Scripture while adding family-friendly humor through sarcastic talking sheep, nerdy wise men, and a very opinionated donkey. Perfect for: Church children’s ministry & youth groupsChristian schools & homeschool co-opsSunday school Christmas programsCommunity or family performancesFeatures: 8 central roles + 16 optional roles (8–24+ actors)Flexible casti
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Not Subject Specific, Other (Arts), Other (ELA)
Thor's Stolen Hammer: Short Play Script and Teacher's Companion Guide
Thor's Stolen Hammer: Short Play Script and Teacher's Companion GuideBring Norse mythology to life in your classroom with this ready-to-use play script and comprehensive teacher's companion! Based on one of the most beloved comic poems in Old Norse literature. Thor's Stolen Hammer tells the hilarious story of what happens when a frost giant steals Thor's hammer and demands the goddess Freyja as ransom. Featuring larger-than-life characters, slapstick comedy, and a clever plan that involves Thor
4th - 6th
Drama, Reading, World History
Winnie-the-Pooh 30-minute play script
Based on the book Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne, this short 30-minute play includes the original language and many of our favorite characters. Winnie-the-Pooh loves honey which often gets him into sticky situations. When Pooh gets stuck in Rabbit's hole, Christopher Robin and friends are there to help by sharing stories of some of their favorite adventures including finding Eeyore's tail and looking for Heffalumps with Piglet. Bonus Feature! Receive Winnie-the-Pooh Behind the Scenes Tips! 30
3rd - 6th
Drama, Literature
Christmas Carol Readers Theater Play Script Simplified for Gr 3 to 6 |ESL
A Christmas Carol Readers Theater Script - A Holiday Classic for the Classroom!Bring the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge to life in your classroom with this engaging and accessible readers' theater script based on Charles Dickens’ ' A Christmas Carol. This 18-page, 14-part play is the perfect resource to immerse students in this classic tale of redemption, making literature exciting and interactive. Your students will step into the shoes of iconic characters like the miserly Scrooge, the lo
3rd - 6th
Drama, Literature, Reading
CCSS
RL.K.3
, RL.K.5
, RL.K.10
+3
ALICE IN WONDERLAND'S TRIAL - 10 Min Children's Theater Play Script
Written by a published playwright with over 30+ years’ experience as a youth theater teacher, director, and administrator.A 10-minute script with tons of student creative opportunities for your classroom or school stage play! This script can easily fill 1-2 hours of class time with reading, analysis, and acting out. Or use it in conjunction with your school's drama program! A 5-minute version of the script is also available on TPT.Flexible casting with parts for 10-12+ performers!Easy to stage.A
4th - 7th
Drama, Other (Arts), Other (ELA)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+3
Also included in: Bundle of Thirteen 8-10 Min. Children's Theater Play Scripts
How Māui Slowed The Sun | Māori Myths and Legends Play Script
Perform in style with this "How Māui Slowed The Sun" Māori Myths and Legends Play Script. Your students will enjoy the flexibility of this script as they let their dramatic flair shine! This resource would also be suitable for Year Three, Four, Five and Six learners. Great for Maori Language Week. This resource features British English spelling e.g. colour, analyse.What this resource is all aboutThis resource contains a play script for the Māori Myth/Legend "How Māui Slowed The Sun." It contains
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Dance, Literature
CCSS
RL.4.9
, RL.5.9
How Anansi Got His Stories Reader's Theater Play Script | African Folktale
Boost reading fluency and introduce cultural diversity with this engaging Reader's Theater script based on the traditional African folktale, "How Anansi Got His Stories." Introduce elements of World Folktales and African culture into your Language Arts curriculum using this ready-to-use printable script. Students will love stepping into the roles of Anansi and the villagers in this classic African tale. This script features five speaking roles. An African FolktaleAnansi, the spider-man, wants t
2nd - 5th
Drama, Reading, Social Studies
GRANNY, THE QUEEN, AND THE MISSING TARTS - 15 Min Children's Theater Play Script
Written by a published playwright with over 30+ years’ experience as a youth theater teacher, director, and administrator.A 15-minute comedy play script with tons of student creative opportunities for your classroom or school stage play! This script can easily fill 1-2 hours of class time with reading, analysis, and acting out. Or use it in conjunction with your school's drama program! A 5-minute version of the script is also available on TPT.Flexible casting with parts for 13-15+ performers!Eas
3rd - 6th
Drama, Other (Arts), Other (ELA)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+3
Also included in: Bundle of Five 15 Min. Children's Theater Play Scripts
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