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Popular Middle School Play Scripts to Perform

Jennifer Sheriff

Middle school plays are a great way for young students to explore the world of performing arts. Through these productions, students can gain valuable skills in communication, collaboration, and creative expression. Plays offer an excellent opportunity for students to learn about aspects of theater such as acting, directing, set design, and more. Middle school plays provide educational benefits and create a sense of community among students and staff alike.

Spark an Interest in Performing Arts

For many young actors, middle school plays lay the groundwork for further involvement in the performing arts throughout their lives.

The process of putting on a play starts with auditions, which is often one of the most nerve-wracking but exciting parts of participating in theater. During rehearsals, actors learn how to work through difficult scenes or lines and develop their character’s backstories. With every practice they attend, they can watch as their hard work comes together to form something truly special -- a production that will stay with them long after it has ended.

Teach Students Valuable Skills

Middle school plays can provide more than just a fun activity for students. The process of performing in a play gives children the opportunity to develop communication skills, learn how to collaborate effectively and practice creative expression.

For many students, participating in a school play is their first experience with public speaking or performing on stage. Through this experience, they can gain the confidence needed to express themselves better both verbally and nonverbally. Working together with their peers to create something meaningful also teaches them how important collaboration is in any setting.

Ignite Creativity and Personal Expression

Middle school plays provide students with an opportunity to be creative, explore and learn in a fun way. From designing sets or costumes to rehearsing lines, plays at the middle school level offer students a unique chance to express themselves.

Students are encouraged by their teachers and peers alike to think outside of the box when it comes to creating something for the play. This allows them to explore new ideas and concepts that can help them develop their creativity and foster an open-minded attitude towards learning. In addition, this kind of creative exploration also helps build self-confidence as students witness their own creations come alive on stage during performances.

Plays are more than just entertainment; they’re educational experiences that give middle schoolers the tools they need for success in both academic and nonacademic settings later on in life.

Create Community with Middle School Plays

Middle school plays are a great way to foster a sense of community among staff and parents. Not only does it give students an opportunity to showcase their talent, but it also brings the school together in a meaningful way. It provides an excellent platform for creating connections between staff, parents and even local businesses who may be involved in helping with costumes or props.

Theater performances have been around for centuries and have served as powerful tools for communication and social bonding long before modern technology took over. They provide an entertaining form of expression that can bring people closer together through appreciation of the arts. Middle school plays allow students to collaborate on something they all enjoy while also giving teachers, parents and other adults in the community a chance to get involved in different ways.

Middle School Plays for 25-40 Characters

Are you looking for middle school play scripts suitable for larger groups of 25 or more? You’re in luck! We’ve got a great selection of scripts that are sure to get your students excited. Whether you want something comedic, dramatic, or musical, we have something perfect for any crowd.

Characters: 23

Robosanta - A Christmas Comedy

By Brooke Hartgraves

It’s the night after Christmas and all through the world… Christmas was a disaster! Santa is getting older. He is having trouble keeping up with the times and struggles to provide children with the presents they desire in today’s tech-savvy world. Although these challenges produce some hilarious gift mix-ups for the audience, the results are a nightmare for Santa. The higher-ups at the Holiday Advisory Board have fired Santa and replaced him with a data-driven robot Santa Claus ready to make Christmas a successful operation. Will Robosanta and the elves be able to provide children the toys they desire? Will children miss the nostalgia that Santa Claus brings to Christmas? What would happen if Robosanta’s technology turned out to be less than dependable? As this ensemble cast keeps the audience laughing, it will be anything but a silent night!

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Characters: 20

The Herald Angels Learn to Sing

By Tracy Wells

It’s Christmas in Herald and there’s nothing this small town loves more than its annual Christmas pageant...except maybe for their baseball team, the Herald Angels. So, when half the cast of the pageant comes down with laryngitis, it’s up to the beloved baseball players to save the day...if they can learn to sing, that is. But with their own invitation to play in the big city Winter Classic on the line, will the Herald Angels step in and sing? Or is the Christmas pageant doomed after all? This slice of small-town Americana will delight audiences of all ages and culminates in a beautiful reminder of what Christmas is all about.

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Characters: 24

Alice in Wonderland

By Léo Woodland

A faithful adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic fairy-tale fantasy. This script is suitable for all ages but the size of the cast (some of whom can play more than one role and some of whom are silent) makes it ideal for schools and other large groups.

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Characters: 29

A Christmas Carol - A One Act Play

By Tracy Wells

This one act play adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic holiday story will be sure to delight audiences of all ages. When the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge goes to bed on Christmas Eve night he is shocked to receive a visit from his deceased friend, Jacob Marley. Marley warns him that he will be visited by three ghosts who, through visions of the past, present, and future. will help Ebenezer remember what the true spirit of Christmas is all about and save him from a fate worse than death. This easy to stage, large cast script has many great roles and can be played by actors of all ages.

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Characters: 22

Driver's Ed.

By J.R. Mimbs

Welcome to the wild world of Driver's Ed, where the road to a license is paved with chaos! In this over-the-top comedy script, a mismatched group of student drivers—ranging from a grandma with a lead foot to a teen who thinks blinkers are optional—battle their way through outrageous obstacle courses and equally zany instructors. Buckle up for a fast-paced joyride full of laughs, honking horns, and just a few minor fender benders!

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Characters: 35

Young Robin Hood and His Merry Friends

By Nancy Whitney

Young Robing Hood is a comedic adventure featuring Robin Hood, Maid Maryann, Little John, and their children, and the kids are the heroes. The kids follow in their parents' footsteps, saving the day and prove that it doesn't matter how big you are, a hero is found in the heart.

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Characters: 37

Star Warped: A Trek Through Time and Space

By Nancy Whitney

Star Warped is the story of Darth Hater and his journey to track down the Insurgents who have stolen the plans to an Interplanetary Demise Machine which he plans to use to create a resort and disco. The Insurgents jump through time to visit with well known sci-fi and comedy favorites in hopes of finding their way to their home planet.

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Characters: 30

King Arthur and the Knights at the Not So Round Table

By Nancy Whitney

What do the knights of the round table do when King Arthur is feeling down? Why they create an elaborate scheme of hysterical events to help him see how valuable and loved he is. This comedic script follows King Arthur as he travels the land solving problems and impacting the lives of his people as his knights try to show him how important he is in everyone’s life.

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Middle School Plays for 2-20 Characters

The products listed below are all middle school play scripts specially designed to be performed by a smaller group of 2-15 players. These plays are sure to captivate your students and help them develop important skills that will last long after the play is over.

Characters: 7

Enchanted Exam

By Jancke Nell

Three boys fall asleep during exams. When they wake up, they realize that they are in a different dimension. They cannot see people, only the resident school ghosts. They have to work with the ghosts to get back to reality.

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Characters: 19

The Princess and the Goblin

By Abigail Fleming

A play by Abigail Fleming, based on the book by George MacDonald. With the help of her mysterious magical grandmother, the princess Irene and her friend Curdie the miner boy overcome a hoard of goblins with nefarious intentions.

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Characters: 14

Rainbow Valley

By Graham Donahue

It’s Prince Edward Island, Canada in 1906 as widowed Presbyterian minister John Meredith and his children––Jerry, Faith, Una, and Carl––settle into life in a new town. Mr. Meredith’s absent-mindedness, and his children’s mischief become the talk of all the local gossips. The children take in a runaway orphan girl named Mary Vance and help her find a home, all the while seeking to become children that their father and community can be proud of. Meanwhile, their father wrestles with his failures as a parent and befriends a woman named Rosemary West. As the story unfolds, tensions rise as the family strives to live up to the community’s expectations of them, and John and Rosemary’s relationship struggles to come to fruition under the watchful eye of Rosemary’s controlling sister, Ellen. In the end, everyone learns to overcome loss and find new life, love, and meaning in the relationships they hold dear.

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Characters: 7

The Magic Paintbrush

By Kyle Adkins & Rachel Benjamin

Based on an ancient Chinese folk tale, this play depicts the adventures of a young girl, her magic paintbrush, and the struggle of good versus evil. The story takes place in a poor Chinese village that has been cruelly mistreated by the Emperor and his royal guard. When a mysterious artist gives Xiao Yue a magic that could change her fate, Xiao Yue discovers the weight and responsibility that accompanies power. It is now up to her to decide how to use this new gift and more importantly how to protect this magic from being used for evil.

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Characters: 7

A Festival of Fables by Aesop

By Jennifer Sneed

Who was Aesop, anyway, and why should we care? So begins the lecture of a pompous professor who attempts to tell us all about Aesop’s fables, only to be interrupted by actors intent on showing instead of telling what the fables are all about. A play in one-act. Appropriate for grades 3-6.

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Characters: 8

Demeter and Persephone

By Jennifer Sneed

Ancient people imagined stories to explain what was, for them, unexplainable. The Greek myth, Demeter and Persephone, explains the change of the seasons. More than that, it is a story about the power of a mother’s love. A play in one-act. Appropriate for grades 4-7.

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Characters: 9

Tilting at Windmills: Don Quixote & Sancho Panza's First Adventure - Reader's Theatre

By Jennifer Sneed

Reader's theatre appropriate for classroom use. “The Adventures of Don Quixote” was written in the early 1600s by the Spanish writer, Cervantes. One of the most widely read novels in Western Literature, it is also quite funny. Join Don Quixote and his squire, Sancho Panza, as they joust with a mighty giant - or is that a windmill. This script is appropriate for grades 4-6.

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Characters: 9

Masquerade

By Rachel Benjamin

Our words and actions directly influence and strongly impact the lives of those around us. Although we have the ability to offer life, too often our school hallways are wrought with bullying and damaging cruelty. This one-act conveys the message that by choosing to love we can help a hurting generation.

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Characters: 13

Cyril and the Subtle Art of Plagiarism

By J.R. Mimbs

Cyril is a gifted writer. Too bad other people like to use his words for their own purposes. How will he balance romance, friendships, bullies, and drama class while still holding on to his voice? A fast-paced comedic re-telling of Cyrano De Bergerac set in a modern high school.

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Characters: 15

Wanda Re-Writes the World

By J.R. Mimbs

Wanda often loses herself in the fantastical stories she writes. But as the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur, will Wanda be able to face the truth that haunting her? A high energy high school comedy with lots of heart and creative staging.

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Characters: 9

Hashtag: Wonderfully Made

By Rene Gutteridge

The @ Symbol goes to God with complaints about wanting to be more like the popular Hashtag Symbol, but learns, along with some other punctuation, the valuable lesson that he was beautifully and wonderfully made for a purpose. Many people struggle with feeling useful and wonder why God didn’t make them differently. This skit emphasizes that we are all made with purpose and without mistake.

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Characters: 9

The Importance of Being Earnest - A Trivial Comedy for Serious People

By Allison Kuznia

A shortened version of the laughable comedy by Oscar Wilde tells the story of two bachelors who create alter egos named Ernest to escape their tiresome lives. The pair attempt to win the hearts of two ladies who, conveniently, claim to only love men called Ernest.

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Characters: 14

Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Border Patrol

By Tyler Leavitt

Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Border Patrol takes a comical look at like at a Canadian-United States border crossing. Along with a mix of interesting Canadian Mounties, life is interrupted when two hotshots from the Miami-vice department arrive for a collaborative exchange program. Misunderstanding and cultural differences make this a comedy not to be missed.

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Characters: 6

Mr. Pim Passes By

By Allison Kuznia

This delightful comedy centers on the unexpected arrival of the absentminded Mr. Pim, as he disrupts the peaceful lives of the Mardens and sets off an absurd chain of events. A charming farce that examines love, marriage, and societal values. This play is a shortened version based off of A.A. Milne's original script.

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Characters: 8

Black History in Mississippi Soil - A One-Act Play

By Tammie Rainey Gathings

Young Black man finishes a history project with help from some notable Black Mississippians.

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Characters: 10

Holiday Lockdown - A Comedy in One Act

By Thomas D. Nelson

It’s Christmas Eve, and Todd is working another long shift with his hard-nosed boss, Mr. Roberts. A special delivery arrives, bringing with it an array of unique customers and the threat of a dangerous Canadian art thief. Once everyone is locked down in the tiny bookstore, Todd and Trixie must work together to protect not only an extremely valuable artifact, but each other.

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Characters: 13

Current Events

By J.R. Mimbs

On September eleventh, 2001, five teachers are making copies and drinking coffee in a break room. In a heartbeat, their world changes. Now they must figure out how to continue to teach while the entire nation grieves, using their own experiences of previous events in history to help their students make sense of it all. Based on interviews with real teachers.

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Characters: 12

Mentor Wonders

By Catherine Lee

During a mentor orientation meeting in a South Texas bilingual public school, volunteers — including veteran and new mentors — hear from the Principal and staff coordinator about why volunteering is needed for “at risk” students. Meanwhile, experienced mentors daydream (in poetry with music) about their activities with mentees. These cross-cultural educational efforts help both adults and students learn about each other’s cultures, through often pleasurable, occasionally challenging, interactions. An AMBER Alert interrupts the meeting and causes consternation as staff and mentors realize the abducted child is one of their students.

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Characters: 10

Wingmen

By Julian Elcock

3 young pilots attend a social event in the town near to their airfield towards the end of WW2. Their next flight will be their 13th mission and fears about fate, chance and inevitability weigh heavily, Mick is a chancer, reckless and devil may care, Eddie is immature, easily led and believes in fate while Tom is bookish, methodical and believes sticking to the rules will keep him alive. As the evening develops there is friction with the locals who have their own concerns surviving bombings and life.

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Characters: 8

The Imaginary Invalid

By Allison Kuznia

Hypochondriac Edmund wants his daughter to marry a doctor so he can save on his medical bills, but she's in love with someone else. Soon the whole household joins in a madcap scheme to save true love and give Edmund a taste of his own medicine.

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Characters: 4

If Everything Had Credits Like Movies Have Credits

By David J. Swanson

A couple endures movie-like credits at the end of their meal.

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Characters: 7

This Is Your Life, Holiday Edition

By Craig Joseph

A well-known game show is supposed to celebrate the life of Eddie the Elf, but quickly turns into a life-changing experience for its smug host, Buddy Swenson, when the mystery guests turn out to know more about him than he expected.

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Still Looking for Middle School Plays?

Our play scripts cover a wide range of topics and themes, making them ideal for teaching lessons on literature and theater. Plus, they provide ample opportunity to practice verbal and physical acting skills while having an entertaining experience.

You can find an impressive selection of plays for middle schools here.

Table of Contents Spark an Interest in Performing Arts Teach Students Valuable Skills Ignite Creativity and Personal Expression Create Community with Middle School Plays Middle School Plays for 21-40 Characters Middle School Plays for 2-20 Characters Still Looking for Middle School Plays?

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