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A blog for playwrights, dramatists, dramaturges and theatre enthusiasts.
Comedy Play Scripts for a Good Laugh
From slapstick to satire, these comedy play scripts feature many styles and themes, catering to diverse tastes and preferences.
Script Spotlight: Rainbow Valley by Graham Donahue
Little House on the Prairie. Anne of Green Gables. The Waltons. They don’t make many warm-hearted, period-piece family dramas like those any more, but Virginia playwright Graham Donahue thinks there’s still a place for them on modern stages. “Rainbow Valley,” now available on Scriptmore, makes a good case for that.
Script Spotlight: First Dates by Tyler Leavitt
In our latest blog, Tyler shares insights from his 30 years of playwriting, his experience directing over 100 productions, and the inspiration behind First Dates.
20-Minute Scripts for Middle School Drama Teachers
Middle school drama teachers know that finding the right scripts for their specific group can take up large chunks of time. We are here to help with that!
Script Spotlight: Mr. Pim Passes By by Allison Kuznia
This month’s spotlight focuses on a play originally written by A.A. Milne, author of the beloved Winnie the Pooh series of books. Allison Kuznia has adapted Milne’s 1919 play, Mr. Pim Passes By, shortening the comedy of manners into a tight 60-minute script for six talented actors.
Scriptmore Blog: Books for Playwrights
No matter how many plays you have written or how long you’ve been writing, we can always get better at our craft. One way to do that is to read and study great books about playwriting from the experts. We recently had a great discussion on the Scriptmore Facebook group about the best books for playwrights. Our community members offered so many good recommendations that we decided to collect them all in one place and share them on the blog. Check out the books below to find one that’s new to you—and feel free to contact us with more recommendations if you have a favorite!
Script Spotlight: The Keeper of Pigeons - A Farce in One Act by Henry P. Gravelle
"The Keeper of Pigeons" is a 40-minute farce about court page Lovett, who manages castle pigeons to cover up a secret romance. Full of humor, intrigue, and simple production needs, it's perfect for school drama groups. Written by Henry P. Gravelle, the play combines medieval adventure with Mel Brooks-style comedy.
Holiday Scripts For Kids
Preparing for the Holidays Can Be Stressful, But Scriptmore is Here to Save the Day With an Assortment of Family-Friendly Holiday Scripts.
The Best Play Scripts For Kids - Free and Licensed Scripts By Genre
Scriptmore’s Shortlist of Best Play Scripts for Kids in Elementary and Middle School. For Play Productions or for Reading.
6 Tips On How To Be A Successful Playwright
Are You an Aspiring Playwright? See Our 6 Tips to Become a Better and More Successful Playwright.