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A blog for playwrights, dramatists, dramaturges and theatre enthusiasts.
One-Act Plays for Kids: Short Scripts for Schools and Community Theater
Discover the best one-act plays for kids with fun, flexible scripts for schools, churches, and youth theater programs.
Best Elementary School Play Scripts for Young Performers
Find the best elementary school play scripts with flexible casting, simple staging, and engaging stories perfect for young performers and school audiences.
Script Spotlight: Traveling Back to the Old West — A Timeless Crossing by Bruce Thomas
Time travel meets the Wild West in this 60-minute play by Bruce Thomas—where one day in the past costs 16 months at home.
Great Plays for School Drama Groups
Plays for elementary, middle, and high school stages—age-appropriate scripts with flexible casting, easy tech, and school-friendly run times.
Script Spotlight: Milley and the Three Parrots That Learned to Be Kind by Gerald Okafor
Script Spotlight on Gerald Okafor’s Milley and the Three Parrots That Learned to Be Kind—a short, playful play about kindness, growth, and positive influence.
Scriptmore Blog: Large Cast Plays to Get Everyone Involved
Discover the benefits of large-cast plays for schools, churches, and community theaters—and find scripts that give everyone a meaningful role onstage.
Adapted Scripts to Bring Classic Stories to Life
Bring timeless stories to life with Scriptmore’s classic play adaptations—streamlined, flexible, and perfect for schools, churches, and small theaters.
How to Select Monologues with Confidence
The spotlight shines, the hushed anticipation of the audience surrounds you, and it's just you and your words. Monologues, those singular moments in performance when a single voice takes center stage, have the power to captivate, inspire, and provoke deep emotions. Whether you're an aspiring actor or director, selecting the right monologue involves both art and technique. Let's review how to select and perform solo scripts with confidence, unlocking the essence of these compelling narrative soliloquies.
Empowering Scripts for Women
Two empowering scripts for women are "Notorious to Glorious: The Woman at the Well" by Rebecca Wimmer and "If It Meant Running" by Andrew Kooman. These scripts challenge conventional norms, delve into complex female characters, and provide a platform for actresses to shine in powerful roles.
How Drama Play Scripts Address Real-World Challenges
How do drama play scripts mirror society, spark conversations, and evoke empathy in audiences? Theater leads to collective action and a deeper understanding of the human condition.