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A blog for playwrights, dramatists, dramaturges and theatre enthusiasts.
Script Spotlight: The Declaration by K.D. Christensen
Meet the composer behind The Declaration—a Hamilton-inspired musical that brings the American Revolution to life through song, rap, and a cast that works for any size company.
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.
Script Spotlight: Young Robin Hood and His Merry Friends by Nancy Whitney
What happens when the sons of Robin Hood and Little John take center stage? Young Robin Hood and His Merry Friends by Nancy Whitney is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud stage play that brings a fresh twist to the legendary Sherwood Forest tale. Written by a high school teacher and mother of five, this play is perfect for young actors and audiences alike. With plenty of action, humor, and heart, it’s a stage-proven hit that has delighted full houses. Learn more about the inspiration behind the script and why Robin Hood’s legacy continues to captivate audiences.
Script Spotlight: The Storekeeper by David Beshears
David Beshears’ play The Storekeeper brings a Twilight Zone-inspired mystery to the stage, following a group of strangers who arrive at a remote general store with no memory of how they got there. Originally written as a novella, Beshears adapted it for theater, emphasizing eerie atmosphere, dynamic dialogue, and suspenseful storytelling. With its moody setting and unanswered questions, The Storekeeper keeps audiences guessing until the very last moment.
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.