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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: 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.