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A blog for playwrights, dramatists, dramaturges and theatre enthusiasts.
Murder Mystery Play Scripts for Schools and Community Theater
Murder mystery play scripts for schools and community theater, from comedies and whodunits to interactive shows for casts of every size.
Script Spotlight: Nothing, or The Day When No One Killed Anyone. Almost.
Absurdist detective comedy play: Serhiy Kotsun's Nothing... sends an Inspector to solve a crime that never happened. Six roles, flexible staging.
Short Skits for Kids: Fun, Flexible Scripts for Young Performers
Short skits for kids are perfect for schools, churches, and drama clubs. Discover why brief scripts build confidence, teach acting basics, and deliver big fun in minutal stage time.
Monologue Scripts: Powerful Stories for One Actor
Explore monologue scripts for auditions, classroom performances, and competitions. One-actor scripts from 2-10 minutes covering comedy, faith, and drama.
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: 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.
Script Spotlight: Richly Poisoned - A Comedy in Two Acts by Thomas Nelson
Curious about the comedic chaos in "Richly Poisoned," a hilarious farce by Thomas Nelson? This blog dives into the play’s quirky characters, absurd situations, and even offers funny tips on how actors can convincingly "play dead" on stage.
Script Spotlight: The Harlem Renaissance by Lashonda Beauregard
Instead of taking modern characters back in time, though, Lashonda’s inventive story brings a young jazz pianist forward in time from 1927 to 2016.