Scripts, inspiration, and good times
A blog for playwrights, dramatists, dramaturges and theatre enthusiasts.
Duet Acting Scripts: Two-Person Plays for Students and Performers
Discover two-person plays for schools, churches, competitions, and auditions. Comedies, dramas, and faith-based duet scripts for actors of every level.
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.
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.
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.