Scripts, inspiration, and good times
A blog for playwrights, dramatists, dramaturges and theatre enthusiasts.
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: 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: The Princess and the Goblin by Abigail Fleming
First published in 1872, George MacDonald’s fantasy novel The Princess and the Goblin has been loved by children and adults ever since. The book’s themes of honor and courage; good and evil; and friendship and family have left as much impact as the strange fairytale story itself.
Choosing the Perfect Monologue for Your Audition
How can you select the ideal monologue for your audition? Here are our tips on relevance, character connection, and authenticity.
Script Spotlight: Dead Girl Walking by Dave Tippett
Discover the emotional depth of "Dead Girl Walking" by Dave Tippett in our Script Spotlight. Uncover the narrative exploring the realities of sexual abuse and trafficking through the voices of four teenage girls.