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Dive into our vibrant "Large Casts" category, featuring engaging plays for students that are perfect for elementary school performances. These play scripts for elementary school students are designed to accommodate larger groups, allowing every young actor to shine on stage and participate in the magic of theater.


With a variety of captivating stories and roles, these scripts encourage teamwork, collaboration, and creativity among students. Working together to bring a play to life fosters essential communication skills and boosts confidence, setting the foundation for their future theatrical endeavors.


Our royalty-free plays are ideal for school productions, drama clubs, or community events, ensuring that all students feel included and valued. Each performance offers a fun-filled opportunity for young actors to explore diverse characters and themes while enhancing their social skills. Encourage imagination and friendship through our collection of large cast plays, and watch your students flourish in their theatrical journeys!


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A HALLOWEEN SLEEPING BEAUTY by Jane Tesh A HALLOWEEN SLEEPING BEAUTY by Jane Tesh

Give your audience a delightful fright with "A Halloween Sleeping Beauty," a unique and spooky twist on the beloved fairy tale by Jane Tesh. This engaging script is perfect for elementary school plays, offering a fun, ghoulish take where beauty becomes a curse!

Features

  • Suited for Middle and Lower Grades
  • Flexible cast: 4 male; 4 female; 14 male and/or female
  • Compact 15-minute running time
  • A humorous and spooky narrative ideal for Halloween productions

Your students will love exploring this imaginative story, bringing its quirky characters and surprising plot to life. Discover more captivating play scripts for children and inspire creativity by considering a Plays Magazine subscription for your school.


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HANSEL AND GRETEL by the Brothers Grimm and adapted by Mary Flynn Casey HANSEL AND GRETEL by the Brothers Grimm and adapted by Mary Flynn Casey

Rediscover the magic of the woods with this enchanting adaptation of Hansel and Gretel by Mary Flynn Casey. Based on the Brothers Grimm classic and inspired by Engelbert Humperdinck’s famous opera, this script is a versatile choice for both an elementary school play scripts collection and a middle school play script library. The story follows two inquisitive siblings as they outsmart a wicked witch in a house made of gingerbread. Filled with whimsical characters like gingerbread children and forest spirits, this 40-minute production brings a timeless story to life with charm and suspense. Order yours today!

  • Faithful Adaptation: Captures the heart of the original Grimm fairy tale while incorporating melodic influences from the opera.

  • Large, Flexible Cast: Includes 5 lead roles and several extras, making it easy to accommodate an entire classroom or drama club.

  • Engaging for All Ages: Specifically designed to bridge the gap between Lower and Middle Grades with age-appropriate dialogue.

  • Imaginative Staging: Provides wonderful opportunities for creative set design, from a humble cottage to a candy-covered house.

  • Perfect Performance Length: A 40-minute runtime is substantial enough for a main event while remaining manageable for younger performers.

Finding an elementary school play scripts option that also works as a middle school play script can be difficult, but this version of Hansel and Gretel strikes the perfect balance. It offers younger students the excitement of a well-known fairy tale while providing middle schoolers with the opportunity for more nuanced character work and theatrical ensemble building. Whether you are staging a holiday show or a spring festival, this script ensures a magical experience for your students and an unforgettable show for your audience. Bring this classic to life with Plays Magazine today!

Middle and Lower Grades; 3 female, 2 male; several male or female extras; 40 minutes.
Adaptation of the classic fairy tale starring inquisitive siblings, a wicked witch, gingerbread children, and more. Based on Engelbert Humperdinck's opera.
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THE HIP HOP HARES by Jane Tesh THE HIP HOP HARES by Jane Tesh

Add a modern beat to your spring celebrations with The Hip Hop Hares by Jane Tesh. In this high-energy one-act play, the Easter egg factory is thrown into a frenzy when a last-minute order puts a serious crunch on production. To save the day, a group of cool, rhythmic bunnies swings into action with a contemporary flair! As one of our most vibrant plays for elementary school, it combines the traditional fun of a holiday story with a fresh, musical energy that students love. This script is an excellent choice for educators looking for play scripts for students that feel current, fast-paced, and incredibly fun to perform. Whether it's for a spring assembly or a classroom drama workshop, these hares are ready to hop to the beat.

Features

  • Modern Twist: Updates a classic holiday theme with a fun "hip hop" rhythmic style.
  • Flexible Large Cast: Features 6 lead roles (4 female, 2 male) and space for as many extras as you need.
  • Springtime Success: Perfect for Easter celebrations, spring festivals, or end-of-year performances.
  • High Energy: A 10-minute runtime packed with action that keeps younger performers engaged.

Finding plays for schools that capture the attention of digital-age students can be a challenge for busy drama directors. The Hip Hop Hares solves this by trading slow-paced storytelling for a modern, rhythmic "crunch" that makes every student feel like a star. It’s a fantastic way to build coordination, teamwork, and confidence while celebrating the change of seasons. By choosing this script, you are giving your students a performance experience that is as catchy as it is memorable.

Specs

  • Grade Level: Lower Grades (Elementary)
  • Cast Size: 6 + Extras (4 Female, 2 Male, plus Many Extras)
  • Run Time: 10 Minutes
  • Author: Jane Tesh
  • Category: Holiday / Spring / Musical Comedy
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THE WHITE SPIDER'S GIFT by Jamie Turner THE WHITE SPIDER'S GIFT by Jamie Turner

Transport your students to the ancient and mythical world of the Inca with The White Spider's Gift, a captivating play script that blends folklore with heart-pounding adventure. When a young boy embarks on a quest to save his village, he discovers that even the smallest creatures can offer the greatest help. This imaginative play is perfect for middle school performers, offering a rich cultural setting and a powerful message about courage, kindness, and environmental respect. Whether for a classroom project or a staged production, this script will engage your students' creativity from start to finish. Order your copy today!

Features

  • Incan Folklore: A unique and educational dive into South American mythology and storytelling.

  • Ensemble-Friendly: Designed with multiple roles to ensure every student has a moment to shine.

  • Staging Potential: Offers wonderful opportunities for creative costumes, movement, and simple yet effective set designs.

  • Moral Center: Focuses on the importance of helping others and the rewards of a brave heart.

As an educator, finding play scripts for middle school that are both culturally diverse and high-stakes can be difficult. The White Spider's Gift provides a refreshing change of pace, offering play scripts for students that feel like a true journey into another world. Your students will be mesmerized by the mystical elements of the White Spider, while you will appreciate how the script encourages teamwork and empathy. Give your drama department a production that is as meaningful as it is magical. Order yours from Plays Magazine today!

Specs

  • Author: Jamie Turner

  • Grade Level: Middle and Lower Grades (Upper Elementary/Junior High)

  • Genre: Legend / Adventure

  • Cast Size: 13+ (flexible for larger groups)

  • Performance Time: Approximately 20-25 minutes

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TWO ISLAND TALES by Barbara Winther TWO ISLAND TALES by Barbara Winther

Middle and Lower Grades. Battle Between Sun and Sky: 4 male or female and as many extras as desired; 10 minutes. How Coconuts Came to Samoa: 2 male, 2 female, 2 male or female, and as many extras as desired; 10 minutes. Two short stories from the Pacific Islands that help explain the ways of nature.

 
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THE FOUR ALCHEMISTS by Penni Ericson THE FOUR ALCHEMISTS by Penni Ericson

Lower Grades; 10 male or female and as many male and female extras as desired; 10 minutes. A Chinese folktale that shows that good sense and smart thinking are better than all the gold in the world.

 
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THE KING'S CREAMPUFFS by Martha Swintz THE KING'S CREAMPUFFS by Martha Swintz

Middle and Lower Grades; 5 male, 4 female, many male and female extras; 30 minutes. Wicked witch steals the royal creampuff recipe, upsets the King, and causes havoc in the royal kitchen.

 
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THE PICNIC PEACE by Jane Tesh THE PICNIC PEACE by Jane Tesh

Lower Grades; 4 male, 1 female, as many male and female extras as desired for ants; contemporary; 10 minutes. Red ants and black ants fight over a picnic, only to discover that working together, sharing, and making friends are the most important morsels of all.

 
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SNEAKY SAM IN SUNNY JUNCTION, by Ellen M. Eleder SNEAKY SAM IN SUNNY JUNCTION, by Ellen M. Eleder

Middle and Lower Grades; 3 male, 2 female, 1 male or female adult or gifted reader for Narrator; 20+ male and female. 1880s; 15 minutes. Sure-to-please large-cast melodrama with the usual dashing hero, moustache-twirling villain, and sweet heroine named Sue. . .but this one also has plenty of audience participation, songs and choreography.

 
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RAINING ON THE PLAYGROUND by Rebecca Watson RAINING ON THE PLAYGROUND by Rebecca Watson

Lower Grades; 9 to 30 male and female. 10 minutes. This creative dramatics play in poem form is a wonderful way for young children to act out what happens when rain starts pitter-pattering on the playground . . . plenty of opportunity for body movement and sound effects.

 
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