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Explore our enchanting collection of Holiday Plays, specially crafted for young ones. Our carefully curated selection of play scripts for elementary students includes heartwarming tales like "The First Thanksgiving" and "Squeak Nibbles Christmas," perfect for young audiences. These holiday plays are designed to spark imagination, foster creativity, and bring joy to classrooms.


With a focus on engaging storytelling and valuable life lessons, our screenplay writing team ensures captivating performances that captivate both students and audiences alike. Partner with us to access a diverse range of plays for schools, tailored to inspire young minds and create unforgettable memories. Step into the magical world of theater with our Holiday Plays and watch your students shine on stage.

BE-SWITCHED by Roger Kise BE-SWITCHED by Roger Kise

Middle and Lower Grades; 5 female, 1 male, 2 male or female; 10 minutes.
Fairy-tale subject (Wicked Witch) gets extreme makeover, courtesy of the team of stylists on popular daytime talk show.

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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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THE HIP HOP HARES by Jane Tesh THE HIP HOP HARES by Jane Tesh

Lower Grades; 4 female, 2 male, and many extras; 10 minutes. Bunnies swing into action with a modern beat as last-minute order puts a crunch on the Easter egg factory.

 
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YOU DON'T SAY by Peg Juffer YOU DON'T SAY by Peg Juffer

Lower Grades; 3 female; 1 male; 8 to 10 male/female; 10 minutes. Perfect for Book Week: Librarian is stumped about how to get students to read until some creative characters pop out of the book shelves to help out.

 
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THE LUCK OF THE IVIES by Frank V. Priore THE LUCK OF THE IVIES by Frank V. Priore

Bring a bit of Irish luck and clever fun to your classroom with this delightful 15-minute play. Set in a forest clearing, this story follows two young girls who think they can outsmart a leprechaun and steal his pot of gold. But they soon learn that it takes more than just finding him to win his treasure! This charming and simple-to-stage script is perfect for your youngest performers. Download your script today!

Features
  • A very small, manageable cast of 3 actors, ideal for small groups or reading exercises.
  • A quick 15-minute runtime, perfect for keeping the attention of young students.
  • A simple, single setting (a forest clearing) that is easy to create in a classroom or on a small stage.
  • A fun, mischievous plot that children will love to act out, especially around St. Patrick's Day.
Finding plays for elementary school with very small casts can be a real challenge. You need play scripts that are short, easy to memorize, and genuinely fun for little actors. "The Luck of the Ivies" is the perfect solution. It gives three students a chance to shine in clearly defined, fun roles. This is one of those play scripts for elementary students that builds confidence and guarantees smiles from both the performers and the audience. Order your script from Plays Magazine today!
Specs
  • Cast: 3 actors (2 female, 1 male)
  • Grade Level: Lower Grades
  • Running Time: 15 minutes
  • Setting: A clearing in the forest
  • Format: Royalty-Free Script

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DO IT WITH DEWEY by Jane Tesh DO IT WITH DEWEY by Jane Tesh

Lower Grades; 9 male or female; 10 minutes.

Using tried-and-true system, bookworms make quick work of straightening out a mess in the library. Perfect for National Children's Book Week.

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THE FIRST THANKSGIVING by Robert Mauro THE FIRST THANKSGIVING by Robert Mauro

Offer a fresh perspective on a classic holiday with "The First Thanksgiving" by Robert Mauro. This thought-provoking script, ideal for elementary school plays, introduces a nuanced look at the historical feast, with a particular focus on a very unhappy turkey!

Features

  • Suited for Middle and Lower Grades
  • Cast: 4 male, 2 female, 1 male/female (turkey)
  • Concise 15-minute runtime
  • A humorous and insightful approach to the Thanksgiving story
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Your students will enjoy bringing this clever and funny play to life, sparking discussions and laughter. Discover more creative and educational play scripts for children to enrich your curriculum by getting a Plays Magazine subscription today.

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VIKKI'S VALENTINE BOX by Sharon Brady VIKKI'S VALENTINE BOX by Sharon Brady

Bring a sweet and relatable story to your stage with "Vikki's Valentine Box" by Sharon Brady. Perfect for elementary school plays, this charming script explores the anxieties of being the new kid, especially on Valentine's Day, and the hope of friendship.

Features

  • Ideal for Lower Grades
  • Cast: 4 female, 4 male
  • Short and engaging 10-minute runtime
  • A heartwarming story about acceptance and kindness
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Your young actors will connect with Vikki's journey, making this play an excellent choice for teaching empathy and understanding. Explore this and many other delightful play scripts for children by getting a Plays Magazine subscription for your classroom or drama club.

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PICCOLA Adapted by Rowena Bennett PICCOLA Adapted by Rowena Bennett

Lower Grades; 2 female, 1 male, 1 male or female; 15 minutes. The magic of Christmas shines in a poor fisherman's hut in this adaptation of a charming French folktale.

 
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THE TOYS' GIFT by Melinda Williams THE TOYS' GIFT by Melinda Williams

Lower Grades, 8 male or female; 20 minutes.
A sweet story about a child who doesn't have enough money to buy Christmas gifts for his parents. . .but gets by with a little help from his "secret" friends.
 
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