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DEAR JOURNAL by Judy Culp is more than just a performance piece—it’s an invaluable tool for upper grades looking for versatile scripts for school plays and drama workshops. This exciting collection of monologues, dialogues, and one-liners provides a unique, highly flexible foundation for teaching and performance. Designed to introduce the powerful act of "journaling" to a class or a whole school, this resource opens the door to creativity, self-expression, and student-led content creation. Unleash your students' dramatic potential and subscribe to PLAYS Magazine today!Exciting collection of monologues, dialogues, and one-liners.Highly flexible and adaptable for various presentation needs.Perfect for use as a drama workshop piece introducing the concept of journaling.Selections can be combined with new, original pieces written by students on timely issues.Royalty-free for performances by current subscribers.
Exciting collection of monologues, dialogues, and one-liners.
Highly flexible and adaptable for various presentation needs.
Perfect for use as a drama workshop piece introducing the concept of journaling.
Selections can be combined with new, original pieces written by students on timely issues.
Royalty-free for performances by current subscribers.
Explore the true meaning of inclusivity this season with Beyond Santa Claus by Virginia Miller McDonough. This poignant contemporary script asks a powerful question: What if you don’t celebrate Christmas? In just 10 minutes, this one-act play follows three characters as they navigate the complexities of the holiday season from a non-traditional perspective. As one of our most impactful play scripts for students, it serves as a brilliant springboard for classroom discussions regarding tolerance, empathy, and cultural diversity. Whether you are looking for plays for schools that challenge the status quo or a simple, script-based activity to foster belonging, this play offers a modern and respectful look at our multicultural world.
For educators, finding a holiday play that doesn't focus solely on traditional festivities can be a challenge. Beyond Santa Claus provides the perfect solution by centering the voices of those who often feel left out of the December narrative. It helps students understand the importance of accepting and celebrating differences, turning a simple performance into a lesson on global citizenship. By performing this piece, your students will learn that the greatest gift of the season is mutual respect and understanding for all religions and cultures.
Upper Grades; 2 female; 1 male or female; 10 minutes. The fight for suffrage and equality drives a wedge between a spirited young woman and her mother in a story about the work of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Stanton, and Sojourner Truth.
Bring American history to the stage with this powerful biographical drama. Ideal for plays for schools and history curriculums, this script chronicles the inspirational life of Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005). As the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, Chisholm was a trailblazer who fought tirelessly for the rights of women and minorities. This production offers a unique opportunity to combine arts education with civics, making it a standout choice for your next school assembly or drama production. Purchase this script today!
Historical Accuracy: Based on real events, providing a genuine educational experience.
Large Ensemble Cast: Flexible casting allows for maximum student participation.
Strong Female Lead: Offers a challenging and rewarding role for a young actress.
Cross-Curricular Value: Perfect for combining Drama, English, and History lessons.
Finding high-quality educational theatre that resonates with young actors can be difficult, but this script bridges the gap between entertainment and learning. By engaging with these play scripts for students, your cast will step into the shoes of a political icon, learning valuable lessons about resilience, integrity, and the power of a single voice. It provides a safe, constructive way to discuss important topics like civil rights and representation in the classroom. Empower your students with a story that matters. Order yours from Plays Magazine today!
Grade Level: Upper and Middle Grades
Cast Size: 11 female, 7 male, and 20+ non-speaking roles (flexible)
Run Time: 30 minutes
Genre: Biographical Drama / History
Upper and Middle Grades; 7 male, 4 female, 25 male or female; 30 minutes. The inspiring story of Detroit-born Ralph Bunche (1904-1971), the first African-American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (1950) for his work with the United Nations to help create a cease-fire in the Middle East.
Upper Grades; 3 male, 2 female, 1 male or female; 1870s; 25 minutes. Join a merry holiday gathering at the Perry Mansion in Southern California, where water rights, the immigration "problem," and other concerns of the day are being discussed. As for the predictions that were foretold by the I Ching and the visiting Archduke, see if you recognize how many of them actually came true!
Upper and Middle Grades; 12 male, 6 female, and male and female extras. 35 minutes. A story of the struggle and heroes of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s, with reference to the basics of human dignity: riding a bus, using the restroom, eating in a restaurant, and going to school.
Upper & Middle Grades; 13 female, 3 male; 35 minutes. A large-cast play that tells part of the story of Japanese-American internment camps created in World War II, through the eyes of a high school girl who was sent off and her best friend, who stayed behind.
Upper & Middle Grades; 10 female, 9 male; 30 minutes. America's first female investigative reporter set the standard for the best in newspaper journalism.
Upper Grades: 8 actors: 5 female,1 male, and 2 male/female; 30 minutes. Heartbreaking portrait of the struggles and hardships of immigrants to America and the harsh realities of a complex immigration system, as seen when an aunt from Central America comes to California for a family wedding.
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