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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.
How do you make one of Shakespeare's most powerful tragedies accessible to modern students? This brilliant 30-minute adaptation of Macbeth is the solution. It masterfully uses storytellers who speak in modern language to point the way, guiding students to a thorough understanding of Shakespeare's original words. This script makes the complex themes of ambition, fate, and guilt perfectly clear and engaging for a new generation. Download your script today!
Features
A unique "Storyteller" framework that uses modern English to explain and contextualize the original text.
An ideal 30-minute running time, perfect for classroom study, drama competitions, or assemblies.
Flexible casting options to accommodate various class or drama club sizes.
Preserves the core plot, key scenes, and poetic power of the original play.
Finding plays for high schoolers that are both classic and understandable can be a significant challenge. You want your students to experience the genius of Shakespeare, but you worry about them getting lost in the dense language. This adaptation solves that problem. It empowers your students to confidently perform and truly understand the "Scottish play," sparking a genuine appreciation for classic literature. Stop searching for the perfect play scripts and bring this accessible tragedy to your stage. Order your Macbeth script from Plays Magazine today!
Specs
Cast: 13+ actors (4 male, 4 female, 5 male or female)
Grade Level: Upper Grades (High School / Middle School)
Running Time: 30 minutes
Setting: Bare stage
Format: Royalty-Free Script
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
Step back into the year 1000 AD with this gripping adaptation of Beowulf, the oldest surviving epic in British literature. This script provides an accessible yet powerful introduction to the legendary hero and his battles against the monstrous Grendel. Exploring universal themes of good versus evil, fame, and infamy, this version brings the visceral energy of Anglo-Saxon poetry to the modern stage. It is a fantastic resource for English teachers and drama directors looking to combine literary history with high-stakes performance.
Unleash the hero within—download this epic script for your students today!
Literary Classic: A faithful and engaging adaptation of the foundation of English literature.
Flexible Ensemble: 13+ roles (all male or female), perfect for large groups or diverse casting.
Thematic Depth: Explores the heroic code, legendary monsters, and the struggle for legacy.
Target Audience: Sophisticated content tailored specifically for Upper Grade students.
Drama directors often struggle to find school play scripts that feel epic without requiring a multi-million dollar budget. This version of Beowulf solves that problem by focusing on the intense conflict between heroes and monsters through powerful dialogue and ensemble movement. By performing this legendary tale, your students will gain a deeper appreciation for the roots of storytelling while developing the vocal and physical presence required for classical drama. It is a bold, high-energy addition to any curriculum that students will find truly legendary.
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Adapter: Eddie McPherson
Genre: Epic / Classical Drama / Action
Run Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Format: Digital Download (Subscribers Only)
Royalties: Royalty-free with an active subscription
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 and Middle Grades; 25 male and female; 19th century; 25 minutes. A round-table readers' theatre that tells the heartrending story of Philip Nolan, a man whose punishment for treason is that he may never again set foot in his beloved United States.
Upper Grades; 10 female; 3 male; 1 male or female, and extras; 3 scenes, 15 minutes each. High school students take center stage in this three-pack of plays about thinking of others at holiday time; creative gift-giving from the heart; and innovative sales techniques when jobs are one the line. Perform one, two, or three scenes, as time permits.
Upper Grades; 9 female, 2 male, 6 male or female; contemporary; 20 minutes. Hotly contested Student Council election puts a strain on a longtime friendship as students fight for presidency.
Immerse your audience in two pivotal eras of history simultaneously with this unique historical drama. An excellent choice for plays for schools seeking cross-curricular content, this script follows a troupe of actors rehearsing Shakespeare in Colonial Williamsburg just as the Revolutionary War looms. It masterfully blends the classic tragedy of the Bard with the tension and patriotism of early America. Give your students a rich historical perspective. Purchase this script today!
Dual Historical Setting: Teaches students about both Elizabethan theatre traditions and Life in Colonial America.
Play-Within-A-Play: Offers a unique meta-theatrical experience that challenges and engages young actors.
Flexible Casting: Designed for a large, mixed cast of 15+ actors, making it inclusive for the whole class.
Educational Depth: Perfect for collaboration between History and English departments.
Cast Size: 15 male/female roles plus extras
Genre: Historical Drama / Period Piece
Upper Grades; 3 female, 3 male, as many extras as desired; 25 minutes. Platonic? Hardly! Will offbeat hero of a band triumph over cute basketball star? A play of crushes, stereotypes, and young love.
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.
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