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Take your classroom on a journey across the globe with Two Desert Tales, a captivating pair of short plays based on African and Mexican folklore. This collection includes The Missing Camel and Señor Coyote and Mama Rabbit, both of which explore how wit and wisdom help characters navigate the challenges of the desert. These scripts are ideal for educators looking to integrate multicultural storytelling into their drama curriculum.
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Two Plays in One: Includes both African and Mexican folktales.
Flexible Casting: Large ensemble options (7+ roles per play) to involve the whole class.
Versatile Audience: Specifically tailored for Middle and Lower Elementary grades.
Fast-Paced: Each play runs approximately 10 minutes, perfect for assembly programs.
Finding engaging plays for elementary students that also teach valuable cultural lessons can be time-consuming for busy teachers. Two Desert Tales provides high-quality school play scripts that emphasize cleverness and survival, making them a hit with students who love animal fables and adventure. These plays offer a wonderful opportunity for students to explore diverse perspectives while developing their performance skills in a supportive environment.
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Author: Barbara Winther
Genre: Folktales / Multicultural Drama
Format: Digital Download (Subscribers Only)
Plays Included: The Missing Camel & Senor Coyote and Mama Rabbit
Royalties: Royalty-free with an active subscription
Introduce your students to a world of wit and wisdom with The Baker's Neighbor, a delightful play script based on a classic Peruvian folktale. The story follows Manuel, a greedy baker who becomes so possessive of his delicious treats that he tries to charge his neighbor, Pablo, simply for the pleasure of smelling them! This charming comedy is perfect for exploring themes of greed, kindness, and community fairness. With its engaging dialogue and clever resolution by a wise judge, it’s an ideal choice for a lively classroom performance or a school assembly. Order your copy today!
Folktale Adaptation: A creative retelling of a traditional Peruvian story that teaches a timeless lesson.
Large, Flexible Cast: Includes roles for 10+ actors, making it easy to involve an entire classroom or drama club.
Character Development: Offers great opportunities for students to play distinct, expressive characters like the "miserly" Manuel and the "cheerful" Pablo.
Educational Themes: Excellent for discussing social-emotional topics such as sharing, greed, and problem-solving.
Finding high-quality play scripts for middle school that are both funny and meaningful can be a challenge for busy educators. The Baker's Neighbor provides the perfect balance, offering play scripts for students that are easy to stage while delivering a powerful message about how we treat our neighbors. Your students will love the humorous courtroom scene, and you’ll love how it sparks meaningful classroom discussions about what truly has value in life. Enhance your drama curriculum with a story that celebrates the "scent" of generosity. Order yours from Plays Magazine today!
Author: Adele Thane
Grade Level: Middle and Lower Grades (Upper Elementary/Junior High)
Genre: Folk Tale / Comedy
Cast Size: 10+ (4 male, 6 female, plus male and female extras)
Run Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Lower Grades; 7 male or female; adults for narrator and piano player; 10 minutes. Do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do! Here's a fun, easy way to teach children about the notes in a scale, major and minor chords, and the value of working together.
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.
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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.
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.
Middle and Lower Grades; 5 female or male; 15 minutes. A charming Japanese folktale that explores the importance of friendship: how easy it is to lose a friend over a silly disagreement, and how important it is to work things out and share.
Lower Grades, 4 male or female; 10 minutes. Bird cries "Foul!" when he realizes he's going to be the main attraction for Thanksgiving dinner.
Journey back to the eve of the American Revolution with Halfway to Concord by Marcella Rawe! This compelling play script for students immerses audiences in the tension and excitement leading up to the historic battles of Lexington and Concord. Follow a group of young patriots as they grapple with loyalty, freedom, and the courage to stand up for their beliefs. An exceptional choice among play scripts for children, this drama provides a vivid and accessible look at a pivotal moment in American history, making it perfect for school plays and educational performances. Ignite a passion for history on your stage! Order yours today!
Historically engaging narrative set during the American Revolution
Explores themes of courage, liberty, and patriotism
Features relatable young characters
Excellent for teaching American history in an interactive way
Ideal for middle school and junior high productions
Imagine your students embodying the spirit of early American patriots, facing difficult choices and understanding the true meaning of freedom! This play offers a powerful opportunity for young actors to connect with historical events, fostering a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made during the birth of a nation. It’s more than just a script; it’s a chance to bring history to life, inspire critical thinking, and create a truly impactful performance that resonates with both cast and audience. Empower your students to tell an important story. Order your script from Plays Magazine today!
Middle and Lower Grades. 1 male, 5 female, 5 male and female, extras. Follow the Yellow Brick Road! L. Frank Baum's beloved story and colorful characters come to life in this wonderful adaptation.
Lower Grades; 3 male; 1 female; 5 male or female; as many male and female as desired for Guards and Citizens. 15 minutes. Aesop's tale in which a slave's life is spared because of his kindness to a fearsome lion.
Middle and Lower Grades; 6 male and female; 15 minutes. Two new brides have to combine smart thinking and common sense in a test demanded by their mother-in-law. The two young women do what is asked of them, and more, setting the stage for a long life of family harmony.
Middle and Lower Grades; 6 male, 7 female, 8 male or female; 20 minutes. Will web designer's plans take all the charm out of boy-meets-girl?
Bring a touch of magic and laughter to your stage with The Talking Burro by Barbara Winther! This delightful one-act play for young performers tells the enchanting tale of a poor peasant boy whose life is transformed when he acquires a burro that can not only talk but also grant wishes. Full of charm and humor, this script is an excellent choice among play scripts for children and plays for students, providing a whimsical adventure perfect for school plays and youth theatre. Discover the joy of this unique folk tale! Order yours today!
Charming one-act play with a magical theme
Simple staging and appealing characters
Promotes imagination and storytelling
Great for introducing young actors to classic folk tale structures
Ideal for elementary and middle school productions
Imagine the wonder and delight on your audience's faces as they watch a burro come to life with magical abilities, all brought to the stage by your talented students! This play offers a fantastic opportunity for young actors to explore comedic timing, whimsical characters, and the timeless appeal of a good folk tale. It’s more than just a script; it’s a chance to create a lighthearted and memorable performance that sparks imagination and brings a smile to everyone's face. Let your students bring this charming story to life. Order your script from Plays Magazine today!
Middle & Lower Grades: 6 actors: male/female; 10 minutes. Animals meet in the desert and learn to respect their differences, without asking each other to change the way they are.
Middle & Lower Grades: 5+ actors; 2 male, 3 female, extras as desired a trick-or-treaters; 20 minutes. Is that big old house at the end of the street haunted, or just misunderstood? Kids out to trick or treat learn to lend a helping hand to an older woman in need. Great message about not jumping to conclusions and learning to help others.
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