Unwrap a hilarious mystery with Some Words With a Mummy by Craig Sodaro! This entertaining one-act play script for students brings to life Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale with a comedic twist. When a group of students and a quirky professor decide to revive an ancient mummy, they get more than they bargained for – a talking, opinionated mummy with a lot to say about modern life! An excellent choice among play scripts for children, this script is perfect for school plays looking for a blend of humor, mystery, and a touch of the macabre. Get ready for laughs and ancient wisdom! Order yours today!

Features

• Humorous adaptation of a classic Edgar Allan Poe story

• Engaging plot with comedic dialogue

• Fun and memorable characters, including a talking mummy

• Great for developing comedic timing and character acting

• Ideal for middle school and junior high productions

Imagine the uproarious laughter as your students bring a centuries-old mummy back to life, only to find he has a very modern opinion on everything! This play offers a fantastic opportunity for young actors to explore the lighthearted side of mystery and the humor in unexpected situations. It’s more than just a script; it’s a chance to create a wildly entertaining performance that will have your audience talking long after the curtain closes. Spark curiosity and a love for quirky tales with this unique production. Order your script from Plays Magazine today!

• A fun, old-fashioned melodrama designed for high audience engagement.
• Excellent script for teaching exaggerated character and comedic acting styles.
• Clear, balanced casting with 4 male and 4 female roles.
• Short 30-minute runtime is perfect for class periods or drama competitions.
• Ideal for Middle Grade students (Upper Grades could also enjoy).

• A hilarious modern spoof of classic fairy tale characters and TV talk shows.
• Short, 10-minute running time—perfect for competition, drama festivals, or class time filler.
• Large, flexible cast size (5 female, 1 male, 2 male or female roles).
• Ideal for Middle and Lower Grades.
• Royalty-free performance rights for all current subscribers.

A LOAN FOR COLUMBUS by Inez Carvalho is a brilliant one-act play perfect for Middle Grades looking for engaging scripts for school plays. This clever comedy takes you back to the 15th century, reimagining the famed explorer’s quest for funding. The plot centers on a bold explorer’s meeting with a skeptical bank loan officer that goes poorly, only to end with a surprising lunch date with the Queen. The rest, as they say, is history! This short, impactful piece is ideal for classroom presentations and youth theatre. Spark imagination in your students—subscribe to PLAYS Magazine now!

• Historically-inspired comedy perfect for Middle Grades.
• A short, 25-minute runtime ideal for festivals or class work.
• Features a small, focused cast of 2 male and 2 female roles
  
• Setting: 15th Century.
• Royalty-free performance rights for all current subscribers.

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.

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.
  

Step back in time with The Shop Girl’s Revenge by Robert Downing, a delightful turn-of-the-century melodrama that is a fantastic find for those seeking both middle school play scripts and high school play scripts. This play features all the classic tropes of the genre: a virtuous maiden-in-distress, a mustache-twirling villain, and a daring hero in disguise. The plot centers on a pile of missing money and the mystery of a long-lost daughter, culminating in a satisfying finale where the villain is inevitably foiled. It’s a high-energy piece that allows students to explore over-the-top acting styles and historic theatrical traditions. Order yours today!

• Classic Melodrama Style: Perfect for teaching students about 19th-century theatrical conventions and stock characters.

• Comedic High Stakes: Features dramatic "curses, foiled again!" moments that are a hit with performers and audiences alike.

• Engaging Period Setting: Set in the 1890s, offering great opportunities for creative costume and set design.

• Flexible Casting: With a cast of 7 (4 female, 3 male), it is manageable for small drama clubs or classroom workshops.

• Performance Length: A brisk 25-minute runtime makes it an ideal choice for one-act festivals or school showcases.

Finding high school play scripts and middle school play scripts that are both funny and educational can be a challenge, but The Shop Girl’s Revenge fits the bill perfectly. It gives young actors the license to be big, bold, and expressive, making it an excellent tool for building stage confidence and physical comedy skills. Whether you’re looking to anchor a school assembly or provide a fun challenge for your drama students, this script delivers timeless entertainment. Secure your production rights with Plays Magazine today!

Upper and Middle grades; 4 female; 3 female; 1890s; 25 minutes.

Middle Grades; 7 male; 5 female; 3 male/female; 20 minutes.
A reading play—complete with sound effects—that spoofs the classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde tale of horror and suspense.

Middle and Lower Grades; 4 male; 3 female; 15 minutes. Mitchell, who likes peace and quiet, comes in conflict with the rest of his family who love the noise of a good storm. Good lessons about weather safety. Can they find a way to live in harmony?

Upper Grades; 3 female; 1 male; 20 minutes. A quirky, fun romance: Karen's grandmother was always trying to fix her up with a nice young guy, and it seems as if Grandma Gracie's still at it—even at her own funeral!

Upper Grades; 2 male, 2 female; contemporary Gothic; 25 minutes. Blood relatives join young couple and future mother-in-law for a late-night bite.

Middle and Lower Grades; 3 male, 2 female; male and female extras; 10 minutes. Cheer for your favorite extinct reptile—and learn some interesting dinosaur facts along the way!—in this clever play about an Ice Age talent show.

Middle grades; 5 female; once upon a time; 25 minutes.
A new student at an exclusive medieval boarding school for daughters of kings and queens learns important lessons about about being at peace with yourself and respecting differences in others.

Middle Grades, 15 female and 21 male, 30 minutes (cast may play more than one role). A rollicking, large-cast musical melodrama complete with orphans, an evil lawyer, poetry-loving cowboys, and a long-lost sea captain, all set in the Old West.

Middle and Lower Grades; Radio play for reading; 2 male, 3 female, and 1 male or female for narrator; 10 minutes. A never-satisfied wife and a talking fish help teach a lesson in being grateful for what you have, in a fun tale that’s nothing to carp about.

Middle and Lower Grades; 1 male, 1 female, 7 male or female; 20 minutes. The out-of-shape King gets help from the Prime Minister, a dietician, and physical trainer to slim down, get in shape, and eat more healthful foods. Complete with a song in rap—just say no to pie, cake, greasy burgers, and sugary shakes!

Middle Grades; 5 male, 5 female; 25 minutes. Thanksgiving. “Re-gifting” reaches new heights as the perfect pie is passed around town, gladdening hearts along the way.

Introduce your students to the magic of the library with Do It with Dewey by Jane Tesh. In this charming and educational script, a group of dedicated "bookworms" uses the tried-and-true Dewey Decimal System to straighten out a massive mess in the library. It is an engaging way to teach organizational skills while celebrating the joy of reading. This play is a fantastic addition to your repertoire of plays for elementary school, offering a fun, hands-on way to explore how libraries work. Whether you are looking for a classroom activity or a stage production, this script makes learning about literature an absolute blast.

Features

• Educational Theme: Teaches the Dewey Decimal System in a fun, relatable way.
• Flexible Casting: 9 speaking roles, suitable for male or female performers.
• Perfect Timing: A concise 10-minute runtime, ideal for school assemblies or classroom workshops.
• Wholesome Content: Content-appropriate and "drama-free" drama for younger students.

Finding high-quality play scripts for students that are both educational and entertaining can be a challenge for busy teachers. Do It with Dewey solves that problem by turning a library lesson into a lively performance that builds student confidence and teamwork. It is the perfect resource for National Children's Book Week or any literacy-focused event, helping your students feel like heroes of the stacks. Give your students a performance experience they will remember while reinforcing essential library skills.

Specs

• Grade Level: Lower Grades (Elementary)
• Cast Size: 9 (Male or Female)
  
• Run Time: 10 minutes
  
• Author: Jane Tesh
• Category: Educational / Library Skills

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.

Upper Grades; 4 female; 2 male; Old West; 25 minutes.
A slippery con man works to take advantage of new widows in this fun and clever tale of the set-up, the con, and--to the delight of the bereaved--capture. Curses! Foiled again!

Introduce your students to the Bard in a way they will actually enjoy with this delightful modern retelling of a classic. Perfect for plays for schools looking to tackle Shakespeare without the intimidation of Elizabethan language, this script reimagines the comedy with a contemporary twist. Full of love, romance, and mischievous dealings, it keeps the intrigue of the original while making the plot relatable for today’s middle schoolers. Get your copy today!

Features

• Modern Adaptation: A contemporary setting makes the story accessible and engaging for younger actors.

• Flexible Ensemble: Designed for a large cast, allowing you to involve the entire class.

• Introductory Shakespeare: The perfect gateway to teaching classic literature and plot structures.

• Comedy: Lighthearted and fun, ensuring a positive experience for the cast and audience alike.

Making classical literature fun is a challenge every drama teacher faces, but this script serves as an excellent tool for educational theatre. By using play scripts for students that modernize familiar themes, you remove the barrier of complex language and let the students focus on character and storytelling. This play fosters a love for theatre and literature, proving that Shakespeare’s stories are timeless. Create a memorable performance that students will talk about for years. Order yours from Plays Magazine today!

Info

• Grade Level: Middle Grades

• Cast Size: 3 male, 3 female, 17 male or female (flexible)

• Run Time: 20 minutes

• Genre: Contemporary Comedy / Adaptation

Middle Grades; 5 male, 3 female, and 1 male or female; 15 minutes. Police follow a trail of gum wrappers to try to figure out the "whodunit" of a "sticky" crime!

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 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; 4 female, 2 male; 15 minutes. Ever wonder what your date is really thinking? An innovative and amusing play about a blind date that bounces back and forth between what's said and what's thought.

Upper Grades; 2 female, 2 male; 25 minutes. Will a real European prince find true love through an ad he placed while on a trip to New York? A bittersweet courtship in the age of business travel, speed dating, and cell phones.

Middle Grades; 3 male, 3 female, 6 male or female; 30 minutes. The story of how a guy who loved maps and a guy who didn't want to be a prince teamed up to find gold in the West, and prove the earth is round. . .all with a little help from their zany friends.

Lower Grades; 4 male, 3 female; 10 minutes. Young actors will have loads of fun trying on all sorts of costumes and performing in this Halloween play with a simple setting and easy-to-find props. A little creativity can go a long way!

Lower Grades; 20 male or female; 15 minutes.

Puns, jokes, and music make math come alive in this clever skit.

Middle and Lower Grades; 3 male, 6 female, 4 male or female; 20 minutes.
A modern, fun take-off of Snow White (without the dwarfs) featuring a wicked stepmother who finds that vanity comes with a high price.

Upper Grades; 1 female, 7 male; Old West; 30 minutes. Innocent stranger Miss Purity Goodside meets up with Sheriff Joe Wallace and Deputy Sagalong Donovan in this fun tale, as mysterious double agent foils dastardly desperados.

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.

Middle and Lower Grades; 7 female, 6 male, male or female for Cat, King's Horses, King's Men; 10-15 minutes.
Did Humpty Dumpty fall. . .or was he pushed? A large-cast mystery featuring a host of familiar fairy tale characters.

Middle Grades; 14 male, 6 female; the Old West; 35 minutes.
When the Mayor invites schoolmarms to town to help bring respectability to a small corner of the old West, the good old boys have plenty to say about it. It turns out that if anyone is going to get married around these here parts, Rowdy Kate is goin' to be the first!

Middle and Lower Grades; 5 female, 2 male, 3 male and/or female; 20 minutes.
A really clever and fun "Irish" version of the Cinderella story, complete with leprechauns and a lot of audience participation.

Middle and Lower Grades; 34 male and female; 25 minutes.
A wonderful spoof of a make-believe television show—complete with funny advertisements—with nursery rhyme characters participating in the competition and solving the mystery of the missing sheep.

Middle and Lower Grades; 1 male; 1 female; 8 male or female. 20 minutes. Christmas may have to be canceled because one of Santa's elves is tired of working and tired of greedy kids.

Middle Grades; 20 male and female; 15 minutes.
Beloved nursery rhyme character and the Big Bad Wolf square off in a Mother Goose Land election.

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?

Upper & Middle Grades, 3 female, 3 male, 1 male or female; 30 minutes. A fun melodrama, featuring a dastardly villain, a daughter and her mother in total distress, a kind hero, and a promising gold mine. Curses, foiled again!

Upper and Middle Grades. 5 male, 4 female; 30 minutes. A 19th-century British comedy that finds two charming ladies anxious to marry, but only if the groom is named Ernest. A dry, witty, and charming tale of the upper class.

Middle & Lower Grades; 3 male, 6 female, 19+ male or female; 15 minutes. A large-cast play to welcome Spring and learn about the environment. Petulant King Bartholomew bans Spring, only to realize in a dream courtroom drama that he has upset the cycles of the seasons and destroyed the food supply.

Upper and Middle Grades; 5 female, 4 male; male and female extras; 30 minutes. Love is in the air in this fun tale of romance and mystery on a cruise ship.

Upper and Middle Grades; 19 actors: 8 female, 5 male, and 6 male/female. 30 minutes. An oh-so-fun British comedy about a forgetful aunt who thinks she has left her niece somewhere in London during an outing. While retracing her steps, she runs into all kind of situations, discovering at the end that her niece has been home the whole time. Anyone for tea?

Middle Grades. 7 actors: 4 male, 3 female (or any combination desired); 25 minutes. A take-off on a television game show where contestants are given key words and a short amount of time to write poetry and prose, with judges eagerly waiting to “edit” them out of the show.

Upper and Middle Grades; 5 male, 2 female; 20 minutes.
Message to the bride-to-be from her groom's kidnappers: "When we get the money, you get your honey!"

Middle and Lower Grades; 6+ female; 20 minutes.
Evil witches meet their match in good witch Clarice, who grows flowers and wears a sunny smile. Is there room for them all in the Witches' Council?

Middle Grades; 3 male, 4 female, 4 male and/or female. 20 minutes.
What happens when seven people, including an overly cheerful retired teacher, an obnoxious (and nauseous) kid, a chatty cellphone user, and an odiferous fisherman get stuck in an elevator.

Middle Grades. 5 female, 4 male; 30 minutes.
Deputy works to find his boss the perfect match.

Middle Grades; 5 female; 1 male; 15 minutes.
Trick-or-treaters let their imaginations run wild when they knock on the door of a newcomer to town.

Middle Grades. 7 actors: 3 male, 2 female, 2 male and/or female; 25 minutes. Zany cast of characters—including a banana-cream-pie-wielding robot—tries to thwart evil mad scientist’s plans to destroy the world.

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: 13+ actors; 7 male, 6 female, and as many extras as desired; 20 minutes. Perfect for Halloween. A large cast of zombies, bats, vampires, and werewolves try to one-up each other as they audition for a reality TV show. Is it bad to be “undead”?

Upper Grades; 9 male, 3 female; 30 minutes. The American dream is alive and well as Tony and Angie work on the holiday to strike a balance between the family business and an exciting high school life.

Middle and Lower Grades; 11 actors flexible male and female; 25 minutes.
Students attempt to recreate authentic Thanksgiving dinner—without using modern-day ingredients.