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Catalog #206 

Trial of the 

Wicked Witch 

All your favorite fairy tale 

characters in this rousing 

parody! (see page 19) 

Lady Pirates of 

the Caribbean 

A rollicking musical comedy — 

full of action! A band of lawless 

lady pirates save the orphaned 

children. (see pages 2 and 14) 

Camp twilight 

A two-act parody of 

the “Twilight” movies 

with teen vampires. 

(see page 13) 

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Full Length Musicals 

Lady Pirates of 

the Caribbean 

—The Musical 

(featured on front cover) 

book by CRAIG SODARO 

music and lyrics by BILL FRANCOEUR 

A swashbuckling new musical comedy 

Cast: 13F, 8M, 1 optional, 

chorus, dancers and optional extras 

Playing time: 90 minutes, 2 acts 

Hear all our musicals online at: 

www.contemporarydrama.com 

book, music, and lyrics by Lauren Mayer 

A rockin’ fairy tale musical farce 

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Order #R-R308 Script: $6.50 

Order #R-R309 Vocal score: $8 

Order #R-R310 Piano/conductor score: $20 

Order #R-RC99 Production/rehearsal CD set: $65 

Order #R-RP39 Royalty: $90/$80 

Lively songs, comic dance and plenty of action. This show is a blast for performers and audience alike. A band of lady 

pirates outthinks and outfights their male counterparts. Nine zesty songs add energy and fun to the story of how the 

Lawless Ladies recover the Queen’s chest of gold doubloons sent to feed starving orphans. The show’s nine songs 

include: “Lady of the Sweet Trade,” “The Pink Pelican,” “Señoritas from Madrid,” “A Full House in the 

Dungeon,” “Ghost Ship in the Night” and four more! Many song and dance opportunities. Great solo parts and 

lively singing by the entire ensemble. Call us for a free CD sampler of the music (request Order #R-S41 for a free CD). 

(available as a full length play on page 14) 

“ The show was fantastic! We went out singing 

‘Lady Pirates of the Caribbean’ all the way home!” 

Mona Gilbert — Bali School of Dramatic Arts 

www.contemporarydrama.com • toll-free 800-937-5297 • toll-free 24-hour fax 888-594-4436 

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Never After 

New! 

Cast: 14F, 10M, 3 M or F, doubling possible 

Playing time: About 90 minutes 






This ain’t your typical fairy tale! Happy endings are too boring for all the classic fairy tale characters. The Pied Piper is 

out of a job. Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty are unhappy with their boorish Princes. And the Emperor’s 

clothes are too scratchy. None of them are satisfied. The Fairytale Fairy calls them all a bunch of ungrateful whiners. She 

put all the villains in fairy tale rehab. The Wolf, Bear, Witch, Stepmother, and more sing “Take Us Back.” So the Pied 

Piper frees them to wreak havoc once again. The girls hole up in their hideout surrounded by the villains and sing “SOS.” 

Once they realize their princes won’t save them, they band together to sing “Girl Power.” All of the fairy tale characters 

summon the courage to defeat the villains, who beg not to be sent back to rehab. The Fairy endorses a plan where good 

and evil can exist in balance and a “happy(ish)” ending is achieved. Songs include: “Begin with a Happy Ending,” 

“Be Careful What You Wish For,” “It’s Good to Be a Prince,” “A Marvelous Morning,” “What True Love 

Can Do,” “This Ain’t Your Typical Fairy Tale” and more. Easy to stage with simple sets. Roles for actors of all 

abilities.

Contents 

Full Length Musicals......................................2, 4-8, 56 

One Act Musicals............................................10-12, 56 

Full Length Plays............................................13-23, 63 

One Act Plays ................................21, 24-27, 34-37, 46 

Whodunits/Comedy Mysteries ............................28-30 

Carol Burnett Show Sketches ..................................31 

Comedy Revues, Skits and Sketches ............38-43, 46 

Character Development ............................................43 

Comedy Duets and Contest Scripts ....................44-46 

Fairy Tale Plays and Sketches ............................32-33 

Monologues ................................................................47 

Readers Theatre....................................................52-55 

Shakespeare ..........................................................48-51 

Christmas Plays and Musicals..................................59 

Mythology..............................................................54-55 

Theatre Games ....................................................57, 63 

Melodramas................................................................57 

Clown and Mime Resources ....................................58 

Speech and Forensics ....................................48, 60-61 

Radio Plays/ Sound Effects CDs ..............................62 

Theatre Books ........................48, 61, 64-71, 76-80, 82 

Theatre Craft Books ............................................72-73 

Theatre Texts ........................................................74-75 

Theatre Arts DVDs ..................................50, 54, 80-81 

Makeup Kits ..............................................................82 

50% Off Discount Specials ......................................83 

Publicity Materials/ CD Samplers..............................9 

Index ......................................................................84-85 

Ordering Information ..............................................86 

Welcome! 

New Releases 

for Spring 2012! 

Full Length Plays 

Snow White: The Untold Story ..................................21 

We’ll Be Right Back After This Murder … ..............28 

One Act Plays 

And the Crew Plays On ..............................................26 

Becoming Shakespeare................................................25 

The Glory of the Tea Bag ............................................51 

Hovel, MD: Fairy Tale Doctor ....................................25 

Shadows ......................................................................43 

Teenagers from Outer Space........................................24 

Very Moliérey ..............................................................25 

Theatre/Drama Books 

100 Duet Scenes for Teens ..........................................82 

102 Monologues for Middle School Actors ..back cover 

More Short & Sweet Skits 

for Student Actors ........................................back cover 

*Free Book Offer! 

A free copy of our book Tough Acts 

to Follow ($15.95 value) will be sent 

with every order received from this 

catalog of $10 or more. (see page 83 

for details) 

Do you need a play right away? 

Try our new PDF-ePlays! 

Many of our most popular one act plays can be delivered to you via email with 

receipt in two business days or less. This service is available for web or phone 

orders only. PDF-ePlays include a master copy of the play with reproduction 

and performance rights. No shipping charges. Credit card and a valid email 

address are required. No returns and no refunds on PDF-ePlays. Check our 

website or call us for availability of any play in our ePlay format. We now have 

over 300 plays available for e-mail delivery! 

Read Free Play Samples Online! 

Now you can read free samples of all our plays and musicals on our website. You can view 

the cast list, production notes, staging diagrams and several pages from the play. Hear 

samples of the songs from our musicals. Visit us at: www.contemporarydrama.com 


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Phantom of the Op’ry 

— The Musical 

book by TIM KELLY 

lyrics by MIKE VIGILANT 

music by GERALD CASTLE 

piano/vocal score arranged by RICHARD THREET 


A musical stage show from Skunk Creek, Nevada! 

Cast: 14F, 7M, optional extras 


Jitterbug Juliet 

book by MARK DISSETTE 


A sunny and high-spirited musical tribute to the ‘40s 

Cast: 6F, 9M, female dancers, extras, flexible 







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Order #R-RP22 Royalty $90/$80 

Forget Broadway! Forget Paris! This musical restaging of Gaston Leroux’s famous mystery beats them all for laughs. No 

heavy stuff, just fun aplenty as the Phantom in this country version laughingly makes a star of “too good to be true” 

Christine Swansong. Eleven musical showstoppers including: “I Enjoy Being a Ghoul,” “He Who Can Creates,” 

“Absent Without Leave,” “Patrons of the Arts,” “When the Fat Lady Sings,” “Too Good to Be True” and 

more. Great solo and ensemble songs with outrageously entertaining comedy characters. Wonderful comedy dance 

opportunities. Lots of suspense and action with the music. “Dead” bodies fly across the stage, a chandelier “drops” on 

the audience, the mysterious Phantom disappears and reappears. Can be staged with only one set. Costumes and 

lighting help make the show a box-office winner. A proven, sure-fire show for young performers. 

(one act musical version on page 10 and a full length play on page 21) 

Greecers 

book by MICHAEL VIGILANT music by GERRY CASTLE 

A fantasy ‘50s comedy musical 

Cast: 5F, 5M, chorus, dancers, up to 25 extras 





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More fun and delightfully different than all other ‘50s musicals! Supernatural magic occurs at the school’s Annual Dance. The 

powerful Greek mythological gods, Zeus and Hera, change greasers into “greecers.” They take over to make mortals their 

playthings. Crazy mischief and misunderstandings occur. Mild-mannered Coach Wackowitz becomes the real Hercules and 

charming Miss Wilde becomes the real Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. They start a zany battle of the sexes. Several magical 

transformations make a shy boy assertive, an aloof girl loving and so on. It’s like suddenly everyone goes mental! But the antics 

and slapstick of this “twilight zone” comedy make possible marvelous stage action for nine great song-and-dance numbers in a 

variety of styles and tempos. The show’s climax is the most spectacular reconciliation in three thousand years! Greek mythology 

is reorganized, and love wins over all. This bewitchingly charming comedy-musical offers many great singing and acting roles. 

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High-flyin’ jitterbug fun from the fabulous forties! Boogie-woogie and jumpin’ jive songs with the big band spirit of the 

lively post-war years. Many original song-and-dance numbers: “We Got It All in Our Town,” “Jitterbug Juliet,” 

“We’re So Bad,” “Think Like a Winner,” “Listen to the Beat,” “Jumpin’ Jive,” “Old Friend of Mine” and 

more! The story line is a parody version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Two young star-crossed lovers must find a 

way to settle the grudge between the Montagues and the Capulets. The competing fathers schedule the same stage on 

the same night for a jitterbug dance contest and the rehearsal of a Shakespearean play. Jitterbug Juliet tries to perform 

in both. The confusion provides a hilarious mix-up! Funny characters and wild situations make the family feud as much 

fun as the music. 

(one act musical version on page 12) 


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ook by CRAIG SODARO 


A musical comedy celebrating the ’60s 

Cast: 19F, 12M with optional extras 








Relive the crazy days and the hip music of the ’60s. Relive the Flower People of the decade that changed everything! 

The hippies, the mystics, the protestors. Starpetal and her Flower Power girls’ band start a student sit-in protest at 

Valley High. When the school principal denies their request for an in-school battle-of-the-bands the flower children try 

for a park permit to raise money for their Hug-A-Tree Foundation. They’re denied again. Frustrated, they make it 

happen at Ole MacDonald’s farm. Hippie Shreddy Freddy, the mystic Maharishi, Bruiser and his bikers, and Max King, 

the famous record promoter, all get drawn into the excitement that becomes the Cornstalk Music Festival. Though it 

begins with Flower Power, the girls’ band, and Peter, Paul and Harry, the boys’ band, it’s The Kooks, a top 

British rock group, that really spark the festivities. The show features many original ’60s-style rock numbers 

including: “Flower Power!,” “The Hippie Generation,” “Makin’ It Happen,” “Liberated Women,” “We’re 

the Bad Guys” and more. The show has rock music throughout. Everything gets wild when the crazy bikers invade 

the event, but Big Mama knows how to tame them and calm the crowd. Lighting effects, a psychedelic backdrop, silly 

face makeup and the groovy clothing of the era all contribute to make this a memorable show. Call us to request a 

free CD sampler of the music. Ask for Order #R-S42 (free CD). 

(Available as a one act musical– see Hippie Flower Power! on page 11) 

Murder 

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Spooky, suspenseful, but mostly funny. This kinky spoof of TV’s 

“Private Eye” shows of the fifties features Hercules Porridge, the 

famous Hoboken detective. Whodunit? Was it Jeeves, the butler? 

Anguish Crispie, the mystery writer? Rebecca Fitzwilliam, the 

landlady of Crooked House? Or one of the other oddball 

houseguests? Lots of zany action as the eccentric Colonel 

Chutney keeps attacking the house with his “Victorian 

Regiment.” Lots of clever songs add to the suspense and the 

hilarity: “Murder at Crooked House,” “On a Dark and 

Stormy Night,” “Whodunit?” “Chutney’s Fighting 

Ragtime Band” and more! A different kind of show for a large 

cast. Requires only one set. Many excellent roles. 

(one act musical version on page 8 

and a full length play on page 19) 

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at Crooked House 



A two-act musical comedy mystery 

Cast: Flexible cast of 18: 9F, 6M, 3 F or M 







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The musical misadventures 

of a girl named Alice 

Cast: Flexible cast of 9 to 25, chorus, optional extras 

Playing time: About 90 minutes, 2 acts 



Order #R-R357 Director’s Book: $20 




Order #R-DV37 DVD of Amateur Performance: $10 

Orchestral parts (call for details): $6 each 


Wonderland! is an unabashedly silly adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass. With hip-hopping music, it 

is an upbeat coming-of-age story that audiences of all ages will adore! You’ll recognize some of your favorite familiar characters 

of Alice’s Wonderland along with meeting dozens of new ones: a baseball team, a gospel group called The Responsibilities, 

a train conductor, a star-struck tourist, plastic light-saber wielding knights and much more. With minimal set requirements, the 

play can be performed on a bare stage with suggested set changes, or the production can be as huge as your imagination and 

budget allow. An eclectic mix of ballads, rap, rock, gospel and calypso music will have your audiences grinning like a Cheshire 

cat! You’ll love the toe-tapping musical renditions of “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter” as well 

as other great numbers such as “Anything’s Possible,” “Step by Step,” and the hysterical “I was a Good Egg But 

Then I Done Went Bad” sung by Humpty Dumpty and the Dixie Chickens! 



A musical based on the L. Frank Baum classic 

Cast: Flexible cast of 21, plus chorus, extras (doubling possible) 




Order #R-R358 Director’s Book: $20 

Order #R-R208 Piano/conductor score: $20 1 



Order #R-DV31 DVD of Amateur Performance: $10 

Orchestral parts (call for details): $6 each 

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It’s all here! The magic that has made The Wizard of Oz everyone’s favorite fantasy story. Now a modern, new 

version with delightfully inventive music! A rock beat is woven throughout — a bit of funk-rock, a touch of samba, 

bluegrass, blues and ballads — lyrics as charming as the rhythms. Several great songs for creative choreography. All 

of the same loveable characters: Dorothy and Toto, the rubber-legged Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin 

Woodsman. Lots of action! They battle the Wicked Witch of the West, the Fighting Trees, the Enchanted Poppies 

and the Winged Monkeys. The Good Witch, Glinda, saves Dorothy and friends and leads them to the palace of the 

great and powerful Wizard. He grants all wishes and helps Dorothy and Toto return home to Kansas. Many great 

parts for all types of performers. A spectacular show, simplified. 

PecosBill,SlueFoot Sue 

andtheWing-Dang-Doo! 

book by ARTHUR ZAPEL music and lyrics by BILL FRANCOEUR 

A musical comedy about equal rights for women 

Cast: Flexible cast of 14: 7F, 7M, dancing girls and many extras 





Order #R-RC60 Production/rehearsal CD: $45 


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book by JAMES DeVITA 

music and lyrics 

by BILL FRANCOEUR 

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Legendary super-cowboy Pecos Bill loses his heart to the spunky cowgirl, Slue Foot Sue. She and the “Suffering 

Suffragettes” lead Pecos Bill kickin’ and screamin’ into politics! They want to nominate him for Senator to put down 

scoundrel-politician, Lemuel Gillynapper. The issue is the “Wing-Dang-Doo” — a code name for equal rights for women. 

Pecos Bill gets entangled in a nasty campaign of hilarious dirty tricks. Maybe he can’t read or write, but he sure does find 

the way to use cowboy ingenuity to defeat a sneaky opponent. The Comanche Indians go on the warpath, Pecos wins the 

nomination, equal rights are in view and he marries the wily Slue Foot Sue. Eight lively country and bluegrass songand-dance 

numbers: “Pecos Bill,” “Slue Foot Sue,” “Come-on In,” “The Good, the Bad and the Dead,” 

“I Love You Truly,” “Book Larnin’ Jest Ain’t Fer Me,” “It’s Simply a Matter of Politics” and “We’re Goin’ to 

Have a Wing-Dang-Doo!” It’s a mad-catchy, rip-roarin’ show for a large cast. Great costumes, kooky dances with nonstop 

laughter. A show every bit as lively as Annie Get Your Gun but far easier to stage. 


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The Little Mermaid 

book, music and lyrics by LAUREN MAYER 

A delightful modernized 

version of the classic story 

Cast: Flexible cast of up to 60 players, 

mixed, doubling possible to 18 players 






Order #R-RP46 Royalty: $90.00/$80.00 

Surf’s Surf’s Up! 



A perky “Beach Boys” style musical comedy 

Cast: 20F, 10M, extras 


Order #R-R297 Script: $6.50 3 





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Eight surfin’ songs in the style of the Beach Boys during the ‘60s surfing scene make this musical both singable and 

loveable. Old Italian immigrant, Luigi Barone, owns the Surfin’ Burger hangout on the best surfing beachfront on Kahuna 

Beach in California. Wily land developers want to buy (or steal) Luigi’s property from him, but the teen surfers, the aging 

beatnicks (who speak in poetry with bongo drums) and the birdwatchers find the way to keep Luigi’s dream alive. Songs 

include: "Surf’s Up," "The American Dream," "Riptide," "Hey, Little Girl," "Shocka Bra," "She’s-a My 

Land" and more. A captivating story with many excellent roles. Love, hope, laughs, suspense and 

hi-jinks. Easy to stage. 

(available as a one act musical, Hang Ten!, on page 11) 

Is There a Doctor in the House? 


adapted from Moliére by TIM KELLY 


A bluegrass, down-home country 

two-act musical comedy 

Cast: 14F, 9M, chorus, extras 


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All hands on deck! Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story of The Little Mermaid is adapted into a musical and 

revamped to tell the story as if it were happening today. Poseidon’s daughters are giddy for their sixteenth birthdays. 

When a royal mermaid turns sixteen, her voice comes into full bloom. As if that wasn’t enough to get a fifteen-year-old 

mermaid excited, she also gets to visit the surface to see what life is like out of the ocean. But there are some bad 

barnacles out there who want to spoil the fun. Colorful and energetic dialogue is paired with fast-paced music to tell 

the story of the mermaids’ adventures ashore. Music includes: “Oh to Go to the Ocean,” “Mermaid’s Voice,” 

“The Sailor’s Life for Me,” “Villain’s Lair,” “Who Needs Love,” “More to See than the Sea” and many more. Large 

cast with many parts for actors of all ages and abilities. 






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A new kind of classic cowboy-country comedy with a wide variety of zany Western characters. Lucy Canary, the mayor’s 

daughter, loves Lester Goodbe, a likeable cowboy. But Lucy’s father insists that she marry Otis Lackginger, a rich, old 

coot with one foot in the grave. Lucy pretends to lose her voice to stall the marriage, and everyone goes on a search to 

find a doctor to cure her. And what a passel of phony medics they find! The climax is the funniest operation scene ever 

witnessed – the doctors take it all out and put it all back! Add nine delightfully original bluegrass and country music songs 

to this wildly witty comedy and you have theatrical magic! Songs include: “Is There a Doctor in the House?” “Who’s 

Talkin’ ‘Bout Love?” “We Belong Together,” “Love Is the Best Dang Doctor,” “Medicine Show Today,” “The 

Professional Way” and more. If Moliére could see this farce in “Western” style he’d laugh himself silly! Only one set. 

Zany Western costumes. The show is a supernova of fun – the audience will love it. Recommended for performers of any age. 

(available as a one act musical on page 10 and as a full length play on page 15) 


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One Act and Full Length Musicals 

Lucky, Lucky Hudson and the 12th Street Gang 


book by TIM KELLY music and lyrics by BILL FRANCOEUR 

An exuberantly funny musical spoofing old-time gangster movies 

Cast: 15F, 15M, chorus, dancers and extras 







More zany gangster characters than Guys and Dolls and twice the stage action. A nonstop-laugh parody of lovable 

cliché racketeers: Big Al, Little Al, Ma Cribbs, Mad Dog Myrtle, Two-Gun Tommy, Petty-Larceny Jane and many more. 

Chicago jazz, ragtime, blues and bouncy comedy choruses are interwoven throughout the lively, suspenseful story line. 

Song lyrics are delightful. Through a clever plot twist Steve Jenkins, the writer, gets pulled into his own story. Lucky 

Hudson, his crime-busting hero, puts him right into the comic underworld of nightclubs and back alleys. Steve is tricked 

into prison and death row for a murder he never committed. He escapes at the last moment and, with Lucky’s help, is 

able to discover the surprise identity of the godfather Big Boss. The wildly imaginative ending caps a perfect blend of 

song, story and action. Eight great songs including: “Lucky, Lucky Hudson,” “A Wild Imagination,” “Welcome 

to the Paradise Club,” “The Almighty Dollar,” “The Hollihock Hong Kong Babies,” “It’s a Jungle Out 

There,” “He’s Guilty,” “The Juice” and several reprises. Superb theatre, opportunities for outlandish gangster 

costumes and hilarious dialog. A great box-office show! 

(available as a full length play on page 14 and one act musical on page 11) 

at Crooked House: 

Murder 

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The one act musical 



A one act musical version of the comedy mystery 

Cast: Flexible cast of 18: 5F, 6M, 3F or M 

Playing time: 60 minutes, one act 






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This silly spoof of TV’s “private eye” shows of the fifties and sixties features Hercules Porridge, the “famous” Hoboken 

detective. Whodunit? Was it Jeeves, the butler? Anguish Crispie, the mystery writer? Rebecca Fitzwilliam, the landlady 

of Crooked House? Colonel Chutney, the eccentric neighbor? Or one of the other oddball houseguests? Lots of zany 

action with a German nurse, the senile butler, even Leon Russell. Songs include: “Murder at Crooked House,” “A 

Dilapidated Mess,” “Hoboken Private Eye,” “Whodunit” and more. Spooky, sinister, suspenseful, but mostly 

funny. A great one act show for a large cast. Requires only one set. Many excellent roles with easy-to-learn singing 

parts. Available as a full length musical on page 5 and as a full length play on page 19. 

yankee Doodle Dandy : The Song and Dance Man 

book by ARTHUR ZAPEL music and lyrics by BILL FRANCOEUR 

The music of George M. Cohan 

Cast: 16F, 16M, plus dancers and chorus (optional extras) 







Similar to The Music Man, but easier to stage, this show is full of music and comedy action. The angelic spirit of 

Broadway’s great song-and-dance man, George M. Cohan, reappears on earth to help stage a centennial pageant for the 

Rocky Mountain town of Snookersville. Add five original rock, ragtime and Western ballads to many Cohan favorites 

like “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “Give My Regards to Broadway” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and you have 

a show that really bounces. Grumpy old Emily Snooker, great-granddaughter of the founder, tries to force the teens of 

the town to stage a dull and phony historical play but is outmaneuvered by Cohan and friends. Many comic roles: 

befuddled Mayor Gumper, dance teacher Gwendolyn LaFever, literature teacher Courtney Earnshaw, reincarnated General 

Snooker and many more! A wide variety of parts for a large or small chorus line, solo dancers, live guitar players and 

walk-ons. Lots of laughs and a love story, too! 

(one act musical version on page 12) 

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CD Samplers, Publicity Posters, Buttons, Graphics 

Complete Graphics Package! 

For $15.00 we can provide you with our licensed artwork for all our full length plays and 

musicals. Use this artwork for your playbills, posters or other promotional needs. Our 

graphics will help you publicize your show in style! Artwork will be emailed in jpg and pdf 

formats (in color and black and white). A valid email address is required. 

Complete Graphics Package Order #R-ART Price: $15.00 

Post excerpts of your 

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CD Samplers 

Our CD samplers will help you decide which 

of our popular musical comedies best suits 

your needs. These samplers include song 

excerpts and plot outlines from each musical 

listed. 

Two act musicals 

CD Sampler #1 

1 Order #R-S31 

Price: $4.75 

This CD Sampler includes excerpts from 

twelve of our two act musicals including: 

A Christmas Carol; Ducktails & 

Bobbysox; Fifties Flashback!; Greecers; 

Lucky, Lucky Hudson and the 12th 

Street Gang; OZ!; Pecos Bill, Slue Foot 

Sue and the Wing-Dang-Doo!; Yankee 

Doodle Dandy: The Song and Dance 

Man, Phantom of the Op’ry, The Little 

Mermaid, Wonderland! and Never After. 

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One act musicals 

CD Sampler #2 2 Order #R-S32 

Price: $4.75 


all of our one act musicals including: 

Alice’s Adventures; Beauty and the 

Beast; Cool Suit; Jack and the Beanstalk 

Bandstand; Lucky, Lucky Hudson; A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Velveteen 

Rabbit; Yankee Doodle Dandy; The 

Patchwork Girl of OZ; Phantom of the 

Op’ry; The Pied Piper; Jitterbug Juliet; 

Romeo and Julie; Is There a Doctor in 

the House?; Hang Ten!; Hippie Flower 

Power! and Murder at Crooked House. 

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Two act musicals 

CD Sampler #3 3 Order #R-S33 

Price: $4.75 


seven of our two act musicals including: 

Lady Pirates of the Caribbean, Surf’s 

Up!, Jitterbug Juliet, Is There a Doctor 

in the House?, Flower Power!, Murder at 

Crooked House and The Jabberwocky in 

Alice’s Wonderland. 

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Give your play or musical all the hype it deserves. Tell the world 

with these snappy, colorful publicity buttons. These 2 1 / 4” 

buttons feature the name of your show on a brightly colored 

background with a small design illustration. Everyone in the 

cast and in the stage crew should wear one. Buttons are 

available for all of our musicals, mini-musicals and fulllength 

plays. 

Order your buttons early! All button orders take 

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Minimum order — 15 buttons 

15–25 buttons ..95¢ each 

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Please specify show name. 

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musicals, and full length plays. Space allotted for you 

to fill in date, time and place. Your publicity crew 

will love them. 

Set of 12 posters: $12.95 

Order #R-POST 

Please specify show name. 

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Jack and the 

Beanstalk Bandstand 

music and lyrics by VAL R. CHEATHAM 

A rock ‘n’ roll musical parody 

Cast: 6F, 6M, 3 optional and extras 

Playing time: 45 minutes, 1 act 






IsThereaDoctorin theHouse? 

The One Act Musical 

adapted from “Moliére” by TIM KELLY 


One act version of our popular musical 








As lively as a Broadway musical. It spoofs fake doctors who 

try to cure the mayor’s daughter, Lucy. To avoid marrying 

old Otis Lackluster for his money, Lucy claims she’s lost her 

voice forever. None of the quack doctors hired by the mayor 

can restore her health, but their methods are hilarious. A 

large cast with a variety of colorful Western characters. Five 

bluegrass/country songs including: “Is There a Doctor in 

the House?” “Who’s Talkin’ ‘Bout Love” “The 

Professional Way” “Love is the Best Dang Doctor,” 

and “Medicine Show Today.” A lively one act musical. 

Everyone gets laugh lines – even the audience! 

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A one-act, nonstop comedy musical full of the wildest rock 

‘n’ roll clichés and character types of the fifties! Jack trades 

the family cow to a scam artist for a bottle of “The Great 

Elixir.” His angry mother tosses it out the window and a 

giant stalk grows. Jack climbs it and finds the Beanstalk 

Bandstand, a TV show featuring Duck Clark and guest 

performers who perform in the rock ‘n’ roll styles of Chuck 

Berry, Elvis and the Supremes. Jack finds a new career as 

the announcer of the TV Bandstand show. Eight lively 

songs and reprises including: “The Great Elixir,” “Old 

Time Hunger,” “At the Rock Hop,” “Rock and Roll 

Twist” and “I Wanna Be!” Also has take-off parodies of 

familiar commercial jingles. An irresistible spoof for teens 

who want to have fun in silly costumes, while acting and singing 

in a musical comedy. 

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Phantom of the Op’ry — 



lyrics by MIKE VIGILANT 

music by GERALD CASTLE 

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Shorter in length than the best-selling full-length show 

but the spooky fun remains — all of it! The same 

outrageously funny characters at work to keep the 

Phantom from harming Christine Swansong as he 

seeks to make her the star of the show. Easier to 

produce with only the four best songs: “I Enjoy 

Being a Ghoul,” “Too Good to Be True,” “Patron 

of the Arts,” and “One Man Military Complex.” 

Fun roles also for chorus and comedy dancers. May be 

staged with only one set. 

(see two act musical version on page 4) 

Romeo and Julie — 


music and lyrics by VAL R. CHEATHAM 

book by BILL COMEAU 

A one act musical spoof of 

Shakespeare’s classic tale 

Cast: 8F, 7M, flexible 








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Nothing tragic about this rock ‘n roll version of our bestselling 

play with the same name. Shakespeare’s story of 

teenage lovers finds new energy in this modern idiom with 

rap and rock ‘n roll music. Even the feuding families, the 

DeCapitates and the Mountainviews, become good friends. 

The Bard’s classic lines are translated into teenage slang 

within an unpredictable situation comedy. Nothing is sacred. 

It’s the same love-at-first-sight tale, but Romeo and Julie’s 

presumed elopement turns out to be nothing more than 

puppy love. Includes four songs: “Rock, Rock Into 

Music,” “The Greatest,” “My Romeo,” “Marriage 

Rap” and one reprise. The actors create their own scenery. 

Non-stop action. Easy to stage anywhere.

Hang Hang Ten! Ten! 


music and lyrics by BILL FRANCOUER 

A one act musical version of Surf’s Up! 



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Lucky, Lucky Hudson 

by TIM KELLY 


A one act gangster musical comedy 

Cast: 15F, 15M, chorus, dancers and extras 







Aspiring teenage writer, Steve Jenkins, decides to fight the 

most evil gang of mobsters in fiction. From his wild 

imagination comes his hero Lucky Hudson. But 

immediately matters get out of hand. Lucky Hudson turns 

real to show Steve how to defeat the 12th Street Gang. 

Suddenly Steve finds himself in an underworld of seedy 

nightclubs and city streets populated by Big Al, Ma Cribbs, 

Two-Gun Tommy, Larceny Jane, Hong Kong Holly and 

many more. All are controlled by a godfather called “The 

Boss.” Hold-ups, double-cross capers and jury trials flash by 

before Steve Jenkins finds himself on death row. When the 

governor’s reprieve doesn’t come through there’s only Lucky 

Hudson to save him from execution. Seven great songs 

including: “Lucky, Lucky Hudson,” “A Wild 

Imagination,” “Welcome to the Paradise Club,” “The 

Almighty Dollar,” “The Hollihock Hong Kong 

Babies,” “He’s Guilty” and “The Juice.” Great 

comedy action show for a large cast. 

(full length play on page 14) 


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Surfin’ music in the style of the Beach Boys, the Ventures 

and other beach music bands give this one act musical 

comedy lots of energy and fun. An Italian immigrant’s 

Surfin’ Burger restaurant sits on one of California’s best 

beach fronts. Scheming land developers try to steal his 

property to build a huge hotel on it. His daughters, their 

surfer friends, and the bird-watching society are able to 

thwart the developers. Songs include: “Surf’s Up,” 

“The American Dream,” “Riptide,” “California,” 

and “Shocka Bra.” Full of suspense and hi-jinks. Easy 

to stage. 

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Hippie Flower Power! 



A one act musical comedy 

celebrating the sixties 

Cast: 19F, 12M, plus optional extras 

Playing time: 60 minutes, 1 act 2 






cool 

Suit 

book, music and lyrics by LAUREN MAYER 

A musical comedy featuring 

“The Emperor’s New Clothes” 

Cast: Flexible cast of 10 to 15 F or M 








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Rock music from the rollicking sixties makes this a fun 

show for both the performers and the audience. When the 

high school principal denies an in-school battle of the 

bands, Starpetal and her all-girl band Flower Power stage 

a protest. When they can’t get a park permit to perform, 

they make it all happen at Ole MacDonald’s farm. They 

call it the Cornstalk Music Festival. This one act version 

of Flower Power features six songs: “Flower Power,” 

“There’ll Come a Time,” “Makin’ It Happen,” “The 

Hippie Generation,” “Oh, My Honey Babe” and 

“We’re the Bad Guys.” A great show for a large cast. 

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“Ridiculously delightful!” This classic tale of the vain, 

clotheshorse Emperor rocks with music and comedy. Nine 

storytelling songs: “The Emperor’s Song,” “One Tree 

at a Time,” “It’s Not Easy Being Perfect,” “Cool 

Suit,” “Check It Out,” “Listen,” “You Got to See It 

to Believe It,” “Strut Your Stuff” and “Think for 

Yourself.” A group of rebel tailors trick the vainglorious 

Emperor into believing they can make him a Cool Suit 

that’s so “stylish and chic, from a fabric magic and 

unique” that only the smart can see it. A lowly page tries 

to tell the Emperor it’s a hoax — there is no invisible Cool 

Suit. But no one will listen. The royal ministers, the 

Emperor’s doting mother, the servants — none will admit 

they can’t see the Cool Suit. The foolish Emperor dresses 

up in the Cool Suit he can’t see. The royal parade begins. 

The Emperor struts his stuff in his Teddy-bear underwear. It 

takes a tiny kid to tell him he’s wearing nothing! The lesson: 

Think for yourself! Easy to stage — hilarious to watch.

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Alice’s Adventures 

by DAN ROBERTS 

In Wonderland and 

Behind the Looking Glass 

Cast: 12 to 21 players, flexible, mixed 

Playing time: 1 hour, 1 act 


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All of the wonderfully quirky characters from both of 

Lewis Carroll’s classics are combined in one musically 

integrated show of five scenes. This simple structure 

permits a large or small cast of adults or children to stage 

the show. Songs include: “Royal March,” “Mock 

Turtle’s Story,” “Lobster Quadrille,” “What Am I 

Doing Here?” and more. Each scene is a miniature 

play itself and can be rehearsed separately. The sets and 

costumes can be limited or elaborate. Thirty-four short 

segments of music, both instrumental and vocal, are 

included. This musical has been audience tested over 

several years. May be performed with live or recorded 

music. 

Jitterbug Juliet 


by MARK DISSETTE 


A one act musical celebration 

of the jitterbug days 

Cast: 6F, 9M, mixed extras 








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A short parody version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and 

Juliet. Two young sweethearts are trapped by a silly 

inter-family grudge. The Montagues and the Capulets 

must share the same stage to perform a Shakespeare 

play and jitterbug dancing contest. Several song-anddance 

numbers from the full length musical 

including: “We Got It All in Our Town,” “Jitterbug 

Juliet,” “Think Like a Winner,” “Listen to the 

Beat,” “Jump ’n Jive” and “Romeo and Juliet.” A 

show that bristles with vitality and is easier to stage than 

the full length version. 

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Yankee 

Doodle 

Dandy 

by ARTHUR ZAPEL 

music and lyrics by 

BILL FRANCOEUR 

A one act musical comedy spectacular 

Cast: 16F, 16M plus dancers and chorus 







Emily Snooker, great-granddaughter of the town’s 

founder tries to force the teens of Snookersville to stage 

a phony historical stage show for the town’s centennial. 

But Emily’s stuffy plans are thwarted. The angelic spirit 

of George M. Cohan revisits earth and helps the teens 

produce a terrific song-and-dance show with many 

original rock tunes, Western ballads, ragtime and 

many George M. Cohan favorites: “Yankee Doodle 

Dandy,” “Give My Regards to Broadway” and 

“You’re a Grand Old Flag.” There are parts for a 

chorus line, solo dancers, guitar players and comics. Lots 

of stage action. 

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

or Puck’s Lullaby 

book by GARY PETERSON 

music by LARRY NESTOR 

A musical version of 

Shakespeare’s classic comedy 

Cast: 24 or more actors, flexible, mixed 

Playing time: 45 to 60 minutes, 1 act 






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Possibly the best version ever to introduce young 

audiences and performers to the joys of Shakespeare. 

This, the Bard’s most delightful comedy, is made even 

more delightful with the addition of music. In less than 

an hour Puck takes us along on a trail of mischief as he 

uses love potions and shenanigans to entangle all the 

lovers in hilarious situations. The enchanting songs, 

ballads and lullabies give the story a consistent mood 

and the charm of modern love lyrics. Songs include: 

“Welcome,” “Irresistible,” “Lullaby” and more. 

The large cast permits many to participate in a wide 

variety of roles. This shortened version gives the story 

a sharper focus and makes it less formidable to stage. 

The Shakespearean dialog is still present but is 

simplified for easier understanding. 

(available as a non-musical version on page 49)

Who’s Afraid of 

the Big Bad Prince? 

by CRAIG SODARO 

A two-act fairy tale parody/mystery 

Cast: 12F, 6M, 1 F or M 



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Poor Cinderella! Her cranky Prince has mysteriously 

lost all of his charm at a bad time. She’s hosting an 

engagement party for Snow White’s stepmother, 

Queen Foraday, and her intended, King Pynn. 

Desperate, she calls her Fairy Godmother, who asks 

Jack the Giant to check the castle for parasites and 

begs the Little Mermaid to test the drinking water. She 

even has Little Red Riding Hood check the Price to see 

if he’s been bitten by the Big Bad Wolf. But he’s only 

been a grump since he got his new iPhone with more 

killer apps than anyone. He’s become totally 

dependent on them. They find the evil Queen has 

returned to her old ways and cast a spell to steal the 

happy face app to make herself more charming. At the 

party, they confront her. She restores the Prince’s 

charm and he becomes the life of the party! Easy to 

stage with two simple sets. Lots of fun for performers 

and audience alike! 

Peter Pan 


A two-act play adaptation of 

the novel by J.M. Barrie 

Cast: 4F, 20M, 2 M or F, flexible, plus extras 




Peter Pan, the boy who never wants to grow up, flies with 

Tinker Bell through the open window into the nursery 

room of the Darling family. The Darling children love to 

hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits. Then one 

night, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell whisk them all off to 

Neverland to be part of the adventures. They become 

friends with the Lost Boys and Princess Tiger Lily and 

Wendy Darling becomes everyone’s mother. When the evil 

Captain Hook captures Wendy and the Lost Boys, Peter 

Pan comes to their rescue. Together with the ticking 

crocodile, Peter Pan puts Captain Hook in his place and 

returns the Darling children to their home with the Lost 

Boys where they will find parents to adopt them. Peter Pan 

refuses to be a regular boy and returns to Neverland where 

he’ll never grow up. This superb adaptation of J.M. 

Barrie’s original novel is easy to stage. Includes audience 

participation. 

Camp twilight 



A teen vampire “Twilight” parody 

Cast: 13F, 9M 




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This camp promises teens a summer adventure — and 

it delivers! There’s a werewolf howling at the moon, 

and he’s a camp counselor! The newest camper, 

Eduardo, appears to be a vampire. But camper Nell 

falls for him anyway to the dismay of Deena, the 

hottest camper at Twilight. They don’t know that the 

camp’s pesky bats are really Eduardo’s mom and dad, 

who are trying to bring him home. A pair of looney hit 

ladies show up looking for someone hiding in camp. 

They want to settle the score for Murray the Mugger, 

but the camp director thinks they’re the martial artists 

hired to perform. As midnight approaches under a full 

moon, the adventures come to a howling climax. 

Werewolves, vampires, assassins, campers, and 

counselors are tossed into a comedy blender and come 

out laughing! Lots of funny lines and hilarious 

situations for everyone. Easy to stage with one set. 

Night of the Teenage Zombies 


A two act horror movie parody 

Cast: 13F, 6M 




When novice vampire hunter Makenzie Thomas learns a 

student has disappeared from Hitchcock High, she 

launches into full Van Helsing mode. Her friends have 

evidence that their weird chemistry teacher is up to 

something at the spooky, abandoned Bascomb House. 

When they find out a group of students is heading that 

way, they sneak into the house to hide. They are horrified 

to see the teens turn into zombies. A “Bride of Dracula” 

woman takes control of the zombies, who wander 

clumsily in search of human prey. Nosey neighbors drag 

a pair of nervous “deputy Fife” cops to the house, who 

run out screaming in terror. Makenzie tries to battle the 

monsters, but her friends turn into zombies one by one. 

She alone must defend the town against a zombie 

takeover. Lots of funny lines and hilarious situations for 

everyone. Easy to stage with one set.

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Lady Pirates of the Caribbean 



Lawless lady pirates 

save orphaned children 

Cast: 13F, 8M, 1 optional 




A chest of gold doubloons sent by the Queen to care for 

orphaned children has been stolen. To save the orphans 

from starvation Sister Benedict seeks the help of 

Esmeralda, the captain of the pirates known as the 

Lawless Ladies. Once an orphan herself, Esmeralda 

promises to recover the gold. The Lawless Ladies go to 

Parrot Isle disguised as a shipwrecked theatrical troupe. 

Esmeralda suspects that Governor Don Juan Futon and 

his niece Lucretia are imposters, but she has no proof. 

Wary Lucretia proclaims that the theatrical troupe are 

spies. Esmeralda and her Lawless Ladies are 

condemned to walk the plank, but Esmeralda tricks 

Lucretia and the fake governor and exposes their evil 

doing. A classic sword fight is the climax to this 

swashbuckling show. The Queen’s gold is recovered and 

the orphans are saved. Lots of laughs. Delightful 

character roles. Great fun for everyone. 

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Cinderella’s Dream 

by GREG ATKINS 

A two act comedy adaptation 





Beauty may only be skin deep, but it’s ugly that hits the 

funny bone! For really big laughs you have the option 

of casting male actors as the ugly stepsisters. While 

Cinderella and her prince play it straight, her 

stepmother, the Archduke and the stepsisters are 

comically wacky. A combination of slapstick, sly asides 

and pratfalls make this a great stage comedy. The fairy 

godmother works behind the scenes with fairy dust 

and funny lines to help Cinderella’s dreams come true. 

Lots of laughs. Hilarious situations, witty lines and 

zany characterizations make this full-length play 

memorable entertainment for all ages. A superb show 

for performers to test their comedy skills. 


Lucky, Lucky Hudson and 

the 12th Street Gang 

by TIM KELLY 

A gangster comedy of colorful characters 

Cast: 15F, 15M, flexible, plus extras 




Young Steve Jenkins’ imagination gets him into a 

wonderful mix of underworld characters: Two-Gun 

Tommy, Skeets the Squeaker, Hong Kong Holly, Mad 

Dog Myrtle and many others. Lucky Hudson, Steve’s 

crime-busting hero, puts him right into the comic 

underworld of nightclubs and back alleys. He 

experiences thrilling hold-ups, a prison riot and even a 

mini-musical revue. The gang is planning the biggest 

caper in the history of Gangland and it’s up to Steve to 

blow the whistle. Fun to perform with lots of laughs. 

(also available as a musical on page 8 

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Say Good-Bye, Toto 

by AMY HEIDISH 

A two-act parody of “The Wizard of Oz” 

Cast: 5F, 5M 




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Toto is the main character in this hilarious version of 

The Wizard of Oz. He’s a needy pet who speaks his 

lines, but Dorothy can only hear him bark. Her house 

has crushed the Wicked Witch of the East and Toto 

brings her the witch’s sparkly shoes. The Lion, 

Scarecrow, and Tin Man appear, vying for Dorothy’s 

attention and trying to get rid of Toto. The Lion is full 

of puns as they journey to the Emerald City. Lots of 

great stage action as they cross a ravine on a vine, 

make a raft to cross a river, and fall asleep in a tall 

poppy field. They find the great and powerful Wizard 

of Oz is a duck puppet, but agree to kill the Wicked 

Witch of the West anyway. Toto gets his revenge on 

the Lion and others before they join forces to melt the 

Witch and take her magic wand back to challenge the 

Wizard. When Toto drops from the balloon that’s 

headed for home, the Good Witch saves him and gives 

him a voice that Dorothy can finally hear. She clicks 

her heels and the two are back in Kansas. Lots of 

funny lines and situations. 

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Be My Ghost 

by TIM KELLY 

A suspenseful Stephen King-style 

mystery comedy spoof 





Young George Travis, like Stephen King, writes horror 

fiction, but he has “writer’s block” — hasn’t had an idea in 

months! He travels to rural New Hampshire where his 

eccentric Aunt Julia has willed him Black Raven Inn, a 

gloomy summer hotel. Local villagers say the place is 

haunted by the dangerous spirit of Mercy Appleton. When 

George and his bride-to-be arrive on a dark and stormy night 

(what else?), all manner of terror occurs. High school 

students detoured from a Halloween celebration seek 

shelter. Rootin’-Tootin’, an Egyptian mummy, is delivered 

for storage, a Hollywood agent drops in, two weird sisters 

collect roadkill so they can practice taxidermy. When the 

housekeeper, Mrs. Shrivel, is murdered, what had started 

out as fun ends up as a strange “whodunit” mystery. Like all 

Kelly plays the action is nonstop, hilarious and spooky! One 

set, two acts. 

Buckshot and Blossoms 

by TIM KELLY 

A rip-roaring comedy Western 

Cast: 14F, 9M, flexible plus extras 




Hilarious characters make this wacky spoof of every 

classic Western a guaranteed box office winner! Put the 

“Fastest Gun in the West” against the “Meanest Gunslinger 

Alive” at the old Trail Dust Hotel and you have action 

aplenty! Then mix in the villainous Whip Lash Gang with 

two crusading ladies who favor blossoms over bullets and 

you have comedy and suspense! But the most fun comes 

from the eccentric characters woven into the plot: Old 

Gabby Ways, the Widder Jones, Hopalot, the Pearl of the 

Pecos and many more. Action, comedy, romance! Two acts 

of entertainment that never stops! And there’s a wedding, 

too. Someone in the audience catches the bride’s bouquet! 


Is There a 

Doctor in 

the House? 

by TIM KELLY 

A “laff riot” adaptation of the 

farcical “doctor plays” of Molière 

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The very best moments of the greatest farces of Molière 

are now all part of one easily staged modern version. 

Kelly has created a real laugh sensation in this 

“funsapoppin” spoof of fake doctors at work. Each quack 

physician is devoted to the Grease Gulch Hippopatomus 

Oath — “If you can’t convince ‘em, confuse ‘em.” And 

this they do with rapid-fire jokes, sight gags and slapstick 

comedy! A new kind of classic cowboy-country comedy 

with a wide variety of zany Western characters. Lucy 

Canary, the mayor’s daughter, loves Lester Goodbe, a 

likeable cowboy. But Lucy’s father insists that she marry 

Otis Lackginger, a rich, old coot with one foot in the 

grave. Lucy pretends to lose her voice to stall the 

marriage and everyone goes on a search to find a doctor 

to cure her. And what a passel of phony medics they find! 

The climax is the funniest operation scene ever witnessed 

— the doctors take it all out and put it all back! Easy to 

rehearse and stage with one simple set. Many small roles 

— all choice. Western costumes. Two acts that build to a 

roaring finish on stage and off! 



Let Him Sleep ‘Til It’s 

Time for His Funeral 

by PEG KEHRET 

A comedy in two acts 

Cast: 3F, 3M 

Playing time: About 1 1 ⁄2 hours, 2 acts 



In this convulsingly funny comedy, everything goes 

from bad to awful. It starts when a loving wife, Edna, 

decides to give her depressed husband, Harold, a 

funeral for his 50th birthday present. He’s feeling very 

old, and she wants to do something crazy to cheer him. 

It’s to be a fantastic surprise party for guests, relatives, 

the undertaker, and most of all, Harold. But there’s a 

mixup. Harold believes he’s to be murdered by his wife. 

She thinks Harold is leaving her. Their daughter and the 

neighbors all have other ideas. This delightful mess is 

amazingly resolved in a second-act hurricane of hilarity. 

A Broadway-style show without Broadway-type royalty 

fees. A money-maker for any theatre group.

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Cyrano Loves Roxanne 

by PAT COOK 

A parody of the classic play 

Cyrano De Bergerac 

Cast: 9F, 7M 




A delightfully lively and funny show for young performers. 

It’s all here! Witty lines, hilarious characters and lots of 

action. Both your audience and your players will enjoy 

the sword play, the word play and the many silly 

situations. Cyrano’s heart is as big as his nose – huge! 

When he realizes he can never win the beautiful Roxanne 

for himself, Cyrano decides to help his friend Maurice win 

her over. But Maurice is a klutz. He speaks only in 

unromantic “hip” talk. Cyrano hides in the shadows and 

gives Maurice all the sweet and romantic words to win her 

hand. Four-star entertainment! Many good roles. 

Treasure Island 

by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON 

adapted by JAMES DeVITA 

The Adventures of Jim Hawkins 

Cast: 16 players, less with doubling 




At last a manageable stage dramatization of everyone’s 

favorite pirate and treasure story! Stevenson’s classic 

characterizations come alive in this well-structured twoact 

version. The irrepressible, ever-perceptive boy Jim 

Hawkins receives a treasure map from the irascible Billy 

Bones. From this moment on, Jim and his friend, Dr. 

Livesay, are in peril. They decide to charter a ship, hire a 

crew and recover the lost treasure. Unfortunately, Long 

John Silver and his seafaring pirates learn of the plan and 

decide to steal the treasure for themselves. Tension and 

suspense build to a wonderfully theatrical climax certain 

to delight audiences young and old. The dialog is flawless 

in revealing the charm and villainy of Long John Silver 

and the brave spirit of Jim Hawkins. 


The Wicked Witch Project 

by JUDY WICKLUND 

A bewitching comedy of wayward spells, 

potent potions and cauldrons 

Cast: 15F, 7M, 4M or F (small parts) 




A strange little community of eccentric witches live in the 

woods outside the town of Fairfield. The townsfolk are 

often awakened and annoyed by the witches’ cackling and 

wayward spells. Dorelda experiments with non-broom 

flying techniques and gets caught in a government no-fly 

zone, bringing Feds to the colony. But Bizzarelda concocts 

a love potion, causing all to fall in love with the first person 

they see. The spell is broken by the arrival of Esmerelda, 

head of all witches, who turns out to be from the EPA, 

checking the stench from Bizzarelda’s cauldron. Lots of 

action and hilarious lines. Many wacky characters and 

crazy costumes and props make his show fun for 

performers and audience alike. 

Little Women 

by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT 

adapted by GARY PETERSON 

A two-act adaptation of the classic 

Cast: 8F, 4M, 2 M or F 




This new adaptation offers superb acting roles for all 

performers. It may be staged with only one set. Four 

sisters, each with a distinctively different personality, offer 

an irresistible charm as we see them grow up to 

experience life’s joys and disappointments. Your audience 

and performers alike will enjoy being part of a show that 

radiates entertainment with love, laughter, inspiration, 

and pathos. It’s an all-family play that dramatizes the 

magic that made the book such an enduring classic. This 

warm and winning adaptation condenses many of the 

most charming and memorable incidents of Louisa May 

Alcott’s classic story. A box-office winner! 


Oliver Twisted 

by TIM KELLY and CRAIG SODARO 

A two-act spoof of Dickens’ classic story 





Actors and audiences alike will enjoy the clever, 

wisecracking dialog that keeps this show moving laugh 

to laugh. It’s a double spoof — a parody of Dickens’ 

classic work inside a take-off of the early TV 

private-eye shows. Every character is a hilarious 

cartoon-image of each traditional character: Mrs. 

Bumble, the cruel and selfish head of the orphanage 

and Fay Gunn, the seductive leader of the young boy 

pickpockets — Art Dodger, Swifty, Brains and Giggles. 

“Famous” private eye, Chuck Dickens, is hired by a 

wealthy society matron to find the lost orphan Oliver 

Twist. His total ineptness is exceeded only by the silly 

devotion of his adoring Girl Friday. She and Bill Sikes 

work separately to find Oliver and save him from a life 

of delinquency. The locket from Oliver’s late mother is 

found and the noble orphan wins his legacy. The 

“world’s greatest detective,” Chuck Dickens, once 

again takes credit for solving the mystery though he 

contributed nothing but confusion. Easy to stage with 

simple sets. 

Hamelot 


A slapstick satire of Shoot-Em-Up Westerns 





Hamelot is anything but a peaceful cowboy town. The 

gunslingers have taken over. Six Foot Freddie and Five 

Foot Phil blast each other dead because of the evil 

plotting of the town’s two sister bankers. The sisters 

conspire to get almost everyone shot to foreclose on their 

property. But a town legend offers hope for the future. 

Law and order will return to Hamelot when someone 

pulls the famed X-caliber rifle from the stone. Artie does 

it! He becomes Sheriff and brings peace back to the 

town. But soon the gun-fighting resumes when false 

testimony from Billy, Lily, Milly and Tilly leads Artie to 

the hanging tree. But a schoolmarm’s savvy saves Artie 

from the noose. The conspirators are skedaddled. Once 

again Hamelot becomes the peaceful paradise it was 

meant to be. 


Sherlock’s First Adventure 


A two-act comedy/mystery 

Cast: 15F, 8M, 1F or M, flexible 





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L.M. Montgomery’s 

Anne of Green Gables 

adapted by MICHELLE DAVIS 

Two act adaptation of the classic novel 

Cast: 13F, 4 to 6 M, plus extras 




When a high-spirited, red-headed orphan girl is sent to live 

with the Cuthberts at Green Gables, they claim a mistake 

has been made. The Cuthberts wanted a boy. But before 

they can send her back to the orphanage, Anne’s winsome 

ways capture their hearts. Her winning personality and 

funny antics captivate all who come to know her. Players 

and audiences will enjoy this classic tale of Anne’s 

adventures from childhood to maturity. The large cast 

gives many actors the opportunity to perform in this lively 

and charming play. 

When two girls are kidnapped from Butterworth 

Academy, John Watson hopes his friend and fellow 

student Sherlock Holmes will be able to solve his first 

crime. The girls’ parents show up with ransom notes. 

Then a psychic, Madame Lulu, appears, guaranteeing 

she’ll find the girls. But the bumbling, inept Constable 

Bing begins his own search. When the psychic finds the 

girls after a large fee from the parents, Sherlock is 

suspicious. When two more girls go missing, he sets a 

trap to snare the criminal. After more large fees from 

the parents, Madame Lulu “finds” them again. Sherlock 

springs the trap, revealing the Headmistress and Lulu as 

sisters in crime. Lots of funny action and dialog. Easy to 

stage with one set.

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The Adventures 

of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi 

by TIM KELLY 

An ensemble play adapted from 

the jungle stories of Rudyard Kipling 

Cast: Flexible cast of 25, mixed, optional extras 

Playing time: About 1 hour, 2 acts 



Performance theatre at its best! Here’s a show where 

charm, comedy and enchantment are one. Start with a 

bare stage, a few props, snippets of costumes and soon 

the actors’ and the audience’s imaginations are working 

together to recreate a memorable classic. The actors 

interpret the roles of cobras, monkeys, wolves, a 

crocodile, a camel, an elephant and the wily mongoose, 

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. A British family in old India is in 

jeopardy from marauding cobras in league with Shere 

Khan, the arrogant tiger. Only Rikki can save them and 

he does so in a surprising way. The opportunities for 

visual comedy and improvisation are endless. 

Canterbury Tales 

by ARNOLD WENGROW 

An entertaining adaptation of 

Chaucer’s classic stories 

Cast: 10 or more players, flexible 

Playing time: Up to 1 1 ⁄2 hours, 2 acts 



A vigorous and delightful adaptation of Chaucer’s 

literary masterpiece of the Middle Ages. Cleverly 

conceived and cleverly done, this is a breezy collection of 

tales about deceitful wives, philandering men, greedy 

and murderous brothers, old crones and seductive 

dancing girls. The staging is highly stylized and 

physical, using the cast as props as well as actors. The 

players become horses, streams, bridges, trees, wine 

glasses and more. Seven tales are included: The 

Wife of Bath’s Tale, The Franklin’s Tale, The 

Miller’s Tale, The Reeve’s Tale, The Pardoner’s 

Tale, The Nun’s Priest’s Tale and The Merchant’s 

Tale. A show with many marvelous theatrical moments. 

Presented in two acts. 


Trials: The Life of Joan of Arc 

by JAMES DeVITA 

A parallel dramatization of teenage trials 


Playing time: About 90 minutes 2 acts 



Two dramatizations on stage at the same time: the story 

and troubles of the historic teenager Joan of Arc, and a 

modern day teenager, Beth. Beth and her school partner 

Michael have the assignment of writing a paper that tells 

the life story of a famous woman. Their choice is Joan of 

Arc, who in her teens led the armies of France against the 

English and then was put on trial as a heretic. As the school 

partners do their research, many historic scenes are 

enacted on stage. Just as Joan of Arc is on trial, Beth is also 

on trial by her father who disapproves of her activities and 

friends. This unique staging of two trials is fascinating to 

witness. An enjoyable play for a theatre group to perform. 

Can Somebody Stop This Coffin? 

by PAT COOK 

A two-act comedy mystery 





A best-selling horror story novelist is stuck for an idea for 

his next big thriller. For inspiration he rents a spooky house 

in the deep woods. A theatre group sneaks into the cabin 

without the owner’s permission. They want to use it as a 

place to rehearse their production of Dracula. Things get 

scary when the novelist finds himself in Transylvania with 

Countess Dracula and many nutty vampire stalkers. They 

all believe their spooks are make-believe until a real lady 

ghost appears searching for her brother. The actors leave 

in terror. Even the novelist wants to go but he won’t leave 

until he learns how the in-house coffin keeps appearing 

and disappearing. Excellent action and comedy for a large 

cast. Only one set needed. 


Murder at Crooked House 

(or 18 Nervous Gumshoes) 

by TIM KELLY 

A hilarious spoof of murder mysteries 

Cast: Flexible cast of 18: 9F, 6M, 3 optional 




Easy to stage and rehearse, it’s the story of “Crooked 

House,” a seedy hotel where the guests pay 

outrageous rent for shoddy service. Actually, what 

they’re paying is — BLACKMAIL! Arriving on the 

scene is that famous Hoboken detective, Hercules 

Porridge. He’s inept but very funny. A corpse is 

discovered in the sitting room and a beautiful 

secretary is done in by deadly orchid juice. The guest 

list includes mystery writer Anguish Crispie, an 

eccentric young man who dresses like a jungle 

explorer and a strange actress who always dresses in 

black. Colonel Chutney, a crazy neighbor, thinks the 

year is 1880 and he’s in India. Jeeves, the butler, has 

a wandering mind. Thrills and chills collide with 

sidesplitting laughter as the case is surprisingly solved 

by Detective Porridge. 



Hollywood Hotel 

by TIM KELLY 

A hilarious situation comedy 

about careers in Hollywood 

Cast: 12F, 8M, plus extras 




Three teenage girls hit Hollywood, each full of dreams 

about being discovered — one, a screenwriter; the 

second, a director; and the third, an actress. But their 

limited funds land them in a grungy bungalow court 

replete with assorted Hollywood characters — a 

tyrannical landlady called Cap’t. Hook by the 

tenants, a has-been film actress, a teenage beauty 

queen who wants to be the new Marilyn Monroe, a 

bunch of punk-rockers, a Count Dracula look-alike, a 

loony-tune graffiti artist and several more. Many 

hilarious survival situations as they make the first 

successful steps toward their chosen careers. Many 

excellent comedy roles that require very few rehearsals. 

Simple settings and props. A rock music scene is 

optional. Wacky, wild and fun for everyone. 


Trial of the Wicked Witch 



A full length fairy tale parody 

with audience participation 

Cast: 12F, 8M, 1 voice F or M 




Run for the Money! 

by PAT COOK 

A frantic farce about 

greedy heirs to a fortune 

Cast: 12F, 9M 





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New! 

Almost all of the classic fairy tale characters get involved in 

this courtroom farce of frivolity and hilarity. The Witch is 

accused of casting a spell on Sleeping Beauty, poisoning 

Snow White, kidnapping Rapunzel, and trying to eat 

Hansel. The Fairy Godmother resides over Red Riding 

Hood as the prosecutor, Three Little Pigs as bailiffs, and 

the Evil Stepmother defending. The victims, along with 

Prince Charming and Gretel, are witnesses for the 

prosecution. The devious Stepmother finds ways to twist 

their stories to her advantage. But Red exposes the lies of 

the defense witnesses: Gingerbread Man, Rumplestiltskin, 

the Ugly Stepsisters, and Big Bad Wolf. All the characters 

come to life with contemporary lines and situations. And 

the best part is that the audience is the jury and gets to 

decide the outcome of the trial. An entertaining show for 

actors and audience alike. 

The heirs of Fosdick Floogie are a greedy, graspy gang of 

no-goods. But old Fosdick, now deceased, outsmarts 

them all. In his will he orders that his executor, Carstairs, 

should only provide clues telling each of his heirs how 

they may find their treasure. Immediately a search 

becomes a hilarious free-for-all race. Every greedy one is 

out to get his and more! The chaos brings on Sheriff 

Bullmizer, his deputies and a bookie’s hitman, Knuckles 

Dundee. Your audience, too, will be caught up in the 

chase as they realize that each of the clues is a zany minimystery 

itself. Little do they, or the heirs, suspect that the 

fabulous inheritances are unusual things instead of cash. 

Superb action comedy with oddball characters. Only one 

set needed.

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Lucky, Lucky Hudson 

and the Star of Delhi 


Lucky Hudson is back in 

a new comedy thriller 

Cast: 14F, 9M 




After being grounded for ruining his mom’s garden, 

teenage pulp fiction writer Steve Jenkins dreams up a 

new adventure for his fictional crime fighter Lucky, 

Lucky Hudson. A wealthy heiress hires Lucky to 

safeguard her famed diamond, the Star of Delhi, which 

is to be displayed at a Quilting Festival Affair. Lucky 

Hudson, with the help of TV news personality Vicky 

Video, ferrets out three gangs of jewel thieves who 

might try to steal the priceless gem. Even though 

Lucky watches ever so carefully, someone walks off 

with the Star of Delhi. But Steve’s lively imagination 

manages to send Lucky into the underworld to discover 

at the very last moment who’s got the diamond and 

where it’s hidden. Full of suspense and lots of laughs. 

Drama Queens Gone Wild! 


A hilarious two-act comedy farce 





Somebody unknown at Shakespeare Academy for the 

Arts High School is trying to sabotage the production of 

Little Women for a New Generation. Nothing goes right 

during the casting auditions or the final rehearsals for the 

show. Is it a conspiracy created by the students competing 

for the leading roles? Or is it some parent seeking payback 

when their child doesn’t get the role they so desperately 

wanted? The school drama director is caught in the center 

of the many laughable disasters and completely loses his 

cool. Every one is suspect. Only after many poison ivy 

bouquets are delivered do they discover the unexpected 

perpetrator. Many excellent roles for a large cast of 

performers. 


Curtains! 


A two act gangster comedy set in a theatre 

Cast: 12F, 6M 




Sneaky Charlie Leach and his new bride, Cheri, need 

to pay a loan shark, Tony Tenor, and his female thugs. 

Charlie and Cheri use their honeymoon money as a 

down payment on an old theatre so they can burn it 

down and collect the insurance. But it’s not worth 

squat without staging a production. A female theatre 

troupe is in search of a venue for their production of 

Frankenstein. Cheri invites them for a Saturday night 

performance, unknown to Charlie, who has hired 

“Doctor Demolition” to bring down the house – 

literally. Opening night finds Tony and his thugs in the 

front row, the Doctor setting his timer, and Charlie 

hysterical after giving the Doctor the wrong time. The 

play comes to a hilarious climax with Tony and his 

thugs chasing Charlie, who’s still trying to warn people, 

while Cheri tries to stop Dr. Demolition. Lots of action 

and funny dialog. Many excellent roles for a large cast 

of performers. 

Phantom of the Op’ry 

by TIM KELLY 

A full length comedy 

version of the classic show 

Cast: 14F, 7M, plus optional extras 




Gaston Leroux’s famous mystery has been restaged as a 

shriek-a-minute comedy spoof of outrageously funny 

characters. Forget Paris. This flaky Op’ry House is 

located in Skunk Creek, Nevada! The star attraction is 

Carlotta Barracuda. Her understudy is the lovely Christine 

Swansong, who dreams of a musical career. But Carlotta 

will stop at nothing to see that she doesn’t get it. Enter 

the spooky Phantom! Christine will replace Carlotta or 

else! Bodies hit the floor like sandbags — the Phantom 

even “drops” a chandelier on the audience. What is the 

Phantom’s dark secret? Will he strike again? Lots of 

suspense and laughter. Includes an optional sequence for 

a variety show of your own vaudeville acts. Many can 

participate. 




Full Length and One Act Plays 

The Great American 

Talent Show 

by JOSEPH ROBINETTE Royalty play 

A spoof of reality TV talent shows 

Cast: 7F, 5M 

Playing time: About 40 minutes, 1 act 



It’s the final night of the yearlong TV talent show to end 

all talent shows. Seven finalists anxiously await their final 

shot at fame and fortune. Three self-important judges 

including the “Simon” character cajole and/or praise 

each contestant in hilarious ways. There’s a girl who sings 

a ludicrous “heartbreak” song, an eager comedian with 

laughably old jokes, the boy (or girl) who plays “Stars 

and Stripes Forever” on a kazoo, cymbals and drums 

at the same time, an impressionist of Bogart to Elvis, and 

three others with “talent.” This play parodies a 

combination of American Idol, America’s Got Talent, 

Star Search and others. All the drama is there: the fears, 

the tears, the agony and ecstasy. A fun show for 

performers and audience alike. 

Snow White: 

The Untold Story 

by FLIP KOBLER and CINDY MARCUS 

A fresh take on the classic fairy tale 





New! 

This Snow White is like nothing you’ve seen before. She 

has seven fairy godmothers. She’s an ungraceful, badmannered 

tomboy, not a prim and proper princess. But 

she wants to please her father, King Vance, when he 

returns with Vilenity, his bride-to-be. Unknown to Snow, 

her future stepmother is a witch who has designs on the 

kingdom. When the Magic Mirror reveals that Snow will 

inherit the kingdom, Vilenity sends her henchman. But 

Snow escapes, seeking refuge at a cottage of seven fairy 

godmothers where she’s trapped by Vilenity’s prior spell. 

The bumbling godmothers manage to spring Snow by 

switching her with a princess from another fairy tale. Snow 

falls in love with the faraway prince while his former 

princess falls for Vilenity’s henchman. Along with the 

godmothers, they regroup and return to stop the wedding 

and defeat Vilenity before she becomes queen. A delightful 

show from two of Disney’s former scriptwriters. Easy to 

stage. 

An Inconvenient Corpse 

by PAT COOK 

A “keep-them-guessing all 

the way” comedy mystery 

Cast: 11F, 7M 





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America’s Funniest 

Dancing Idol 

by PEG SHELDRICK 

A wild and witty spoof of American Idol 

Cast: 8F, 7M and 4 starlet cheerleaders 




A hilarious spoof with a large cast of oddball characters. It’s 

a goofy TV star search for the most talented dancing idol. 

Nothing goes right for the judges, and the contestants are 

terrible performers. Everyone thinks they know better than 

the judges how to decide the winner. Someone is secretly 

trying to stop the show – but who? Funny character roles 

with scripted dialects. Your audience will instantly 

recognize the silly spoofs of pop music celebrities. Nonstop 

merriment from start to finish. Easy to stage with lively 

action and audience participation. 

Want to stage a smash hit comedy? This is it! At the 

“Ladies of the Deep South” luncheon meeting, their 

guest of honor, Warren Burdett, suddenly drops dead. 

Did the pasta kill him? Was he murdered? Unable to 

decide what to do, the ladies try to hide the body. Nonstop 

hilarity begins as they try to keep the corpse out of 

sight from their unexpected guests. The victim was 

scheduled to be the Grand Marshall of the Founders Day 

parade so everyone comes searching for him — the 

mayor, the snoopy newspaper reporter, and his girlfriend. 

Was Burdett murdered for his grandfather’s secret diary? 

Did the diary reveal the shady dealings of everyone in 

town? This fast-paced farce is packed with suspense and 

laughter. Comedic characters, amusing scenes, and lots 

of stage action! Your audiences will love this show. 

Adaptable to dinner theatre.

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Pirates and Petticoats 

by PAT COOK 

A zesty two-act pirate adventure 





Fans of big-screen pirate movies will applaud this 

action-packed pirate stage farce. Ruthless Cap’n Ball, 

the meanest pirate in the Caribbean, is bested by an 

adventure-seeking male librarian and a crew of lady 

pirates. At the “Din ‘O Thieves Inn,” Squire Juan 

schemes to shanghai hapless librarian Fisher Cutbait 

for Cap’n Ball, but things go awry. Reading his 

swordplay instruction manual as he duels, Cutbait 

defeats Cap’n Ball. Furious for revenge, Cap’n Ball 

returns to the inn with his crew of cutthroats, but he’s 

met there by a British officer with a warrant for his 

arrest. Just like in the movies, swords clash and rogues 

and good guys appear from nowhere. One surprise 

twist follows another! It appears that no one can win 

the battle until lady pirate Cap’n Gown arrives to beat 

them all. The dialog is authentic pirate lingo to fit the 

hilarious 17th century characters. The unrelenting 

stage action and unpredictable ending make it a fun 

show for “lads” and “lassies” alike. 

Calling All Superheroes! 


A full length “Superheroes” parody 





When a local bookstore hosts a Superhero Convention, 

the city of Metrodelphia is in trouble. After Astroguy, 

Wonderchick, Lizard Dude, Radar Queen and other 

superheroes sign their comic books, archvillian 

Mindbender demands a billion dollars from Metrodelphia’s 

mayor – or else. Mindbender’s got a supply of gas 

called Regresso that sends anyone who sniffs it back to 

the terrible twos. He shows a pair of gassed esteemed 

doctors on TV as they fight like babies over toys. Terror 

grips the city! And what about the Superheroes!? They 

all run away except the female X-Ray, who is able to 

read minds. Secretly, she’s the mild-mannered owner 

of the bookstore, and a mom to boot! When the kids 

see her putting on her costume, they are shocked, but 

help her defend the city. It’s an uphill battle with a pair 

of comical cops, a nosey reporter, and Mindbender 

himself, but X-Ray saves the day, with hilarious results. 

Lots of funny costumes and situations for young 

performers. 


Have I Got News for You! 


A weird day in a TV newsroom 

Cast: 12F, 6M 




Non-stop comedy action at TV station KRUD. The 

station’s owner decides to close down the local news when 

the sponsors begin canceling their accounts. Hope 

Couture, the news anchor and troublemaker, is the favorite 

niece of the station’s manager. She’s a brainless cutie-pie 

who talks only about the latest in fashion during her news 

hour report. To save their jobs, the TV crew tries to spirit 

her away to make things right. Two broadcast school 

interns manage to save the day, but only after the Can 

Opener Bandits, gangster Sammy the Snake, cleaning 

ladies Cora and Dora, and phony professor Hans Klink 

and his sidekick Klank try to work their evil schemes. Full 

of lively stage action and zany characters. Non-stop 

laughter – fun for everyone! 

Shiver Me Timbers! 

by MICHELLE R. DAVIS 

A two-act comic pirate adventure 

Cast: 10F, 10M 




The greatest fun in this pirate play is in the riotous 

characters: Captain Seaworthy, Barnacle Billy and the 

notorious French pirate Captain LaMer, who speaks in 

a silly French dialect. On secret orders from the 

governor, Captain LaMer ransacks the Ollingsford 

sister’s home to steal the deed to their land. 

Devastated, the sisters and their maids go to sea in the 

guise of pirates. When Captain LaMer fights Captain 

Seaworthy he discovers that his entire crew are ladies 

in disguise! Marooned Barnacle Billy saves the day. A 

map leads to a treasure hidden on the Ollingsford 

estate. The devious governor is unmasked and 

imprisoned. Hilarious Captain LaMer is demoted to be 

the French cook on Captain Seaworthy’s ship. 


The Greatest 

Sideshow on Earth 

by EDDIE McPHERSON 

A wild, whacked-out circus of antics 

Cast: 12F, 5M, 9 to 15 optional extras 

(doubling possible) 




Irresistibly funny! Crazy costumes, kookie characters and 

weirdo stunts make this show an end-to-end laugh riot. 

A hilarious spoof of a phony circus sideshow with a 

seven-eyed woman, a two-headed man, a jungle girl, a 

ventriloquist, a Martian man, a gorilla and two surprise 

visitors from outer space. Starring fake-freak roles for a 

large cast of performers that want to really ham it up. 

Lots of crazy action as several teens try to save Mrs. 

Bucklewash’s sideshow from closing down. They 

improvise their own sideshow acts after the star 

performer quits. Everything goes wrong but turns out 

wonderfully right. The kind of show that succeeds no 

matter what happens. One set, two acts. 

Funny Bones! 

The Silence of the Hams 

by TIM KELLY 

A full-length comedy satire 

Cast: 17F, 8M and optional extras 




Ditchburn Academy, an exclusive girls’ school, is across 

from an asylum that houses Grisly Grimm, the 

infamous whacko who likes to collect funny bones. When 

bones are found scattered around Ditchburn, the 

principal sends for a private investigator who interviews 

Grisly. It’s a wild scene. Grisly’s writing his memoirs 

entitled The Silence of the Hams. Suspicion also falls on 

the mysterious Shadow, who kidnaps teenager Daisy 

Baxter. What’s going on here? Not only is the 

faculty at Ditchburn off the wall, the curriculum is 

positively bizarre. A cavalcade of wonderfully zany 

characters invades the school and confuses everything. 

Hold onto your chairs when Grisly escapes. Wait until 

you discover the reason for all those funny bones. 

Hilarious situations, fast action, mistaken identities. 

Simple set, easy to stage. Many small roles that require 

only a couple of rehearsals. Definitely a fun show! 

Inspired nonsense! One set, two acts. 


Murder at the Dude Ranch 


City slickers in a two-act 

cowboy mystery comedy 

Cast: 14F, 7M 




The Secret Garden 

by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT 


A dramatization of the classic story 

Cast: 4F, 3M, and a robin 





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“Give me your back forty acres or else!” threatens the 

angry neighbor rancher, Amos Slattery. A blackmailer 

husband posing as a newlywed is one of the many new 

guests who come to the Lucky and Giggles Galore sisters’ 

dude ranch. He’s found dead. Who is the killer? When a 

comic lady Sheriff, Hanna, and her inept deputy, Slim, 

arrive to solve the crime, things get bizarre. They lock up 

every guest as the murderer until the ghosts of two 

outlaws from a hundred years ago appear. Soon guests 

begin to disappear and reappear. While the cowboys are 

teaching the city slicker guests Western line dancing the 

killer tries to strike again but is trapped by an apple pie. 

The sisters’ dude ranch is saved, and the feisty neighbor 

rancher takes back his threat. 

Mysterious things happen to family members at 

Misselthwate Manor in England. A neglected garden is 

changed and opens the way to happiness for Colin, a 

sickly boy, and Mary, an orphaned girl. A robin sings a 

mystifying song to Mary, which tells her how to enter the 

garden that had been locked many years before. In secret, 

Mary, the old gardener, and Colin replant beautiful 

flowers in the garden. Its magic inspires the sickly Colin 

to walk and his stooped father to stand erect and learn to 

love again. The best-selling book for several generations 

is now a very gorgeous and theatrical stage play.

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Teenagers from Outer Space 

adapted by MARK LANDON SMITH 

A hilarious parody of the 1959 Sci-Fi film 

Cast: 3F, 5M, 12M or F 




Large Cast One Act Plays 

New! 

Aliens invade a small town with the intent to use earth as 

a grazing ground for their lobster-like food source, the 

Gargon. But one alien, Derek, finds that the people of 

earth are intelligent and runs off to warn them. Derek falls 

for ditzy earth girl Betty, then they meet up with Joe 

Mama, the town reporter. But alien Thor is sent to capture 

them with his ray gun. They lead him in a madcap chase 

all over town. Townsfolk are dropping dead as Grandpa, 

science professors, policemen, and more join in the fray. It 

all comes to blows with the aliens’ return with their 

Gargons and Derek saves the earthlings. Lots of campy 

fun for performers and audiences alike. Six simple sets 

with easy scene changes. Improvised costumes with easyto-find 

props. 

A Mid-Semester’s 

Afternoon Daydream 

by JUSTIN HILLSTROM 

A contemporary teen adaptation 

of Shakespeare’s classic comedy 





New! 

A motley crew of teen characters makes this very loose 

adaptation a barrel of laughs. Three simultaneous 

storylines that eventually cross paths hold the audience’s 

attention and keeps them amused. The Goth girl likes the 

nerd, who’s in love with the diva cheerleader, who likes the 

jock. Meanwhile, bossy Jen is trying to direct a group of 

crazy girls in a play for the school assembly. Concurrently, 

the scheming student council president goes to a meeting 

in the woods to confront her challenger, a really popular 

cool guy with a Camaro. Afterwards, she finds Puck hiding 

and convinces him to use a love potion to defeat her rival. 

Puck humorously bungles the plan and puts them all to 

sleep. When they awake, it was all a dream! The play ends 

with a hilarious, abridged, stilted performance of Titanic 

by the crazy girls. Easy to stage with simple scenes. 

The Three Bears 

Versus Goldi Locks 

by MOIRA ROSE DONOHUE 

A courtroom comedy with 

fairy tale characters 


Age level: Middle School to High School 

Playing time: 15 to 20 minutes 

Complete playkit with 10 scripts and 

rights to reproduce copies: $22.95 

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Judge Rip Van Winkle presides over the trial about Goldi 

Locks’ trespassing into the home of the three bears. The 

sleepy judge has trouble staying awake as the attorneys 

for the plaintiff (Prince Charming) and for the defense 

(Little Boy Blue) try to present their arguments. The jurors 

who keep speaking out of order include Grandma, 

Mother Goose, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Hansel 

and Gretel. The Big Bad Wolf and a Sheep rudely 

interrupt the proceedings and are ejected from the 

courtroom. When Goldi gets to tell her version of the 

events, the sleepy judge dismisses the case. Silly chaos to 

produce lots of laughs. The costuming is great fun for the 

performers. 

Chicago ERR 

by L.R. KARCZ 

A TV emergency room parody 

Cast: 8F, 7M, flexible, plus optional extras 






Lights, sirens, emergencies! Lots of action at Chicago 

ERR. But it’s mostly perky nurse Cher flirting with 

heartthrob Dr. Doug Moss, chief resident. But there’s 

mystery too! A Phantom skulks through the hospital, 

frightening patients and staff. The crisis is managed by all 

the medical misfits: Dr. Marcus Smelby; Dr. Forrest 

Crump; Nurse Noble; Dr. Jean Darter; Lila, the 

receptionist with an attitude and more. They worry that 

the inspector from the AMA (Acme Medical Association) 

will shut them down. Will the mystery of the Phantom be 

solved? Will Nurse Cher win Dr. Moss? Why is the 

emergency room sign spelled with two Rs? The only 

contagion is laughter as the audience finds the answers to 

gut-wrenching questions! Easy to stage with only one set, 

one act. 


The Rest-In-Peace 

Retirement Home 

by VERN HARDEN 

A satire of the old and feisty 

Cast: 10 to 16F, 5M, flexible 





New! 

It’s pretty deadly at the Old Folks’ Home until Larry 

wins the lottery. Or at least that’s the way the women 

hear it. They need a “good sense of rumor” to keep life 

interesting when they’re not searching for their teeth. 

The old ladies flirt with old farts, are insulted, then 

whomp the grumps with their canes. These old cronies 

can barely walk, hear, or remember what they do. Teen 

players have fun portraying the crotchety actions, 

voices, expressions, and the freedom to be someone 

else. This version of The Old Folks has funny 

situations and hilarious one-liners. This play can be 

used for contests or stage performance. Simple set, 

costumes, and makeup make this show a guaranteed 

exercise in laughter. 

Very Moliérey 

by CINDY MARCUS and FLIP KOBLER 

A teen comedy with updated 

Moliere-like characters 





New! 

Trinity, the school paper editor, is a pious hypocrite 

(Tartuffe) who won’t print Molly’s story about cutting free 

lunches for poor kids. Like Moliére, Molly wants to expose 

hypocrisy and abuse of power, of which there’s no shortage 

at her school. Plus she wants a journalism scholarship. To 

get her article in the paper, she has to deal with a dumb 

jock, his vain girlfriend, rival “gangs,” and Trinity’s flunkies. 

The “fourth wall” with the audience is comically broken at 

key moments to the horror of a student who’s a Moliére 

impersonator. An annoying talking stage hand simply sets 

the scenes throughout by becoming the background using 

signs, props, vocal sound effects, and more with hilarious 

results. From hip-hop lingo to Moliére’s poetry and prose, 

this play will challenge and delight student actors and their 

audiences. Another great script from two of Disney’s 

former writers. 

Becoming Shakespeare 

by CHARLIE LOVETT 

An ensemble comedy about 

the boy playwright 






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New! 

How did young Shakespeare become a playwright? This 

play answers that question in the funniest way possible. His 

professor sends the arrogant young boy with his classmates 

to do summer theatre at the Ball and Chain Inn in Shottery. 

But Will doesn’t want to write a play for these losers. He 

claims to have invented the words dwindle, lonely, pious, 

dog, and Wikipedia. The student actors don’t like his crazy 

ideas about a Henry VI trilogy, Julius Caesar, or starcrossed 

lovers. They want dancing and juggling, or a girl 

and dog swept away by a tornado. Will is rude, but Anne 

Hathaway falls for his love poetry and schemes to tame 

him into marriage. Then Will writes a play about it that’s 

seen by an agent who invites him and his troupe to 

London. And the rest is history. Will reveals that his 

observations of the people at the inn taught him human 

nature and how to write about it. A fun and entertaining 

way to introduce Shakespeare to student actors and 

audiences. Classic quips and quotes throughout the play. 

Easy to stage with only two sets. 

Hovel, MD: Fairy Tale Doctor 

by JANE and JIM JEFFERIES 

A parody of fairy tale characters 

Cast: 7F, 10M, 1 F or M, 

with doubling: 6F, 5M, 1 F or M 




New! 

The world renowned fairy tale diagnostician, Dr. Hovel, is 

having a bad day. He’s got Hansel and Gretel with type 2 

diabetes, Tom Thumb who needs massive doses of growth 

hormone, dwarves with identity issues, the Gingerbread 

Man with a yeast infection, and a wolf that needs a 

grannyectomy. Hovel tells Geppetto that Pinocchio should 

be a politician and to return for regular nose jobs. The 

fibromyalgic Pea Princess really just has a tiara cutting 

circulation to her head. Snow White periodically jumps out 

of her coma to recite nursery rhymes. Dr. Hovel thinks 

she’s a Canadian with SAD until the witch is dragged in. 

She’s really his mother who works for big pharma and is 

testing a sleep drug on Snow White. Similar humorous 

appearances are made by Red Riding Hood, the Emperor 

(no clothes), and more. Lots of funny lines and dialogue will 

keep your audience in stitches. Easy to stage.

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Cinderella 

by KIRK BUIS 

A fairy-tale spoof 

Cast: 20 players, mixed 






Ka-boom! She wins the prince with a slam dunk! Not 

even Disney could match this offbeat and charming 

version of the classic love story. This Cinderella 

doesn’t lose a silver slipper at the ball, but a size 9 1 ⁄2 Air 

Nike basketball shoe. It was her athletic shoes that won 

the prince’s heart. He’s a basketball freak. They trace 

the Air Nike to Cinderella’s house. The ugly 

sisters try to claim the honor but they can’t make the 

layup shot or answer the “Michael Jordan” question. 

Cinderella can and does! Every line a laugh! Simple 

props and staging. 

Sherlock Holmes 

Comedy Trilogy 

by DICK CHARLTON 

A packet of mystery satires 

Cast: Up to 4F, 5M each skit, doubling possible 

Age level: Junior High to High School 

Playing time: 10 to 15 minutes each 

Complete playkit with 9 scripts and one 

year of unlimited performances: $20.95 

Order #R-P643 

These scripts have been repeat winners in forensic 

competitions — and they’ve been used at the state and 

national competitions of the National Forensic League in 

the humorous interpretation division. Clever dialog 

makes them sparkle. Included are: 1. The Affair of 

Lady Fairfax — That devil Moriarity tries to win the 

hand of the lovely Lady Fairfax. 2. The Venus 

Figurine — A desperate message from a toilet roll 

factory leads Holmes and Watson through a swiftmoving 

mystery. 3. The Golden Limping Stick — 

Holmes is asked to save Lord and Lady Monacle from 

a terrible scandal. 


The Lollipop Caper 

by WILLIAM L. BOWMAN, JR. 

A private eye mystery farce 



Complete playkit with 10 scripts: $20.95 


And the Crew Plays On 

by LAUREN BURKE 

A chaotic Cinderella parody 

Cast: 5F, 3M, 2F or M 






New! 

On a dark and stormy night, a shipment of lollipops goes 

missing. Just as bumbling detective Pete Cannon closes in 

on his suspect, Rocky Kliff, Rocky is seen falling off the roof 

of his mansion. A mysterious realtor hires Pete to find who 

stole “something” from her. She invites him and all the 

suspects to the sale of the mansion. A series of outrageous 

characters arrive one-by-one: the traveling Abbot, the 

Ringer Twins, the fake psychic and others. Confused Pete 

and his frustrated assistant Toots get no answers. Then he 

sees eyes moving in a painting. Thinking Rocky’s ghost is 

in the mansion, Pete stalks him with a butterfly net. While 

he’s hunting, Toots keeps finding lollipops lying around. 

Despite himself, and with the help of Toots, he manages 

to crack the case. The crate of lollipops has been under a 

sheet in front of him the whole time with Rocky, who faked 

his own death, inside. Wonderfully silly action and funny 

dialog make for great comedy. Easy to stage. 

New! 

Everything goes wrong at the opening night production of 

Cinderella. Just as the director is introducing the play, he 

learns the actors have fallen ill. They’ve all gone to the 

hospital in costume. But the show must go on! Chaos 

ensues as he’s forced to have the stage crew perform. He 

quickly casts the stage manager as the Queen and the 

flamboyant costume designer as the Fairy Godmother. But 

her assistant (Cinderella) has an off and (now) onstage 

romance with the sound guy (Prince). Without enough 

female crew members, the bumbling light guy is forced to 

play the Wicked Stepmother in drag. They go onstage with 

improvised costumes, props (Cinderella’s slipper is a clown 

shoe) and lines, often breaking character to the director’s 

chagrin as he narrates the story. A fast-paced comedy of 

errors that will delight your audience. 


Princess 


A crazy mixed-up fairy tale spoof 


Age level: Middle School to College 





The Wicked Stepmother’s Association tried to kill all the 

frogs, but one escaped to become Prince Charming. To 

their dismay, he rescues the Queen’s daughters in time for 

each one’s tanning booth appointment. But the 

stepmothers cast a sleeping spell on the prince. 

Everyone seeks to find the princess that kissed the 

prince out of frogdom. Only she can break the spell. 

Voila! A beautiful woman with her pet dog arrives. An 

expectant hush comes to the bystanders but the 

“princess” that breaks the spell is not the woman but the 

silky-haired dog! This crazy mixed-up tale uses every 

fairy tale cliché to keep the audience laughing. A clever 

offbeat comedy. Every line a laugh! Simple props and 

staging. 

The Real Housewives 

of Cricket County 


A hillbilly comedy 






Welcome to Cricket County – the land that cool forgot. 

With characters named Bodean and Chigger, what’s not 

to love? The gals think being a housewife is the highest 

callin’ there is. They’re happy with their cookin’, 

gardenin’, cleanin’ lifestyle, with neighbor-spyin’ and 

coon-huntin’ on the side – until “richer’n clabbered 

cream” Monica Northcutt crashes their quilting bee with 

her women’s rights spiel. Discontent brews faster’n a jar 

of sun tea, and suddenly cookin’ frog legs don’t look so 

appealing. Though the gals say if you offered their 

husbands a penny for their thoughts, you’d get back 

change, the good ol’ boys have the last word as they show 

their wives the true meaning of beauty: contentment! Fun 

side gags involving a scarecrow and “muscadine juice.” 


The Old Folks’ Home 

by VERN HARDEN 

A satire of the old and feisty 








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Student performers will love to put on old-age makeup, 

wigs, clothes and canes to portray cantankerous old 

folks at a retirement home. Grouchy old Peter keeps 

searching madly for his teeth. Two others try to play 

checkers while the women do “exercises” and play 

Bingo. The old ladies flirt with the old farts, are insulted, 

then get belligerent. They whomp the grumps with 

canes and newspapers. These old cronies can’t hear, 

can barely walk and can’t remember. They all insult each 

other with hilarious one-liners as Granny and Larry 

carry on a contentious courtship. Teen players have fun 

with the crotchety actions and expressions. Uproarious 

from start to finish. Simple staging and costumes. 

At the Mall 

by SUSAN STEPP 

Ten short comedy sketches 

Cast: 2 to 3 players each skit, mixed 






Take your pick! Any one of these comedy sketches may be 

used as part of a variety show, for acting competitions or 

auditions. Included are: 1. Smile – Silly stuff at the 

cosmetic counter in a store. 2. Summer Reading – 

Three girls overwhelmed by the books in a bookstore. 

3. Christmas in July – Tinsel and Tassel dressed as 

elves act out Christmas during mid-summer. 4. Body 

and Soul – Weirdo products at a shampoo counter. 

5. Safe and Secure – A girl tries to explain a stolen 

purse to a confused police officer. 6. Waiting for Him 

– Girls love to talk and talk. 7. Waiting for Her – Guys 

go crazy when they wait for their girlfriends. 8. Thank 

You for Shopping Bartletts – A store musician tries to 

sing. 9. Mall Puppies – A little sister wants to buy a 

puppy. 10. Pinwheels – A frustrating job interview.

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Comedy Mysteries / Whodunits 

Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine 

by MICHAEL DRUCE 

A fundraiser “whodunit” comedy mystery 

Cast: 6F, 5M, adjustable 




The audience sees it happen — a murder before their 

eyes — but “whodunit?” The Theatre Guild (and the 

audience) gathers to honor Eleanor Van Heusen for 

twenty years of meritorious service to the theatre 

community by hosting a mystery dinner presentation 

in her name. But before the show even begins the 

guest of honor falls face first into her spaghetti — dead! 

To add to the hilarity, her face falls into the spaghetti 

two more times. Eleanor wasn’t loved by all; in fact the 

guests at the main table — and even the Chef — all 

have reasons of their own to kill her. They all reveal 

their motives and murder plans, but all claim 

innocence. Facts support their stories, so it’s left to the 

audience to deduce “whodunit.” When revealed, the 

answer seems obvious, but no one is likely to guess it 

correctly. Easy to stage. 

We’ll Be Back Right 

After This Murder … 

by PAT COOK 

A comedy mystery with crazy characters 

Cast: 13F, 7M 




New! 

Want to produce a hit comedy? This murder mystery is it! 

“I like things simple,” says police captain Bogie. But 

Hampton Bellamy was shot, stabbed, poisoned, clubbed, 

and run over by a truck. And everyone’s a suspect. 

Whodunit? Was it his sisters Dorthella or Darnella? His 

gambling nephew Percy, who takes odds on who’ll be 

next? Or Cherise, the Astrologer? When Bogie says the 

murderer was stupid, vain Carlton says, “I am not.” But the 

others aren’t off the hook. When a land mine kills one who 

tries to leave, the inept “bomb expert” swings her metal 

detector wildly, hitting Bogie. The narcoleptic life insurance 

agent details Bellamy’s million-dollar policy between naps, 

but there’s no beneficiary. Clues pile up as fast as victims 

in this topsy-turvy comedy where everyone is in fear for 

their lives. You won’t know who is after whom or who will 

end up with the loot, if there is any. This fast-paced farce 

is loaded with comedic characters, amusing scenes, and 

lots of stage action. One set. Adaptable to dinner theatre. 

Murder in the Manor 

by BILL HAND Royalty play 

A mystery dinner theatre play 





Everyone has fun during this dinner fundraiser 

mystery. Murder, mystery and lots of laughs! The 

audience gets involved and the cast mixes with the 

diners during the courses. Before dessert, all audience 

members fill out a “whodunit” sheet and later the best 

guess wins a prize. When the lights go out, Artemus, 

head of the family publishing business, is found dead 

with a knife in his back. Everyone is a suspect. Who 

did it? Reginald, heir to the business? Major, who wrote 

the company’s bestseller? Alexis, four-time widow of 

husbands who died at the dinner table? The destitute 

nephew, Bernie, from the mailroom? Or Eileen Morrow, 

executor/attorney? Many tricky twists in the deductive 

process. Very tough to guess the murderer. One set 

with five scene breaks. 

Her Lips Are Sealed 

by MARY KRELL-OISHI 

A murder mystery dinner theatre play 

Cast: 7M, 10F 

Playing time: 60 minutes 




Detective Samantha Spaed is summoned to solve the 

murder of Hedda Parsewood. During five scenes, the 

audience is asked to participate in solving the crime. As 

the plot develops, many motives for the killing are 

revealed. While this is a suspense play, it’s really a 

comedy with many fascinating characters: Misty 

Shores, a Broadway starlet, seeks stardom with the help 

of her gangster boyfriend, Pretty Boy Barnes, and his 

sidekick, Jimmy the Weasel; Jean Astaire, a 

choreographer with one last chance; Sterling 

Snootmeister, who insists on being called “the maitre 

de;” and a tabloid reporter, Nimrod Hunter, who tries to 

be an investigative reporter, with no success. Many 

clues are dropped along the way, and just when you 

think you know the killer, you’re surprised to discover it 

is the one you least suspected. Easy to stage. 



Murder at the Pie Auction 


A fundraiser “whodunit” dinner theatre 

mystery with audience participation 






New! 

The audience becomes part of the pie auction in this dual 

parody of Hell’s Kitchen and Northern Exposure. After 

years of trying unsuccessfully, the town of Mynute, Alaska, 

finally lands famous Mother Mabel’s Pie Baking 

Competition. But it was all due to a typo mistaking Mynute 

for Minot. The contest looks to be a disaster with no media 

or publicity. One of the contestants is writing a tell-all book 

about the seamy side of pie baking. Hours before it begins, 

the pie judge goes missing and turns up dead while the 

audience is bidding for the pies. With an ample serving of 

motive and all the right ingredients for murder, this is the 

perfect dinner theatre recipe for big laughs, outrageous 

characters, and audience participation. A wild pie baking 

free-for-all! Perfect as a fundraiser. One set. 

Murder in the Air 

by PEG SHELDRICK 

A fundraiser “whodunit” murder mystery 

Cast: 5F, 8M 

Playing time: Varies up to 1 1 ⁄2 hours 

Complete playkit with 14 scripts, case file, 

ballot form and clues for photocopying: $34.95 


Use this murder mystery event to generate income for 

your drama club or department. It may be staged as a 

dinner theatre special or as a staged play. Sell tickets for 

the event and sell extra ballots for more than one guess 

at “whodunit”! The audience interacts with some 

members of the cast. The mystery play begins with an 

informal “cocktail party” where specific events occur. 

The first part of the scripted drama follows. Next, a 

break for dinner or refreshments. At this time the 

audience members are given a written case file 

summary, optional extra clues and ballots for a prize. 

The cast then enacts the denouément revealing the killer 

and the motive. It’s all about eccentric Lord Cyril Pierce 

Ninny, self-made zillionaire pilot who was about to 

announce the winner of his multimillion dollar Ninny 

Endowment when … MURDER! 

And Then There Was One 


Murder, mayhem and lots of silliness 

Cast: 5F, 5M, 1 off-stage voice 





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This take-off from Agatha Christie’s famous stage 

mysteries is all comedy, filled with hilarious sight gags 

and dialog. Ten people are brought together at the 

Reef Mansion on a tiny island. Each has received a 

mysterious invitation to a weekend party. The host is 

missing, but he has left an ominous tape that bodes 

evil for the guests. One by one, they die in humorous 

ways, each suspecting the others. Finally, only one 

remains, having shot who she believes is the killer. 

Then the murdered guests begin to reappear, having 

faked their own deaths. Easy-to-do costumes and 

staging. Only one set. A lively comedy for performers 

and audience alike. 

“ Your ‘whodunits’ 

are the best! Thanks!” 

And Then There Was One, Too 


More murder, mayhem and silliness 

Cast: 5F, 5M 




A continuation of our popular Agatha Christie take-off 

comedy, filled with more hilarious sight gags and 

dialog. The same ten people are unknowingly brought 

together again under false pretenses. This time it’s at 

the House on Cable Car Cliff for a masquerade party. 

When the masks are removed, they find they’ve been 

reunited with the Reef Mansion crowd. Somebody has 

lied to them. G. Reef’s body is found. Again, they all 

accuse each other. One by one, they die in even more 

humorous ways, the killer still a mystery. Finally only 

the butler and maid are left having committed the 

perfect crime. But there’s a twist, followed by the 

reappearance of the cast. They’re only acting out a 

mystery story commissioned by Mr. Reef. Or are they? 

Ends with a final twist. Easy costumes and staging, one 

set. Another lively comedy for performers and 

audience alike.

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Twodunit? 


Two short comedy mysteries 

Cast: 7 to 10 players each play, mixed 



Order #R-P978 

Crazy action and clever dialog in these two whodunit 

parodies. Includes: 1. Murder at Brantley Manor — Sir 

Brantley is found poisoned in the greenhouse. Who 

did it? The Butler? The Maid? The Reverend? The 

crime is solved with a game of charades and a series 

of crazy struggles. But the ending is still a surprise. 

2. Diamonds in the Rough — A group of campers 

knows one of them is an armed jewel thief. Each 

backpack is examined with hilarious results until the 

jewels and the thief are revealed in the end. Great 

classroom material, easy to stage. 

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Murder Most Fowl 

by COLLEEN NEUMAN 

A hilarious hillbilly comedy 





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Costuming and hillbilly drawl make this show great fun 

to do! Seems that the Pruitt clan has a serious chicken 

problem — every day more “dead ‘uns.” Timing couldn’t 

be worse: Lillybelle wants to invite the wealthy Van Cans 

to an omelette dinner but her maw, Queenetta, says 

“there cain’t be an omelette without no eggs.” A 

shootin’ feud is about to start with their arch foes, the 

Framingham clan, but the sheriff saves the day. The 

chicken-killing mystery is solved, Lillybelle’s ambitions 

are met and even the fancy-schmancy Van Cans are 

pleased. A funny interplay of contrasting comedy 

characters, bib-overalls, long johns, hair ribbons and 

petticoats make this play a real laugh-getter! 

The LeBonté Sisters 

by MICHAEL DRUCE Royalty play 

A comedy mystery spoof extraordinaire 

Cast: 7F, 3M 




We promise! Your audience and your performers will 

love this show! It’s different! An edge-of-your-seat 

mystery without a murder! It adds a new dimension to 

one of the most famous of all literary horror 

novels. The LeBonté sisters lease the spooky Fielding 

Manor House to work on their novels, but strange 

things happen. Ghostly noises in the night — a snake 

in the maid’s quarters — a frightening visitor! Endless 

suspense. But the sisters don’t scare easily. They 

persist until they find clues that involve famous 

literary characters: Percy Bysshe Shelly, Mary Shelly, 

Lord Byron and — ah! — the mystery monster character 

you’ll never forget! Only one set — easy to stage. 

Death of a Dead Guy 

by WILLIAM L. BOWMAN, JR. 

A silly mystery farce 

Cast: 3F, 3M 




Collette, the ditzy but sneaky maid, finds Reginald 

Bascombe III at his desk with a knife in his back, dead. 

Or is he? Mrs. Bascombe is totally upper class 

nonchalant. Collette tidies up for the authorities, feather 

dusting the body. But when the butler tries to call the 

police, the phone is dead. By coincidence, the 

loud-mouthed bumbling private eye Pete Cannon shows 

up. He accuses everyone of the crime with absurd 

scenarios. Finally, he decides that Reggie was playing 

mumblety-peg and offed himself by accident. Throughout 

the play, when the cast isn’t looking “the corpse” looks up 

with a variety of silly expressions. He tops it all with the 

last word. Wonderfully witty with lots of action. Easy to 

stage. 


The Carol Burnett Show 

The 

CAROL BURNETT SHOW 

Donation to Navajo Indian Children’s Scholarship Trust 

Associate producer Robert Wright and the entire staff of the Carol Burnett Show are 

donating their share of profits from the sale of this comedy material to the Navajo Indian 

Children’s Scholarship Trust. 

These are authentic comedy sketch scripts from the CBS network series. Not a word changed! 

Use them in many ways: 

1. Produce your own comedy show 

2. Put on a live stage show 

3. Practice comedy techniques in speech and drama class 

Note: Preview copies of The Carol 

Burnett Show Comedy Kits will 

include only two sample sketches. 

Comedy Kit A-1 Find other Carol Burnett Comedy Kits on our website! 

Packet of 5 sketches with 11 scripts: $26.95 Order #R-P086 

Five sketches for stage presentations: 1. Red Dust — An MGM jungle movie parody. 2. Return to Andy 

Hardy — A parody of the Hardy Brothers movies. 3. As the Stomach Turns — A soap opera parody. 4. Alice 

Portnoy and the Bank Robbers — Alice puts the finger on four gangsters and ends up with all the loot. 

5. Old Folks #1 — Old Molly cools old Bert’s ardor with one-liner put-downs. 

Comedy Kit A-2 


Three movie parodies and a comedy sketch: 1. Lovely Story — A tearjerker take-off of the bittersweet epic, Love 

Story. Lots of sight gags and comic lines. 2. The Most Happy Stella — A silly spoof of the Broadway musical, 

A Most Happy Fellow. Old Nick gets his mail-order bride, but loses her. 3. Flight #13 to Nowhere — Remember 

the suspenseful movie, Airport? Any resemblance between this and the original is comically accidental. 4. As the 

Stomach Turns — Another episode of the soap opera where everything happens to everybody. A teenage temptress 

destroys the home and every man who enters it, from Gramps to the good village doctor. Elegantly exaggerated. 



Five selected sketches for casual presentation with limited props and staging requirements: 1. Bonnie & Clod — A takeoff 

on the movie Bonnie & Clyde. 2. The Coffee Commercial — Two members of the Garden Club are 

asked to do a TV testimonial. It ends up in a free-for-all. 3. The Wallflowers — Two girls suffer as they wait 

to be asked to dance. 4. The Late Date — Little sister stays out too late. Everyone gets hysterical with worry. 

5. Hospital Nudge — George is ready for major surgery, but gets no sympathy from his wife, Zelda. 




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Five medium-length comedy / variety sketches: 1. High School Classmates — When Sophia and Harriet meet several 

years after graduation, Harriet doesn’t let Sophia forget how much better she has done. 2. Insurance Adjuster — 

Herbert and Sylvia purchase a homeowner’s policy from an All-Heart Insurance salesman. When fire destroys their 

house, they discover how much heart there is in All-Heart! 3. Fireside Girl — Alice Portnoy, sweet little Fireside Girl, 

raises money for her group using very unsweet methods on her poor bachelor neighbor. 4. The Rolls Royce — Two 

“ugly Americans” learn from a British salesman that they must be worthy to own this car of cars. 5. The Old 

Folks #2 — Bert tries to persuade Molly to take a glamorous vacation together. 



Two movie parodies and two comedies: 1. So Proudly We Heal — A stirring saga of Army nurses in World 

War II. 2. Guess What’s Coming to Dinner — Carol’s son brings home his chosen bride-to-be. But she’s 

“different.” In fact, she’s a mermaid! They try not to be prejudiced, with disastrous results. 3. The 

Exterminator — A bug exterminator loses his nerve. He loses the old killer instinct and can’t go on. His wife 

tricks him into making a brave comeback. 4. Prison Nudge — Poor George is about to walk the last mile. His 

wife, Zelda, arrives. She nags him until he wishes to die quickly. Unfortunately, he gets a last-minute reprieve. 



One movie parody and three comedy/variety sketches: 1. Gone with the Breeze — A silly spoof of the movie, 

Gone With the Wind. 2. Passion on 10th Avenue — Art Carney starred in this one. Carol Burnett (Gertie) 

is an insanely jealous wife who thinks every woman is desperately in love with Art (Harry), her garbage-man 

husband. 3. The Welfare Worker — The 10th Avenue Couple (lazy slobs) are visited by a lady welfare worker. 

4. The Old Folks #3 — A two-character sketch featuring the rocking chair lovers mostly reminiscing. Not 

much else left. Funny stuff. 



Five medium-length comedy sketches: 1. The Howl and the Pussycat — Carol’s fiancé accidentally gets 

allergy shots and starts acting like a cat as he seeks approval from Carol’s rich father. 2. Alice Portnoy at the 

Hospital — Alice meets an insurance scam artist in the hospital and uses leverage to collect contributions from 

him. 3. Divorce, American-Style — A neglected wife and workaholic husband argue about their material 

possessions, and end up destroying most of them. 4. As the Stomach Turns (soap opera) — More insane 

situations at Canoga Falls, where everyone has problems aplenty. 5. The Old Folks #4 — Another suitor tries 

to capture old Molly’s fancy, much to Bert’s dismay.

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Fairy Tale Plays and Comedy Sketches 

Fairy Tales Go to Court 

by STEVE and LORA DINGLEDINE 

Seven short parodies of 

TV’s People’s Court 

Cast: 4 to 6 each skit and 1 nonspeaking part 


Playing time: About 5 minutes each 



Updated fairy tale characters face Judge Lipner with 

hilarious, unexpected results. Includes: 1. The Blind 

Spot — Farmer’s wife sues three skateboarding blind 

mice. 2. The Case of the Pilfered Pepper — 

President of pepper plant sues Peter Piper for 

pilferage. 3. The Case of Sleepy Boy Blue — 

Farmer sues Little Boy Blue, a.k.a. Mr. Blue, jazz 

trumpeter, for neglecting sheep. 4. A Sticky Case 

of Trauma — Miss Muffet sues spider. 5. The Case 

of the Old Shoe Lady — Mom sues kids; kids 

countersue mom. 6. Mary’s Lost Little Lamb — 

Mary’s lamb damages school property. 7. The Case 

of the Broken Egg — Humpty Dumpty sues the 

King’s Men for negligence. Minimum costumes 

and/or props are needed for each characterization. 

Little Red Riding Hood 

by KIRK BUIS 

A fairy tale spoof for young audiences 

Cast: Up to 20 players, mixed 






This takeoff, based loosely on the original story, starts 

off on the wrong foot, and never seems to get it all 

together, with hilarious results. First, the wolf is a 

scaredy-cat and has to be replaced with an Irish Setter. 

To help cover for the wolf, some elves try a sing-a-long 

with the audience. The stagehand forgets to build 

Grandma’s house and has to improvise. When Red 

knocks on the door, dwarves answer. Snow White 

appears to tell her the theater’s closing and Grandma’s 

having lunch with the wolf off-stage. Now he’s too full 

to eat Red or her grandma. A fun parody for everyone. 

The Princess and the Pea 

by KAREN RIEHL 

A comic fairy-tale satire 



Playing time: 30 to 50 minutes, variable 




Everyone has fun during this audience-participation 

version of a famous fairy tale. It may be performed by 

teens for children, or performed for audiences of any age. 

It’s a charming comic spoof with exaggerated characters. 

King Do-Good and Queen Always Nice search the world 

over for a real princess for their son, Prince Very 

Handsome. When they can’t find one they decide to hold 

a contest. After Princess High Hat (a snob) and Princess 

Clever Hands (a thief) fail the first tests, Witch Double Ugly 

in disguise appears to be the winner. But at the last 

moment Princess Wet-To-The-Bone enters, asks for shelter, 

then sleeps on a pile of mattresses to discover a pea at the 

bottom. She wins the prince. The audience is given props 

to bring on stage to interact with the performers. Delightful 

fun for everyone. 

Fairy Tale TV 

by SCOTT M. SPARLING 

Three TV parodies with fairy tale characters 

Cast: 6 to 8 per sketch, mixed plus extras 






Updated fairy tale characters are the stars of three 

popular TV shows: The Dating Game, Friends and 

Jeopardy in these hilarious spoofs. Includes: 1. The Love 

Game — Bachelorettes Snow White, Sleeping Beauty 

and Cinderella vie for a date with the vain Prince 

Charming. 2. No Honor Amongst Friends — Chaos 

ensues when the wolf answers the little pig’s ad for a 

roommate. He loves the place, but the pigs scheme to 

dump him as Goldilocks pops in to “borrow” things. 

3. Gee-Party — Rumplestiltskin, Wicked Witch and 

B.B. Wolf (disguised as Grandma) can’t answer 

ridiculously easy questions asked by Alex Troublick. 

More fun than the real fairy tales. 


Fairy Tale Plays and Comedy Sketches 

Rappin’ Beat Fairy Tales 

by JAN HOOP and students 

Five fairy tale “rap” sketches 

Cast: 5 or more players per skit, mixed 


Playing time: About 5 to 7 minutes each 




Five of the most popular fairy tales are re-staged and 

rewritten to silly rap beats. A narrator-rapper interacts 

with a performing group of actor rappers to stage the 

tales as they’ve never been staged before. This 

collection of five favorites includes: Goldilocks and 

the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, The 

Tortoise and the Hare, Little Red Riding Hood and 

Jack and the Beanstalk. The sketches can be staged 

with simple props. Costumes are optional. The rappin’ 

words may be backed up with a drummer, but this, too, 

is optional. Lots of fun to do while learning how to 

control rhythmic speech patterns. 

A Mixed-Up Fairy Tale 

by SUSANNA HARGREAVES 

All the Grimm Brothers’ fairy 

tale characters in one play 

Cast: 11F, 15M, 10 optional (doubling possible) 






Lightning! A terrible gust of wind flings open the door. All 

of the story pages that Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm were 

writing fly apart. When reassembled, the classic fairy tale 

characters become part of one mixed-up fairy tale. 

Cinderella’s prince asks Rapunzel to let down her hair. 

The seven dwarfs don’t know if they’re working for the 

three bears, the three pigs, or Hansel and Gretel. Imagine 

the Fairy Godmother going to the ball with two witches. 

This play has as many roles as you could possibly need 

with room for lots of doubling. Everyone has a ball 

dancing at the Ball. The biggest fun of the play is to see 

if the audience can sort it all out while they’re laughing. 

Fractured Fairy Tales 

by DARON SCOTT McFARLAND 

Three comedy /parody plays 

Cast: 5 to 8 per skit, mixed 







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These medium-length comedies are perfect for 

classroom and contest performance. Fairy tale 

personages are taken out of character and context with 

hilarious results. Includes: 1. The Pretender Hen — A 

clever hen avoids being sold by mooing, barking, 

neighing and oinking to various “characters” until the 

wolf calls her bluff. 2. The Wolf in Grandma’s House 

— Granny’s in Vegas and the wolf has the run of the 

place. But Red never shows up, only a motley crew of 

fairy tale characters. 3. The Case of the Missing 

Porridge — Inspector Joe Pig has goofy questions for 

the three (or is it four?) bears, but Goldie gets off scot 

free. You’ll roar with laughter at these uniquely silly plays. 

Minimum costumes and/or props required. Excellent for 

variety shows. 

Chaos in Fairy Tale Forest 

by GEFF MOYER Royalty play 

A mixed-up fairy-tale parody 

Cast: 7F, 5M, 3F or M 




When Red Riding Hood trips over a root in the forest, 

she awakens to Hansel and Gretel raiding her food 

basket. They have finished off the gingerbread house 

and the Witch is after them. Robin Hood chases Bambi 

while he runs from Goldilocks because he killed one of 

her three bears. Snow White, the vain diva, says OMG! 

to everything until the Tin Man finds the Headless 

Horseman who sends her off screaming. Dumb Sheriff 

Ogre tries to club the “legend” characters because they 

don’t belong in “Fairy Tale Forest.” The characters 

fight and insult each other. Then comes the White 

Rabbit, Alice, Rapunzel and the Prince in a crescendo 

of chaos until Red screams and all goes black. She 

reawakens. It was all just a dream – or was it? Lots of 

fun, easy-to-make costumes and props. A delightfully 

funny show for all ages.

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Sir Gawain and 

the Green Knight 


A comedy spoof on the legend of Camelot 





Order #R-P532 

An action-filled satire for a mixed cast of twenty-one actors 

and actresses — good company parts for a large cast of 

players. Also a great opportunity for improvising silly or 

beautiful costumes, depending on your production style. 

The comedy is fast-moving and based on the 

dilemma of Sir Gawain, who must meet an impossible 

challenge. Merlin conjures a monstrous Green Knight who 

lets Sir Gawain strike him thrice with his sword in return for 

the same opportunity later. A year of comic intrigue passes, 

and then a hapless Sir Gawain must meet the Green Knight 

again. King Arthur is a small help, but Merlin comes 

through, and Sir Gawain wins the hand of Lady Elaine. 

Lots of silly fun. 

Noise of the Toys 

by SHIRLEY ULLOM 

Toys come to life on stage 

Cast: 13F, 8M, variable 

Age level: High School 

Playing time: 40 minutes, adjustable 




Enough parts for everyone! And every actor gets funny 

lines! A great opportunity for each player to create 

his/her own parody costume of a famous toy like: “Batty 

Man,” “Spice Babs,” “GI Joey,” “Hulky Hero,” “Wyatt 

Burp,” “Dolly Baby,” “Raggy Ann” and many more. 

The setting is Grouchy Gertie’s Toys-R-Toys shop. She’s 

become tired of the toy business and plans to sell out, but 

the toys think differently. When Gertie sleeps they come 

alive, invading her dreams to convince her that she must 

never sell the store. This makes for loads of wild freewheeling 

fun. Your cast will love doing their own makeup 

and quipping out witty one-liners. A totally unusual show 

by a comedy pro. 


Stacks of Wax 


Hilarious histrionics in a wax museum 

Cast: 10F, 9M 






Great fun for teen actors to dress up and become famous 

wax figures on display. For the girls, there’s Florence 

Nightingale, the Statue of Liberty, Amelia Earhart, 

Scarlett O’Hara, Carry Nation, Betsy Ross, Marilyn 

Monroe and Cleopatra. For the guys, there’s Wyatt Earp, 

Doc Holliday, Jesse James, John Wayne, Abe Lincoln, 

JFK, Caesar, King Tut and Henry VIII. Needless to say, 

they all have different viewpoints. That’s where the 

laughter begins. When the proprietor and housekeeper 

leave the museum, all the figures come to life. Imagine the 

crazy interplay between this unlikely group of characters! 

Freezing and unfreezing as humans enter and exit creates 

funny situations. The figures are scheduled for a big 

showing, but the housekeeper leaves the heat on 

overnight and the show is a meltdown. Easy to stage. 

Lots of fun with costume improvisation. 

School Zone 

by R. GREGG OSTERHOUT 

An ensemble play of comedy monologs 

Cast: Up to 26 players, mixed, flexible 






This quick-paced ensemble program of student 

situation monologs captures the humor of the school 

experience. Characters range from kindergarten to 

college. Some of the situations include: first day at 

school, multiple choice guess method, college 

drop-add nightmare, botched school photo, 

mnemonic memory devices, at the blackboard, 

lunchroom/cafeteria, math story problem, 

superstitious test taker, lockers as a form of 

personal expression, professional student and 

many more. A very funny stage presentation for a large 

cast. Monologs may be presented separately for 

classroom contests and workshop sessions. 


Wishful Thinking 

by KENNETH R. PREUSS 

A classroom situation comedy 

Cast: 21 players, mixed, adjustable 






In English class, some weird things happen. No one’s there 

to give a quiz on “The Monkey’s Paw,” the short story 

about wishes that tempt fate. The students look on the 

desk only to find a rabbit’s foot. They pretend it’s the paw. 

With many hilarious arguments, they wish for the sub to be 

Janet Jackson. Mysteriously, a Mrs. Jackson arrives but has 

to leave briefly. So they make another wish, that she be 

“cool.” She returns, chilled, and turns up the heat. The 

class swelters. Some slackers make another selfish wish 

which also backfires. But the rest of the class has 

discovered that tampering with fate can have unexpected 

results. Funny situation, fast-paced comedy dialog. Easy to 

stage. 

Beowulf on a Budget 


A stage-action comedy farce 

Cast: 22 players mixed, flexible 






Beowulf, the classic hero, kills the ferocious monster 

Grendel — but in a funny slapstick comedy? This 

adaptation becomes a farce when someone steals all 

the costumes and props the night before the show. But 

the show must go on! It gets even more hilarious every 

moment. Imagine Beowulf using a plastic bucket for his 

helmet, a mop for his sword, and his armor is a suit of 

mail (letters and postcards). The director, acting as the 

narrator, helps the actors agonize through the 

preposterous adventure. The characters, dressed in 

improvised costumes using impossible props, bravely 

accomplish their mission. Every student will want to 

read the true Beowulf story after this delightful fiasco. 

Easy to stage. 


The Actor’s Challenge 

by HARRY M. BAGDASIAN and LISA LEVIN ITTÉ 

A fast-paced play to showcase 

several acting styles 

Cast: 10F, 5M 






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Olympic Idol 

by LAVINIA ROBERTS 

A Greek myth parody of “American Idol” 

Cast: 13F, 9M, 6 M or F (13 players with doubling) 





New! 

Characters from Greek mythology come to life in this 

TV talent show parody. It’s hosted by Poseidon, the 

surfer dude Sea God, and Hades, the stage manager. 

All the Greek gods and goddesses compete to see 

who’s the ultimate hero based on audience text 

message voting. Judges include rock star Apollo and 

goddesses Artemis and Hestia. Zeus and his 

illegitimate son Perseus keep Medusa’s head covered to 

save the audience from turning to stone, but they run 

off when Zeus’ nagging wife Hera shows up. Nike runs 

in with a victory cheer, but sad messenger Hermes is 

obsolete due to text messaging. Appearances are made 

by Athena, Medea, Odysseus, Aphrodite, Atalanta, 

Ares, Calliope, Clio, Circe, and other gods, muses, and 

heroes. All explain who they are and why they should 

win. But the texts say that humble Hestia’s homemade 

cookies rock, so she’s the ultimate hero. A fun way to 

introduce students to the characters of Greek 

mythology. Easy to stage. 

Fifteen young performers can instantly perform in a 

wide variety of comedy styles — melodrama, 

Shakespeare, TV soap opera, spy movies, Masterpiece 

Theatre, Star Trek and more! Two girls are surfing new 

“interactive” remote channels on their TV — every time 

they change the channel, the scene and acting style 

change. The quick switches add to the humor. The 

actors are tossed new props and costumes for each 

new scene. Almost like improv for the performers. 

Staging is, of course, very simple. Every performance 

has its own laughs. Great for exercises or contest use.

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Cricket County Academy 


A one-act hillbilly comedy 







When Elkin inherits Uncle Zeke’s huge fortune, he 

enrolls his hillbilly cousins at the highbrow private 

school, Gold Leaf Academy. The school wants to reject 

the kinfolk when their cultural gap becomes a “black 

hole” of hilarious miscommunication. But when the 

school administration discovers that super-rich Elkin may 

endow the academy, everything changes. Cousin Fester 

even wins the “Prince Charming” role in the school 

production of Rapunzel as his sisters become the “Evil 

Witches.” The country cousins have never been in a 

school play, so everything turns comically chaotic. 

Despite his ineptness, hayseed Fester wins the affection 

of the class beauty, Kayla, who plays the “Princess.” 

Kayla chooses Fester to be her date to the school dance, 

then Fester decides to take all the girls to the dance in 

his limo. The school snobs who ridiculed the hillbillies 

learn that homespun charm and courtesy win the day. 

Alienated 


Which student is really an alien? 







Twenty-six typical wise-cracking seniors gather to solve 

the mystery of a bright light that has occurred every six 

years of their lives: the year they were born, kindergarten, 

sixth and now twelfth grade. Rumor has it that one of the 

students is an alien receiving communications. Is it the 

diva, the jock, the slacker, the nerd, the actor or one of 

twenty others? Each accuses one of the group and is 

accused by one in turn. Everyone has something weird to 

hide. Each deflects suspicion onto another until they 

realize that everyone’s strange. Frustrated, the girl that’s 

trying to solve the mystery leaves. The rest of the group 

high five. They’re all aliens who tricked the school 

newspaper editor to save their secret. She’s the one who’s 

alienated. A fun show for a large group of performers. 

Easy to stage. 


Shakespeare in Cricket County 


A one-act hillbilly comedy 

Cast: 10F, 6M 





Shakespeare? Elkin Taylor and his kinfolk down home in 

the hollow never heard of him. When city-cultured Mrs. 

Featherred hears about Elkin’s huge inheritance, she visits 

Cricket County with two Shakespearean actors eager to 

get an endowment for her theatre. But when “Romeo 

and Juliet” perform with their lofty language, the 

kinfolk haven’t a clue about what is going on. Their 

confused dog, Mudhole, attacks them. Pile on one silly 

misunderstanding after another and mix it together with 

madcap action, you have a hilarious hillbilly play that’s 

fun for both the performers and the audience. 

Bard High 

by FLIP KOBLER and CINDY MARCUS 

A totally-teen version of 

Much Ado About Nothing 







A modern take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About 

Nothing takes the actors and audience through a topsyturvy 

road of love. During Spring break in Florida, Bard 

High students meet up with Messina High students. 

Claude and Heidi meet, falling in love at first sight. But 

Claude’s mean-spirited brother, Don John, pays his friends 

to paint Heidi in a bad light, which breaks Claude’s heart 

and causes Heidi to run away. In the mean time, friends try 

to get foes Trish and Ben together so they aren’t the only 

ones without a date for the prom. Trish and Ben realize 

they’ve loved each other all along. In the end, inspired by 

Miami Vice, Dawg and his buddies, Skittles and Yank, 

uncover Don John’s prank, returning the lovers Claude 

and Heidi to each other. Actors and audiences will enjoy 

this comedy of love. Easy to stage, fun to perform. 


Spy TV 


Reality TV invades school 

Cast: 15F, 7M 






Principal Orwell signs with cable TV. They install 

cameras in every corner of Bradbury High School. The 

students’ every move is broadcast to the world! To get 

ratings, the show features short clips of students in 

embarrassing situations. The backstabbing gossip queen, 

the school quarterback and the grunge band, Flannel 

Underground, love the free publicity. They fight with 

the students who scheme to have the cameras removed. 

But when the quarterback gets the fumbles and the 

gossip girl has a bad hair day, they join the dissenters. 

Everyone acts like perfect angels. With no dirty laundry 

to get ratings, SPY TV is cancelled. A humorous, lively 

commentary on trash TV. Large flexible cast, simple 

staging. 

Alice in Wonderland 

by KIRK BUIS 

A fairy tale parody 

Cast: 24 players, mixed plus stagehands — 

12 speaking parts 





Some Alice! She thinks she’s Dorothy from The Wizard 

of Oz until she falls into an abyss (the curtain). In her 

Wonderland she meets wild new versions of Lewis 

Carroll’s characters. Stagehands in black create 

delightful special effects: stage sets that shrink, a giant 

cheshire cat face that appears from nowhere and more. 

Her encounter with each new character is a comic 

experience uniquely its own. But no one will tell Alice how 

to get back to Kansas. Every actor gets funny lines and 

comic business. Great effects easily staged with 

impromptu props and costumes. You can accommodate 

every actor and stagehand that’s willing with this one. 

And your audience will give it a thumbs up! 


General Valley Hospital 


A one-act soap opera parody 








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Neurotic doctors, psychotic nurses, homeless waifs, a 

lobotomized airhead and a beautiful but evil heiress. 

These characters and more make their way through 

Ruth’s kitchen. She’s the head nurse at General Valley 

Hospital that spends all her time at home, serving 

coffee and listening to all the gossip. The Valley is full of 

scandals, shady deals, kidnappings, alleged murders, etc. 

But all is forgiven when the head surgeon saves Ruth’s life 

by operating with kitchen utensils. This large cast parody 

pokes fun at all the daytime soaps! Filled with hilarious 

lines and situations. Easy to stage with only one set. 

Simple costumes and props. 

Cinderella in Middle School 

by GEORGE HALITZKA 

An updated fairy tale parody 







New! 

So much to do and so little time. If Cindy wants to go to 

the big dance like her stepsisters, she’ll have to finish her 

chores first. She dreams to be Daniel Prince’s choice for 

the special dance, but her chores are standing in her way. 

Her dreams come true when the creative Fairy Godmother 

trips to the rescue. The angry family dog is turned into 

Cindy’s chauffer, who takes her and the Fairy Godmother 

to the mall for a new dress and magical makeup that 

makes Cindy unrecognizable to everyone, except to her 

true love. Daniel picks “the new girl” for his partner during 

the special song and sparks fly. But the clock chimes ten 

and Cindy loses her shoe as she rushes to her ride before 

he becomes the angry dog again. Can Daniel find his 

beautiful dance partner by finding the lone shoe’s owner? 

With simple staging and few props, this play is easy to 

perform in the classroom or on a stage. Lots of laughs.

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Hit Skits 

by JOANNE OWENS 

A collection of fifteen hit skits 





Order #R-P715 

Skits and Sketch Collections 

Sure-fire favorites that pleased audiences everywhere for 

years. Short and socko! Fun to perform! Fifteen skits 

including: The Important Papers, Too Tired to Move, 

The Ugliest Man in the World, Picking Cotton, The 

Doctor’s Office and ten more. Use these for 

performance, practice or quickies in variety shows. 

Skit Book 

Short & Sweet Skits 

for Student Actors 

by MAGGIE SCRIVEN 

Fifty-five sketches for teens 

Paperback (176 pages): $17.95 

Order #R-B312 

These short skits with casts of two to six players cover 

a wide variety of topics and drama styles. Some skits 

are comic for learning comedy technique. Others are 

situations for students to learn more about themselves 

and others. The dialogue is crisp and easy to perform. 

Very little planning and memorization is required to 

stage these skits. Many may be staged readers theatre 

style. They work well in a classroom and they may also 

be used in a theatrical setting. Sample titles include: 

Funny Isn’t Always Funny, Gossip among 

Friends, The Principal’s Office, The Band and 

Party Girls. They can be staged and directed by the 

students themselves. Excellent for competition or 

comedy revue shows. 

CDS Skit Kit #2 

by PEG KEHRET 

A collection of fifteen hilarious skits 




Order #R-P120 

Fifteen delightfully wacky skits. Short, punchy and very 

funny! Require little or no rehearsal — no stage — only 

simple props. Acting experience not required … the skits 

are funny situations that succeed on their own. Dialog 

provided where needed. Some sample titles: The First 

Appendectomy Without Anesthesia, Grand Finale 

at the Flea Circus, Tour Adventures on the Island 

of Papoolie, High School Awards Night, Parents’ 

Night Open House, Monkey Shines at the Drama 

Club, The Invisible Dog Show, Heap Big Peace 

Pow-Wow, Parents’ Night Music Recital, A 

Kiddie’s Vacation Tour and The Mailman Cometh. 

“ Your playkits are very helpful 

when we have no budgets.” 

Teen Sketches for 

Two or Three Actors 


Ten short comedy skits 

Cast: 2 to 3 players each, mixed 






More crisp and clever dialogs for young performers. 

Includes: 1. At the Prom – Gossiping in the girls’ 

restroom. 2. Doggie Day Care – Two dogs talk about 

their owners. 3. Where Am I? – Lost on the way to a 

sold-out rock concert. 4. A Friendly Contract – A 

non-dispute between friends. 6. Leap of Faith – A 

frightened skydiver’s first jump. 7. The Daily Grind – 

A practical joke at the coffee shop. 8. Help Wanted – 

Teens consider summer jobs. 9. The End Zone – At 

the entrance to Heaven. 10. The Problem with 

Principal Franklin – The “king” of the school censors 

free speech. Winning scripts for competitions, variety 

shows or classroom fun. 


TV / Video Skits and Sketches 

Small-Cast Comedy Skits 

by CAROL GLADSTONE 

Ten comedy revue sketches for teens 







Hilarious short skits, sure-fire gags and situations for 

both performers and audiences. Each with a big laugh 

at the end. Includes: 1. Interactive TV — Cooking 

show offers taste test. 2. The Audition — Wife 

upstaged by husband. 3. Voice Mail — Woman can’t 

get real person. 4. The Waiting Room — Jealous pet 

owners in vet’s office. 5. Videomania — Weekend movie 

fight at video store. 6. Oh Mother! — Four generations of 

nags. 7. Technology — Home’s automatic systems go 

haywire. 8. Marx Busters — Mom thinks she’s 

Harpo. 9. I Quit — Saleslady won’t model clothes. 

10. Body Parts — Organs complain to brain. Good 

for variety shows. 

TV Commercials 

Hall of Fame #1 

by BILL MAJESKI 

Collection of TV commercial spoofs 

Cast: 20 parts, mixed 


Playing time: Varies, 2 to 3 minutes each 


Order #R-P292 

Spoofing TV commercials is great fun and a sure-fire 

way to lots of laughs. This parody collection of 

commercials presents the ten top “winners” at the Hall 

of Fame in Hard Sell, California. Assign one or two 

“pitch persons” per commercial and you have 

performing parts for almost everyone in class. The 

product pitches are outrageously funny. Kit includes 

commercials for: Fallen Arches, Roaring ‘20s 

Records, Realistic Toys, Ecology Institute, New 

Breakfast Cereal — Slush, Assert Yourself 

Booklet, Good Neighbor Pamphlet, Triple-Dent 

Chewing Gum, Super Monster Airlines and 

Fallrite Parachutes. These short pitches make 

topnotch rehearsal or contest material. 

20 TV Commercial 

Comedy Sketches 

by CHRISTINA HAMLETT 

Humorous satires of TV commercials 

Cast: Varies, 1 to 5 players, 42 parts total 




Order #R-P812 


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Here are twenty short, outrageously funny pitches for 

unbelievably absurd products. Commercials included are 

for: Italian Express, Parts-R-Us, McRiches, 

Exaspirin, Oil of Calais, Character’s Court, Time 

Lapse Photos, The National Gossiper and twelve 

more. Together they make a great, fast-paced comedy 

show. Can also be used as stage fillers or videotaped for TV 

production classes. All have small casts, minimal props and 

sets. Most have one or two parts. Excellent contest or 

classroom material. 

20 More TV Commercial 


by CHRISTINA HAMLETT 

Funny spoofs of TV commercials 

Cast: 1 to 15 players each 






Everyone enjoys performing comedy TV commercials. 

They can be used so many different ways. Use them for 

a total comedy variety show. Or use them individually 

as “station breaks,” fillers or contest scripts. The 

casting is totally flexible for male and female roles. 

Included are: Alchemy Tech, The Germinator, 

Camp Fashionista, The Rotissaphone, The iCod, 

Stirbucks, Titanic Home Loans, In ‘n’ Out 

Surgery, Icarus Airlines, Biff Notes and ten more. 

This collection offers great character roles for all 

performers. Can be videotaped for TV production classes.

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Comedy Revues / Variety Show Skits 

Middle School Play 

Romeo and Julie 

by BILL COMEAU 

A Shakespearean comedy delight 

Cast: 7F, 7M, 6 extras 





Order #R-P021 

Youthful action-theatre bursting with situation 

comedy laughs. Even Shakespeare himself would 

chortle through this teenage spoof of his great love 

story. All dialog in modern idiom and slang. Fun for 

both actors and audience. 

(also available as a one act musical on page 10) 

Can You Whine 

Like a Fifth Grader? 

by HARRY M. BAGDASIAN and AUSTEN VILLEMEZ 

And twelve more TV parody sketches 



Playing time: 35 minutes total, 1 to 4 minutes each 




Some of the best TV comedy sketches from one of our top 

comedy writers and his students. These all new skits make 

fun of popular TV shows and commercials. Includes: Can 

You Whine Like a Fifth Grader?, Tai Chi for People 

in a Hurry, The Smart Car: Mama Special, Sports 

Talk, Hatchet Male Body Spray, Doctor-Patient 

Privilege, Home Invasion Advertising: Eye Liner, 

WPPT’s The Obesity Gap, Xandropheen, Baitline 

News: Reducing the Education Deficit, Home 

Invasion Advertising: Bilge Corp. Kitchen Bags, 

Baitline News: Simplified Arts and Calvin Clone 

Cologne. 

Hell’s Library and 

Other Comic Sketches 

by HARRY M. BAGDASIAN and students 

And fifteen more TV parodies 

created by students for students 







More of the best TV comedy sketches from the creative 

minds of Mr. Bagdasian’s Comedy Academy students. 

These all-new skits make fun of popular TV shows and 

commercials. Includes: Hell’s Library; Dude, Dude? 

Dude!; Smells Like Cafeteria Food to Me; Bilge 

Cola; Farm Fresh Air Fresheners; OMG!; The 

Smart Car – Rastaferrari; The Smart Car – 

Grumpy Gramps; Baitline News: The Name Game; 

A.D.D. TV; FNN Reports: Bread – The Gateway 

Food; Lady Jill’s Psychic Hotline; Baitline News: 

Reports on Student Life – #1 Text-Speaking, 

#2 Science Reports, #3 School Safety Hotline and 

Gansta Suspenders. Lots of funny lines and situations 

for young performers. 

Law and Disorder: 

Comic Intent 

by HARRY M. BAGDASIAN, LISA LEVIN ITTÉ, 

AUSTEN VILLEMEZ and MARK MURRAY 

Eleven great TV and movie parody sketches 



Playing time: 45 minutes, 2 to 9 minutes each 




A new collection of parody skits from one of our most 

popular comedy writers and his students. They spoof 

shows like Law and Order, CSI, NFL Network, Fear 

Factor and more. Includes: Getting Tough on 

Crime, Law and Disorder, Getting Even with 

Spammers, CSI in Court, Outsourcing Education #1 

and #2, Odd People Fear Factor, Curveball II, 

Bored of Ed, Ancient Yoga and I Wish We Had 

More Time. These sketches may be used together for 

a complete show, mixed, matched or used individually. 

Easy to stage, fun to perform. Large casts. 



Large-Cast Variety Sketches 


Ten comedy revue skits for teens 

Cast: 4 to 10 each skit, mixed plus extras 






Hilarious short skits, surefire gags and situations for 

both performers and audiences. Each a big laugh 

punch line at the end. Includes: Earth Angels, 

Just Imagine, All-Star Mom, African Adventure, 

Dream Vacation, Career Day, Lost and Found, 

Out to Lunch, The Visitors and Going Up. 

Excellent sketches for a large group of students to 

perform as a variety show. They can also be used 

individually for contests or classroom acting exercises. 

“ Your PDF-ePlays 

are a lifesaver!” 

Channel Surfing 


A two-act comedy revue of TV parody skits 

Cast: 15F, 5M or up to 50 players, 

2 to 12 each skit 


Playing time: About 1 hour, 1 to 7 minutes each 




Everyone can get involved in this variety show of 

parodies and original sketches about the crazy world of 

cable TV. Includes: The Homework Hotline, The 

Bad Movie Monster Network, The Home 

Shopping Channel, The Games Channel: 

Dysfunctional Family Feud, The Lifetime 

Channel: Vital Information for Life, The 

Channeling Channel: Psycho Psychic Friends 

Network, The News Channel: Newsbreaks #1 

and #2, Public Service Announcements #1 and 

#2, The News Channel Special Report: Teen 

Magazine Junkies and The Contemporary 

Channel: He Said/She Said. Three scenes of teens 

set in a girl’s bedroom tie the TV skits together, 

providing continuity for a two-act show. The skits can 

be mixed, matched or used individually. Easy to stage. 

Funny You Should Ask 

by HARRY M. BAGDASIAN 

A collection of 22 parody skits 

Cast: 2 to 15 each skit, mixed 







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America’s Next Top (Boy) 

Model and Other Comic Sketches 

by RACHEL SOLOMON, LEAH SOLOMON 

and SARA MOZERSKY 

edited by HARRY MICHAEL BAGDASIAN 

A collection of 18 short 

TV parody and comedy skits 







A new set of contemporary short sketches from the 

students of one of our best comedy writers and himself. 

They spoof TV shows and the newest trends, especially 

cell phones. Includes America’s Next Top (Boy) 

Model, Lost (Parts 1 and 2), Comedy Club Idol, 

Ambush Makeover, Model Mania, Battle of the 

Blondes, So Bad, Rude Cell Phone Guy (at the 

movies, at the Presidential debates, at the funeral), 

Embarrassing Things Parents Do (Parts 1-3), The 

Sleepover (Parts 1-3), The Parents and more. These 

sketches may be used together for a complete show or 

individually as part of a comedy revue. Simple set, props 

and costumes for easy staging. 

Sharp and ingenious sketches from one of our top 

comedy writers and his students. The skits satirize 

teacher meetings, academic standards, corporate 

names for schools and math formulas, non-violent 

team mascots, Survivor, Joan of Arc and more. 

Collection includes: Testing 1,2,3…, Academic 

Standards, School Survivor: Lockdown in the 

Cafeteria, The Snack Machine, The Corporate 

School, SPAT — The State Parental Assessment 

Tests, Loosest Link Game Show, “The 

Adolescent Hunter,” Newsbreaks #1,#2,#3 and 

more. These sketches may be used together as a 

complete show, for individual contest use or to create a 

comedy revue. Easy to stage, fun to perform.

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Snapshots 

by TAMARA TUDOR 

A variety show of teen life 





Order #R-P981 

A comedy/drama revue from teenage slices of life in 

seven short sketches. Includes: 1. Dear Diary — Teen 

reads about boy in sister’s diary, teases her when he 

shows up at the door. 2. The Rumor Mill — By the 

time the news of a girl’s stubbed toe gets around, the 

word is she’s dead. 3. What Worries Me Most — 

Twelve short monologs expressing teen concerns. 

4. Waiting for Glory — Five girls talk as they 

anxiously wait for new cheerleader selections. 5. Her 

First Dance — A series of mime tableaus showing the 

pain of rejection and the joy of acceptance. 6. The 

Cheat — The class rebel takes the fall for a cheating 

girl, but she’s caught anyway. 7. The Tall Girl — A 

small guy asks a pretty girl to the dance. When they 

stand up she towers over him, but he likes her anyway. 

These sketches may be used individually in the classroom 

or together on stage as a comedy/variety show. Easy to 

perform. 

Wild and Wacky Variety Skits 


A comedy variety show 







Everyone can participate in these witty parody 

sketches that spoof nuns, ninjas, nerds, know-it-alls 

and more. Loads of laughs for audiences and great fun 

for performers. Includes: Variety Show Opening, 

Nerds in Love (Parts 1 – 4), Barbie and Ken 

Break Up, Ninja Sisters, Relvon Body Spackle, 

Advice Panel, Matey Deodorant, First Date and 

Eagle 6 (secret agent spoof). A dozen sketches in all. 

Skits may be used together for a complete show, mixed 

and matched or individually performed. Easy to stage 

and perform. A delightful show from one of our most 

popular comedy writers. 

Wild Kingdom High School 

by KIRK BUIS 

Ten humorously insightful sketches 

about teen experiences 



New! 

Playing time: 30 minutes, 1 to 5 minutes each skit 




These sketches use the animal kingdom as a metaphor 

for the high school (zoo) experiences. The herd 

mentality has students texting in class, fretting 

homework, and avoiding the jockosaurus. Students and 

teachers will see themselves in the characters and 

situations portrayed here. Sketches include: Wild 

Kingdom Introduction, Regular Old Student, 

Working Harder, The Modern Classroom Part 1, 

The Lunchroom, The Modern Classroom Part 2, 

Homework, The Parent Conference, The Modern 

Classroom Part 3 and Crowd Control. These skits 

offer lots of teen character roles (jock, nerd, Goth and 

more) for young performers. Great material for 

classroom rehearsal, contests, and variety shows. 

Collage 

by FORREST MUSSELMAN 

An ensemble comedy about teen concerns 

Cast: 9 or more players, F or M, flexible 





A funny and poignant, fast-paced show. Includes sequences 

of poetry, spontaneous skits and comments about the joy 

and pain of being a teen. Student actors portray: jocks, 

preps, rebels, nerds, exchange students and more. 

Subjects include: grades, teachers, parents, drugs, drunk 

driving, being “cool,” anorexia, crushes, fitting in, 

computers, love and more. Staged without sets, 

costumes or makeup. Large, flexible cast. A captivating 

“collage” of both drama and humor. 



Variety Show Comedy Skits 

by ROBERT MAURO 

Ten short vaudeville sketches 






Order #R-P853 

Everyone can be a comedian in one or more of these 

brief sketches. Big laugh, caricature comedy for use in 

variety shows or comedy revues. Included are: 

The Hypnotist, The Psychiatrist, The Escape 

Artist, The Fast Food Instructor, The Subway 

Werewolf, The Lie Detector Operator, Talk 

Radio Jerk, The Drill Sergeant, Computer Auto 

Repair Wiz, Who’s Holmes? These sketches may 

also be used for competition or classroom use. 

Shadows 

by JENNIFER LITTLE, MICHAEL PINNIX 

and Students of Franklin High School 

An anti-bullying dramatic experience 

Cast: 8F, 5M 






Theatre is used to make audiences laugh, cry, think, and 

much, much more. This play will have audiences of all 

ages thinking about a very prominent subject in schools 

today: bullying. Researched, written, and performed by the 

students of Franklin High School in central New Jersey, 

the play provides many perspectives on bullying from 

victims to bullies to those who looked on. The play is 

formatted as a series of short scenes to illustrate a variety 

of causes and effects of bullying. Scenes include real-life 

occurrences of bullying such as the Virginia Tech shooting 

and the two Rutgers students charged with invasion of 

privacy of another student, which led to that student’s 

suicide. Many statistics paired with brief monologues 

emphasize the impact bullying has on everyone and the 

even greater importance of getting dialogue started to 

prevent bullying. Perfect for classroom use, assembly 

performance, or a traveling troupe. Contains strong 

language. 

Pun-Filled Variety Sketches 

by HUGH SMITH 

A comedy revue of vaudeville-type skits 








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These seven hilarious short- to medium-length comedy 

routines offer parts for everybody. All satirize everyday 

people and situations. Caricature comedy with lots of 

puns. Excellent for up to forty-two members of a 

variety show. Includes: Wild West Freak Show, 

Doctor Doctor, The Students Have All the 

Answers, Dr. Schtickoutyourtongue to the Rescue, 

Auto Mechanic First Aid, At the Restaurant, Who’s 

the Dummy? These sketches are also adaptable for 

competition or classroom use. 

Character Development Plays 

New! 

You’re Someone Special 

by COLLEEN ISON 

A program of skits about self-esteem 

Cast: 6 players, mixed, flexible 


Playing time: About 15 to 20 minutes 

without discussion 


Order #R-P907 

These skits teach youth of all ages to look at 

themselves in a positive way. Many suffer from the “put 

downs” of others or are too hard on themselves. This 

program will give them a feeling of self-worth. Skits 

include: 1. Alien Dialog — Two aliens see the 

beauty in all humans. 2. Feeling Like a Blob — Fred 

falls prey to “put downs” from family friends. 3. The 

Voice Inside Your Head — A girl learns to ignore the 

voice telling her she’s no good. 4. The Self-Esteem 

Rap — The cast performs a rap with background 

music. This presentation is written for performers who 

want to have a positive influence on youth and peers. 

Discussion questions are included. Flexible roles and 

costume requirements make this program fun and easy to 

perform.

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Comedy Duets and Contest Scripts 

Two-Character 

Scenes for Teens 

by LAURIE ALLEN 

Ten great comedy scenes for student actors 

Cast: 2 each skit, mixed, up to 20 players 


Playing time: 2 to 3 minutes each skit 




These funny duets draw on the day-to-day humor of teen 

situations such as new drivers, dating, shopping, dances, 

kissing, etc. Each with a comic twist at the end. Everything 

is here for a great comedy show. Sketches can be used 

together or separately for classroom, contest, and 

workshop sessions. Includes: 1. A Possibility — Girls 

open dream boy’s letter. 2. The Driver’s Test — Teen 

gives Gramps a shock. 3. In the Dark — Girls locked in 

closet plan escape. 4. Housework — Mom tricks a lazy 

teen. 5. Boy Crazy — Gawking girl embarrasses friend. 

6. Chicken — Boy prodded into asking girl out. 7. The 

Winner — Girls excited until they read the fine print. 

8. A Change of Heart — Conceited girl loses date. 

9. Copy Cat — Dork wears girl’s same dress. 

10. Heartbreaker — Girl sees ex kissing. 

Comedy Duets for Teens 


Ten great two-character comedy scenes 







More funny duets that draw on the day-to-day humor of 

teen situations such as choir tryouts, grades, crushes, 

spelling bees, cliques, dirty bedrooms, babysitting and 

more! Each with a comic twist at the end. Includes: 

1. Tryouts — Why impossible tests? Candid 

camera! 2. The Bird — What did the cat drag in? 

3. Report Card — Crush boy has Fs in classes with 

girl. 4. Spelling Bee — Sore loser proves prissy 

winner isn’t very bright. 5. Miss Popularity — Dumps 

girlfriend after losing weight. 6. Forgotten — Two 

guys left at school. 7. The Assignment — Guy shocks 

mom with makeup. 8. Excuses — Girl won’t clean 

room. 9. Make a Wish — Guy ridiculed for tossing 

penny. 10. The Babysitter — Stuck with brat. 

Sketches may be used together or separately for 

classroom, contest and/or workshop sessions. 

Two-Character 



Ten hilarious sketches for student actors 

Cast: 2 each skit mixed, up to 20 players 






Everything for a great comedy show. Sketches can be used 

together or separately for classroom, contest and workshop 

sessions. Includes: 1. Death by Exercise — Girls break 

workout resolution. 2. Crash Course — Ditzy girl 

terrorizes driving teacher. 3. Take Two — School TV 

producer gives up on prima donna. 4. Doctor! 

Doctor! — A case of mistaken meanings. 5. The 

Portrait — Insulted artist can’t pay model. 

6. Sisters — Airhead frustrates her sister. 7. Land 

Ho! — Columbus sights dumb captain. 8. Olympic 

Dreams — Sportscasters describe agony of defeat. 

9. Just Between Friends — Talk show hosts insult 

callers. 10. The Sympathetic Psychiatrist — 

Secretary preys on emotional Doc. 

“ Your catalog is the only 

one with quality drama at a 

price we can afford.” 

Duos and Trios 

by DARON SCOTT McFARLAND 

Ten short two - and three - 

character comedy skits 


Age level: High School to College 





These clever, irreverent sketches are certain to get belly 

laughs! Includes: 1. Common Scents — Smelly 

argument. 2. Sketch Noir — Air head hires private eye. 

3. Blind Date — Girl is drill sergeant. 4. Nurse Maid 

— Hilarious miscommunication. 5. Shopping Maul — 

Fight over last item. 6. Devil of an Interview — Satan 

gets phone job. 7. Saints Reserve Us — Sainthood by 

lottery. 8. The King and Aye Aye Aye — New 

sovereign is a hillbilly. 9. The Dizzme Store — Cheery 

clerk goes mad. 10. A Case of the Sits — Petty people 

play “musical chairs.” Excellent for contests and variety 

shows. 


Comedy Duets and Contest Scripts 

It Takes Two 


Ten short comedy duets for actors 



Playing time: 3 to 5 minutes each duet 




Another collection of short playlets for classroom or 

contest use with lots of delightfully silly comedy. 

Includes: 1. Whiskers – A concerned cat owner tries 

to get answers from an absentminded vet. 2. Go Raiders! – 

Commentators announce homecoming court. 

3. Stack ’Em and Smile – A shopper gets frustrated 

with a clerk’s cryptic answers. 4. Marcos the 

Magnificent – A magician is thwarted by a dimwitted 

participant. 5. Welcome to the Great State of 

Confusion – A college recruit has second thoughts 

after talking to a poorly educated local. 

6. The Shoe Shack – A fickle shoe shopper drives 

the salesman crazy. 7. Halloween Payback – Two 

“tough guys” try to be scary on Halloween. 8. Baby 

Makes Three – High school sweethearts present 

their parenting observations. 9. Love Birds – A girl 

goes bird watching to get closer to her crush. 

10. Who’s Got Game? – An overly excited spectator 

makes the athletes cry. 

Comedy Scenes for Teens 


Ten two-character scenes 

for student actors 







Hilarious comic twists on the anxieties of being a teen: 

kissing, dating, crushes, gossip, talent shows, narcissism, 

sibling rivalry, etc. Includes: 1. Picture Perfect Love — 

Boy sees his photo in girl’s notebook. 2. Stupid 

Looks — Boy lacks fashion. 3. Kissing Contest — Boy 

signs up unsuspecting girl. 4. Rumors — Gossips hear lies 

about themselves. 5. The Talk — Boy anticipates Dad’s 

words. 6. The Cutest Boy — Girl plays matchmaker. 

7. Zero Talent — Airheads can’t compete. 8. Bad 

Timing — Boy hesitates to ask out girl. 9. Big Trouble 

— Siblings tattle on each other. 10. Guess What’s for 

Lunch — Girls gross out in cafeteria. Sketches may be 

used together or separately. 

Snappy Sketches for 

Two or Three Actors 


Ten short comedy skits 

Cast: 2 to 3 players each skit, flexible 






Five-Minute Two-Character 


by TIM MOGFORD 

Fresh, lively, believable and laughable 



Playing time: 5 minutes each 





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Fun to do! Fun to see! Ten crisp and clever dialogs 

with larger-than-life characters. Sketches include: 

1. If I Ruled the World — A mad professor finds 

a new cranial dimension for the universe. 

2. Christmas at Freemont High — The good and 

the bad of a Christmas poem recitation. 3. Think 

Tank — A game show fiasco with the smart and the 

flaky. 4. Ponderin’ on the Porch — Two 

hillbillies discuss the benefits of education. 

5. Role of a Lifetime — A character actress 

auditions for a role. 6. The Store with a Heart — 

A customer tries to get a refund for a sale item. 

7. Roughing It? — A misunderstanding about a 

survival trip. 8. Martin’s Major — Martin doesn’t 

know an adjective from a pronoun. 9. Express 

Yourself — Making espresso coffee the “right” way. 

10. The Brenda Miller System — An infomercial for 

a revolutionary new time-saving product. Excellent 

scripts for classroom, contests or variety shows. 

What can be more fun for young actors than satirizing 

themselves? Here are seven comedy sketches to help 

teens relive and laugh about their dilemmas. Titles 

include: 1. Dump Me? – A boy afraid of being 

dumped by his girlfriend. 2. Brothers Are Great – 

A sister wants to “kill” her brother but changes her 

mind. 3. Cardboard for Lunch – Two dorks 

agonize over cafeteria food. 4. Perfect Project 

Partner – A science project for two goes awry. 

5. Thicker than Water – A big sister and little sister 

negotiate about a party sweater. 6. School Dance 

Homework – After being dumped, a girl schemes to 

fight back. 7. How to Talk to Girls – A brother 

practices with his sister. The dialogue of these 

sketches is full of subtle laughter.

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One Act Plays, Skits and Duets 

Flip Your Parents! 

by HARRY M. BAGDASIAN, LISA LEVIN ITTE 

and JENNIFER BAGDASIAN 

A collection of 16 TV parody skits 

Cast: Varies 2 to 15 each skit, mixed 






Use them as needed – in a variety show, as short skits, or 

as contest scripts. They are mostly about the agonies of 

living with Mom and Dad. Formats vary from TV quiz 

shows to TV talk shows; TV newscasts to silly TV 

commercials. Sketches include: Flip Your Parents!; 

The Nursing Home Academic Challenge; A 

Dinnertime Solution; Who Wants to Be Educated?; 

The Smart Car with the Gossip Girl Personality; 

Extreme Sports; Edible Video Game Packages; Pet 

Man, the On-the-Air Vet Man; Curveball! (parody of 

Hardball) and more. All are clever, witty, and fun to 

perform. 

Stormin’ the 

Teachers’ Lounge 


Students invade teachers’ paradise 

Cast: 9F, 4M, 1 off-stage voice 





Order #R-P980 

The teachers’ lounge, the forbidden realm that 

students think is a plush paradise — in this play the 

students find out it’s a pit. After hours, they sneak in 

and joke mercilessly about their teachers: Mr. 

Chromedome and Grouchy Grundy. They rifle the 

trash in vain looking for test forms and almost get 

caught when the janitors arrive. Then they imagine 

what the place is like in action. They role-play their 

teachers with hilarious results. Funny characters. Easy 

to stage with only one set. 

Wicked Cindy 

by SCOTT M. SPARLING 

A twisted, touching Cinderella parody 

Cast: 8F, 7M, 5 or more extras, flexible 






What? A mean and nasty Cinderella? After her father’s 

death, Cinderella becomes an obsessive-compulsive, 

grumpy, clean freak. Her kind stepmother and 

stepsisters are unable to comfort her. When invited with 

her sisters to the Ball, Cindy refuses to attend. Instead, 

she sneaks in and shoots her slingshot from the 

parapets, spills juice on the Duchess, cuts the drapes, 

smashes pumpkins and more. She is wickedly 

impertinent and unsympathetic to the Prince’s grief over 

the loss of his father, but the kindly Prince turns Wicked 

Cindy around. He comforts her grief! A delightful 

turnabout — Wicked Cindy becomes sweet Cindy. Lots of 

dramatic action between the tears and laughter. Easy to 

stage with two simple sets, four scenes. 

More Two-Character 



Ten great comedy scenes 








More very funny duets about day-to-day teen 

situations: crushes, school pranks, narcissism and 

more. Each with a comic twist. Includes: 1. Flying 

Frogs — Biology specimens found on ceiling fan. 

2. Good Looks — Conceit makes pretty girl ugly. 

3. A Stupid Assignment — A mismatch in marriage 

class. 4. My Life — Girl wants MOM tattoo. 5. The 

Taste Test — Girls mistakenly taste dog food. 

6. Waterfalls — Boy desperately needs to go, friend 

talks about waterfalls. 7. The Hero — Boy chased by 

girl is offered help by her boyfriend. 8. A Minute Too 

Long — Boy stuck with mom in lingerie department. 

9. Be a Man — Boy dresses as girl last day of 

school. 10. The Bus Driver — Girls escape wild 

ride. Sketches may be used together or separately. 


Mythical Monologs 

from Fairy Tale Folks 

by STEPHANIE FAIRBANKS 

Ten updated comedy monologs 

from best-known fairy tales 

Cast: Optional M or F 




Order #R-P923 

A new perspective on fun fairy tales. You’ll see your heroes 

and heroines from books and movies in a whole new light 

with these comedy character monologs. Ten comedy 

spoofs. Included: Superman Looks for a New Job, 

Bo Looks for Sheep, Cinderella Takes the Throne, 

Hop-a-Long Bob, Jack Complains, Where’s the 

Prince?, Betsy Wants a Change, Muffet Walks Out, 

Dorothy Remembers Oz, Red Takes the Offensive. 

Minimum costumes and/or props are needed for each 

characterization. 

Girls Rule! & Guys Rule! 

by LYNNE ELSON 

Thirty one- and two-minute 

monologue characterizations 

Girls Rule! 15 monologues for girls 





Guys Rule! 15 monologues for guys 





Two collections of fifteen dramatic and comedic 

monologues for audition, competition and performance 

use. All monologue topics are timely and convey teen 

experiences. Girls Rule! includes: W-O-M-A-N, Too 

Normal, Camping for Love, Life Skills Class, Dance 

of the Wild Animals and more. Guys Rule! includes: 

Mega Monster, Old Man Trapped in a Teenage 

Body, Prince Charming No More, Gamer Geek, 

Ticket to Freedom and more. Both include tips for 

performing one- and two-minute monologues. 

Contest Monologues 

Funny Fairy Tale Monologues 

by ELEANOR McLEOD 

Ten parody monologues and 

duologues for young performers 

Age level: Middle Grades to High School 





Twenty One-Minute Monologs 

by LISA COOPER 

Short comedy monologs for teens 



Playing time: 1 minute each 





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This collection includes both monologues and duologues 

based on characters from the familiar fairy tales of Hans 

Christian Anderson and the Brothers Grimm. But the 

stories have been brought up-to-date and parodied, with 

hilarious results. Included are: Frog Prince, The Little 

Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, Snow White 

and the Seven Dwarves, The Mechanical 

Nightingale, The Three Bears, The Ugly Duckling, 

The Dancing Shoes, The Little Fir Tree and The 

Golden Goose. A superb collection for classroom use. 

“ Your monologues are 

fresh and funny!” 

These concise, funny and to-the-point monologs take a 

humorous view of teen experiences from blind dates to 

shopping with mom. Excellent for contests, auditions and 

classroom use. Includes: Abandoned Bride, Braces 

Nightmare, Fussy Eater, Bad Haircut (girl), The Mall 

with Mom, Best Actress Speech, Best Actor 

Speech, Sunburn, Messy Room, Blind Date, Too 

Short, Aunt Bertha’s Funeral, Wrong Bathroom, 

Airhead Cheerleaders, 1st Spanish Lesson, 

Androgynous, Bad Haircut (guy), The Dork-Mobile, 

Zillions of Suds. Easy to stage, fun to perform.

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Hello, Shakespeare! 

by JOSEPH P. KOCHISS 

A comic introduction 

to the man and his plays 

Cast: 17 with doubling, up to 40 parts 





Order #R-P813 

This farce is an entertaining way to introduce student 

actors and their audiences to the wonderful world of 

Shakespeare. A narrator and his irreverent helper 

comically describe the playwright. In protest, Will 

himself appears. Will’s characters are then rudely 

introduced and they recite famous lines in iambic 

pentameter. Several scenes from Othello, As You Like 

It, Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are 

presented with outrageous stage action. Designed to 

stimulate interest in Shakespeare’s work and to 

encourage the audience to attend a Shakespeare play. 

Adaptable for simple or elaborate staging. Includes nine 

major speaking parts and eight mimes. 

Communications Text 

Interpersonal Communication 

by BRENT C. OBERG 

An introduction to human interaction 


Order #R-B260 

How we communicate with others is basic to our 

personal satisfaction, fulfillment and success in life. 

Interpersonal communication is really the study of how 

we live every day. Unlike most theoretical 

communication texts that are impractical for the 

classroom, this book supplies an abundance of 

examples of how interpersonal communication affects 

our daily lives. Its relevance to self-knowledge, health, 

enjoyment, personal relationships, professional 

success and more are explained in this text. It begins 

with basic theory: levels of communication and the 

communication process with a graphic model 

demonstrated with examples, then moves into issues 

like communication apprehension. An excellent 

introductory communication textbook. 

Shakespeare 

Much Ado About Nothing 

by DAVID L. JORNS 

A student adaptation of 

Shakespeare’s classic comedy 

Cast: 17 to 20 players, mixed 


Performance rights for stage or classroom 

granted with purchase of 15 or more scripts. 


Though simplified, this lively version uses Shakespeare’s 

original language throughout. Long speeches and a 

few entire scenes have been deleted, but the play’s plot 

and the interplay of the characters remain unchanged. 

A guide and narrator, “Ms. Smith,” is used to 

condense the play and keep the action brisk and 

entertaining. Both the actors and the audience will 

understand the story while they enjoy the beauty of the 

Bard’s most familiar lines. Many men’s roles have been 

converted to women’s roles. The staging and 

costuming requirements are minimal. Excellent version 

for the stage or classroom. 

Comedy Duets 

Doubletalk — 

50 Comedy Duets for Actors 


Comedy duets for actors 


Order #R-B186 

Concise, incisive and very funny! These professional-level 

satirical dialogs are an actor’s delight. The characters are 

exaggerated, talking cartoons. Each short skit gets big 

laughs, because the dialog bites, stabs and tickles with wit 

and insight. Sacred cows are skinned alive. Simple staging 

and costumes. Excellent for drama competitions. Choose 

from fifty comedy duets. Arranged for two men, two 

women, one man and one woman or optional men or 

women. Sample dialogs include: Classic Movie Clichés 

— and What Followed Them, Truth in Packaging, 

Movie Studio Audition, The Mobile Therapist and 

Truthsayer for the News. More of the best from a top 

comedy writer. 


Shakespeare’s Got Talent! 

by LAVINIA ROBERTS 

A parody of “America’s Got Talent” 

Cast: 8F, 8M, 13 M or F (13 with doubling) 





Shakespeare 

New! 

Shakespeare’s characters come to life in this TV talent 

show parody! Hosted by Puck, the mischievous fairy from 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and the Fool, 

Shakespeare’s characters are silly and humorous when 

seen from a contemporary perspective. The judges, King 

Duncan, Romeo, and Portia (Brutus’ wife) are even funnier. 

Hamlet mocks and threatens the judges, but is challenged 

to a pillow fight by Laertes. Macbeth’s three witches refuse 

to be voted off stage and predict that Macbeth will become 

a judge. Soon after, King Duncan disappears. MacDuff 

wants to fight Macbeth to the death with rubber chickens. 

None of the contestants are able to finish their acts, so the 

hosts and judges do their own dance act and vote 

themselves the winners. A fun and entertaining way to 

introduce students to Shakespeare. Easy to perform in the 

classroom or on stage. One scene, minimal costumes and 

props. 

Shakespeare’s 

Romeo and Juliet 

by ROBERT HEROLD 

An adaptation of Shakespeare’s 

classic for student performance 

Cast: 21 to 35 roles, mixed (doubling possible) 





This modern English adaptation provides a literate and 

exciting introduction to Shakespeare. No other play 

deals better with the universal concerns of youth: 

romantic love, physical desire, conflicts with civil 

authorities, impulsive behavior, gangs, honor, 

depression and suicide. A bare stage can be enough for 

this play of action. Costumes and props can also be 

simple. Production notes explain staging and 

discussion possibilities for this play, Shakespearean 

theatre, suicide and related topics. Shortened and 

simplified language makes this version an excellent text 

for classroom use. 

Shakespeare’s 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

by DR. CAROLYN HARPER 

A shortened version of Shakespeare’s 

most popular comedy 

Cast: 22 players, mixed, plus 

optional number of fairies 





Twelfth Night 

adapted by CHERYL CAPSHAW 

A student’s version of Shakespeare’s 

delightful situation comedy 

Cast: 10F, 8M 






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The rollicking good fun of Shakespeare’s famous 

comedy remains though a narrator serves to simplify the 

lengthy original. Puck’s play-within-a-play and his cast of 

silly fellows provide delightful stage action to accompany 

the magical mixed-up love affairs of Lysander and 

Hermea and Demetrius and Helena. A fast-moving 

adaptation that keeps the flavor of Elizabethan dialog but 

without confusion or loss of meaning. The cast may be 

tailored to suit the availability of performers. The fairies 

may be as few as four actors or expanded to many. Most 

of the parts can optionally be male or female. Costumes 

and staging may be easily simplified as written. 

(also available as a one act musical on page 12) 

Mistaken identities and mixed-up love affairs! 

Shakespeare was more than a writer of beautiful 

dialog – he made audiences laugh with comical stage 

action, too. Two narrators make this delightful two-act 

comedy shorter and more manageable. After a 

shipwreck, twins Olivia and Sebastian wash up on the 

shore of Illyria. Each thinks the other perished. Viola 

disguises herself as a man and becomes the favorite of 

Duke Orsino and Countess Olivia. The Duke wants to 

marry the Countess, but she prefers Cesario (Viola’s 

disguised male identity). Later, Sebastian arrives, and 

no one knows who anyone is! Add to this many 

hilarious buffoon characters, and you’ll see why this 

farce is another Shakespeare classic. Simplified staging 

possible.

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Books 

Scenes from 

Shakespeare 

by MICHAEL WILSON 

Fifteen cuttings 

for the classroom 

Paperback: $15.95 

(144 pages) 

Order #R-B120 

Many instructors teach Shakespeare by studying only 

one of his many plays, owing to time constraints. Now 

students are able to easily study a variety of his works 

and come to a more complete understanding of the 

world’s most famous playwright. Only scenes with 

small casts, between two and seven characters, are 

included. Each scene is preceded by character 

descriptions and a plot synopsis so that actors will 

understand the setting and motivation of the 

characters. All scenes are between fifteen and 

twenty-five minutes in length. Ideal for classroom 

performance or for contests, auditions or acting 

workshops. The collection features scenes from 

Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, 

Julius Caesar, Othello and Hamlet. Ideal for the 

class that only has a three- to four-week period to study 

Shakespeare. 

More Scenes 

from Shakespeare 

edited by MICHAEL WILSON 

20 cuttings for acting 

and directing practice 


(152 pages) 

Order #R-B230 

A better way to get students excited about acting 

Shakespeare. Breaking Shakespeare’s plays into small 

workable scenes improves students’ interest, enthusiasm 

and performance. Each scene contains between two and 

seven characters. All scenes are between five and twenty 

minutes in length. Scenes are preceded by a list of lead 

and supporting characters and a brief description of 

what has occurred thus far in the play. Students can 

easily grasp the setting, motivation and basic character 

development. Ideal for contests, auditions and acting 

workshops. This collection features scenes from 

Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing, A 

Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, As You 

Like It and The Taming of the Shrew. Perfect for 

classes that have limited time to study Shakespeare. 

Shakespeare DVD 

Shakespeare 

Shakespeare’s Hamlet 

by DEE WHITE 

Paraphrased into modern English 






This superb translation is the product of two years of 

editing, experimentation and improvement. The feel and 

beauty of the original work remains — only difficult 

passages of Elizabethan usage have been edited. The 

classic soliloquies remain as in the original. Now, with 

only a single reading, students can achieve basic 

understanding of the play, allowing time during a study 

unit to discuss Hamlet’s character, conflicts, relationships 

and other important elements. The play, as written, may 

be used for a stage production or as a classroom resource. 

As You Like It 

by CHRISTOPHER DAVIS and SEAN W. DEVELIN 

A student version of 

Shakespeare’s classic play 

Cast: Mixed — 15 or more roles (optional doubling) 





This modern language version holds closely to 

Shakespeare’s original lines. It is playable for students 

from middle school to high school, the staging easily 

adaptable to any selected age level. The fun of 

Shakespeare’s charming characters and plot remains in 

place. After a single read-through your students will 

understand the story line and can immediately begin to 

enjoy playing their roles. Simplified staging possible. 

Costumes and props offer a creative opportunity. May be 

staged or used as a text for classroom presentation. 

That Fellow Shakespeare 

by LAFE LOCKE 

A biographical introduction 

to Shakespeare 

DVD: $29.95 

Order #R-DV05 

This entertaining program tells you all you ever wanted to 

know about the man who wrote those plays! Beginning 

with his early school days in Stratford-upon-Avon, the 

narrative tells about Will’s family, marriage, early attempts 

at poetry and humble beginnings in London. It tells of how 

he began as an actor, developed into a playwright and 

businessman and how his reputation grew. His plays are 

listed with a brief commentary. The playwright’s 

personality and character emerge out of a humorous 

narrative. Clever artwork in bright color, with smooth 

camera action: zooms, pans and dissolves. The playing 

time is 25 minutes. 


Shakespeare Shortened 

by DAVID R. WELLENS 

Five condensed plays for the classroom 

Cast: 7 to 14 each play, mixed 

Playing time: 5 to 12 minutes each play 




Shakespeare’s Macbeth 

adapted by ROBERT HEROLD 

A student version of 

Shakespeare’s classic tragedy 






Shortened and simplified from the original, this 

adaptation can easily be staged by young student 

performers. All of the classic dialog passages and 

soliloquies remain, retaining the basic beauty of 

Shakespeare’s original Elizabethan version. After a 

single reading, students will be able to understand the 

characters, the plot and the subplots. Suggestions for 

a simplified setting and costumes are included. May be 

staged or used as a text for classroom use. 

Shakespeare 

New! 

Five of Shakespeare’s most famous plays have been 

condensed into easy-to-understand playlets for classroom 

study and performance. Each play is translated into 

modern language and abridged so that the characters are 

still well developed, but only the key dialogue is retained. 

For example, each act and scene of Hamlet is preserved, 

but shortened such that Hamlet’s soliloquy ends with “And 

by opposing, end them.” All of the important characters, 

lines, and action are included to show Shakespeare’s 

unique playwriting skills. Plays include: King Lear, 

Hamlet, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice and 

Romeo and Juliet. A great way to introduce 

Shakespeare and his characters to the classroom. 

New! 


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Super Short 

Shakespeare Parodies 

by CLIFF JURY 

Ten hilarious 4-minute abridgements 

of his most famous plays 

Cast: 6 to 13 each play, mixed 

Playing time: 4 minutes each, 40 minutes total 




What a fun way to introduce Shakespeare’s most famous 

plays! These extreme abridgements cut right to the chase 

by getting through the story and events of each play quickly 

and concisely. Elizabethan English is used only occasionally 

for comic effect, so that the humorous modern dialogue is 

easily understood. The rapid-fire stage action and quick 

entrances and exits make these plays fun to perform and 

even funnier for the audience. Plays include: Romeo and 

Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, The Merchant of 

Venice, The Tempest, Julius Caesar, King Lear, 

Henry V and Richard III. Even Shakespeare would laugh 

at these clever parodies! 

The Glory of the Tea Bag 

by ROBERT THISTLE 

A parody of Romeo and Juliet 

in Shakespeare’s language 

Cast: 3F, 3M 

Age level: High School to College 




New! 

Shakespeare himself opens this spoof where Romeo 

Dinkledorf and Basilio Fumblebucket are about to shed 

blood over the shape of a tea bag. The playwright brings 

forth the fair Juliet to quell the violence. She beseeches her 

brother and her love to stay their swords. But Romeo didn’t 

study his lines and forgets who she is until she recites her 

famous soliloquy. Then the sultry Penelope enters as 

Basilio’s poison-bearer and love interest. But lo! Is Romeo 

also besotted with Penelope? Even Shakespeare is smitten 

by this new lady. He decides to rewrite the play, killing off 

the other two guys so he can have her for himself. But 

Queen Elizabeth appears, telling him it’s not fair. “Who 

said life’s fair?” he replies. Full of funny lines and 

humorous asides to the audience. This bawdy spoof has 

been performed at Renaissance festivals across the U.S. 

Easy to stage with one set, few props.

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Books 

Mel White’s Readers 

Theatre Anthology 

by MELVIN R. WHITE, Ph.D. 

A collection of 

twenty-eight readings 


(352 pages) 

Order #R-B110 

A variety of stories from the pens of classical and 

contemporary writers, journalists and playwrights have 

been adapted for Readers Theatre performance in this 

new collection of scripts by a nationally known authority 

on the subject. Sometimes called “theatre of the 

imagination,” Readers Theatre communicates in a style 

similar to the golden days of radio theatre. Its ease of 

performance makes these scripts ideal for the drama 

classroom. The selections are divided into six 

categories: Comedy, Mystery/Suspense, Christmas 

Specials, Folklore, Children’s Classics and The 

Human Spirit. Sample titles include: The Tooth Fairy 

Who Didn’t Have Any Teeth, The Taming of the 

Shrew, Sire de Maletroit’s Door, The Wind in the 

Willows and Where Have All the Flowers Gone? 

Readers Theatre in the 

Middle School and 

Junior High Classroom 

by LOIS WALKER 

Language development 

through Readers Theatre 


(80 pages) 

Order #R-B203 

A teacher’s guidebook of ideas for introducing Readers 

Theatre to young students. Includes step-by-step 

instructions on a variety of ways to use Readers Theatre 

in the classroom: Circle, Instant and Cooperative 

Readings. Provides a springboard of ideas for 

storytelling, writing and creative drama. Allows teachers 

to build theme units for cooperative learning, special 

education and English as a second language. Nine drama 

activities and two complete sample scripts are included 

for duplication and use in the classroom. A practical, stepby-step 

teacher’s guide to using Readers Theatre for 

language development. Makes reading fun! Illustrated. 

Introduction to 

Readers Theatre 

by GERALD LEE RATLIFF 

A guide to classroom 

performance 


(312 pages) 

Order #R-B234 

A complete textbook on all aspects of Readers Theatre 

for high school and college use. The early texts of this 

unique performance technique are now out of print. 

This contemporary text includes complete 

documentation of the earliest days of Readers Theatre 

and how it has developed into a modern art form for 

performing artists and lovers of literature in its many 

forms. It clarifies methods and techniques in adapting 

prose works of all types to a classroom stage. This 

current, more theatrical approach utilizes much more 

than simply scripts and allows performers the 

convenience of Readers Theatre with theatrical staging 

as an added extra. Many royalty-free script adaptations 

for performers and audiences of all ages. 



Starter Packet #1 


A variety collection of four scripts 

Cast: Varies from 4 to 9 readers, mixed 





Order #R-P203 

These scripts were developed by Dr. Melvin White, 

internationally recognized leader/director of Readers 

Theatre activities. Includes: 1. The Rats Have All the 

Fun — by Art Buchwald. Witty newspaper columnist Art 

Buchwald pokes caustic fun at governmental 

experimentation projects using rats as subjects. 

2. Martin and the North Wind — by Melvin R. White. 

Foul play getting its comeuppance is the theme of this 

classic folk tale. 3. I Was Only Six — by George P. 

McCallum. A reflective and inspirational restaging of 

Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address presented as a 

recollection from one who was there. 4. The Third 

Ingredient — adapted from O. Henry. Prosenarrative 

adapted to Readers Theatre. A typical O. 

Henry story with flesh-and-blood characters, a 

hard-times plot and a surprise ending. 

We have over 200 PDF-ePlays 

available for email delivery! 

See our website! 


Starter Packet #2 





Complete playkit with 7 scripts and rights to 

reproduce copies of #2, #3 and #4: $17.95 

Order #R-P296 

This collection includes comedy, folklore, history and 

narrative-dialog. Included are: 1. At Wit’s End — 

adapted from works of best-selling humorist Erma 

Bombeck. Erma looks at our progressive new world, 

contemplating the metric system and how to achieve 

longevity and paranoia at the same time. 2. Elizabeth, 

Queen of England — by Melvin R. White. A very British 

portrayal of the life and character of Elizabeth. 

3. Desperation, Not So Quiet — adapted from 

Harrison B. Hagemeyer. A college classroom story about 

a student who lets his girlfriend coax him into plagiarism. 

He gets caught and she gets hers in the end. A frothy 

comedy farce. 4. American Patchwork — by Melvin R. 

White. A stirring word-mosaic in literary form. The story 

of an America that found greatness from uncertain 

beginnings. Here are the words of those who gave our 

country its heart, strength and purpose. Some of the 

voices include: Jonathan Edwards, Patrick Henry, 

Herman Melville, Francis Parkman, Walt Whitman, 

Abe Lincoln and Carl Sandburg. 


Poe into the Night 

adapted from Poe by LINDA BURSON 

A full-length Readers Theatre presentation 

Cast: Varies up to 7F, 5M 



Complete playkit with 7 scripts with 


Order #R-P831 

Four of Poe’s most imaginative and literary works are 

combined into a single mood program. The dramatic 

word play is full of variety and challenge for an 

ensemble of readers. Included are: The Raven, 

Alone, The Black Cat and The Conqueror Worm. 

Though all are integrated into one dramatic program, 

the individual works can be performed singly in an 

informal setting or a classroom. Staging can be made 

very dramatic. 

Fables by Thurber 

adapted for Readers Theatre by MELVIN R. WHITE, Ph.D. 

Six dramatized Thurber fables 



Playing time: About 5 minutes each 



These dramatizations of James Thurber’s fables may be 

performed as individual skits or combined to 

provide a complete evening’s performance. Includes: 

1. The Crow and the Oriole — A foolish crow 

leaves his wife for an oriole who rejects him. So does 

his wife. 2. The Shrike and the Chipmunk — An 

artist chipmunk sleeps all day, thus avoiding the 

shrike. But his early-rising partner brings doom. 

3. The Very Proper Gander — A fine gander 

becomes the victim of rumors of “propaganda” and 

is run out of town. 4. The Foolhardy Mouse and 

the Cautious Cat — A mouse is so bold the cat 

thinks he’s a poisoned martyr and avoids him. 

5. The Owl Who Was God — Because he is wise 

and can see at night, the animals believe the owl is 

God. They follow him to disaster. 6. The Truth 

About Toads — When each animal boasts, the toad 

claims to have an emerald in his head. But the 

woodpecker finds nothing. 



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Workshop Library 

The equivalent of a total curriculum of materials 

for one semester’s use. Included are: 

• Readers Theatre Starter Packet #1 

• Readers Theatre Starter Packet #2 

• Readers Theatre from Greek Mythology I 

• Readers Theatre from Greek and Roman 

Mythology II 

• Stories for Children #1 

• Poe into the Night 

• Fables by Thurber 

All 7 plays for only $99.95! 

Save $35.70 off regular prices! 

Order #R-V100 

Readers Theatre Workshop Library: $99.95 

The Wizard of OZ 

by L. FRANK BAUM 

adapted for Readers Theatre by MELVIN R. WHITE, Ph.D. 

Readers Theatre adaptation of the classic 

Cast: Up to 23 players, mixed (doubling possible) 





Order #R-P338 

Everyone is bringing back this classic in a new form — 

movies, musicals, stage shows. Now we have adapted 

it for Readers Theatre presentation. Our version is easy 

to stage and the fun of the original book is still there. 

The script is written to permit actors to mime key 

actions with or without props. Limited costuming can 

be used with key props but no sets are necessary. Our 

kit includes scripts for twenty-three participants and 

the director. This is a full-scale Readers Theatre 

production with Dorothy, Tin Woodman, Cowardly 

Lion, Witches, the Wizard of Oz and others. Fun to 

perform!

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Mythology and Reading Skills 

READ-ALOUD 

STORY SCRIPTS 

The Ant and the Grasshopper (Fable) 

The story of Gerald, a “partying” grasshopper who would rather rap, 

dance or sing than think about his future. Ant friends Annabelle, Arlene 

and Adrian enjoy Gerald’s company, but would rather store up food for 

the winter than waste time playing. The moral? Provide for your future! 

(7 readers) 

The Lion and the Mouse (Fable) 

The Lion and the Mouse tell the Aesop fable of a tiny creature who proves 

just how big he can really be! The script teaches valuable lessons in 

evaluating relationships and making assumptions based on appearances. 

(7 readers) 

The Hare and the Tortoise (Fable) 

Slow and steady wins the race. Hare, Tortoise and Mouse gather together 

for the classic competition. Fox lands the job of setting the course. Owl 

is asked to monitor the race from the sky. Mouse starts the race by waving 

a small flag. (7 readers) 

Prometheus (Myth) 

Herb and Lois Walker’s 

Fables, Myths and Legends Collection 

for readers grades 6–10 

Each story script is to be read aloud in the classroom to help 

students improve their reading and comprehension skills. 

Includes ten scripted stories with unlimited duplication rights. 

Student scripts may be duplicated freely for school of 

purchase. Two scripts with each story: (1) Student’s Reading 

Script (2) Teacher’s Script with historical notes and suggestions 

for vocabulary building, staging and related springboard 

classroom activities. Conveniently packaged in a sturdy 2” ring 

binder with quick tabs for reference. 

God Zeus commands two Titan brothers to create man and the animals 

and endow them with special gifts. Prometheus gives man the gift of fire, 

but is sentenced to an eternal punishment. This Greek myth explains 

how man became master of the earth. (7 readers) 

Mythology DVDs 

Monsters of Greek Mythology 

artwork by DEBBIE DRECHSLER 

script by TED ZAPEL 

An introduction to Greek mythology 

DVD: $29.95 

Order #R-DV03 

Students quickly see how much the ancient Greeks were 

like us in creating fantasy images. Though they had no 

TV or movies, their imaginations spawned beings so 

fanciful that they are part of our Western culture today. 

Twenty-three mythic monsters are shown in the context 

of their deeds. Included are: Pegasus, the Sphinx, 

the Sirens, the Minotaur, the Centaurs, Cerberus 

and many others. A superb resource for stimulating 

interest in mythology. The artwork is outstanding. The 

playing time is 30 minutes 

Pandora (Myth) 

Zeus gives Pandora the gift of curiosity and a large closed box which must 

be delivered to Epimetheus unopened. The box contains evil, and 

Pandora’s unbridled curiosity lets that evil into the world. But Hera gives 

Pandora the gift of hope. (11 readers) 

Jason and the Golden Fleece (Myth) 

Jason sails off in the Argo and with Medea’s magical help, finally 

outsmarts Pelias, the king of Colchis, and a field of fire-breathing dragons 

to retrieve the fleece. (7 readers) 

The Trojan Horse (Legend) 

The Trojans want to keep the giant wooden horse found on their beach. 

Beautiful Helen of Troy knows the horse is filled with thirty Greek warriors 

who have come to rescue her. She places a guiding light in her chamber 

window, bringing death to the Trojans. (8 readers) 

Odysseus Returns Home (Legend) 

The Trojan War ended ten years ago. The fate of brave Odysseus is 

unknown. Odysseus’s faithful wife, Penelope, awaits his return. But many 

men demand her hand in marriage. Just in time, a dirty beggar appears at 

the castle with news that Odysseus is alive. In an archery contest between 

Penelope’s suitors, the beggar outshoots everyone and proves to be 

Odysseus himself! (5 readers) 

The Sword and the Stone (Legend) 

Arthur, the king’s infant son, is raised by a trusted knight. He grows 

up believing he is the knight’s son. At a tournament, Arthur is sent 

off to find a sword for his brother, sees that one is encased in a large 

stone and easily removes it. The stone’s inscription reads, “Whoever 

pulls this sword from this stone is king of all England.” (8 readers) 

Beowulf (Legend) 

Modern superheroes share Beowulf’s characteristics: unlimited bravery, 

goodness and unusual strength. As readers chant “Beowulf, Beowulf, 

Beowulf,” the lives of many are saved. Beowulf becomes a hero. (6 readers) 

Includes ten student scripts with reproduction rights, teacher’s script, 

classroom activities in 2” ring binder plus a free paperback book: Readers 

Theatre in the Middle School and Junior High Classroom. 


Fables, Myths and Legends Collection: $125.00 

Those Fabulous Folks 

on Mount Olympus 

by LAFE LOCKE 

An introduction to the 

Greek and Roman gods 

DVD: $29.95 

Order #R-DV09 

Viewers of this uniquely entertaining program will learn 

more than merely the identities of the most famous Greek 

and Roman gods. They will learn how these 

fascinating personalities have become part of our 

language and culture — why our rockets are called Titans 

and Apollos, where we got words such as cereal, January, 

June and March, and how our planets got their names. 

Homer’s stories of the Iliad and Odyssey are brought to 

life by the narration of an irreverent Hesiod and lively 

color artwork. The Greek and Roman names of each god 

or goddess are printed on screen as students learn how 

the Romans changed the original Greek gods. A superb 

resource for any unit on mythology or ancient literature. 

Artwork with smooth camera action: zooms, pans and 

dissolves. The playing time is 30 minutes. 


Readers Theatre from Greek 

and Roman Mythology II 

by JANET LITHERLAND 

Seven classic tales for a mixed cast 





Order #R-P579 

This is a sequel collection of dramatized myths from the 

ancient world. This group of myths includes both Greek 

and Roman. Included are: 1. The Winning of 

Atalanta — To marry her, a man must outrun her or 

die — and many died until she was tricked. 

2. Pegasus and the Pride of Bellerophon — The 

winged horse and rider conquer all foes, until pride 

brings on a fall. 3. Orpheus and Eurydice — The 

musician charms the guards of Hades to retrieve his 

new wife, only to lament his failure. 4. The Quest of 

the Golden Fleece — Jason and the Argonauts 

battle many foes to return the golden fleece. 

5. Pyramus and Thisbe — When two lovers are 

separated, they arrange an ill-fated meeting. 

6. Pygmalion and Galatea — Soured by romance, 

Pygmalion carves the perfect woman, who is brought 

to life by Venus. 7. Baucis and Philemon — Humble 

people feed beggars, who are really gods, and are 

granted a wish. This series offers unique 

staging effects that are both simple and effective. 

Pronunciation guide is included with each script. 

Those Myth-Behavin’ Greeks 

by BARBARA HEIMBURGER 

Five readers theatre scripts 







Studying Greek mythology as part of a dramatic 

presentation is a superb supplement to regular classroom 

instruction. The audience and the performers learn 

together. This collection includes five readers theatre 

scripts: 1. And the Winner Is … — The Stars of Mount 

Olympus. 2. The Play’s the Thing — Orpheus loves 

Eurydice. 3. Law and Disorder — A seasonal story: 

Demeter, Persephone and Hades. 4. Never Play with 

Matches — The story of Prometheus, Epimethius and 

Pandora. 5. Sliding Home — A baseball odyssey. An 

excellent way to learn about Greek mythology. 

Mythology Plays 


from Greek Mythology I 

by JOANNE F. KARR 

Six classic tales for a mixed cast 





Order #R-P440 


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Suddenly, ancient images become clear. The audience 

responds to the drama of early mythology. They see how 

greatly our art and literature have been influenced by the 

culture of early Greece. The stories demonstrate how 

Western man first tried to understand himself in the 

context of an unknown world. Each tale is told with 

classic simplicity and charm. Included in the kit are: 

1. Daedalus and Icarus — Father and son learn to 

fly as birds. 2. Arachne and Athena — Arachne is 

changed into a spinning spider by the jealous 

goddess Athena. 3. Persephone and Hades — Hades 

tricks Persephone into being his underworld 

companion part of every year. 4. Prometheus and 

Pandora — Man is given the power of fire, then 

Pandora brings both misery and hope into the world. 

5. The Saga of Perseus — Perseus kills the gorgon 

Medusa and fulfills the prophecy of the Oracle at 

Delphi. 6. Echo and Narcissus — The sad stories of 

lost loves in the lives of Echo and Narcissus. An 

excellent introduction to Greek mythology. 

Medea — A Homegirl’s Story 


A modern version of Euripides’ tragic tale 

Cast: 4M, 4F, chorus 






A unique and powerful adaptation of the Greek classic 

written to shock and hold your audience spellbound! 

Staged in the ancient Greek style, the chorus’s lines are 

modernized into teenage slang. Medea’s poetic lines are 

from the original public domain translation. The contrast of 

modern against classic language adds incredible zest and 

comic wit to this monstrously tragic tale. Medea seeks a 

terrible revenge on Jason for discarding her for another 

woman. This educational class project will long be 

remembered. Your literature department will love it!

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One Act and Full Length Musicals 

Fifties Flashback! 

book by SHIRLEY ULLOM 

music by KEN MILLER 

The spirit of Elvis lives again! 

Cast: 13F, 9M 


Order #R-R223 Playbook: $6.25 





Beauty and the Beast 

by LEE AHLIN and PHILIP HALL 

The classic love story set to music 

Cast: 3F, 2M 






cD Sampler 

1 

Whose idea will be chosen for the big Senior Send-off 

party — the snobby Chick Clique’s outer space theme or 

the Dweebs’ Fifties Flashback suggestion? It appears 

that the Dweebs haven’t a chance until Dweeb Dipsick 

smuggles “fifties” music into the principal’s office. That 

ploy, together with the spirit voice of Elvis himself, 

brainwashes everyone. The Fifties Flashback idea wins 

and the hilarity begins. Many original rock ’n roll songs 

with solos, group and many novelty song-and-dance 

numbers including: “I Love the Guys,” “Star 

Struck,” “Fifties Tough Guys,” “KaBroom, 

KaBroom,” “I Want Romance,” “I Want to Be a 

Kid Again,” “Fifties Magic” and more! Comedy 

roles for many in this easy-to-stage musical. 

cD Sampler 

2 

A delightful musical comedy version of the classic tale 

everyone knows. Action, suspense and love. Despite 

the comic bungling of Beauty’s bumpkin sisters, Beauty 

saves her elderly father and tames the beast, who is 

really a prince in thrall. Ten songs in a variety of 

styles and tempos from soft rock to foot-stomping 

rhythm and blues including: “Beauty to the 

Beast,” “If You Only Knew My Heart,” “He’s 

Good to Me,” “Where Do I Go from Here?” and 

six more. The music may be performed as solos, 

duets, quartets and comedy dance numbers. Only two 

sets required. 

The Velveteen Rabbit 

adaptation by GARY PETERSON 2 

music and lyrics by LARRY NESTOR 

A musical based on Margery Williams’ 

story about becoming real through love 

Cast: Adjustable up to 11 actors, flexible 

Playing time: About 1 hour, 1 act 





The feelings of The Velveteen Rabbit’s characters 

come alive with delightful songs expressing the 

sentimental anxieties of this classic. Eight songs: 

“What Is Truly Real,” “Spring,” “Give Me My 

Bunny,” “Food,” “Don’t Try to Fake Us Out,” 

“In the Land of Make Believe,” “I Love to Wiggle 

My Nose” and “We’re Really a Team.” Easy to 

stage with only one set. A colorful stylized set, fanciful 

costumes and imaginative makeup all work to make 

this a memorable show. 

The Patchwork Girl of OZ 

by DAN ROBERTS 

The classic L. Frank Baum story 

Cast: 26 to 30 performers 






cD Sampler 

cD Sampler 

The classic L. Frank Baum story adapted into a musical 

narrative. The crooked magician Dr. Pipt accidentally 

turns his wife and friend into stone. His new creation, 

the Patchwork Girl, must go to the Emerald City for 

help. Along the way, with seven charming songs, she 

meets the Wise Donkey, Woozy, Shaggy Man, the 

Pumpkinhead family and a crazy bunch of Tottenhots. 

Finally Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodsman 

intervene to win the favor of Ozma, the Princess of Oz. 

She asks the Wizard to make everything right again. 

Solo and group singing and dancing with musical 

themes from Bach, Rachmaninoff, etc. Opportunities 

for colorful staging and comedy action. Great fun for 

everyone! 


2

Theatre Games and Comedy Melodramas 

Persuade ® 

by NANCY K. KIENZLE 

A classroom game for 

developing persuasion skills 

Complete game with elements for 

a class of 30 students. Replayable 

components for long-term use. 

Boxed game: $15.95 

Order #R-G15 

The basic unit works wonderfully to develop students’ 

persuasion skills so needed in our increasingly 

competitive society. English and speech teachers, 

especially, will find this game the perfect means of 

introducing the basic elements of persuasion as 

related to interpersonal communication. The game 

literally plays itself. The teacher need only be a 

moderator for post-game discussion. Class is divided into 

groups of six students. Each group is given 

several decks of Persuade cards. A card from each deck 

creates a unique situation for role-playing. Persuasion 

effectiveness is rated on a scorecard. Game can be 

adapted to any number of rounds for several days’ use. 

Successfully tested in classrooms for several years. 

Designer Nancy K. Kienzle was selected Outstanding 

High School Speech Teacher in Ohio. 

Bravo! 

by ALVIN J. SCHNUPP 

A game for improvisational role-players 

Complete game book with 

reproducible components: $15.95 

Order #R-G17 

Four categories of components challenge role-players to 

create several hundred different dramatic situations. 

These role-plays may be used for developing 

improvisation skills, values education or simply for the 

fun of being spontaneously creative. The game book 

provides seventy different units in four categories: 

1. Scene Situations, 2. Scene Locations, 

3. Character Vocations, 4. Character Traits. There 

are no winners or losers in any of the role-play games. 

Each scene ends when the situation is resolved, time 

runs out or a powerful punch line signals the end. Full 

of laughs, surprises and insights. Included are 280 

reusable cards printed in the game book. Cards may be 

reproduced as needed. 

Wait ’Til The Sun 

Shines Nellie or 

So Long, 

Snivelheart 


A one-act comedy melodrama 

Cast: 7F, 6M 





Order #R-P471 


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Simon Snivelheart and his sidekick, Bungles, scheme 

to get the land deed to the Hubbards’ Rest ‘n Peace 

Hotel, and Nellie Hubbard in the bargain. Unknown to 

the owners, the hotel is sitting over a long-lost 

goldmine. Heroic Hector, the hero and Nellie’s beau, 

manages to get the mortgage money on time, but 

dastardly deeds thwart the payment. This can be 

played to the hilt for laughs. 

An 

Old-Fashioned 

Soap Opera 

by PAUL LESLIE 

One-act melodrama 

in five pun-filled scenes 

Cast: 3F, 7M, 2F extras 





Order #R-P231 

Strictly silly stuff for actors who really like to ham it up. 

This one is as much fun for the players as it is for the 

audience, and it’s hard to tell them apart. Everybody 

participates. The audience is expected to hiss, groan, 

cheer and boo. The completely predictable plot is 

about how Sudsly Doorite saves Prell Pureheart from a 

horrible demise at the hands of Dirty Dan 

Dinglethorpe. It’s frothy and bubbly, but it’s fun. 

Left in the 

Wicker Basket, 

or Right Under 

the Ol’ Boarding 

House Steps 

by PAUL COLLETTE 

and ROBERT WRIGHT Royalty play 

A melodrama for multiple villains, 

heroes and heroines (many female roles) 





Everyone gets a great melodramatic part in this epic of 

comedy and confusion. There’s the sweet orphaned 

Trueheart Twins, the greedy headmistress Rhonda 

Reevil and her dastardly daughters, Nasturtium and 

Geranium. The arch villains are Sylvester Snodgrass 

and his assistant, Sylvia, in search of the missing letter 

that tells who is heir to a secret fortune. The struggle of 

evil against good climaxes in a crazy event when all the 

good guys are tied to the railroad tracks. Lots of sight 

gags and funny lines. Excellent for a troupe of energetic 

thespians.

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Dialect CDs, Clown and Mime Resources 

Acting with an Accent 

by DAVID A. STERN, Ph.D., “The Dialect Doctor” 

Stage dialect instruction CDs 

One-hour instructional CDs by master dialectician and 

teacher of TV/film actors, Dr. David Stern. He doesn’t 

use “tricks.” Instead, he teaches the basics of 

convincing dialects — resonance, lilt, sound 

substitutions and pace. He explains pronunciations, 

word choice and touches on idioms. Your choice of 

twelve dialect CDs now available. Please specify order 

number and dialect: 

R-D101 Standard British 

R-D102 Irish 

R-D103 Cockney 

R-D104 Scottish 

R-D105 NY City 

R-D106 Southern U.S. 

R-D107 French 

R-D108 Italian 

R-D109 Spanish 

R-D110 German 

R-D111 Russian 

R-D112 Yiddish 

Each CD with booklet: $21.95 

Clown Act Omnibus 

by WES McVICAR 

A complete guide 

to the art of clowning 


(192 pages) 

Order #R-B118 

Everything you always wanted to know about 

clowning (and didn’t know whom to ask) is here in this 

inexpensive, paperback book. We have yet to see any 

other clown-act book as complete as this. Includes over 

200 workable clown acts for beginners, intermediates 

and advanced participants. All acts are classified by 

type, equipment needed, gymnastic skills, and practice 

required. The book is divided into nine sections, and 

they cover: clowning as an art, pantomime, clown 

types, costumes, makeup, suggestions for 

programming, production ideas, properties and 

stunts. We recommend this book highly. 

Mime Time 

by HAPPY JACK FEDER 

illustrated by MARC VARGAS 

A book of routines and 

performance tips 


(208 pages) 

Order #R-B101 

Forty-five complete mime routines for performers of all 

ages adaptable to audiences of different types. This 

book may be used as a class text or a library resource. 

In addition to the wide variety of routines are technique 

suggestions and ideas about makeup, props, staging, 

where and when to perform and teamwork! Routines 

for solo and ensemble presentation. 

The Mastery of 

Mimodrame 

featuring TODD and 

MARILYN FARLEY 

An in-depth study of 

mime technique 

55-minute DVD 

with workbook: $29.95 

Order #R-DV07 

Additional workbooks: $5.95 

Order #R-B157 

These international mime artists, trained in Paris by 

Marcel Marceau, have taught mime workshops around 

the world. This program presents a comprehensive 

series of mime exercises for student practice and 

review. Each technique is explained step-by-step in the 

illustrated book and shown clearly and slowly. Some 

techniques include Body Positioning: feet and 

hand isolations; forward, backward and side 

inclinations; rotation; Communicating with the 

Body: the chest, feet, head, hands, pelvis, waist; The 

Living Character: breath, transfer of weight, 

rhythm, the stop, the seed, the robot. Also includes the 

techniques of creating an illusion, object identification and 

gestural coloration and decoloration. An excellent 

resource for learning mime technique. 

The Art of Mime 

featuring 

DR. E. REID GILBERT 

and ROBIN PYLE 

A comprehensive 

guide to mime 

30-minute DVD: $29.95 

Order #R-DV08 

This internationally known mime artist explains and 

demonstrates the principles of three mime forms: 

1. Illusion Pantomime, 2. Corporeal Mime and 

3. Mime with Masks. Performing with another 

mime, Dr. Gilbert demonstrates the action of opposing 

forces, positive and negative space and how to 

transpose one reality into another. Using an illusion 

pantomime, “The Wall,” he explains energy and 

resistance, points in space and respect for shape and 

form. An excellent introductory teaching program to 

help a student see the discipline, technique and 

celebration required to center a mime artist’s 

performance. 

Ben Nye’s Deluxe Clown Kit 

Complete Clown Kit: $19.95 Order #R-N11 

Now a makeup kit from Ben Nye designed especially for 

clowns and mimes! Along with professional clown white, 

the Deluxe Clown Kit features a unique color palette 

which incorporates four cream makeup colors into one 

convenient package. In addition, this kit contains all the 

extras you’ll ever need. It includes: a generous supply of 

clown white, four-color character palette, latex sponge 

applicators, a #5 flat brush, a black pencil, a white 

pencil, neutral set face powder, velour powder puff and 

makeup remover. Comes with step-by-step color photo 

instruction guide and plastic clamshell container. Makes 

up to 15 clown faces. 


Christmas Plays and Christmas Musicals 

The Littlest Angel 

adaptation by SHARON A. KIRBY-COLE 

A dramatic version of Charles 

Tazewell’s beloved Christmas story 

Cast: 6 boys/men, 6 girls/women, 2 M or F, extras 

Age level: All ages 




Nothing says Christmas like a retelling of the classic tale 

The Littlest Angel. This charming play follows the 

misadventures of Jimmy, the new arrival in heaven. From 

his crooked halo to singing off-key in the heavenly choir 

and failed flying lessons, he is hopelessly out of kilter with 

the rest of heaven’s inhabitants. Then God announces 

the birth of his son on earth. The angels all outdo one 

another with spectacular baby gifts like a soft cloud to lie 

on and heavenly music. Embarrassed, Jimmy presents all 

he has to the throne of God -- a box of simple but muchloved 

objects from his childhood on earth: a butterfly, a 

bluebird’s egg, two white stones, his dog’s collar, and 

marbles. God reassures Jimmy of his gift’s worth, for it 

shows the joys and blessings of earth – just what a small 

boy like his son will need. Endearing and warm-hearted. 

Christmas on Stage 

edited by THEODORE O. ZAPEL 

A new anthology of 27 

royalty-free Christmas plays 


(304 pages) 

Order #R-B153 

An exceptionally helpful resource book for anyone with the 

responsibility of Christmas programming. A wide 

variety of short plays, readings and pageants for children, 

teens and adults are included. All selections seek to 

dramatize the true meaning of Christmas. They may be 

easily staged. This collection includes both religious and 

secular Christmas presentations. Production suggestions 

accompany each play to simplify rehearsal demands. All 

plays are royalty-free for schools or community events. 

Useful for many years of Christmas planning. 

Christmas in the Land of OZ 

by TAMARA TUDOR 

An adventure fantasy 

for holiday audiences 

Cast: Variable up to 30 performers, mixed 




Order #R-P719 

Dorothy and Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Lion and 

the Munchkins! All your favorites are here in this 

Christmas adaptation of the classic Oz stories. In this 

lively staging the Wicked Witch of the Northwest has 

stolen Christmas, and Dorothy and her friends find a way 

to return it to Munchkinland. In the doing, the Tin Man 

recovers his sense of humor, the lonely Lion finds a lady 

companion and Dorothy finds the spirit of Christmas to 

take back to Kansas for Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. A 

delightful show full of action and many parts for all types 

of performers, including a small country-rock group. The 

holiday appeal will please all ages. 

A Christmas Carol 

music and lyrics by LARRY NESTOR 

adaptation by GARY PETERSON 

musical arrangements by ROBERT CROWDER 

A full-length musical 

adaptation of Dickens’ classic 

Cast: Variable from 16 to 39 with extras 

(16 players with doubling) 

Playing time: About 90 minutes, 1 or 2 acts 


Order #R-R133 Piano/vocal score: $5.00 

Order #R-RC32 Production/rehearsal CD: $40.00 



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cD Sampler 

1 

The real thing! Not a parody, not a modernized version — 

but Dickens’ original story adapted to a stirring stage 

presentation with music. Music is arranged for men and 

women, solo and ensemble SATB presentation. Excellent 

character roles. Four original songs with three traditional 

carols including: “Love Is a Capital Thought,” 

“Home,” “Dance,” “Christmas Day,” and “Take 

Care of Yourself.” Program may be staged with one set 

and a variety of props and lighting effects. Dickens' original 

ghostly morality story is unaltered, but the addition of music 

gives this show an inspirational tone. A delightful Christmas 

musical for any audience. 

Find many more Christmas plays at: 

www.Contemporarydrama.com 

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol 


A short version of Dickens’ Christmas classic 

Cast: Variable from 16 to 39 (doubling possible) 

Playing time: 45 to 60 minutes, 1 or 2 acts 



A non-musical version of our classic musical, A 

Christmas Carol. This adaptation holds closely to 

Dickens’ original story. It is an excellent program if 

talented singer-soloists are not available. Lyrics for three 

traditional carols are included that may be sung by a 

chorus. This simplified play version requires less 

rehearsal time and is much easier to stage than the 

complete musical. It offers many excellent character 

roles. The large cast may be cut to sixteen players with 

doubling. It may be staged as a one-act or two-act 

presentation. Dickens’ ghostly morality story is staged 

with only one set, a variety of props and special 

lighting effects. Actors of many ages may participate.

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Holocaust Plays 

Children of the Holocaust 


A drama commemorating 

the children of the Holocaust 

Cast: 2 boys, 2 girls 




Order #R-P856 

After World War II, over 200 children’s diaries like Anne 

Frank’s were found. What happened to these children? 

Who might they have been if they had survived? This 

play of remembrance speaks poignantly of the hopes and 

dreams of Anne, David, Rachael and Michael, victims of 

the Holocaust. It portrays their courage and their faith, 

and what they might have seen had they lived. It is a 

commemorative testimony to the courage of these many 

unfortunate children. It says they will not — and must not 

ever — be forgotten. 

Can You Hear Them Crying? 

by VIRGINIA BURTON STRINGER 

A tribute to the children of the Holocaust 

Cast: 11 girls, 4 boys, adjustable 





Poetry, dance, symbolic scenery and costumes all work 

together to make this an unforgettable tribute to the 

thousands of children that did not survive their 

imprisonment at the Theresienstadt, Czechoslovakia 

concentration camp. In English translation, the 

narrative features actual stories and poems written by 

the lost children themselves. Their own words 

poignantly describe scenes of their daily life in the 

ghetto — their moments of hope and despair. The 

wide variety of theatrical arts used in this tribute make 

it an unforgettable experience for performers and 

audience alike. Exceptional staging. 

Optional extra: Holocaust Study Guide 

Study guide (36 pages): $4.95 


Designed as a pre- and post-performance study guide 

for Can You Hear Them Crying? this may also be 

used as a supplemental study unit for the Holocaust, its 

history and meaning. Included are historical 

perspectives, four maps, photos, definitions, a play 

analysis, biographies and many projects and exercises 

for classroom use. 

Speech and Forensics Books 

Speaking Out: An Introduction 

to Public Speaking 

by MICHAEL GALLAGHER 

A student-friendly guide to public speaking 


Order #R-B318 

Students need to understand that public speaking is a life skill 

that will improve their career and relationships with others. 

The book is divided into four sections: Getting Started, 

The Basics, The Competitive Public Speaking Events 

and Honing Your Skills. In these four sections are 30 

chapters that cover all the basics of public speaking, from the 

vocabulary of speech and debate to how to develop listening 

skills. It includes learning games, information about group 

dynamics, visual aids, nonverbal communication, readers 

theatre and choral reading. It covers competitive speaking 

events such as original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, 

policy debate, and the Lincoln-Douglas debate with exercises 

and activities for preparation. Includes a section with notes 

for the teacher. 

Forensics 


The winner’s guide to speech contests 


Order #R-B179 

Forensics, more commonly known as speech and debate, 

is one of the most rewarding and beneficial 

educational activities available to students. This 

textbook is designed to introduce students to individual 

forensics events, giving suggestions and guidelines for the 

preparation of these events in speech competition. The 

text describes each event and the experience of 

competing. Students are shown how to select and 

perform winning materials and how to achieve success. 

The value of competition is discussed as well as 

techniques for overcoming nervousness. Subsequent 

chapters describe the structure and strategies of 

original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, humorous, 

dramatic, poetic and duet interpretation, as well as prose 

interpretation; and impromptu and expository speaking 

required by many national forensics contests. Also 

includes a chapter on competitive mock legislatures. 


Speechcraft 


An introduction to 

public speaking 


(168 pages) 

Order #R-B149 

Speech Texts and Duo Scenebooks 

Many speech texts are either too theoretical or too 

bland for effective use in the typical classroom. This 

book provides students with enough theory and 

information to learn beginning speech, but 

emphasizes practical exercises and activities. 

Chapters include: Communication Apprehension; 

Techniques of Delivery; Listening Skills; Topic 

Selection, Organization, and Research; Different 

Modes of Speaking; Speaking with Different 

Purpose; Oral Interpretation of Literature and 

Applied Activities. Each unit supports one or two 

clear specific learning objectives with a number of 

activities and assignments. The craft of public 

speaking is learned by doing it in a hands-on, 

workshop type of program. This text is the result of 

extensive research as well as practical experience. The 

techniques have been proven successful in the author’s 

own public speaking courses. 

Complete Classroom Package includes: 

• 25 copies of Speechcraft 

regular price $448.75 — save $48.75 

Complete Classroom Package: $400.00 

Order #R-B338 

Acting Duets for 

Young Women 


Eight- to ten-minute duo scenes 

for practice and competition 


(224 pages) 

Order #R-B317 

Our customers have been asking for more real-life duo 

scenes for student actors to perform, and this collection 

delivers. These scenes for two female actors are divided 

into two sections: comedy and drama. The comedy 

scenes will have audiences laughing at the outrageous 

yet believable scenarios. Comedy scenes include: 

Online Love, Dirty Laundry, Marriage Phobia, 

New Best Friend Forever and more. The dramatic 

scenes will have the audience and actors thinking about 

the relevant topics. Dramatic scenes include: The 

Wishing Well, Night Storm, Broken Promises, 

The Red Dress and more. All scenes are entertaining 

and enjoyable. Actors will be challenged by each scene 

in this collection. Sets and costumes can be elaborate 

or simple. The length of every scene is perfect for the 

female dramatic duo competitions sponsored 

nationally. They may also be used for auditions, acting 

practice or an evening of entertainment. 

The Complete 

Book of Speech 

Communication 

by CAROL MARRS 

A workbook of ideas and activities 

for students of speech and theatre 


(176 pages) 

Order #R-B142 


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“Students learn best by doing” is the essence of this 

lively textbook of creative ideas and activities. Ten 

chapters suitable for a full year’s course in speech 

communication. Participation and involvement are 

essential to each topic: Intrapersonal and 

Interpersonal Communication, Visual Aids 

Speeches, Partner Speeches, Storytelling, 

Acting and Creative Dramatics, Research and 

Impromptu Speeches and several more. Sample 

activities include rap, pantomime, charades, game 

shows, readers theatre, TV news, a mock trial, talk 

show improvisation, and many more. Assignment 

instructions and idea lists may be reproduced. 

Illustrations throughout. 


• 25 copies of The Complete Book of Speech Communication 



Order #R-B340 

Sixty Comedy Duet 



Real-life situations for laughter 


(224 pages) 

Order #R-B302 

These scenes take place in the confines of school and 

are easily staged. The incredibly believable teen 

characters are daring, outlandish, uninhibited and 

creative as they deal with situations exaggerated by 

their own attitudes, perceptions and actions. The 

scenes focus on subjects teens know very well — 

dating, appearances, egos, fads, crushes, breaking 

rules, broken hearts, failing grades, embarrassing 

moments and much more. These are realistic scenes 

that help the teen audience and performers laugh at 

themselves. Perfect for classroom practice or an 

evening of entertainment. Sample titles include: My 

Mom Is My Teacher, Hollywood Beauties, 

Mistaken Infatuation and Plain Jane.

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Radio Plays and Sound Effects CDs 

509 Digital Sound Effects 

Five-CD indexed set 

Five-CD set: $79.00 

Order #R-M119 

These sound effects are an essential resource for every 

theatre department. Re-mastered from one of the best 

professional sound effects collections, each sound is 

indexed to its CD and track. Whether you’re looking for 

scene-enhancing background effects or specific sounds for 

action on or offstage, you’ll find it here. In addition to 

standard sounds such as nature, animals, machines, 

military and transportation; this comprehensive collection 

offers sports, household, communication, construction, 

business and more. To make your effects easy to find, we 

include a printed index of all the sounds with the disc, track 

and length (you can see the complete list of tracks on our 

website). With this one-time investment, you’ll be able to 

find sound effects for every show you produce for years to 

come. 

Radio Plays for Taping #1 

by STUART L. SHEELEY 

A packet of ten comedy scripts for 

all-class use as a recording project 



Playing time: 45 minutes to 1 hour 

Complete playkit with 10 scripts, teacher’s guide 

and rights to reproduce copies: $19.95 

Order #R-P340 

Here’s a fun way to teach both oral and aural skills to 

students. The innovative teacher will find these scripts 

a wonderful way to make students aware of diction, 

intonation, pace of delivery, oral emphasis, mood and 

the significance of punctuation signals. Material enough 

for everybody in the class to participate. A total of 45 

speaking parts. Included in the kit are the following 

scripts: 1. Sign-On, Sign-Off — Lead-ins and leadouts. 

2. All the Doctors of Our Lives — Mini soap 

opera drama. 3. Gravy Stain Dog Food — 

Commercial. 4. Way Back When — Mini Western 

drama. 5. Stuff — Commercial. 6. Guns Fire — 

Mini suspense drama. 7. Soldier’s Coffee — 

Commercial. 8. Scare Theatre — Mini suspense 

drama. 9. Mosquito Girl — Mini suspense 

drama.10. A Pause for Poetry — Culture program. 

Also included is a brief “how-to” guide for the teacher. 

Comedy Plays for Taping #2 

by DONNA ROBERTS 

Six condensed comedy satires for taping 

Cast: Varies up to 8 players, mixed 


Playing time: Up to 10 minutes each 

Complete playkit of 9 scripts: $20.95 

Order #R-P413 

Use these plays for taping, broadcast or simply as 

rehearsal scripts. Each is a spoof of a familiar movie, 

book or classic story. The lead characters are 

well-known, but you make them what you want. 

Includes: 1. James Bend (Agent 009) — 

England’s super-spy outwits the Dragon Lady and 

breaks the butler-kidnapping ring. 2. Dr. Heckle 

and Mr. Hide — Myra, the doctor’s housekeeper, 

discovers the beast is better than the physician. 

3. The Jungle Queen — A talking gorilla, white 

hunters, cannibals and Lola, Queen of the Jungle, in 

a story of thwarted love. 4. Rumbelstilskin — The 

crafty dwarf wins the firstborn of the Queen, but it 

turns out to be more than he expected — triplets! 

5. To Tame a Shrew — Shakespeare’s comedy 

revised for women’s lib. 6. Newscast Monolog — 

A short comedy newscast. 

Radio Theatre 

for the Classroom 

by MEREDITH LUDWIG 

Witness the dramatic 

tricks of audio theatre 

Cast: Entire classroom 


Playing time: Varies up to 5 minutes each 




This packet of scripts is designed to teach members of 

our TV generation how the exciting sounds of old-time 

radio drama were done. In producing these five short 

audio playlets some students create the sound effects of 

lightning, thunder, footsteps, rain, wind, etc. as the 

others watch. Each actor learns to cue his/her lines to 

the effects and to work with the sound effects 

person to heighten the illusion of reality. Each script 

offers a different challenge. Included are: Rain, 

The Pretzel Woman, Reading with Alex, Moving 

the Circle and The Best Show of All. Detailed 

instructions included. The big fun is for everyone to listen 

to their radio show when it’s completed. 


Grammar, 

Linguistically Speaking 

by PAUL COLLETTE 

A versatile, two-act fantasy about grammar 

for entertainment and elucidation 

Cast: Optional — up to 36 participants 


Playing time: 45 minutes (all scenes, total) 



Order #R-P787 

Truly, this play is one of a kind! The characters, which are 

uniquely grammatical — Period, Exclamation Point, 

Colon and Comma — speak according to their 

individual meanings. In context, they explain what they 

do. The going never gets dull, for the plot has comedy 

and adventure, with a total effect that is delightfully 

different. Selected scenes may be performed for P.T.A. 

audiences or English meetings. The entire play can be 

presented for full-school assemblies. The play is also ideal 

for classroom study. A superb way to teach and review 

punctuation and usage of all parts of speech. This play 

may also be used as a reading text for assignments and 

homework. 

Speech Game 

Can of Squirms 

A role-playing game for values education 

#R-G01 Elementary Squirms 

#R-G02 Intermediate Grade School Squirms 

#R-G03 Junior High School Squirms 

#R-G04 High School Squirms 

Plays about Grammar 

Leader guide, suggestions for variations and 100 discussion 

questions are included with 20 Squirms and game materials. 

Each Squirm game: $14.95 

Murder at the Grammies 

by MIMI BODEL 

A “whodunit” about grammar 






Order #R-P876 


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All the adjectives, adverbs, verbs and other parts of 

speech are in attendance at the annual Grammar Award 

Festival. All are vying to be chosen as the year’s Most 

Important Part of Speech or the Most Important 

Punctuation Mark. But most are discouraged because 

Nathaniel Noun manages to win the top award every 

year. As the winner is to be announced, the lights go 

out. A scream! Lights on — Nathaniel Noun — murdered! 

Enter the superhero, Grammarman, and his partner, Word 

Wonder. After questioning, they ask each participant to 

be part of a sentence diagram. This reveals the killer. 

The crime is solved. An excellent classroom play for 

learning the parts of speech and punctuation. 

You’ve heard about it. Now try it yourself. Just nothing like a “Squirm” to get a student talking. Freely. Actively. An 

irresistible format to get meaningful dialog going at the student’s own level. It’s self-adjusting because the students 

respond only to their peers. Perhaps the most popular discussion-starter resource available today. More than 

100,000 games at all age levels are now in use in schools, colleges, clinics, churches and in homes. 

Can of Squirms is a simplified role-playing game conceived in a fun format to make it easy for players to say what 

they feel and feel what they say. It encourages peer-group teaching. It involves spontaneous feelings and value 

priorities. Every version of the game is design-tested for a specific age level or dialog objective. Adaptable to oneon-one 

situations or group sessions. 

Can of Squirms is easy to play. Start with two teams of boys and girls (or men and women) evenly distributed. The 

competition, as in everyday life, is between ME ALONE and OTHER PERSON. Each person plays one of these 

opposing roles. Action begins with the drawing of a “Squirm.” ME ALONE has a brief time to “play it out,” with 

OTHER PERSON making the situation as difficult as possible. The confrontation is scored. Scores are totaled. Team 

with high score wins. It’s that simple. 

Can of Squirms is a values-analysis game that motivates students to learn the benefits of moral responsibility and 

ethical standards.

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Oral Interpretation / Theatre Books 

Spooky Ghost Stories 

A collection of nine ghost 

stories for storytelling 


Complete story kit with 9 scripts and 


Order #R-P100 

Here’s a collection of read-aloud tales guaranteed to 

produce gooseflesh and spine tingles. Ghostly images, 

piercing screams and suspense as things seem to go 

bump in the night. A packet of nine tales written for 

storytelling — for a campfire setting — and for youngsters. 

All are easily memorized and memory-structured. 

Stories of various lengths. Each promises that pleasant 

discomfort that happens only with a well-conceived 

ghost story told by a storyteller. Story memory-outlines 

are included. 

“ Your service is excellent and 

your plays are always a hit!” 

Comedy Improv 

Truth in Comedy 

by CHARNA HALPERN, DEL CLOSE 

and KIM “HOWARD” JOHNSON 

foreword by MIKE MYERS 

The manual of improvisation 


(160 pages) 

Order #R-B164 

This manual introduces the concepts of the “Harold” — the 

innovative improvisational tool that helped Saturday Night 

Live’s Mike Myers, Chris Farley, George Wendt and many 

others on the road to TV and film stardom. The innovative 

concepts are described fully in this insightful book that has 

become the bible for wannabe improvisers. The “Harold” 

is an improv form involving six or seven players. It consists 

of many things: scenes, songs, games and monologs — the 

most important of which is the two-person scene 

beginning. A strong opening develops the point of view for 

“The Group Mind” to follow, often with three different 

storylines. It tells how to create a non-linear entertainment 

that remembers everything and wastes nothing — the key 

to successful improvising. Charna Halpern is the director of 

the i.O. theatres in Chicago and Los Angeles. The late Del 

Close was the co-creator of SCTV and worked for 

Saturday Night Live for several seasons. 

The Art of 

Storytelling 

by MARSH CASSADY 

Creative ideas for 

preparation and 

performance 


(288 pages) 

Order #R-B139 

Nothing will ever replace the active pleasure of telling 

and listening to stories. Only a live storyteller can impart 

to a tale that very human touch that brings a gleam of 

understanding to the listener’s eye. The wonderful world 

of storytelling is revealed in this resource manual for 

beginners and seasoned performers. Many ideas for 

finding, writing, adapting and presenting stories are 

included. Three parts include: Part I — Choosing 

Stories to Tell, Part II — Developing Original Ideas 

and Part III — Presenting the Story. Story examples 

and exercises are given throughout. Each chapter is 

concluded with discussion questions and activities. A 

comprehensive textbook for oral interpretation. 

Multicultural Theatre 

Multicultural 

Theatre II 

edited by ROGER ELLIS 

Contemporary Hispanic, 

Asian and African- 

American plays 


(392 pages) 

Order #R-B223 

Teachers nationwide have a great need for good, up-todate 

writing on themes related to cultural diversity for 

literature classes, oral interpretation, and forensics. 

Roger Ellis’ original multicultural anthology of scenes 

and monologs has been in popular use for several 

years. Now, here’s a unique anthology of complete 

plays from new writers of the multicultural experience. 

Each of these plays contains a significant number of 

roles capable of being played by young actors. Sample 

plays include: Maricela De La Luz Lights the 

World, The China Crisis, Night Train to Bolina, 

Takunda and six more. A valuable text for literary, 

forensics or theatrical applications. 

Multicultural 

Theatre 


Scenes and monologs from 

new Hispanic, Asian and 

African-American plays 


(232 pages) 

Order #R-B205 

In our media-saturated society, multicultural writers 

have discovered the stage as their medium of choice. 

These scenes and monologs by new writers of the 

multicultural experience are certain to inspire actors 

and directors. Playwrights include: Akuyoe, Alvarez, 

Bedonna, Barroga, Brody, N. Cruz, M. Cruz, 

Corthron, Field, Gonzalez S., Gotanda, A. Gray, 

Hazzard, Hairston, Huie, Kearns, Lott, Lyles, C.W. 

Lewis, Mellencamp, Morse, Nord, Osborne, Shiomi, 

Svich, C. Smith and Karen Tei Yamashita. The scene 

selections offer unusually challenging characterizations 

for virtually any actor or acting student. All 

selections are for one or two actors. An excellent 

collection for expressing cultural diversity while 

offering an expanding range of new material. 


New Audition Scenes 

& Monologs from 

Modern Playwrights 


The best new cuttings 

from around the world 


(184 pages) 

Order #R-B278 

More outstanding excerpts from cutting-edge 

contemporary plays and playwrights edited by Roger 

Ellis. The scenes and monologs in this new collection 

are uniquely original works not found in other published 

versions. Over forty monologs and scenes selected for 

use by young students and actors age twelve to twentytwo. 

They vary in length from one to two minutes to 

nine to ten minutes. An excellent resource for general 

reading, auditions, forensics, playwriting and acting 

exercises, oral interpretation and more. Features 

excerpts from: Reliable Junk and Victor by Ric 

Averill, In the Laundromat by William Borden, The 

Minotaur by Neil Duffield, She of the Lovely 

Ankle by Women At Play, Your Molotov Kisses by 

Gustavo Ott and many more. 

Playing Scenes from 

Classic Literature 

edited by JOELLEN BLAND 

Short dramatizations from 

the best of world literature 


(416 pages) 

Order #R-B201 

The most fascinating characters from world literature 

step from the printed page into living portrayals for the 

stage or classroom. Key moments from the classics are 

seen and heard in dramatic form. Long John Silver, 

Sydney Carton, Jane Eyre, Huckleberry Finn, Elizabeth 

Bennett, Jean Valjean, Don Quixote, Jo March, 

Cyrano de Bergerac and Hester Prynne perform “live” 

in monologs and short scenes. Each scene in the book 

is preambled by a short description of the events 

preceding and surrounding the scene itself. The book’s 

many scenes may be used for acting classes, literature 

classes, rehearsal work and auditions. 

Audition Monologs 



Selections from 

contemporary plays 


(152 pages) 

Order #R-B232 

The monologs in this new text are highly original 

works not found in other published versions. All are 

from very recently produced plays from both 

established and emerging new writers. The fifty-seven 

selections are specifically suited to auditioning. The 

monologs in this collection are for actors 15 to 30 

years of age, suitable for competitive auditioning, class 

or studio work, or general reading. About two-thirds of 

the selections are for women, and about one-third are 

specifically for minority actors. These monologs 

address the major trends and conflicts of today through 

revealing glimpses of society as we know it. Includes 

the work of forty-seven contemporary American 

playwrights. A must for any auditioning actor or 

theatre student. 

The Best in Theatre Books 

Two-Character 

Plays for 

Student Actors 


introduction by GARY BURGHOFF 

A collection of fifteen 

one-act plays 


(176 pages) 

Order #R-B174 


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Each of the plays in this book is a complete dramatic 

work balanced for a two-actor performance. Lengths 

vary from ten to thirty minutes. Many different types of 

roles, from liberated women to bumbling detectives, 

from childhood sweethearts to homeless immigrants. 

Many styles: slapstick comedy, modern drama, satire, 

character study and tragedy. No royalties required. 

Plays are divided into three sections: 1. Plays for 

Men and Women, 2. Plays for Men Only and 

3. Plays for Women Only. Especially good for 

classroom and workshop use. Scripts are excellent for 

secondary and university-level forensic competitions. 

On Stage! Short 

Plays for Acting 

Students 


Short one-act plays 

for acting practice 

Paperback book: $16.95 

(240 pages) 

Order #R-B165 

Most of the twenty-three one-act plays in this book are easily 

adapted to classroom or stage performance. Suggestive 

props and simple costuming will provide the mood and 

setting. The emphasis is on contemporary characters in 

contemporary situations. Light drama, tragicomedy and 

satire. Small-cast plays, monologs and duologs. Minimum 

costumes and staging. A versatile source book of short plays 

for auditions, workshops or classroom acting practice. 

Sample plays include: The Trouble with Guys, Why I 

Want to Be an Actor, Slob School, Someone for 

Everyone and The Runaway. 

Audition 

Monologs 

for Student 

Actors II 


Selections from 

contemporary plays 


(176 pages) 

Order #R-B249 

More outstanding excerpts from cutting-edge 

contemporary plays and playwrights. The monologs in 

this new text are highly original works not found in other 

published versions. All are from very recently produced 

plays from both established and emerging new writers. 

The fifty selections are for actors 10 to 24 years old, 

suitable for competitive auditions, forensics, oral 

interpretation or acting exercises. The collection is 

divided equally between male and female characters, with 

a variety of pieces for minority actors. Includes the work 

of forty contemporary playwrights. A must for any 

auditioning actor or theatre student.

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Grammar Wars 

by TOM READY 

179 games and improvs 

for learning language arts 


(184 pages) 

Order #R-B241 

Improv is a fun way to learn language arts as well as 

acting and theatrical skills. The author, a leading 

California language arts and theatre educator, years 

ago discovered improv exercises and games that blur 

the lines between performance and language practice. 

Since then, he’s used improvisation to teach English, 

and English to teach rehearsal and acting skills. The 

exercises and games in this book can be used to help 

students learn punctuation, grammar and parts of 

speech as well as performance skills. Categories 

include: Phonics, Vocabulary, Parts of Speech, 

Punctuation, Sentences, Reading Comprehension, 

Storytelling, Writing, Acting and more. The games are 

divided into three levels of difficulty — easy, moderate and 

difficult — to suit individual students. An excellent 

supplemental text for English and drama classes. 

Outstanding Stage 

Monologs and 

Scenes from 

the ’90s 

edited by STEVEN H. GALE 

Professional auditions 



(208 pages) 

Order #R-B236 

A collection of forty-three selections from some of the 

most important contemporary plays and playwrights of 

the 1990s. These selections reflect actors’ and student 

actors’ desires for new and fresh scenes and monologs, 

pieces that are challenging and exciting to perform. The 

book reflects current trends where small theatre groups 

proliferate, women and minorities have a growing 

influence, and drama has become a truly international art 

form. Includes monologs for male and female actors, duet 

scenes for two male and two female actors, and scenes 

for combinations of male and female actors. Thirty-nine 

playwrights are represented including Pinter, Stoppard, 

Albee, Fratti, Kushner, Horowitz, Wilder, Norman, 

Dresser, Gurney, Rivera, Cruz, Friel and more. A few 

selections contain strong language and adult situations 

that might be objectionable to some. 

The Flip Side 

by HEATHER H. HENDERSON 

64 point-of-view 

monologs for teens 


(152 pages) 

Order #R-B221 

Short, breezy, provocative — these monologs are 

superb for acting exercises, speech and drama contests 

or for auditions. Each monolog characterization 

focuses on a topic of interest to middle school or high 

school teens. The book is divided into three sections: 

Ladies …, And Gentleman … and All Together 

Now! Sample titles include: Mirror, Mirror; Couch 

Potato; Mrs. Spit and I’m a Virgin, So Sue Me. 

Within each section the monologs are paired to permit 

a presentation of a different opinion of the same topic. 

The two-minute length of most of these monologs 

makes memorization easy. Suitable for classroom or 

performance activities. 

Theatre Books 

Grammar Wars II 

by TOM READY 

How to integrate improvisation 

and language arts 


(208 pages) 

Order #R-B252 

The original and very popular Grammar Wars text has 

been workshopped in classrooms throughout the U.S. 

Now a new text to answer questions about this unique and 

valuable technique for learning language and theatre arts. 

In addition to over 115 new games, the author explains 

productive and defensive behaviors that students 

exhibit in the performance of the exercises. By 

encouraging productive behavior teachers can help 

students learn performance skills as well as punctuation, 

grammar and parts of speech. An excellent supplement 

text. Sample chapters include: Tricking the World, 

Performance Learning Isn’t Desk Learning, Is It 

Really Competitive?, Activities for Basic Skills, New 

Games, Maximizing Student Involvement, Mime, 

Sample Lessons, Appendices and more. 

Special Offer! 

Buy both Grammar Wars books for $28.75 – 

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The Scenebook 

for Actors 

edited by NORMAN A. BERT 

Great monologs and 

dialogs from contemporary 

and classical theatre 


(256 pages) 

Order #R-B177 

Somewhere in this book is the perfect monolog or dialog 

for your audition. Selections are by many of the world’s 

leading playwrights. Sample scenes included are from 

Family Voices — Pinter, The Hat — Mamet, 

Doonesbury — Trudeau, Man with Bags — Ionesco 

and She Stoops to Conquer — Goldsmith. Powerful 

moments. Some soft and quiet. Others strident and 

commanding. The choices are many. The book 

explains how to find the right audition monolog for 

your voice, your face, your style, your stage persona. 

Valuable tips on how to develop your audition monolog 

for performance and how to build a systematic file of 

scenes for your personal working repertoire. 

The Flip Side II 

by HEATHER H. HENDERSON 

60 more point-of-view 

monologs for teens 


(136 pages) 

Order #R-B247 

A new collection of tough and timely monolog pairs with 

opposing views on many topics. These monologs are 

superb for acting exercises, auditions and speech 

contests. Each monolog characterization focuses on a 

topic of interest to young people today. The book is 

divided into three sections: Who We Are, Who We 

Were and Who We Pretend to Be. For each topic, the 

monologs are paired to allow the presentation of two 

differing opinions. The two-minute length of most of 

these monologs makes memorization easy. Suitable for 

classroom or performance activities. Sample title pairs 

include: Health Nut/Candy Lover, Country 

Boy/City Slicker, Smarty Pants/Alvin B. Dunce, 

Benchwarmer/A Piece of the Action, Goldi vs. The 

Bears. 


102 Great 

Monologues 

by REBECCA YOUNG 

A versatile collection of 

monologues and duologues 



(168 pages) 

Order #R-B315 

A sequel collection of winning monologues in the style 

and format of 100 Great Monologs by the same 

author. Rebecca Young knows how teenagers think 

and act – and what they like to talk about. These 

monologues and duologues may be used for auditions, 

class assignments or contest competitions. With such a 

wide variety of topics, there is a monologue to fit any 

student’s personality. All of the monologues are nontheatrical 

in style – they speak as teenagers live. Easy 

to stage. Sample monologues: Road Rage Victim, 

The Hero, Bubble-Butt, Bad Grades = No 

License, Living in a Bubble, Teenage Vampire, 

Cougar Mom, Who’s the Hippie?, Tattoos are 

Forever, Fender Bender and many more. 

100 Great 

Monologs 


A versatile collection of 

monologs, duologs and 

triologs for student actors 


(224 pages) 

Order #R-B276 

This collection of performance scripts runs the entire 

gamut of teenage joys, insecurities and tragic 

difficulties. The scripts challenge both the performer 

and the audience with a situation that requires thinking 

to resolve. They are superb for classroom use, contest 

competitions, discussion-starters or audition scripts. 

The book is divided into three sections: 1. Triologs 

— separate monologs for three performers speaking 

viewpoints on a single theme. 2. Duologs — 

monologs for two performers on a theme. 

3. Monologs — one-person commentaries on a wide 

variety of subjects, happy and sad. All of the 

monologs are non-theatrical in style — they speak as 

teenagers live and move. An excellent resource for any 

theatre library. 

Drama Games and 

Acting Exercises 

by ROD MARTIN 

177 games and activities 


(136 pages) 

Order #R-B311 

Body movement, gesture, voice and interaction are all 

essential parts of this large selection of games and 

exercises. Within its twelve chapters are games for 

getting acquainted, over fifty games on how to warm 

up the actor’s tools, and over sixty games and exercises 

for improvisation and public speaking. Also included 

are over forty monologues and poems for dramatic 

presentation together with more than ten plays and 

scenes. This total drama book tells about how to assess 

dramatic performances and covers all drama terms and 

the essentials about a career in theatre. Each unit can 

stand alone. Enough resource material for several 

semesters of study. A must resource book for every 

drama library. 

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Improv Ideas 

by JUSTINE JONES 

and MARY ANN KELLEY 

A book of games and lists 

Paperback and CD-ROM: $24.95 

(208 pages) 

Order #R-B283 

Generating ideas from your own improv group is 

always best, but when you need a source for memory 

jogs and new inspirations to keep things lively, use this 

book. It includes more than seventy games and lists 

along with a CD-ROM so that you may print these lists 

directly onto labels for student use. Everything is in 

alphabetical order for quick reference. It’s all here — the 

five Ws and the big H (how). Three appendixes include 

information about the dramatic uses for games, 

national theatre standards, and other gimmicks and 

tools. A valuable resource for any theatre library. 

Famous Fantasy 

Character Monologs 


Starring the Not-So-Wicked 

Witch and more 


(144 pages) 

Order #R-B286 

The Boogeyman is afraid of the dark! The Tooth Fairy 

hates her job! The Wicked Witch isn’t really so wicked! 

One hundred fantasy monologs reveal what characters 

like Cinderella and Captain Hook might really say if 

given the chance. It’s fun, it’s cool and it’s offbeat to 

portray the “other side of the story” of these famous 

fantasy characters. Each monolog is delightfully 

preposterous and hilariously different. Fifty boys and 

fifty girls can choose the fantasy character of their 

choice. How does scissor-happy Rapunzel really feel 

about her long, long hair? Who is this not-so-jolly Santa 

Claus? And is Little Red Riding Hood a secret agent? A 

wide selection of monologs for classroom use, contests 

or as part of a variety show. 

Drama Games 

and Improvs 

by JUSTINE JONES 

and MARY ANN KELLEY 

Games for the 

classroom and beyond 


(240 pages) 

Order #R-B296 

Everything you need to teach basic dramatic skills using 

improv games. A semester-long curriculum guide; if 

used with Improv Ideas by the same authors, there are 

enough games for a year’s work. Select from more than 

134 games adaptable to all age groups. Within the 

book’s 30 units are 74 lessons covering all elements of 

drama. The lessons are structured sequentially with 

emphasis on group building. The guide helps you teach 

drama skills holistically. Students are unaware they are 

being taught many new skills with every lesson. This 

unique curriculum is the culmination of many years of 

evolution and testing. Clearly the most comprehensive 

and easy-to-use improv book available today.

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Monologue and Scene Books 

101 

Monologues 

for Middle 

School Actors 


Including duologues 

and triologues 


(160 pages) 

Order #R-B303 

A sequel collection of winning monologues in the style 

and format of 100 Great Monologs by the same 

author. Rebecca Young knows how middle schoolers 

think and act — and what they like to talk about! These 

monologues, duologues and triologues may be used for 

auditions, class assignments or discussion starters. 

With such a wide variety of topics there is a monologue 

to fit any student’s personality or preference. Star 

quality, every one! 

More Scenes 

That Happen 


Real-life snapshots 

of teenage lives 


(208 pages) 

Order #R-B112 

The drama of the teen years is played out in these thirtyfour 

scenes and monologs for young actors. Written as 

teens speak and encompassing the myriad emotions 

typical of the “growing up” years, the scenes cover real-life 

situations from teen experiences. The script lengths vary 

from two to twelve minutes, making them ideal for acting 

classes, stage performance, auditions or as contest 

material. Themes include: Bulimia, Jealousy, 

Graduation, Self-Esteem, Gossip, Chastity, 

Friendship, Gangs, Chauvinism, Fitting In, Tests, 

Relationships — experiences to laugh about and cry 

about. Scenes are included for boys, girls and mixed casts 

and involve from one to five actors. Royalty-free 

performance with book purchase. 

Fifty Professional 

Scenes for 


by GARRY MICHAEL KLUGER 

A collection of short 

two-person scenes 


(232 pages) 

Order #R-B211 

Winning short scenes for auditions and competitions. This 

book is designed for professional actors seeking roles in TV 

shows, commercials and stage productions, but may be 

used by student performers who wish to work at a 

professional level. Actors have been using these same 

scenes to win roles at Los Angeles and New York TV and 

film studios. Students in acting classes have been using 

them to advance their acting experience. The book is 

divided into two categories of scenes: Comedy and 

Drama. Most scenes are generic, easily adaptable for use 

by male or female actors. Emphasis is on believable 

characterization, no cartoon types. 

Scenes Keep 

Happening 


More real-life 

snapshots of teen lives 


(224 pages) 

Order #R-B280 

Fifty true-to-life scenes for guys, girls, and mixed casts of 

two to four actors. Written as teens speak with the drama 

and emotions of adolescence. Themes include 

bullying, dating, driving, clothes, sports, sibling rivalry, 

self-esteem, vanity, jobs, sex, responsibility, drugs and 

many more. Some scenes are humorous, others serious. 

Suitable for classroom or stage performance. Excellent 

contest scripts. Includes five- and ten-minute scenes for 

girls, guys and mixed casts. Sample scenes include: 

Being a Woman, The Bully, Poetic Justice, The 

Secret, Alone on Prom Night, Facing the Enemy 

and many more. 

Scenes 

That Happen 


Snapshot dramatizations 

about life in high school 


(176 pages) 

Order #R-B156 

Thirty-four real-life scenes for guys, girls and mixed 

casts of two to four actors. Suitable for classroom or 

stage performance. Excellent contest scripts because 

student actors portray themselves in the bearable and 

impossible situations of teenage existence. Themes 

include dating, popularity, growing up, graduation, 

suspension from school, and moving — experiences to 

laugh about and cry about. Scene lengths vary from 

four to seven minutes each. Royalty-free 

performance with book purchase. Sample scenes 

include: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Beaching It, 

Girl Talk, Moving Out, The Jerk, Midnight Run 

and Taking a Joke. 

Fifty More Professional 

Scenes and Monologs 


by GARRY MICHAEL KLUGER 

A collection of short 

one- and two-person scenes 


(200 pages) 

Order #R-B267 

The success of Fifty Professional Scenes for Student 

Actors prompted us to offer a new book of winning short 

scenes and monologs. Anyone who needs monologs 

and/or short two-person scenes for auditions and 

competitions will find this book to be a valuable resource. 

Designed for professional actors seeking roles in TV 

shows, commercials and stage productions, it may also be 

used by student performers who wish to work at a 

professional level. Actors have been using these same 

scenes to win roles at New York, L.A. and Chicago TV 

and film studios. Students in acting classes have been using 

them to advance their acting experience. The book is 

divided into two categories of scenes: Comedy and 

Drama. Most scenes are generic, easily adaptable for use 

by male or female actors. Emphasis is on believable 

characters, no cartoon types. 


Monologue and Scene Books 

Comedy Plays 

and Scenes for 



Short sketches for 

young performers 


(184 pages) 

Order #R-B320 

A new collection of plays and scenes for teens. Our 

customers have been asking for more and more of 

these real-life situations for student actors to perform. 

They are so popular because students can portray 

characters like themselves and their friends. Sample 

titles from this collection of 26 scenes include: 

Speed Dating, The Birds and the Bees, Miss 

Innocent, Zebra Hamsters, Prom Date, Big Fat 

Liar, Fender Bender, Cheater, Babysitting 

Teenagers, Screaming Bloody Murder, The 

Worst Speech Class Ever, Save Me from Myself 

and many more. All scenes and dialogue are believable 

and easy for shy or gregarious actors to perform. Ideal 

for classroom practice or contest use. 

New! 

33 Short Comedy 

Plays for Teens 


Plays for small casts 


(216 pages) 

Order #R-B325 

By popular demand, we offer this sequel collection of 

real-life teen dilemmas written as comedy. These thirtythree 

short plays give teenage performers a chance to 

portray the drama of their everyday lives. They may 

push boundaries, act crazy, and even discover 

themselves in the many true-to-life scenes and 

characterizations offered here. These plays permit 

student actors to show off their talents by creating 

outrageous characters in the context of situations they 

know so well. Sample titles include: Grounded Until 

Further Notice, Crazy Hair Day, Breaking Up Is 

Hard to Do, Prom Date, Confessions and A Fine 

Line between Love and Hate. Inexperienced actors 

will come alive as performers because these plays offer 

natural dialog and believable situations. Excellent for 

contest use. 

New! 

More Ten-Minute 

Plays for Middle 

School Performers 


and ASHLEY GRITTON 

Plays for a variety 

of cast sizes 


(136 pages) 

Order #R-B319 

A sequel collection of eighteen plays that give teenage 

performers the chance to reveal the unique identities 

and motivations of students their own age. These brief 

plays may be used for speech and drama classrooms, 

forensic competitions or variety shows. They are easily 

staged with no sets or costumes. Topics include: the 

never-ending gossip cycle, parents, being 

conceited, getting in trouble and more. Included 

are scripts for girls only, scripts for boys only, and 

scripts for mixed casts. The dialogue is believable and 

easy to perform. Sample titles: Word Gets Around, 

The School Talent Show, The Party, Three Boys 

and a Baby, Bad Hair Day, First Kiss, The 

Bigheaded Girl and more. 

New! 

Comedy Scenes 



Short sketches for 



(208 pages) 

Order #R-B308 

Thirty Short 

Comedy Plays 

for Teens 



of cast sizes 


(184 pages) 

Order #R-B292 


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A new collection of comedy scenes for teen performers. 

Our customers have been asking again and again for more 

of these real-life dilemmas for student actors to perform. 

They’re popular because the actors can portray characters 

like those they see every day. Sample titles from this 

collection of 31 scenes include: Picture Day, Love is 

All You Need, First Kiss, Thirty Days to a New Teen, 

Home Alone, Cookie Dough, Food Fight, Barbie 

Girl, Texas Size Zit, The Cat Walk, Save the Frogs 

and Dreadful Dancing. All situations are believable and 

easy for timid and eager actors to perform. Ideal for 

classroom practice or contest use. 

Real life teen dilemmas written as comedy. These thirty 

short plays give teenage performers a chance to portray the 

drama of their everyday lives. They may act crazy, push 

boundaries and discover themselves as the plays 

permit them to show off their talents. The actors can 

create outrageous characters in the context of situations they 

know so well. Sample titles include: The Kissing Booth, 

Four Boyfriends, Last Free Summer, The Babysitter, 

Class Clown, Miss Jealous, The Dance and Take 

Your Kid to Work Day. Inexperienced actors will come 

alive as performers because these plays offer natural dialog 

and believable situations. The plays are for two to six actors. 

Excellent for contest use. 

Ten-Minute Plays 

for Middle School 

Performers 



of cast sizes 


(136 pages) 

Order #R-B305 

The plays in this book give teenage performers the 

chance to reveal the unique identities and motivations 

of students their own age. These brief plays may be 

used for speech and drama classrooms, forensic 

competitions or variety shows. They are easily staged 

with no sets or costumes. Topics include: how to be 

popular, jealousy, shoplifting, pranks and more. 

Included are scripts for girls only, scripts for boys only 

and scripts for mixed casts. The dialogue in all the 

plays is believable and easy to perform. Sample titles 

include: The Legend of Bloody Mary, Locker 

Room Prank, Sleepover Skit, How to Be Popular 

in 10 Days, Cheater, Talk to a Star, The 

Student’s View and more.

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The Drama Teacher’s 

Survival Guide #2 

by MARGARET F. JOHNSON 

Activities, exercises 

and techniques for 

the theatre classroom 


(184 pages) 

Order #R-B326 

Drama teachers everywhere enjoyed Ms. Johnson’s 

first toolkit for the theatre arts so much that she wrote 

another one! While the first book focuses on 

everything about a complete stage production, this one 

covers every aspect of classroom theatre arts. Students 

will learn group activities, improvisation, technical 

theatre, choral reading, mime, stage fighting and more. 

The book includes a step-by-step 10-day assignment 

using monologues for character development and a 

unit that teaches students how to write their own show. 

Examples are provided with illustrations, photos, and 

proven ideas. Reproducible forms, tests, and handouts 

are also provided together with a list of additional 

resources. 

New! 

Audition Monologues 

for Young Women 

edited by GERALD LEE RATLIFF 

Contemporary audition 

pieces for aspiring actresses 


(184 pages) 

Order #R-B323 

All of the auditions in this book are from recently 

produced plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning, well-known 

and emerging new playwrights. The selections are for 

actresses fifteen to thirty years of age. They are 

suitable for competitive auditions, acting exercises, 

forensics, or class and studio work. Playwrights include 

Pulitzer Prize winners Paula Vogel, Suzan Lori-Parks, 

Tracy Lett, John Patrick Shanley and others. A 

valuable resource for any auditioning female actor or 

theatre student. Sample monologues are from: 

Doubt by John Patrick Shanley, Phat Girls by 

Debbie Lamedman, Waiting for Oprah by Mary 

Miller, Coffee Klatsch by Dori Appel, Yellow 

Dishes by Jolene Goldenthal, Lives of the Great 

Waitresses by Nina Shengold, Love-Lies-Bleeding 

by Don DeLillo and many more. 

New! 

More Scenes and 

Monologs from the 

Best New Plays 


An anthology of new dramatic 

writing from professionallyproduced 

plays 


(240 pages) 

Order #R-B291 

This sequel edition offers young actors a broad spectrum 

of challenges with contemporary styles and relevant 

topics in a variety of lengths. In addition to the scenes 

and monologs, the book includes nineteen useful 

exercises for strengthening acting skills. Many of the 

pieces require that performers dig deep into their 

imaginations to use their own emotional resources. A 

short acting preface precedes each selection to help 

guide the actors’ interpretations. Six sections: Scenes 

for Two Women, Scenes for Two Men, Scenes for 

One Man and One Woman, Monologs for 

Women, Monologs for Men and Additional 

Resources. Recommended for acting classes. 

Theatre Books 

The Drama Teacher’s 

Survival Guide 

by MARGARET F. JOHNSON 

A complete tool kit 

for theatre arts 


(280 pages) 

Order #R-B293 

Success assured — for every show you direct or 

produce! Written from 37 years of drama teaching 

experience, this book provides detailed, step-by-step 

information, examples and suggestions about how to 

direct a school drama program without mistakes, 

trouble or delay. The nineteen chapters cover 

everything: play selection, tryouts, rehearsals, 

costuming, props, lighting, publicity and final 

performance. To further clarify each step, examples 

are provided with illustrations, photos and proven 

ideas. Reproducible handouts and forms are also 

included together with a list of many additional 

resources. Whether you are a seasoned drama director 

or a beginner, you will find this book to be an 

invaluable aid. It will guarantee your success! 

Young Women’s 

Monologs from 

Contemporary Plays 



for aspiring actresses 


(272 pages) 

Order #R-B272 

The gender-specific monologs in this new text are highly 

original works not found in other published versions. All 

are from very recently produced plays from both wellknown 

and emerging new writers. The selections are for 

women actors fifteen to thirty years of age, suitable for 

competitive auditions, acting exercises, forensics, class or 

studio work. Beginning with an introduction to 

performance and audition etiquette, the text’s 

characterizations are divided into ages: The Age of 

Innocence, Coming of Age, The Age of Rebellion, 

The Gilded Age, The Golden Age and New Age 

Voices. A valuable resource for any auditioning female 

actor or theatre student. 

Young Women’s 

Monologues from 

Contemporary 

Plays #2 



for aspiring actresses 


(240 pages) 

Order #R-B300 

These monologues are wildly funny, tragically sad and 

often courageous. The monologues are organized in 

chapter themes with brief sketches to set the scene. The 

collection features well-known playwrights — Arthur Miller, 

Wendy Wasserstein, August Wilson — and many superb, 

emerging new writers. There are several original 

monologues written especially for classroom discussion 

and exploration. Sample titles include: The Last 

Yankee by Arthur Miller, Boy Meets Girl by Wendy 

Wasserstein, The Underpants adapted by Steve 

Martin, Romantic Fools by Rich Orloff, Voices 

from September 11 by Lavonne Mueller, 

Funnylogues for Women by Mort Kaufman, Roger 

Karshner and Zelda Abel and many more. 


Winning Monologs 

for Young Actors 

by PEG KEHRET 

Honest-to-life 

characterizations to 

delight actors and 

audiences of all ages 


(160 pages) 

Order #R-B127 

For speech contests, acting exercises, auditions or 

audience entertainment in a stage review, these short 

monologs are a rare treat. Warm. Funny. And best of 

all — real! Sixty-five characterizations for girls, boys and 

both together. Sample titles include: First Date; I’m 

Not My Brother, I’m Me; My Blankee; The 

Driver’s Test Is a Piece of Cake; All Mothers Are 

Clairvoyant and Cafeteria Lunches. Any young 

person will relate to the topics of these scripts. And 

they will like them as performance material that is 

“scare-free.” A fresh, delightful book of “nontheatrical” 

monologs. 

Tell It Like It Is 

by PEG KEHRET 

Fifty monologues 

for teens 


(128 pages) 

Order #R-B295 

A thought-provoking new collection of monologs by 

best-selling author Peg Kehret! Each monolog creates a 

moment of recognition that makes both the performer 

and the audience smile — and think! Most are 

structured to provide insights of discovery to reveal who 

we are and why. Every young actor performing one of 

these monologs will recount a memorable event that 

opened the way to maturity. But there’s more than just 

provocative thoughts in this collection — many of the 

monologs can be performed for laughter alone. All 

monologs are easily adaptable for boys or girls. Sample 

titles include: I Need a Cell Phone, Toto Tells the 

Truth about Oz, The Day I Was a Dog, 

Remembering Little Rock, The Four-Part Plan 

for a New Me, Taking the SAT and How to Be 

Proactive in Math. 

Encore! More 

Winning Monologs 

for Young Actors 

by PEG KEHRET 

More honest-to-life 

characterizations 


(192 pages) 

Order #R-B144 

So great were the reviews and the sales response to 

Winning Monologs for Young Actors, we had to 

develop this sequel! It includes sixty-three more 

monologs written expressly for teenagers to use for 

classroom exercises, speech contests, play tryouts or as 

discussion starters on many educational themes. The 

book is divided into three sections: monologs for girls — 

monologs for boys — monologs for girls or boys. These 

are all “real-talk” monologs portraying life’s funny 

situations and its pathos written as teens are thinking 

today. Sample titles include: How I Quit Biting My 

Fingernails, Thoughts on a First Date and I 

Caught Beethoven’s Cold. 

Theatre Books 


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One-Act Plays for 

Acting Students 


An anthology of complete 

one-act plays - no cuttings 


(288 pages) 

Order #R-B159 

Twenty-three outstanding short length plays for a cast of 

one, two or three actors. Each play is a complete 

dramatic work. No walk-ons. All balanced roles. About 

five minutes acting time for each character. Performance 

times vary from eight to fifteen minutes. Each playscript 

written by a nationally known playwright. Plays offer a 

wide variety of acting roles and settings for classroom 

or stage performance. Scripts are excellent for secondary 

and university level forensic competitions. Also included in 

the text are sections on rehearsal techniques and 

procedures. The anthology offers a variety of performance 

rights options including royalty-free classroom use. 

Some of the playwrights included are: Tim Kelly, Megan 

Terry, Stephen Grecco, Patricia Montley and Robert 

Patrick. Recommended as an exceptional text for theatre 

classes. 

New One-Act Plays 

for Acting Students 

edited by DEB BERT 

and NORMAN BERT 

A new anthology of 25 

complete one-act plays 

for one to three actors 


(248 pages) 

Order #R-B261 

This latest volume in a series of short play anthologies 

compiled by Deb and Norman Bert provides roles for 

almost any mix of students in an acting class. The plays 

range in mood from serious and heavy to dark or satiric 

comedy to farce. The heart of the book includes fifteen 

scripts for two actors. Also included are five monologs and 

five three-character plays. The playwrights are icons of the 

American avante garde, writers who have contributed 

much to regional theatre over recent years. An excellent 

resource for classrooms and festival competition use. 

Includes four sections: Scripts, Securing Rights for 

Production, Rehearsing the Play and Book List. 

More One-Act Plays 

for Acting Students 


and DEB BERT 

An anthology of short 

one-act plays for one 

to three actors 


(312 pages) 

Order #R-B130 

New second edition! 

The success of One-Act Plays for Acting Students 

prompted this follow-up book of twenty-five contemporary 

short dramas by nationally known playwrights. Each play 

has a production time of ten to fifteen minutes, yet each 

script is a complete work — no cuttings. Most plays are for 

two actors — one woman and one man. Also included are 

plays for two women, two men, three actors and 

monologs. No other play anthology offers as wide a 

selection of characterizations. Twenty-three contemporary 

American playwrights are represented including William 

Borden, Julianne Berstein, Sam Smiley, Bryan Harnetiaux 

and more. Also featured are sections on Securing 

Rights for Your Production and Rehearsing the Play 

and a booklist of rehearsal helps.

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Instant Period 

Costumes 

by BARB ROGERS 

How to make classic 

costumes from 

cast-off clothing 


(96 pages) 

Order #R-B244 

Why spend a small fortune to rent expensive period 

costumes when you can create them yourself for less than 

a day’s rental price? Make them the easy way from 

cast-offs without sewing! Included in this book are over 

65 ingenious costume designs with photos and diagrams 

for many period characters from Egyptian, Greek and 

Roman all the way to Punk. Other periods include 

Gothic, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Old West, every 

decade of the 20th century and more! These 

conversion costuming ideas will save you time, money 

and deadline disasters and give you precisely the costume 

you want. 

Introduction to 

Stage Lighting 

by CHARLES I. SWIFT 

The fundamentals of 

theatre lighting design 


(176 pages) 

Order #R-B270 

Everything you always wanted to know about theatrical 

stage lighting but were afraid to ask! All the basics are 

here in this comprehensive text for students of all ages. 

All of the latest lighting instruments and technical 

information are described in easy-to-understand and welldefined 

terms. The fundamentals of manipulating the key 

(source) light and shadow, intensity and balance, 

changing focus and mood and more are explained in 

detail with illustrations. The creative process of 

expressing emotion, pace and intent, as well as following 

cues, plots and schedules are also covered along with the 

production process of working with directors in rehearsal 

and performance. A valuable resource for anyone 

working with theatrical productions. 

Small Stage 

Sets on Tour 

by JAMES HULL MILLER 

A practical guide to 

portable stage sets 


(128 pages) 

Order #R-B102 

Second edition 

This book contains Miller’s fifty years experience in 

the design, construction and application of portable 

stage sets. Dozens of actual sets and how to build 

them are included. Also examines various types of 

theatres, recital halls and other playing spaces 

encountered in traveling productions. Sample 

chapters include: Folding Screens, Walls, Steps 

and Platforms, Stagecraft in Schools, Theatre 

Designs and The Proscenium Theatre. Miller 

recounts many of his backstage experiences and 

discusses the theory taught at his Arts Lab. An 

indispensable resource for stage crews and theatre 

students. Many illustrations throughout. 

Theatre Craft Books 

Self-Supporting 

Scenery for 

Children’s Theatre 

and Grown-ups, Too 


A scenic workshop 

for the open stage 


(128 pages) 

Order #R-B105 

Fifth edition, revised 

Free-standing scenery creates its own theatre — 

compact, economical and flexible. It marches right 

onto any stage platform, into the classroom, the 

recreation hall and the garden theatre. This book tells 

how to construct it. Includes 128 pages and over 175 

drawings. Covers tools, materials, designs and craft. 

An excellent reference book. Written by a leading 

designer in the field. 

Stage Lighting 

in the Boondocks 


A stage lighting manual for 

simple stagecraft systems 


(136 pages) 

Order #R-B141 

Fourth edition 

James Hull Miller, a leading authority in small theatre 

stagecraft, shows and tells how professional-quality 

lighting can be achieved within the limitations of school 

auditoriums, community theatres and churches. The book 

is divided into two parts. The first part contains a short 

section on stage lighting in general, plus a 

number of lighting solutions for specific programs and 

locations. The second part contains more detailed 

information on dimmers, lamps, spotlight types, filters, 

connectors, control boards, homemade equipment and the 

like. Includes many illustrations. 

Elegantly Frugal 

Costumes 

by SHIRLEY DEARING 

A do-it-yourself costume 

maker’s guide 


(144 pages) 

Order #R-B125 

This wonderfully practical book literally shows you how to 

make costumes for plays, pageants and musicals at the 

lowest possible expense! Over 150 detailed illustrations 

work with the easy-to-follow text to walk you through 

every step of the process. Just about every basic period is 

covered: Biblical to Medieval, Renaissance, Angels, The 

Fabulous Fifties, 1800s to World War I, the Roaring 

Twenties and more. Many helpful hints and information 

about: sewing in sleeves, hems and zippers; leftover 

fabric; aging an outfit and much, much more. Chapters 

include: Resources: Where Do I Start?, Period 

Costumes, Who Was That Masked Man?, 

Underneath It All, Helpful Hints and Useful 

Information, The Play’s the Thing, Epilogue: 

Behind the Scenes and Glossary. A book that will pay 

for itself with its first use. 


Costumes, Accessories, 

Props and Stage Illusions 

Made Easy 


More designs from cast-off clothing 


(216 pages) 

Order #R-B279 

Transform common people into superheroes, movie 

stars, knights, witches — whatever illusion you want to 

create. Creative costuming is all in the details. One 

garment can take on many totally different looks 

depending on how you accessorize it. Over the years 

Barb Rogers has learned all the tricks about how 

anyone can turn leftover clothing into fabulous 

costumes. This book’s numerous drawings explain in 

detail the costuming process of “turning straw into 

gold.” It shows you how to design illusions that you 

never thought possible. Yes, you can easily do all this 

— and at a minimum expense! 

“ Your theatre books 

are so well-written!” 

Costuming Made Easy 


How to make theatrical costumes 

from cast-off clothing 


(128 pages) 

Order #R-B229 

Enter the fascinating world of conversion costuming! 

Make your own theatrical costumes for less than a day’s 

rental price and make them your way without any 

conventional sewing using patterns. Included in this 

book are more than 110 ingenious costume designs 

with photos and diagrams. Great costumes for 

standard theatrical characters including: Princess, 

Prince, Clown, Devil, Witch, Medieval Lady, 

Elves, Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Pinocchio and 

many more. Also costumes for the leading 

characters in popular shows: Camelot, Oklahoma, 

Guys and Dolls, King and I, Pirates of Penzance 

and more. These conversion costume ideas will save 

you time, money and deadline disasters and give you 

precisely the costume you want. 

Theatre Craft Books 


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Stagecraft 1 

by WILLIAM H. LORD 

A complete guide 

to backstage work 


(176 pages) 

Order #R-B116 

New third edition! 

This handbook gives the student a detailed overview of all 

fundamentals — the tools and the language that can be 

applied to any theatre operation. Sample chapters 

include: Stage Rigging and Curtains, Production 

Staff and Crews, Fasteners, Tools, Lumber and 

By-Products, Control of Light, Scenery Construction, 

Painting, Properties and Planning Lighting. The 

book is loaded with photographic illustrations of the text 

material. A superb text and reference book. 

Stagecraft 1 Student Workbook 


(68 pages) 

Order #R-B195 

A saddle-stitched 8 1 ⁄ 2” x 11” book drilled for insertion 

into a three-hole notebook binder. Includes 68 pages for 

structured note-taking. Worksheets contain 23 crossword 

puzzles and illustrations. 

Stagecraft 1 Teacher’s Guide 

Paperback and CD-ROM: $24.95 

(76 pages) 

Order #R-B199 

This teacher’s guide includes all the student workbook 

pages with the general answers filled in and answers to 

the crossword puzzles. Also includes copyright 

approval to make overhead transparencies along with a 

CD-ROM with quizzes, tests, exam and student 

workbook information. 


• 25 copies of Stagecraft 1 

• 25 copies of Stagecraft 1 Student Workbook 

• 1 copy of Teacher’s Guide to Student Workbook 



Order #R-B337 

The Prop Master 

by AMY MUSSMAN 

illustrated by JAMES MUSSMAN 

A guidebook for successful 

theatrical prop management 


(192 pages) 

Order #R-B301 

Whether you are a professional, volunteer or student 

prop master for a play production, this book reviews 

what a demanding theatre tech position this is. The 

eleven chapters of this book provide clear definitions of 

the job in action. They tell how to build a props 

department, how to create props and how to work with 

the technical crew, designers, supervisors and 

performers. No prop master should work without this 

guide as a ready reference to solve many unexpected 

problems. The book is divided into eleven chapters: 

1. What Are Props? 2. The Prop Master, 

3. Interacting with Other People, 4. A Successful 

Work Environment, 5. The Prop Shop, 

6. Collections and Files, 7. The First Steps of the 

Build Process, 8. Start “Propping,” 9. Rehearsals 

and Performances, 10. Safety, 11. Timeless Tips 

and Techniques.

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The 

Ultimate Young 

Actors Guide 

by CINDY MARCUS 

Getting the role and 

making it shine 


(128 pages) 

Order #R-B324 

Former Disney film screenwriter Cindy Marcus offers 

all of her experience to young actors seeking a career 

or just wanting to land a role in the school play. She 

directs a national teenage drama camp known as 

Showdown which inspires young actors to reach their 

full potential. The techniques of how to audition, how 

to approach a role, how to survive the rehearsal 

process and more are all explained in detail. But most 

important is self-exploration: knowing who you are. 

This is done through insights from many famous actors 

and directors. To fully integrate what is learned, there 

are theatre games in each chapter relating to each 

aspect of acting technique. Chapters include: Who 

Are You?, The Sixth Senses, Auditioning, You 

Got the Part!, Cindy’s Approach to a Role, 

Acting from the Outside In, Acting through 

Song, Acting through Dance, Rehearsals, 

Performance and more. 

Acting for Life 

by JACK FRAKES 

A textbook on acting 


(312 pages) 

Order #R-B281 

Of all the arts, drama – with its exploration of human 

characters and relationships – is closest to everyday life. 

This textbook emphasizes this connection, presenting 

the fundamentals of drama and acting techniques in the 

context of ordinary experiences and interactions. The 

material is arranged sequentially especially with the 

drama teacher in mind. Subjects progress from basic 

stage and acting terminology, to more advanced lessons 

on acting theories. Each chapter includes exercises, 

activities and discussion questions carefully selected to 

reinforce the text. Excellent for use with both advanced as 

well as beginning acting students. Five parts including: 

Basic Acting Skills, Preparing to Perform a Scene, 

Techniques in Character Development, The 

Playscript and Film Acting. 

Acting for 

Love & Money 

by PAUL G. GLEASON 

and GAVIN LEVY 

Connecting the craft 

to the industry 


(240 pages) 

Order #R-B313 

This collection of seventy-five acting exercises is 

designed to prepare actors and acting students for a 

professional career. The exercises were created by the 

authors with participants of the Paul G. Gleason 

Theatre in Hollywood. Over 300 hours of recorded 

sessions were edited to pick the best exercises for 

developing acting skills. The book is divided into 

fifteen sections: Acting Is Not a Business, but It 

Can Be Business-Like; The Audience; 

Technology and Information for the Actor; Fix 

Yourself, Then Use Yourself; Sound and Vocal 

Levels; The Storyteller; A Magnetic Personality; 

Auditioning; Imagination; The Physical Actor; A 

State of Being; Eureka!; Creating a World; 

Mirror Neurons and Intimacy and Confrontation. 

New! 

Acting and Theatre Texts 

Lessons: The 

Craft of Acting 

by TOM ISBELL 

Truthful human behavior 

on stage and screen 


(216 pages) 

Order #R-B285 

Definitely not a “how-to” book! This book articulates 

the intangible — how to capture lightning in a jar. It 

works to develop awareness in order to help the 

aspiring actor evolve, grow and mature as a performer. 

Acting is an art that comes from oneself - no tricks, no 

special techniques. Every great artist begins as a 

craftsman then develops into an artist. Each of the 100 

plain-speaking lessons in this book is brief and deals 

with an essential truth. The book is divided into five 

sections: Approach, Fundamentals, Classes and 

Rehearsals, Performance and Final Lessons. 

This is not a traditional textbook. Instead it’s a 

supplemental work for students and professionals. 

Funny Business 


An introduction to comedy 

with royalty-free plays 

and sketches 


(336 pages) 

Order #R-B212 

For big laughs, comedy relies on exaggeration, 

incongruity, automatism, character inconsistency, 

surprise and derision. Now a book that defines and 

demonstrates each of these devices with twenty-two 

short sketches and one-act plays. This overview of high 

and low comedy defines all comedy genres: absurdism, 

tragicomedy, farce and melodrama. A discussion 

precedes each type of comedy illustrated, explaining the 

comic devices used. The reader will find many insights 

along the way about how to write and perform each 

comedy style successfully. The wide variety of scripted 

drama material included makes the book very user-friendly 

for teaching, acting practice and performance. 

The Theatre 

and You 


An introduction to all 

aspects of theatre 


(256 pages) 

Order #R-B115 

Every element of theatre, from history to production, is 

covered in this comprehensive text. Topics addressed 

include tragedy, comedy and other forms of theatre; writing 

a play; casting; auditions and rehearsal; blocking; scenery 

and lighting; costumes and makeup; improvisation; 

vocalization and body language. Hands-on exercises 

throughout the book help students learn about each aspect 

firsthand. Instructional diagrams and photographs as well 

as discussion questions aid students’ comprehension of the 

theatre experience. The book provides a forum for students 

to “flesh out” characters and gain perspective into different 

types of dramatic works. Scripts by Shakespeare, Ibsen, 

Wilde and well-known contemporary writers are included. 

Five parts including: Getting Acquainted with 

Theatre, Directing, Design, Acting and A History of the 

Theatre. An indispensable text for theatre students. 


• 25 copies of The Theatre and You 



Order #R-B334 


Theatre Texts 


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Introduction to Theatre Arts 

Student Handbook 

by SUZI ZIMMERMAN 

A 36-week action handbook for middle 

school and high school students 

Paperback (240 pages): $24.95 Order #R-B264 

At last! — a student-friendly, teacher-friendly handbook with study units for an 

entire year of classroom drama activities. The entire spectrum of theatre is 

covered in ten sections: 1. Getting Started. 2. Evaluation. 3. Scene 

Work. 4. Acting. 5. Characterization. 6. Publicity and Other 

Production Business. 7. Play Production. 8. Theatre History. 

9. Games and Improvisation. 10. Planning for the Future. All units are 

complete with detailed instructions, examples, working forms and photo 

illustrations. Theory combined with hands-on is the style of every chapter. Every 

student will learn all the basics of theatre history, play production, performing 

and how to find a career in theatre. This instructional program has been 

classroom-tested and updated to fit the budgetary considerations of all schools. 

Introduction to Theatre Arts 

Teacher’s Guide 



This matching companion guide to the Introduction to Theatre Arts Student 

Handbook makes teaching this class easy and fun. It includes the answers to all 

the questions, lesson plans, a weekly calendar, a survival guide for a substitute, 

poster ideas, evaluation forms, hand-outs, planning materials for fundraising 

events and awards. More teaching assists than you’ll ever need. 


• 25 copies of Introduction to Theatre Arts Student Handbook 

• 1 copy of Introduction to Theatre Arts Teacher’s Guide 



Order #R-B346 

Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 

Student Handbook 


An action handbook for middle school 

and high school students and teachers 


A sequel edition to Introduction to Theatre Arts. More study units for an entire 

year of classroom drama activities. Includes seven chapters: 1. Theatre for 

Life’s Lessons. 2. Movement — Theatre for the Eyes. 3. Voice — 

Theatre for the Ears. 4. Skill-Building Activities — Theatre Projects, 

Mini-Units and Self-Guided Lessons. 5. Understanding and Writing 

Scripts. 6. Theatre Behind the Scenes. 7. Production 101. Theory 

combined with hands-on is the style of every chapter. Structured to provide an 

in-depth study of the full spectrum of theatre arts. Classroom-tested to fit the 

budgetary considerations of all schools. 

Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 

Teacher’s Guide 



This matching companion guide to Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Student 

Handbook makes teaching this class easy and fun. In addition to extra sample 

scripts and scoring rubrics, it includes four chapters with activities and tips for 

teaching theatre for unique learners and students who are learning a new 

language. This guide contains more teaching assists than you’ll ever need. 


• 25 copies of Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Student Handbook 

• 1 copy of Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Teacher’s Guide 



Order #R-B350

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The Ultimate 

Improv Book 

by EDWARD J. NEVRAUMONT 

NICHOLAS P. HANSON and 

KURT SMEATON 

A guide to comedy 

improvisation 


Order #R-B248 

This comprehensive manual shows the who, what, 

when, why and how of comedy improv. A complete 

improv curriculum program divided into 24 classlength 

units in four parts: Introduction explains 

what improv is and how to create an improv team; 

Improv Skills gives some basic rules, 

physicalization, characterization, teamwork, use of 

suggestion; Structuring describes who, what and 

how to make improv structures; Strategies gives 

hints and tips for evaluating performance and 

putting on a show. Unlike other improv books, this 

book shows how to start an improv team or club at 

your school. Includes a lesson plan and a unique 

section on how to structure your own improv games. 

More Theatre Games 

for Young Performers 


Improvisations and exercises 

for developing acting skills 


(240 pages) 

Order #R-B268 

By popular demand, we offer a follow-up book of theatre 

games specifically for young acting students. Written 

especially for those who coach adolescent actors, this 

delightfully fresh updated workbook tells you the how, 

when, what and why of theatre games for young 

performers. Starter scenes allow first-time performers to 

ease onto the stage in baby steps. Spontaneity is 

encouraged along with etiquette and basic acting 

principles. The concepts of pantomime, improvisation, 

character development, voice and body control are all 

presented in game formats with exercises. Nine chapters 

include: Before You Begin, Preparing, Starter 

Scenes, Exercises, Games, Improvisation, 

Pantomime, Nonacting Theatre Games and 

Activities, Developing Your Program plus a Target 

Areas Index. An exceptionally helpful acting text. 

Theatre Games 

and Activities 

by LYNDA A. TOPPER 

Games for building 

confidence and creativity 


Order #R-B304 

How can a teacher without theatrical experience teach a 

course in theatre arts? How can a teacher inspire selfconscious 

students to perform before an audience? This 

book of activities is designed to build confidence in each 

student with non-threatening evaluations along the way. 

It begins with basic group games and gradually expands 

to more challenging exercises. Emphasis on group and 

individual activity builds both verbal and nonverbal 

communication skills. Chapters include: 1. The 

Planning Process, 2. The Challenge of the First 

Meeting, 3. Getting Acquainted and Acclimated, 

4. Nonverbal Group Activities, 5. Nonverbal 

Individual Activities, 6. Verbal Individual Activities, 

7. Verbal Pair Activities, 8. Verbal Group Activities, 

9. Written Activities, 10. Evaluation, Assessment, 

Rewards, 11. Grab Bag — Miscellaneous Scene Topics. 

Theatre and Drama Books 

Tough Acts to Follow 


Seventy-five monologs 

for teens 


(168 pages) 

Order #R-B237 

Award-winning writer, Shirley Ullom, shows us why 

teens give us hope for the future. These short, 

perceptive monologs reveal the humor and strength of 

teens as they deal with a wide range of situations and 

dilemmas both poignant and funny. Death, divorce, 

dating and dieting — violence in schools, gangs, dreams 

and dumb stuff — it’s all included in a mixed collection 

of monologs for performers of all types. Excellent for 

classroom or speech contests, auditions or discussion 

starters. The monologs are divided into three 

sections: Guys, Girls and Girls or Guys. Sample 

titles include: To Tell or Not to Tell, Fast Food 

Junkie, TV Addicts and Shaping Up. 

The Theatre 

Audition Book 


Playing monologs from 

contemporary, modern, 

period, Shakespeare 

and classical plays 


(240 pages) 

Order #R-B224 

The most comprehensive book of monologs ever! With 

127 audition pieces, this handbook has a monolog for 

almost any audition situation. It’s important that the 

actor be inventive and imaginative in performing a 

monolog. This book shows students how to investigate 

dramatic and theatrical elements. Each monolog also 

includes a character analysis. The monologs selected for 

audition performance are conveniently grouped in 

historical periods from classical to contemporary. All are 

competitive material. A valuable resource. 

The Theatre 

Audition Book 2 


Playing monologues from 

contemporary, modern, 

period, Shakespearean 

and classical plays 


(256 pages) 

Order #R-B309 

This sequel to the popular The Theatre Audition Book 

features more than 130 monologues from classical, 

Shakespearean, period, modern, and contemporary 

plays and a new chapter on musical theatre and the 

medium, including commercial and film auditions. The 

monologues – some taken from non-dramatic sources 

like novels and poems – are organized by historical 

times and provide an overview of acting styles and 

audition expectations for playing each time period. The 

collection features well-known playwrights including 

Ntozake Shange, Athol Fugard, Christopher Durang, 

John Patrick Shanley, Edward Albee, August Wilson, 

Beth Henley, Terrence McNally, Paula Vogel – and a 

number of exciting new writers who have contributed 

original monologues written especially for classroom 

study and performance. There are also a number of 

original duologues and musical monologues. 


Everything About Theatre! 

by ROBERT L. LEE 

The guidebook of theatre fundamentals 


Order #R-B200 

Teacher’s Guide (160 pages): $22.95 

Order #R-B209 

It’s all here in one book — a complete overview of all 

aspects of theatre! The history, the crafts and the art of 

the stage are presented in eighteen easy-to-learn units. 

Theatre history in four parts gives the text an orderly 

structure. Between each part are bite-sized sections on 

Acting, Improvisation, Makeup, Lighting, Props, 

Costumes and more. Each craft is described with 

examples, illustrations, and hands-on exercises where 

appropriate. Sample chapters include: Introduction to 

Acting, Your Vocal Instrument, Basic Stagecraft, 

Reading the Wrighting, Stage Lighting, Scene 

Design and Painting and Props, Costumes and 

Sound. 


• 25 copies of Everything About Theatre! 

• 1 copy of Everything About Theatre! Teacher’s Guide 



Order #R-B227 

See the “table of contents” 

of all our theatre books online 

at: www.meriwether.com 

112 Acting Games 

by GAVIN LEVY 

Comprehensive workbook 

of theatre games 


(248 pages) 

Order #R-B277 

There are more than a hundred performance-tested 

theatre games in this unusually comprehensive 

collection. They were compiled after more than fifteen 

years of workshops and study sessions. Included are a 

wide range of proven activities to assist in teaching 

specialized acting skills. The book is divided into 

twenty sections: 1. Relaxation, 2. Body Awareness, 

3. Observation, 4. Memorization, 5. Sensory 

Awareness, 6. Concentration and Focus, 

7. Ensemble, 8. Characterization, 9. Imagination, 

10. Improvisation, 11. Action and Reaction, 

12. Trust, 13. Knowing Your Objective, 14. Life 

Experience, 15. Spatial Awareness, 16. Motor 

Skills, 17. Nonverbal Communication, 

18. Making Choices, 19. Performance, 

20. Thinking Outside the Box. This workbook is 

designed to help instructors and students adapt many 

ideas to fit their needs. 

Theatre and Drama Books 

An Introduction to: 

The Art of Theatre 


A comprehensive text — 

past, present and future 


(360 pages) 

Order #R-B288 

Teacher’s Guide: $19.95 

(120 pages) 

Order #R-B290 


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A readable, workable text that deals with everything 

about theatre and the artists who make theatre 

possible. Styles of drama, staging, production, 

directing and acting, along with all backstage functions, 

are defined in detail. Theatre history and the business 

of theatre are covered fully for the use of both students 

and instructors. The book is divided into three sections: 

Part I – Theatre, Drama and Place; Part II – The 

Production; Part III – Theatre History. At the end 

of each chapter is a summary and questions for in-class 

discussion. This text has been classroom tested and 

updated to be fully adaptable to any teaching 

requirement. Fifteen chapters including: What Are 

Theatre and Drama?, Dramatic Structure, 

Dramatic Genre and Style, Architecture and 

Space, The Playwright, The Actor, The Director, 

The Designers and Supportive Artists, The 

Business Side of Theatre, The Audience and the 

Critic and five Theatre History chapters. 


• 25 copies of: The Art of Theatre 

• 1 copy of: The Art of Theatre Teacher’s Guide 



Order #R-B348 

275 Acting Games: Connected 

by GAVIN LEVY 

A comprehensive workbook of theatre 

games for developing acting skills 


Order #R-B314 

With almost three hundred performance-tested acting 

games, this is the largest collection published to date. 

They were compiled from numerous workshops and 

study sessions. Includes a wide variety of proven 

activities for learning acting and theatre industry skills. 

The book is divided into thirty-three chapters 

including: Audition, Concentration and Focus, 

Voice, Ensemble, Action and Reaction, 

Improvisation, Knowing Your Objective, 

Performance, Thinking outside the Box, Spatial 

Awareness, Nonverbal Communication, Making 

Choices, Releasing Inhibitions, The Physical 

Actor and many more. This is an adaptable 

workbook designed to connect the learning of acting 

skills with professional auditions and the theatre 

industry.

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Make It Mystery 


An anthology of 

short mystery plays 


(232 pages) 

Order #R-B287 

Better by the dozen! This book of twelve royalty-free 

mystery plays allows you to choose from a wide 

variety of plays to fit whatever your current staging and 

casting needs may be. They are especially workable for 

middle schools and high schools, but they may be 

performed by actors of all ages. Each of the plays has 

an element of mystery that is often laced with comedy. 

The Mother Goose Mystery features a cast of 

suspicious nursery-rhyme-quoting characters. In 

Queen of Hearts, a young Shakespeare helps solve 

a crime. The Clue in the Library is perfect for a 

library fundraiser. Mommy’s a Zombie is a classic 

farce. All of the plays are fun to perform onstage or in 

the classroom. 

Theatre Games 

and Beyond 

by AMIEL SCHOTZ 

A creative approach 

for performers 


(168 pages) 

Order #R-B217 

A teacher’s handbook of over 140 theatre games designed 

to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. The games 

progress from Orientation (“Face to Face,” “You and 

Me”) and Trust (“Catch Me Falling,” “Lead the Blind”) to 

more advanced games that develop the senses, 

coordination, interaction, sensitivity, communication 

and spontaneity. A section on characters and stories 

builds improvisational acting skills. All of the essential 

elements of acting and character development are 

explored. Sample workshops provide a guide for using 

the games. Performers of any age will find this book a 

valuable resource. 

175 Theatre Games 

by NANCY HURLEY 

Warm-up exercises 

for actors 


(136 pages) 

Order #R-B310 

The games and exercises in this book are designed to 

be used as warm-ups at the beginning of a theatre class. 

They have been used successfully with middle school 

students and they can easily be adapted for use with 

older teens, children and adults in various settings. The 

games are divided into twelve categories for easy 

reference: Clowning, Cooperation and Teamwork, 

Focus and Concentration, Getting Ready, 

Improvisation, Listening, Name Games and 

Getting to Know You, Observation, Pantomime, 

Stretching and Relaxation, Stage Movement, Voice. The 

games have been adapted from theatre workshops 

and standard group activities. This is a comprehensive 

collection of tested games and exercises. A must book 

for every theatre library. 


Improve 

with Improv! 

by BRIE JONES 

A classroom guide 

to improvisation 


(144 pages) 

Order #R-B160 

This book is a complete improv curriculum program 

divided into twenty class-length workshops. Each workshop 

contains carefully selected exercises designed to help 

students focus on one aspect of a character’s personality. 

Students learn how to create characters from their own 

imaginations through the use of solo and ensemble 

pantomime, physicalization, vocal techniques, props and 

more. Gestures, facial expressions, voice and body 

language are studied in isolation. Many ensemble 

sketches are included, along with a final improv sketch with 

enough “roles” for all members of a large class. Sample 

workshops include: Character Development, 

Entrances and Exits, Gibberish, Animals, Fantasy, 

Conflict and Final: Wedding Improv. Also includes 

class syllabus and guidelines, character outline sheet, 

character examples and a reading list. 

Theatre Games 

for Young 

Performers 

by MARIA C. NOVELLY 

Improvisations and 

exercises for developing 

acting skills 


(160 pages) 

Order #R-B188 

Both beginning actors and their teachers will welcome 

this delightfully fresh workbook. It tells the how, when, 

what and why of theatre games for young performers. 

All the basics of pantomime, improvisations, voice 

control, monologs and dialogs are presented in game 

formats with exercises and worksheets for easy 

organization. Includes: Introduction, Terms and 

Goals for Performers, Planning Your Program, 

Pantomime, Voice, Improvisation and Scene- 

Building and Index to Activities. An exceptional text 

for use at schools or recreational centers. 

Acting Games 


Theatre games 

and improvisation 

exercises for actors 


(192 pages) 

Order #R-B168 

A four-section book of acting games and 

improvisations to assist students in developing their 

creative abilities. Section one includes games for 

relaxing and focusing. Section two helps students 

discover new ways of seeing themselves, others and the 

world around them. The third section demonstrates the 

usage of space to build scenes and create characters 

from imagination. Section four features acting games 

to analyze and play characters from existing plays. All 

of the essential elements of acting and character 

development are explored. The sections may be used 

interchangeably to suit your needs. 


Teens Have 

Feelings, Too! 

by DEBORAH KARCZEWSKI 

100 monologs for 



(136 pages) 

Order #R-B238 

A collection of original monologs for young people 

from eleven to fifteen years of age. The book offers 

characters that talk like, think like and feel like real-life 

teens. Each monolog runs from one to three minutes in 

length. The individual monologs are perfect for acting 

exercises or audition pieces. Mixed and matched, they 

may be combined to make a show filled with moments 

both humorous and profound. Any young person will 

relate to the topics of these monologs. The monologs 

are divided into four sections: Girls Humorous, 

Boys Humorous, Girls Serious and Boys 

Serious. Sample titles include: Braces, Ditz, 

Gross Habits, Romeo, Two-Faced, Report Card 

and Con Artist. 

Improvisations in 

Creative Drama 

by BETTY KELLER 

Dramatic sketches 



(192 pages) 

Order #R-B138 

Your students will learn both improvisational and 

structured drama by using the sequential workshops and 

plays included in the lesson plans of this book. A two-part 

book with fourteen dramatic sketches that can be done in 

the classroom. The creative drama workshops include: 

“No Audience” Activities, Sound Patterns: Rhythm 

and Drama, Group Poetry Production, Group 

Activities and Improvisations with Large Groups. 

The sketches allow the students to apply the basics they 

have learned. A class of 25 to 30 students can all 

participate simultaneously. A basic text for any class or 

may be used as a supplemental acting resource. 

Get in the Act! 


Monologs, dialogs 

and skits for teens 


(184 pages) 

Order #R-B104 

Laughter is the most effective technique for teenage 

survival. These monologs, dialogs and short skits allow 

teenage performers a chance to laugh at the system, 

their teachers, their parents and most importantly, 

themselves! These are scripts for laughter and pathos. 

They create an awareness of the perils of drinking and 

driving, teenage parties, smoking, alcoholic parents 

and much more. Sixty superb, short scripts! For 

speech contests, acting exercises, auditions, variety 

shows and classroom use. Sample titles include: 

What’s Wrong with Teenage Girls?, Designated 

Driver and Parting Is “Just” Sorrow. 


Comedy 

Improvisation 

by DELTON T. HORN 

A program of improv 

structures and exercises 

for young actors 


(144 pages) 

Order #R-B175 


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Students will learn the basics of improvisation — characters, 

setting, conflict and action. Over thirty-five tried and true 

improv structures are included in this book. Also includes 

advanced acting exercises such as voiceless acting, faceless 

acting and creating scripts through improvisation. The basic 

structures can be performed in the classroom or on stage. A 

basic text for acting students and professionals. The nine 

chapters include: Basics of Improvisation and Comedy, 

Improvisation in the Classroom, Simple Improv 

Structures, Character Improv Structures, Advanced 

Improv Structures, Advanced Acting Exercises, 

Forming a Comedy/Improv Show, Putting on an 

Improv Show and Protecting Yourself and Your Work. 

Acting Games for 

Individual Performers 

by GAVIN LEVY 

A comprehensive workbook 

of 110 acting exercises 


Order #R-B297 

A student actor or professional performer will use this 

book again and again for self-discovery exercises 

designed to enhance acting skills. It is a “doing” book 

which challenges the actor with every exercise. The 

book is divided into twenty-one sections: 1. Creative 

State, 2. Imagination, 3. Observation, 4. Balance 

and Neutrality, 5. Concentration and Focus, 

6. Nonverbal Communication, 7. Voice, 8. Sensory 

Awareness, 9. Body Awareness, 10. Physical 

Attention, 11. Unlimited Possibilities, 12. Act and 

React, 13. Understanding Your Objective, 

14. Think Outside the Box, 15. Characterization, 

16. Improvisation, 17. Prop Exploration, 

18. Retention and Understanding, 19. Research, 

20. Auditions and Casting, 21. Performance. 

50 Great Monologs 



A workbook of comedy 


for students 


(144 pages) 

Order #R-B197 

These are professional-level comedy monologs, but 

they can be easily performed by talented high school 

actors. Most of the characterizations can be effectively 

performed by either sex. The emphasis is on comedy 

and social satire. Nothing is sacred, yet all monologs 

are within the boundaries of good taste. In most 

instances, the monologist is making fun of his/her own 

dilemmas of everyday living. Sample monologs 

include: History of New York City, The Fanatical 

Spectator, Mr. Know-It-All and Miss Weirdo. 

Good contest material. Excellent for classroom use. 

Each monolog is three to five minutes long.

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Theatre Books / Theatre Arts DVDs 

Group 

Improvisation 

by PETER GWINN 

with additional material by 

CHARNA HALPERN 

The manual of 

ensemble improv games 


(152 pages) 

Order #R-B259 

Second edition 

Who would have thought that participating in group 

improv could be so enlightening and rewarding? Peter 

Gwinn and his colleagues at the i.O. Theatre in 

Chicago developed “The Group Mind” to create a 

new awareness in the mind and spirit of any group or 

team. Over forty improv games are included for 

developing group chemistry: creation, bonding, 

dynamics, energy, focus and more. Techniques are 

discussed for breaking the ice, agreement, listening and 

support, teamwork, quick thinking and having fun! 

“The Group Mind,” the Holy Grail of improvisation, is 

created by a synergy among improv participants. It’s 

like ESP. It’s the feeling of being part of a greater entity, 

a sense of excitement, belonging, importance that 

takes acting skills to a new level. 

Acting Scenes 

and Monologs 

for Young Women 

by MAYA LEVY 

Sixty dramatic 



(176 pages) 

Order #R-B228 

Gender specific! Not just another book of scenes but a 

wide variety of topics and situations fine-tuned to recreate 

the day-to-day experiences of young women. This 

wonderfully diversified collection of monologs, dialogs, 

trios and quartets deals with subjects of self-discovery, 

survival in the real world and daunting decisions both 

tragic and trivial. These sixty characterizations will make 

both performers and audience laugh, cry and know 

themselves better. Excellent for speech contests, 

acting exercises or auditions. Lengths vary from two 

minutes to six minutes each. A superb book for any 

drama library. 

Let’s Put 

on a Show! 

by ADREA GIBBS 

A beginner’s 

theatre handbook 

for young actors 


(176 pages) 

Order #R-B231 

Every young would-be thespian needs a guidebook like 

this to learn the basics of theatre. Everything! The 

what, where, when and how of staging a show are 

included in this handy text. Each page is 

illustrated for quick and easy comprehension of 

theatre essentials. Every beginning participant in a play 

production should have a copy of this book to learn 

theatre vocabulary and what he or she can do to make 

a show work. It covers scripting, casting, staging, sets 

and scenery, props, costumes and makeup. Also 

included are the basics of backstage and technical 

particulars. Everything will go smoothly and everyone 

will have more fun if each student starts with his or her 

own copy of this enjoyable and informative text. 

Let’s Put on a Show! — DVD 


A beginner’s DVD theatre 

workshop for young actors 

DVD: $29.95 

Order #R-DV19 

Every young would-be thespian needs a DVD guide like 

this to learn the basics of theatre. Everything! The 

what, where, when and how of staging a show are 

included in this handy DVD. This program is a 

companion to Ms. Gibbs book of the same name. 

Chapters include: Creating a Show, What Is a 

Show?, Rehearsals, Sets, Props, Costumes, 

Makeup, The Show, Favorites and more. Each 

topic is demonstrated for quick and easy 

comprehension of theatre essentials. Every beginning 

participant in a play production should have their own 

copy of this DVD to learn theatre vocabulary and what 

they can do to make a show work. Also included are 

the basics of backstage and technical particulars. 

Everyone will have more fun if each student starts with 

their own copy of this enjoyable and informative DVD. 

The playing time is 77 minutes. 

The Prop Master – DVD 

by AMY and JAMES MUSSMAN 

A comprehensive DVD for 

theatrical prop management 

DVD: $29.95 

Order #R-DV15 

New! 

Whether you are a professional, volunteer or student 

prop master for a play production, this DVD reveals 

what a demanding tech-theatre position this is. There’s 

a lot more to propping a show than theatre people 

realize. The twelve chapters provide clear definitions of 

the job in action. It shows you how to build a props 

department, how to create props, and how to work 

with the technical crew, designers, and performers. 

Until now, there has been no comprehensive program 

like this to lead prop masters through the entire 

process. No prop master should work without this 

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problems. It is divided into twelve chapters: 

1. Introduction, 2. What Are Props?, 3. The 

Prop Master, 4. Interactions with Other People, 

5. A Successful Work Environment, 6. The Prop 

Shop, 7. Collections and Files, 8. The First 

Steps of the Building Process, 9. Start 

“Propping,” 10. Rehearsals and Performance, 

11. Safety, 12. Timeless Tips and Techniques. 

The playing time is 76 minutes. 


How Theatre Began 

by NANCY FORDERER 

An introduction to the history of drama 

DVD: $29.95 

Order #R-DV02 

The theatre of today — TV, movies and stage — where 

and how did it all begin? What role did theatre play in 

the cultural history of the West? Why has theatre 

evolved to what it is today? Beginning with Greek 

drama and continuing through Roman, Medieval, 

Renaissance, French, Spanish, English and American 

forms, this program gives an overview of how modern 

theatre came to be. The great playwrights, trends and 

artistic styles are briefly described to give the student a 

general understanding of both the history and cultural 

importance of theatre. A very adaptable reference item 

for library and classroom use. The playing time is 20 

minutes. 

Break a Leg! 


An introductory guide to stage directing 

DVD with workbook: $34.95 

Order #R-DV16 

How do you stage a successful play? Where does it all 

begin? Who does what? Adrea Gibbs explains the role 

of everyone in a production: the director, the stage 

manager, the music director, the choreographer, the 

lighting designer, the sound designer, the set designer, 

and the costume designer. She talks about the best way 

to conduct auditions and how to do the final casting. 

She explains how to decide the main thrust of the play, 

which will affect the work of everyone on the staff. She 

talks about stage sets, blocking, and how to direct the 

actor to create a believable character. She provides 

valuable advice on scheduling rehearsals and being 

ready in every way for opening night. You’ll want 

everyone on your staff to view this DVD so that each 

staff member will understand how their role fits into the 

total production. The playing time is 40 minutes. 

Theatre Arts DVDs 

Getting Your Kicks! 


A beginner’s guide to choreography 


Order #R-DV06 


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Everything you need on one DVD! For the first time, stage 

choreography has been simplified so any beginner can 

visually learn all the essentials in one viewing! This DVD 

and workbook set makes a superb toolkit for building 

confidence in untrained dancers and teaching them the 

basics they need to participate in a choreographed dance 

number for any musical show. A convenient interactive 

menu of nine sections allows the user to see the step-bystep 

action over and over again as needed. The DVD 

shows young performers doing musical counting in action 

to fit both simple and advanced dance routines and musical 

styles. Dancer/narrator Adrea Gibbs demonstrates how to 

add style to any dance pattern with body and hand 

movements. She defines the action of fun dance steps from 

the Charleston to the Shim Sham. An incomparable 

resource for creating an endless number of choreographic 

combinations. The playing time is 45 minutes. 

Theatre Games – DVD 


A collection of exercises for 

developing acting skills 


Order #R-DV17 

How do you actually set up a theatre game? And how 

do you actually play it? There are many books on the 

subject that describe theatre games, some even show 

illustrations. But the only way to really understand how 

a theatre game works is to see it in action. In a 

workshop setting, Adrea Gibbs directs students of all 

ages in a series of creative games for learning acting 

skills. Skills include: Imagination, Observation, 

Emotional Expressiveness, Listening, Teamwork, 

Trust, Improvisation, Scene Structure and 

Development, Focus, Confidence and more. Over 

fifteen games and variations are demonstrated 

including: Name Game, Animal Farm, A Simple 

Piece of Fabric, Emotion Tag, Mime Alley, 

Improv Starters, The Bench, Concentration, The 

Orchestra, This Is A … and more. An excellent 

resource for learning basic acting skills. The playing 

time is 90 minutes.

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100 

Duet Scenes 

for Teens 

by MICHAEL MOORE 

One-minute duos for 

student actors 


(160 pages) 

Order #R-B328 

This unique collection of one-minute scenes covers a 

wide variety of subjects, both comic and dramatic. 

Each scene is complete, with a definite beginning, 

middle, and end. The short length of these scenes 

makes it easy for students to memorize their lines and 

bring the characters to life. Each one explores a 

particular personality trait, emotion, or situation. The 

book is divided into four sections: Gender Neutral, 

Male and Female Duets, Male Only Duets, and 

Female Only Duets. Notes about performing the 

scenes are also included. Subjects range from silly to 

poignant and include dating, babysitting, Boy Scouts, 

cell phones, crushes, driver training, kissing, sports, 

abuse, disability, New Year’s resolutions, sibling rivalry, 

plus many more. Excellent for contests and comedy 

revue shows. 

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50/50 Monologues 


by MARY DEPNER 

100 monologues for 

guys and girls 


(224 pages) 

Order #R-B321 

This collection of monologues is comprised of 50 

monologues for girls and 50 monologues for guys. 

Each set of monologues has enough variety to 

challenge any skill level. The different situations, styles, 

and voices make it easy for actors to find a monologue 

they can relate to. This collection is perfect for 

classroom practice, auditions and competitions. Titles 

for girls include: The Runaway, The Betrayal, 

Love at First Sight, Sixteen Candles, A Central 

Park Moon, Talking to Myself, Our First Kiss and 

more. Titles for guys include: I Saw Everything, 

Double Standard, Paranoia, Self-Fulfilling 

Prophecy, The Prom or the Tires, Spring Break, 

The Middle Child and more. 

New! 

So You Think 

You’re Funny? 

by THE IMMEDIATE 

GRATIFICATION PLAYERS 

A students’ guide to 

improv comedy 


(168 pages) 

Order #R-B316 

Every year, many acting students dip their toes into the 

world of “improv comedy.” From Harvard University, the 

Immediate Gratification Players bring a new way to learn 

this popular art form. Written from the student’s 

perspective, the book is divided into two sections of six 

chapters each. Building the Skills gives you training 

with useful drills, important rules to remember, and 

a basic tutorial in building your first improv scene. 

Storming the Stage will explain what no other book 

does: how to put your product in front of an 

audience. From creating a troupe to treating your 

audience right, this is the only book that can make its 

readers show-worthy. Sample chapters include: A 

Scene: The Basic Unit of Improv; To Do or Not to 

Do: The Rules of Improv; Short Form or Long 

Form: The Eternal Debate; Let There Be Improv: 

Creating a Troupe; Publicity: Turning on the 

Machine; And the Crowd Goes Wild: A Successful 

Show and more. Full of practical tips and techniques. 

Hey, Girlfriend 

by KIMBERLY A. McCORMICK 

Seventy-five 

monologues for girls 


Order #R-B306 

At last, a book of insightful monologues for girls only! Similar 

in style to her popular book The Way I See It, this collection 

of monologues deals with the dilemmas that teenage girls 

face everyday at school, at home, and in general society. 

Sometimes real-life events can be funny, but more often they 

are difficult. These monologues reflect struggles and 

triumphs. Sample titles include: Is He Worth it?, Is Our 

Family Falling Apart?, Don’t Let My Mother Die, 

Texting Terror, I Don’t Want to Move, A Selfish 

Generation, Let’s Get Fit, Making the Grade, Will I 

Ever Fit In?, Does Anyone Know What Love Means?, 

Negative People and No One Likes a Bully. With each 

monologue there are discussion questions for classroom use. 

These monologues are unique in style and are superb for 

speech and drama classes or for contest use. 


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Offbeat Comedy Sketches 

by RYAN HANCOCK 

A collection of three funny comedy sketches 

including: 1. Pediatricks – To the horror of the 

parents, their unscrupulous doctor traded their 

newborn for an iguana. 2. Pork Chop Night – An 

eager boy visits his girlfriend’s house for dinner and 

her family acts like monkeys. 3. Guess – A 

psychiatrist, after talking with a patient, ends up 

speaking like an idiot. 



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Be Yourself 

by COLLEEN ISON 

A program of skits on dealing with peer pressure. Skits 

include: 1. The Pressured Pig — Patsy’s at a pot 

party that gets popped by police. 2. Five-Finger 

Discount — Babysitter is dared to steal from her 

employer. 3. Cruising on Drugs — Tanya’s girlfriend 

asks her to join the guys for a drunken joyride. 4. The 

Party — John is coerced into going to a drug party. 

5. The Secret of Being Cool — The cast tries to be 

cool — smoking cigarettes, drinking booze, drugs. 

Then they ask a really “cool” girl her secret. “Just be 

yourself,” she says. 


Playing time: 20 to 25 minutes without discussion 



Sports Skit Kit #1 

by PEG KEHRET 

Seven hilarious short comedy sketches including: 

Basketball Bloopers, The Jolly Gymnastics 

Jamboree, The Secret Football Play Contest, 

Major League Madness, Jogaholics Anonymous, 

The Democratic Horse/Dog Race, Bogeyman on 

the Golf Course. These skits are fun for any occasion. 

Cast: Variable from 4 to 10 players, mixed 


Complete playkit was $19.95 


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16 New Parody Sketches 


A collection of 16 parody sketches including: First 

Day of School Nightmare, Algebra, Discount 

Phone Service, Rage!, Judge Trudy Animal 

Court/Gift Court, Morning Deficit Disorder, 

Trendy Troopers, Forgive Me Or Get Over It!, 

Lawson’s Geek, Mid-Life Crisis My Size Barbie, 

Close Encounters of the Hallway Kind, Middle 

School Jeopardy, Home Shopping Network, 

Baitline TV News Magazine and more. Easy to stage. 

Cast: 2 to 13 each skit 




Seven Two-Minute 

Plays for Two Actors 

by HOLLY GOLDSTEIN 

These scripts are superb for young actors’ practice in a 

classroom. Easy to read or memorize — the lines are 

short, crisp and insightful — just as two people really 

speak to each other. The script topics are: The Surprise 

Blind Date, Clothing, Who Said What?, Coffee, 

The Party, The Belly Button Problem, The Gift. 

Playing time: 2 minutes each 



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Variety Show Comedy Skits II 


Ten short comedy revue sketches including: 

Extraterrestrial Encounter, Lady and the Pirate, 

Voices from the Universe, The Man Who 

Invented Rock and Roll, The Infomercial School, 

Lost at Sea, Santa and the Used Sleigh Dealer, 

Benchwarmers, The Trojan War, Lisa and 

Leonardo. Satire at its best! 

Cast: 2 to 4 actors each, mixed 




Storytime Monologs 

by LARRY HILLHOUSE 

Ten mythical monologue spoofs of fairy tale 

characters including: Mary’s Lamb, B.B. Wolfe, 

Beauty and Her Beastly Boyfriend, Robin Hood’s 

Meeting, Cinderelly from the Valley, Captain 

Hook by Crook, Peter Pan’s Picture Problem, 

The Old Shoe Woman, Sleeping Beauty’s Leap, 

Snow White’s Distress. Minimum costumes and 

props. 





The Nightmare Campout 

by GEFF MOYER 

Four girl campers keep arriving at the same clearing in the 

woods as they try to find their way back to their camp on 

a dark and moonless night. Their terrified imaginations 

take over. Will they die of starvation? Will they be killed by 

an axe murderer? Will the wild animals of the forest eat 

them alive? Everything grows more frightening until one of 

their mothers shouts for them to come in out of the rain. 

Cast: 4F 




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remainders are put into these grab bags. Each grab 

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Plays and Musicals 

220 More TV Commercial Comedy Sketches ............................ 39 

20 TV Commercial Comedy Sketches ...................................... 39 

Actor’s Challenge, The.............................................................. 35 

Adventures of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, The .......................................... 18 

Alice in Wonderland.................................................................. 37 

Alice’s Adventures .................................................................... 12 

Alienated.................................................................................. 36 

America’s Funniest Dancing Idol .............................................. 21 

America’s Next Top (Boy) Model and Other Comic Sketches...... 41 

And the Crew Plays On ............................................................ 26 

And Then There Was One ........................................................ 29 

And Then There Was One, Too ................................................ 29 

Anne of Green Gables .............................................................. 17 

As You Like It .......................................................................... 50 

At the Mall .............................................................................. 27 

Bard High ................................................................................ 36 

Beauty and the Beast................................................................ 56 

Becoming Shakespeare ............................................................ 25 

Be My Ghost ............................................................................ 15 

Beowulf on a Budget ................................................................ 35 

Buckshot and Blossoms ............................................................ 15 

Calling All Superheroes!............................................................ 22 

Camp twilight .......................................................................... 13 

Can Somebody Stop This Coffin? ............................................ 18 

Canterbury Tales ...................................................................... 18 

Can You Hear Them Crying?.................................................... 60 

Can You Whine Like a Fifth Grader? ........................................ 40 

Carol Burnett Show Comedy Kits.............................................. 31 

CDS Skit Kit #2 ...................................................................... 38 

Channel Surfing ...................................................................... 41 

Chaos in Fairy Tale Forest ........................................................ 33 

Chicago ERR............................................................................ 24 

Children of the Holocaust ........................................................ 60 

Christmas Carol, A (musical)...................................................... 59 

Christmas in the Land of OZ .................................................... 59 

Cinderella ................................................................................ 26 

Cinderella in Middle School ...................................................... 37 

Cinderella’s Dream.................................................................... 14 

Collage .................................................................................... 42 

Comedy Duets for Teens .......................................................... 44 

Comedy Plays for Taping #2 .................................................... 62 

Comedy Scenes for Teens ........................................................ 45 

Cool Suit.................................................................................. 11 

Cricket County Academy .......................................................... 36 

Curtains! .................................................................................. 20 

Cyrano Loves Roxanne ............................................................ 16 

Death of a Dead Guy................................................................ 30 

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol ...................................................... 59 

Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine .................................................. 28 

Drama Queens Gone Wild! ...................................................... 20 

Duos and Trios ........................................................................ 44 

Fables by Thurber .................................................................... 53 

Fables, Myths and Legends Collection ...................................... 54 

Fairy Tales Go to Court ............................................................ 32 

Fairy Tale TV .......................................................................... 32 

Fifties Flashback! .................................................................... 56 

Five-Minute Two-Character Comedy Sketches............................ 45 

Flip Your Parents! .................................................................... 46 

Flower Power! .......................................................................... 5 

Fractured Fairy Tales ................................................................ 33 

Funny Bones! The Silence of the Hams .................................... 23 

Funny Fairy Tale Monologues.................................................... 47 

Funny You Should Ask.............................................................. 41 

General Valley Hospital ............................................................ 37 

Girls Rule! & Guys Rule! .......................................................... 47 

Glory of the Tea Bag,The ..........................................................51 

Grab Bag of Plays .................................................................... 83 

Grammar, Linguistically Speaking.............................................. 63 

Great American Talent Show, The ............................................ 21 

Greatest Sideshow on Earth, The.............................................. 23 

Greecers .................................................................................. 4 

Hamelot .................................................................................. 17 

Hang Ten!................................................................................ 11 

Have I Got News for You! ........................................................ 22 

Hell’s Library and Other Comic Sketches .................................. 40 

Hello, Shakespeare!.................................................................. 48 

Her Lips Are Sealed ................................................................ 28 

Hippie Flower Power! .............................................................. 11 

Hit Skits .................................................................................. 38 

Hollywood Hotel ...................................................................... 19 

Hovel, MD: Fairy Tale Doctor.................................................... 25 

Inconvenient Corpse, An .......................................................... 21 

Is There a Doctor in the House?: The One Act Musical.............. 10 

Is There a Doctor in the House? (musical) .................................. 7 

Is There a Doctor in the House? (play) ...................................... 15 

It Takes Two ............................................................................ 45 

Jack and the Beanstalk Bandstand ............................................ 10 

Jitterbug Juliet (musical) ............................................................ 4 

Jitterbug Juliet: The One Act Musical ........................................ 12 

Lady Pirates of the Caribbean (play) .......................................... 14 

Index 

Lady Pirates of the Caribbean (musical) ........................................ 2 

Large-Cast Variety Sketches ........................................................ 41 

Law and Disorder: Comic Intent.................................................. 40 

Le Bonté Sisters, The ................................................................ 30 

Left in the Wicker Basket ............................................................ 57 

Let Him Sleep ‘Til It’s Time for His Funeral ................................ 15 

Little Mermaid, The ...................................................................... 7 

Little Red Riding Hood .............................................................. 32 

Little Women.............................................................................. 16 

Littlest Angel, The ...................................................................... 59 

Lollipop Caper, The.................................................................... 26 

Lucky, Lucky Hudson (one act musical)........................................ 11 

Lucky, Lucky Hudson and the Star of Delhi ................................ 20 

Lucky, Lucky Hudson and the 12th Street Gang (musical) ............ 8 

Lucky, Lucky Hudson and the 12th Street Gang (play) ................ 14 

Medea — A Homegirl’s Story ...................................................... 55 

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A (musical)........................................ 12 

Mid-Semester’s Afternoon Daydream, A ...................................... 24 

Mixed-Up Fairy Tale, A .............................................................. 33 

More Two-Character Scenes for Teens ........................................ 46 

Much Ado About Nothing .......................................................... 48 

Murder at Crooked House (musical) .............................................. 5 

Murder at Crooked House: The One Act Musical .......................... 8 

Murder at Crooked House or 18 Nervous Gumshoes (play) .......... 19 

Murder at the Dude Ranch.......................................................... 23 

Murder at the Grammies ............................................................ 63 

Murder at the Pie Auction .......................................................... 29 

Murder in the Air........................................................................ 29 

Murder in the Manor .................................................................. 28 

Murder Most Fowl ...................................................................... 30 

Mythical Monologs from Fairy Tale Folks .................................... 47 

Never After .................................................................................. 2 

Night of the Teenage Zombies .................................................... 13 

Noise of the Toys........................................................................ 34 

Old-Fashioned Soap Opera, An .................................................. 57 

Old Folks’ Home, The ................................................................ 27 

Oliver Twisted ............................................................................ 17 

OZ! ............................................................................................ 6 

Olympic Idol .............................................................................. 35 

Patchwork Girl of OZ, The.......................................................... 56 

Pecos Bill, Slue Foot Sue and the Wing-Dang-Doo! ...................... 6 

Peter Pan .................................................................................. 13 

Phantom of the Op’ry: The One Act Musical .............................. 10 

Phantom of the Op’ry (musical) .................................................... 4 

Phantom of the Op’ry (play) ........................................................ 20 

Pirates and Petticoats.................................................................. 22 

Poe into the Night ...................................................................... 53 

Princess...................................................................................... 27 

Princess and the Pea, The .......................................................... 32 

Pun-Filled Variety Sketches ........................................................ 43 

Radio Plays for Taping #1 .......................................................... 62 

Radio Theatre for the Classroom ................................................ 62 

Rappin’ Beat Fairy Tales ............................................................ 33 

Readers Theatre from Greek Mythology I .................................... 55 

Readers Theatre from Greek and Roman Mythology II ................ 55 

Readers Theatre Starter Packets #1 & #2 .................................. 52 

Readers Theatre Workshop Library.............................................. 53 

Real Housewives of Cricket County, The .................................... 27 

Rest-In-Peace Retirement Home, The .......................................... 25 

Romeo and Julie (play) ................................................................ 40 

Romeo and Julie: The One Act Musical ...................................... 10 

Run for the Money! .................................................................... 19 

Say Good-Bye, Toto.................................................................... 14 

School Zone .............................................................................. 34 

Secret Garden, The .................................................................... 23 

Shadows .................................................................................... 43 

Shakespeare in Cricket County.................................................... 36 

Shakespeare Shortened .............................................................. 51 

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream ................................ 49 

Shakespeare’s Got Talent! .......................................................... 49 

Shakespeare’s Hamlet ................................................................ 50 

Shakespeare’s Macbeth .............................................................. 51 

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.................................................. 49 

Sherlock Holmes Comedy Trilogy................................................ 26 

Sherlock’s First Adventure .......................................................... 17 

Shiver Me Timbers! .................................................................... 22 

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight ................................................ 34 

Small-Cast Comedy Skits ............................................................ 39 

Snappy Sketches for Two or Three Actors .................................. 45 

Snapshots .................................................................................. 42 

Snow White: The Untold Story.................................................... 21 

Spooky Ghost Stories ................................................................ 64 

Spy TV ...................................................................................... 37 

Stacks of Wax ............................................................................ 34 

Stormin’ the Teachers’ Lounge .................................................... 46 

Super Short Shakespeare Parodies.............................................. 51 

Surf’s Up!.................................................................................... 7 

Teen Sketches for Two or Three Actors ...................................... 38 

Teenagers from Outer Space ...................................................... 24 

Those Myth-Behavin’ Greeks ...................................................... 55 

Three Bears Versus Goldi Locks, The.......................................... 24 


Treasure Island............................................................................ 16 

Trial of the Wicked Witch ............................................................ 19 

Trials: The Life of Joan of Arc .................................................... 18 

TV Commercials Hall of Fame #1 .............................................. 39 

Twelfth Night.............................................................................. 49 

Twenty One-Minute Monologs .................................................... 47 

Two-Character Comedy Sketches ................................................ 44 

Two-Character Scenes for Teens ................................................ 44 

Twodunit.................................................................................... 30 

Variety Show Comedy Skits ........................................................ 43 

Velveteen Rabbit, The (musical) .................................................. 56 

Very Molierey ............................................................................ 25 

Wait ’Til the Sun Shines Nellie.................................................... 57 

We’ll be Right Back after This Murder ........................................ 28 

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Prince? .......................................... 13 

Wicked Cindy ............................................................................ 46 

Wicked Witch Project, The .......................................................... 16 

Wild and Wacky Variety Skits...................................................... 42 

Wild Kingdom High School ........................................................ 42 

Wishful Thinking ........................................................................ 35 

Wizard of Oz, The ...................................................................... 53 

Wonderland!................................................................................ 6 

Yankee Doodle Dandy (one act musical) ...................................... 12 

Yankee Doodle Dandy: The Song and Dance Man ...................... 8 

You’re Someone Special ............................................................ 43 

Books 

33 Short Comedy Plays for Teens ............................................ 69 

50 Great Monologs for Student Actors ...................................... 79 

50/50 Monologues for Student Actors ...................................... 82 

100 Duet Scenes for Teens ...................................................... 82 

100 Great Monologs ................................................................ 67 

101 Monologues for Middle School Actors ................................ 68 

102 Great Monologues ..............................................................67 

102 Monologues for Middle School Actors .................... back cover 

112 Acting Games .................................................................. 77 

175 Theatre Games ................................................................ 78 

275 Acting Games: Connected ................................................ 77 

Acting Duets for Young Women ................................................61 

Acting for Life .......................................................................... 74 

Acting for Love & Money ........................................................ 74 

Acting Games .......................................................................... 78 

Acting Games for Individual Performers .................................... 79 

Acting Scenes and Monologs for Young Women........................ 80 

Art of Storytelling, The ............................................................ 64 

Audition Monologs for Student Actors I & II .............................. 65 

Audition Monologues for Young Women .................................. 70 

Christmas on Stage .................................................................. 59 

Clown Act Omnibus ................................................................ 58 

Comedy Improvisation .............................................................. 79 

Comedy Plays and Scenes for Student Actors ............................ 69 

Comedy Scenes for Student Actors .......................................... 69 

Complete Book of Speech Communication, The ...................... 61 

Costumes, Accessories, Props and 

Stage Illusions Made Easy.................................................... 73 

Costuming Made Easy .............................................................. 73 

Doubletalk — 50 Comedy Duets for Actors................................ 48 

Drama Games and Acting Exercises.......................................... 67 

Drama Games and Improvs ...................................................... 67 

Drama Teacher’s Survival Guide, The........................................ 70 

Drama Teacher’s Survival Guide #2, The....................................70 

Elegantly Frugal Costumes ........................................................ 72 

Encore! More Winning Monologs for Young Actors .................... 71 

Everything About Theatre!........................................................ 77 

Famous Fantasy Character Monologs ........................................ 67 

Fifty More Professional Scenes for Student Actors .................... 68 

Fifty Professional Scenes for Student Actors .............................. 68 

Flip Side, The .......................................................................... 66 

Flip Side II, The........................................................................ 66 

Forensics.................................................................................. 60 

Funny Business ........................................................................ 74 

Get in the Act! ........................................................................ 79 

Grammar Wars & Grammar Wars II.......................................... 66 

Group Improvisation ................................................................ 80 

Hey, Girlfriend.......................................................................... 82 

Improv Ideas ............................................................................ 67 

Improve with Improv!................................................................ 78 

Improvisations in Creative Drama.............................................. 79 

Instant Period Costumes .......................................................... 72 

Interpersonal Communication .................................................. 48 

Introduction to Readers Theatre ................................................ 52 

Introduction to Stage Lighting .................................................. 72 

Introduction to: The Art of Theatre, An .................................... 77 

Introduction to: The Art of Theatre, An Teacher’s Guide............ 77 

Introduction to Theatre Arts Student Handbook ........................ 75 

Introduction to Theatre Arts Teacher’s Guide ............................ 75 

Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Student Handbook .................... 75 

Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Teacher’s Guide.......................... 75 

Lessons: The Craft of Acting .................................................... 74 

Let’s Put on a Show! ................................................................ 80 

Make It Mystery........................................................................ 78 

Index 


85 

Mel White’s Readers Theatre Anthology .................................... 52 

Mime Time .............................................................................. 58 

More One-Act Plays for Acting Students.................................... 71 

More Scenes and Monologs from the Best New Plays................ 70 

More Scenes from Shakespeare ................................................ 50 

More Scenes That Happen ...................................................... 68 

More Short & Sweet Skits for Student Actors ................ back cover 

More Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers ................ 69 

More Theatre Games for Young Performers .............................. 76 

Multicultural Theatre I & II ........................................................ 64 

New Audition Scenes and Monologs 

from Modern Playwrights.................................................... 65 

New One-Act Plays for Acting Students .................................... 71 

One-Act Plays for Acting Students ............................................ 71 

On Stage! Short Plays for Acting Students ................................ 65 

Outstanding Stage Monologs and Scenes from the ’90s ............ 66 

Playing Scenes from Classic Literature ...................................... 65 

Prop Master, The...................................................................... 73 

Readers Theatre in the Middle School Classroom ...................... 52 

Scenebook for Actors, The ...................................................... 66 

Scenes from Shakespeare ........................................................ 50 

Scenes Keep Happening .......................................................... 68 

Scenes That Happen................................................................ 68 

Self-Supporting Scenery .......................................................... 72 

Short & Sweet Skits for Student Actors .................................... 38 

Sixty Comedy Duet Scenes for Teens ........................................ 61 

Small Stage Sets on Tour.......................................................... 72 

So You Think You’re Funny? .................................................... 82 

Speaking Out: An Introduction to Public Speaking .................... 60 

Speechcraft .............................................................................. 61 

Stagecraft 1, Student Workbook & Teacher’s Guide .................. 73 

Stage Lighting in the Boondocks .............................................. 72 

Teens Have Feelings, Too! ........................................................ 79 

Tell It Like It Is ........................................................................ 71 

Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers ........................ 69 

Theatre and You, The .............................................................. 74 

Theatre Audition Book, The .................................................... 76 

Theatre Audition Book 2, The ................................................ 76 

Theatre Games and Activities .................................................. 76 

Theatre Games and Beyond .................................................... 78 

Theatre Games for Young Performers ...................................... 78 

Thirty Short Comedy Plays for Teens........................................ 69 

Tough Acts to Follow................................................................ 76 

Truth in Comedy ...................................................................... 64 

Two-Character Plays for Student Actors .................................... 65 

Ultimate Improv Book, The ...................................................... 76 

Ultimate Young Actors Guide, The ............................................ 74 

Winning Monologs for Young Actors ........................................ 71 

Young Women’s Monologs from Contemporary Plays ................ 70 

Young Women’s Monologs from Contemporary Plays #2 .......... 70 

Theatre CDs 

Acting with an Accent CDs (all versions).................................... 58 

CD Sampler #1.......................................................................... 9 

CD Sampler #2.......................................................................... 9 

CD Sampler #3.......................................................................... 9 

Theatre and Speech Games 

Bravo!...................................................................................... 57 

Can of Squirms (all versions) .................................................... 63 

Persuade .................................................................................. 57 

Sound Effects 

509 Digital Sound Effects ........................................................ 62 

Stage Makeup 

Ben Nye’s Deluxe Clown Kit .................................................... 58 

Ben Nye’s Makeup Kits (5 varieties) ........................................ 82 

Theatre DVDs, Posters, Buttons, Graphics 

Advertising Posters & Publicity Buttons...................................... 9 

Art of Mime, The .................................................................... 58 

Break a Leg! ............................................................................ 81 

Complete Graphics Package ...................................................... 9 

Getting Your Kicks! .................................................................. 81 

How Theatre Began ................................................................ 81 

Let’s Put on a Show! — DVD ....................................................80 

Mastery of Mimodrame, The .................................................... 58 

Monsters of Greek Mythology .................................................. 54 

Prop Master - DVD, The .......................................................... 80 

That Fellow Shakespeare .......................................................... 50 

Theatre Games — DVD .......................................................... 81 

Those Fabulous Folks on Mount Olympus.................................. 54

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102 Monologues for 

Middle School Actors 


Including comedy and dramatic monologues 


A sequel collection of winning monologues in the style and format of 101 Monologues 

for Middle School Actors by the same author. Rebecca Young knows how middle 

schoolers think and act and what they like to talk about! These monologues may be used 

for auditions, class assignments, or discussion starters. With such a wide variety of 

topics, there is a monologue to fit any student’s personality or preference. These 

characters speak as teenagers live. Easy to stage. Sample monologues include: Bieber 

Fever, Devil Cat, Ban on Homework, Bed Bugs, Eighteen = Forever, Holey 

Moley, Always a Follower, Negative Nelly, Food Fight Fun, People Watching, 

Ban on Soda, The QB with BO and many more. 

More Short & Sweet Skits 


by MAGGIE SCRIVEN 

Fifty sketches for teens 


A sequel collection of short skits in the style and format of Short & Sweet Skits for 

Student Actors. These sketches with casts of two to ten players (mostly 2 to 3) include 

a wide variety of topics and drama styles. Many of the skits are comic for learning 

comedy technique. Others are more dramatic situations for students to learn more about 

themselves and others. The dialogue is crisp and easy to perform. The short length of 

these skits require very little planning and memorization. They work well in the 

classroom and may also be used in a theatrical setting. Includes an introduction for 

teaching students how to audition. Sample titles include: Drivers Ed; Homework; 

Boys, Boys, Boys; Prom; Un-Reality Show; Don’t Tell Mom; TV Addiction and 

Compu-Speak. They can be staged and directed by the students themselves. Excellent 

for competition or comedy revue shows. 

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