Playscripts (PSC)
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100+ ideas for Drama 70088 PSC PIJS
A "recipe book' containing hundreds of ideas for drama 42 s classes or situations. A source book for class or theater use. Heinsmann Educational Books, 1975 CAST
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; DRAMA MAKI] SEE ALSO: THEATER
Aladdin McFaddin 70065 PSC PIJS
Book and lyrics by Wil Densen. Music by Michael Cunningham. Loosely based on the Arabian Nights stories. The sultan's beautiful daughter, Bessie Mae Moocho, loves Aladdin McFaddin, a poor dreamer. He must save Bessie from marriage to a rich old Oklahoma oil magnate, with the help of a dirty old lamp and a deaf Genie.1979
MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
Alice in Wonderland - the musical 70064 PSC PIJ
By Sally Netzel. Music by Beatrice Wolf. lyrics by Sally Netzel and Beatrice Wolf. Based on stories by Lewis Carroll. Alice falls down the rabbit hole into a strange new world.1991
MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - MIXED; TWO ACT PLAY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
Amazingly easy puppet plays 70097 PS PI
42 scripts for one-person puppetry. American Library Association, 1997
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; PUPPETS; PUPPET MAKING
The Ant and the grasshopper 70054 PSC Pi
By Rob Dearborn. The classic tale updated. A workaholic ant and a laid-back grasshopper differ on the value of work vs. play - until winter comes. Samuel French, Inc., 1974
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; FANTASY
The Arkansaw bear 70113 PSC IJS
By Aurand Harris. A child and bear deal with the serious topic of a death in the family. Contains: 7 copies. Anchorage Press Inc., 1980
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACr PLAY; ])RAMA; DEATH
SEE ALSO: THEATER
Baucis and Philemon/The Kingdom of rhyme 70032 PSC IJ
(1) Baucis and Philemon: Two gods, disguised as mortals, search a valley for some sign of goodness in human beings. (2) The Kingdom of Rhyme: A king who loves poetry declares that all his subjects can speak only in rhyme. Educational Progress Corporation, 1975.
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; MYTHOLOGY
Cinderella 70063 PSC PI
By Sally Netzel. Dramatized from the fairy tale of Charles Perrault. They're all there ... poor ragged Cinderella, the handsome prince, the cruel stepmother, and the fairy godmother... all searching for the happily-ever-after ending.1981
CAST - MIXED; TWO ACT PLAY; FANTASY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
Cinderella wore combat boots 70071 PSC IJS
Adapted by Jerry Chase. An up-dated, comic version of the classic fairy tale. No glass slippers for this Cinderella; she wears her combat boots to the ball. Contains: 3 copies. Dramatists Play Service Inc., 1980
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; COMEDY
The Complete everybody, everybody 70053 PSC PI
By Judith Martin. Music by Donald Ashwander. The Paper Sag Players present a series of 15 vignettes that take a lad's eye view of various aspects of American life.1987
MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court 70099 PSC IJS
Based on the story by Mark Twain, adapted by Tim Kelly. Teenager Hank Morgan finds himself transported back in time to the court of King Arthur. Pioneer Drama Service, 1983
CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; FANTASY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
A Cool yule 70040 PSC IJ
Pam wants a new kind of "cool' Christmas, but Ruthie makes everyone see that old ways are best at Christmas. Bakers Plays, 1959
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CHRISTMAS; ONE ACT PLAY; COMEDY; CAST - FEMALE
Dandelion 70050 PSC P
By Judith Martin. Music by Donald Ashwander. A fantasy based on Darwin's theory of evolution, with 10 related playlets depicting the cycles of life. Paper Bag Players, Inc., 1990
CAST - 20+ CHARACTERS; MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - MIXED; COMEDY; FANTASY
Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz 70108 PSC IJS
A participation musical by Kathy Hotchner and Bill Roser. Tells the traditional story using main characters and children drafted from the audience for supporting parts. Dramatic Publishing Company, 1979
MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED
Escape to freedom 70033 PSC IJ
Based on the true story of two slaves, husband and wife, who escaped from their owners in 1848. Educational Progress Corporation, 1975
CAST - MIXED; DRAMA; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS; FOUR ACT PLAY
SEE ALSO: THEATER
Geraldine and the white robe 70044 PSC IJS
By Jon Conde. Geraldine's guardian angel had a tough time with her spoiled charge, until a wiser angel helped both of them. Bakers Plays, 1948
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CHRISTMAS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY
Great scenes and monologues for children ages 7-14 70094 PSC IJ
62 selections from the contemporary stage, the classical stage and literature. For young actors. Smith and Kraus, 1993
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; MONOLOGUES
The Happy scarecrow 70035 PSC IJ
Leased by a witch to prove that there is happiness in the world, a little fairy awakens a scarecrow and promises to make him a real man if.he can find happiness. I.E. Clark, Inc., 1966
EASTER; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; HOLIDAYS; CAST - II- 20 CHARACTERS
SEE ALSO! EASTER
Her Christmas wish 70043 PSC IJS
By Le Roma Greth. Thirteen-year-old Ginny is all set to have an unhappy Christmas until Grandmother tells her about the 'Christmas wish,. Art Craft Play Co., 1949
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CHRISTMAS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; COMEDY
The Hobbit 70058 PSC PIJS
By J.R.R. Tolkien. Adapted by Brainerd Suffield and John Morris. A musical adaptation of the classic tale of the respectable Hobbit, Bilbo, who must embark on a mission of high adventure.1977
CAST 20+ CHARACTERS; MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST MIXED; TWO ACT PLAY; TOLKIEN, J.R.R.
Let's go to the moon 70011 PSC IJS
By Conrad Seiler. One day Captain Extraordinary appears in iris space ship and takes a boy named Bill to the moon where they meet various fairy-tale characters. Samuel French, Inc., 1956
CAST - MIXED; FULL LENGTH PLAY; FANTASY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
Monologues for kids 70068 PSC PI
By Ruthmae Roddy. Twenty comedic and dramatic speeches for both boys and girls. Samuel French, Inc., 1987
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; DRAMA; COMEDY; MONOLOGUES
SEE ALSO: THEATER
On the season 70031 PSC IJ
Story of one girl's struggle to escape the difficult life of a migrant worker. (Plays for Reading Progress III Series) 1975
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; TWO ACT PLAY; DRAMA SEE ALSO: THEATER
Peace child 70082 PSC PIJ
A musical production featuring peaceful relationships between Soviet and American children. Also includes conductors score. Contains: 14 copies. Jenson Publications, 1986
CAST - 20+ CHARACTERS; MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY
The Pied Piper of Hamelin 70057 PSC PI
Book and lyrics by Robert Thomas Noll. music by Peter J. Wilson. A musical version of the classic tale of the Pied Piper and the rate.1981
MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - MIXED" FULL LIENGTH PLAY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
The Princess and the goblin 70037 PSC PI
Adapted by R. Eugene Jackson from a novel by George MacDonald. The goblins, in order to gain revenge on their enemies, have vowed to kidnap Princess Irene and force her to marry Harley, Prince of the goblins. I.E. Clark, Inc., 1983
THREE ACT PLAY; CAST - MIXED; FANTASY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
Puss in boots 70061 PSC PI
By Sally Netzel. When his father dies, the youngest son gets only the family cat and a pair of boots. This inheritance is disappointing at first, but the cat proves to be a big asset.1979
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; TWO ACT PLAY; FANTASY
The Queen's new clothes 70047 PSC PI
Written by teacher Ann Pangburn to introduce the genre to primary students. A version of the story of the invisible clothes, supposedly seen only by those people who are fit for their positions.
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; COMEDY
Rapunzel 70060 PSC PI
By Sidney Berger. A dramatization of the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. Rapunzel has everything she wants ... except her freedom.1991
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; FULL LENGTH PLAY; FANTASY
Readin', ritini', and rockin' 70075 PSC I
A musical by Janet Gardner. An up-beat musical about school life and the people who make it happen. Shawnee Press Inc., 1989
CAST - 20+ CHARACTERS; MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - MIXED; SCHOOLS - FICTION
Remember my name 70089 PSC IJS
By Joanna Halpert Kraus. A young Jewish girl struggles to survive in wartime France. Samuel French, Inc., 1989
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CAST - MIXED; WORLD WAR, 1939- 1945 - FICTION; DRAMA SEE ALSO: THEATER
Rumpelstiltskin 70049 PSC P
By Edward Gupton, with music by Duke Marsh, Jr. A mini- musical version of the famous fairy tale; a broad, fractured account of the story of the old man who spins gold for the tailor's daughter, and in turn demands her firstbarn.1978
CAST 20+ CHARACTERS; MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; FANTASY
Set the stage for Christmas 70045 PSC IJS
A collection of pageants, plays, and readings for Christmas by various authors. Bakers Plays, 1966
CHRISTMAS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY
Silent night: The Birth of a carol 70083 PSC PI
Based on the events surrounding the writing of this familiar carol. Jenson Publications, 1980
CAST 20+ CHARACTERS; MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 70048 PSC P
By Theodosia Paynter (dramatization). G.A. Grant-Schaefer (music). A variation on the fairy tale with music. Raymond A. Hoffman Co., 1956
CAST - 20+ CHARACTERS; THREE ACT PLAY; MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST - MIXED; FANTASY
Tom Sawyer 70015 PSC IJS
By Dave Barton and Matt Bond. Based on the novel by Mark Twain. The famous adventures of Tom and his friends including the fence-painting episode.1975
CAST 20+ CHARACTERS; MUSICAL REVUES, COMEDIES, ETC; CAST MIXED; FULL LENGTH PLAY
The Twelve dancing princesses 70100 PSC IJS
Adapted from the story by the Brothers Grimm. Written by Richard Helleson. A young man solves the mystery of twelve princesses who are locked in the castle yet wear out their dancing slippers each night. Contains: 2 copies. Bakers Plays, 1990
CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; FANTASY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
Why the chimes rang 70086 PSC PI
An adaptation of a story about sacrifice and Christmas giving. Edna Means Dramatic Service
CAST - 1-10 CHARACTERS; CHRISTMAS; CAST - MALE; ONE ACT PLAY; HOLIDAYS
SEE ALSO: EASTER
Yours truly, Jack Frost 70042 PSC IJS
By Tim Kelly - Jack Frost is urged to market his product (frost) and make lots of money. Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., 1990
CHRISTMAS; CAST - MIXED; ONE ACT PLAY; CAST - 11-20 CHARACTERS
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