Plays for Young Audiences
We often have schools who use these plays in their classes and then perform them for public schools in their area.
...and a Groundhog in a Pear Tree
book & lyrics by Lindsay Price, music by Kristin Gauthier
The Twelve Days of Christmas go on strike. Will the holidays be the same? A one act romp with music.
Christmas in July: Two Holiday One Act Plays
by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt
Two Christmas plays. Baby New Year rearranges the calendar in Christmas in July. Christmas is in jeapordy in What do you do when the elves have the flu?
Cinderella's Crunchy Christmas Cake
by Lindsay Price
It's Cinderella's first Christmas in the castle. But her step-sisters have a dastardly plan to ruin the holidays.
The First Herald Angel
by John Donald O'Shea
On the first Christmas Eve, a shepherd meets an angel who states something miraculous is about to occur. The shepherd's wife has her doubts.
Hansel and Gretel
by Shirley Barrie
An inventive re-telling of the Grimms' fairy tale. Puppetry, percussive rhythms, twists in language, and unique characterizations.
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from L. Frank Baum
Plots and schemes are being hatched to kidnap Santa! That means no toys for good little girls and boys. Adapted from the story by L. Frank Baum.
The Merrie Christmas Show
by Lindsay Price
A group of lively travelling players take you on a spirited adventure through Christmas past and present. Flexible casting, and audience participation.
Moonscape to Treescape
by Craig Mason
An environmental fable about a city that destroys its natural beauty in order to support its only industry.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from Robert Browning
There are consequences for the people of Hamelin when they refuse to pay the Piper. A theatricalization of the Robert Browning poem.
The Robbed Reindeer
by Lindsay Price
Christmas is doomed! Santa's reindeer are missing their antlers. Without them they can't fly straight. Joe Mufferaw must save the day! Great audience participation.
Romeo and Juliet (Modern English)
adapted by Craig Mason from Shakespeare
A modern English one act version of Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers.
School Daze
by Lindsay Price
Middle school is the tricky tightrope between being a kid and being a teenager. The characters try to keep their balance on the first day of middle school.
Seasonal Skits and Performance Poems For K-3
by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt
35 short skits and performance poems suitable for grades K to 3. All pieces focus on seasonal or calendar events and take you right through the year.35 short skits and performance poems suitable for grades K to 3. All pieces focus on seasonal or calendar.
The Snow Queen
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from Hans Christian Andersen
A theatrical adaptation of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen.
Strawberries in Winter
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from Aleksander Chodzko
Jack Frost spins the tale of Poor Marouckla who is tormented by her mean stepmother and her horse-faced stepsister. Based on a folktale by Aleksander Chodzko.
The Tempest
adapted by Craig Mason from Shakespeare
A modern version of this Shakespeare classic. A great introduction to the story and the bard.
Through the Looking-Glass
adapted by Lindsay Price from Lewis Carroll
Alice is back in Wonderland and looking to become Queen. This adaptation is a fantastical physical journey for both actor and audience.
