Edited by Elizabeth Preston
Kids of all ages will enjoy these royalty-free one-act plays for and about Christmas—25 in all. Plays include thoughtful adaptations of holiday classics (A Christmas Carol, Nutcracker, Gift of the Magi, and Shoemaker and the Elves) and a rich assortment of over a dozen contemporary comedies and dramas that will appeal to the younger actors.
Elementary, Middle, and Upper grades; 5 3/8 x 8 3/8; 290 pages; soft cover.
ISBN: 978-0-8238-0312-5
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Christina Hamlett
The author of the popular collection, Humorous Plays for Teen-Agers, is at it again! Lively Plays for Young Actors is guaranteed to amuse even the most demanding young actors and audiences. To all those who have eagerly awaited Ms. Hamlett's newest play collection, we say--Enjoy!
Jr. and Sr. High. 5 1/4 x 8 1/4; 136 pgs.; softcover.
ISBN: 0-82380-308-2
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Joellen Bland
Fifteen one-act adaptations of short stories, novels, and plays using the dialogue and language of the original works. Included are The Prince and the Pauper, Oliver Twist, Dracula, Les Miserables, and for round-the-table reading, Cyrano de Bergerac.
Jr. and Sr. High. 5 1/2 x 8 1/4; 237 pgs.; softcover.
ISBN 0-8238-0281-7
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Christina Hamlett
A fresh new collection of fifteen plays from the pen of this sophisticated writer, a master of clever repartee, snappy one-liners, and thoughful resolutions. The material in this volume is guaranteed to entertain and challenge the bright, talented teens of today, encouraging them to spread their wings and make the most of their talents. 6 x 9; 202 pgs.; softcover.
Jr./Sr. High
ISBN 0-8238-0311-2
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Edited by Sylvia E. Kamerman
A collection of plays presenting dramatic episodes that highlight the accomplishments of Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, Marie Curie, Louis Pasteur, Albert Einstein, Clara Barton, and many others. Young actors will find a variety of challenging roles in this volume that will entertain audiences of all ages.
Middle Grades and Jr. High. 5 3/4 x 8 3/4; 364 pgs.; softcover.
ISBN 0-8238-0297-3
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Edited by Elizabeth Preston   Now in its 4th edition!
In science, politics, medicine, the arts, and education, Black Americans have played a major role in shaping our country. This volume of plays, choral readings, and dramatic presentations eloquently celebrates the struggles and triumphs of such great Americans as Langston Hughes, Arthur Ashe, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Harriet Tubman, just to name a few. All grades.
6 x 9; 160 pgs.; softcover.
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Barbara Winther
Rich with culture and full of lively characters and clever plots, Plays from Hispanic Tales will entertain and delight young actors and audiences. The scripts are based on traditional Hispanic stories, legends, and folktales, and feature familiar themes. An introduction is provided for each play to help the actors, directors, and audience gain an appreciation of the rich heritage of Latin American culture.
Lower and Middle Grades. 5 1/4 x 8 1/4. 149 pgs. softcover.
ISBN 0-82380-307-4
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