Drama - Kids

Becoming an actor takes more than just a dream and a sense of play. In this first book in the BURNING UP THE STAGE series, young performers learn basic acting terms and how actors go from dreams to being part of the drama.Vin Morreale,...

Back by popular demand, for a second magical West End season, this intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books, and the bravery of a...

Being a pre-teen and growing into a teenager is not alwaysana easy process. Not only for the young lady, but also for her mother. It is a challenge but a necessary part of life for when girls grow into young ladies. This transition must...

Young Jim Mulholland can't believe his good luck: He has signed on as a cabin boy to the world's finest ocean liner, the Titanic, and can't wait for the history-making voyage across the sea to America. As part of his duties Jim is in...

Shri Ramlila (The playful acts of Shri Ram) is a sequence of 24 one-act plays that depict his glory from birth to crowning. Readers can perform them as a complete epic, enact only one act, or use some dialogues as a short mono act....

. Needing peace and normality in her life, she agrees to a suggestion by her best friend to pretend to date so her mother would back down. Two problems though; Victoria isn't buying it and her best friend, Lino is actually in love with...

Introduce young readers to the powerful and mysterious gods and goddesses of ancient Greece with this Little Golden Book! Young children love hearing about the larger-than-life characters and amazing tales of Greek mythology. My Little Golden Book About Greek Gods and Goddesses is full...

This book teaches young Black children to love their skin, hair, disability, and culture. It also teaches that no matter what shade of black you are, you are perfect in God's eyes. Love yourself while they are young so that they will love themselves...

The Big Festival of Lights: Stories and Plays for Hanukkah is a collection of short fiction and plays by nine prominent Jewish figures of the early twentieth-century meant to capture and celebrate the spirit of the holiday.In, "By the Light of Hanukkah: A Play...

Drama games are not staged plays but a dynamic form in which children explore their minds and the world around them. They can use their play-acting in sensory games, pantomimes, story games with puppets, in creating masks and costumes, and much more. Drama games...

Medea - Euripides - Translated by E. P. Coleridge Medea is an ancient Greek tragedy written by Euripides, based upon the myth of Jason and Medea and first produced in 431 BC. The plot centers on the actions of Medea, a former princess of...

The Military Maxims of NapoleonAn essential volume of Napoleon's wisdom on the art of warNearly two hundred years after his death, Napoleon remains widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders of all time. Here, in one volume, is the essence of Napoleon's...

After numerous near hits, Jamaicans had become desensitized to hurricanes and as Gilbert approached, the author was not alone in that sea of denial. Unlike other hurricanes, Gilbert signaled its intent from its inception, and it did not alter course, but strengthened dramatically, as...

Community Shakespeare Company Editions make Shakespeare's plays instantly accessible to everyone, from children through Shakespeare-shy adults. These unique performance scripts, developed in a youth theater company, inspire student actors and captivate their audiences. Award-winning playwright Richard Carter delivers the best of the Bard in...

When Nosa and his father had a car accident, a tiny ambulance driver, limping on one leg offered to assist. It was drama, in two hospitals, where the doctors refused to admit the patients. The father died in Central Hospital.But many exciting things happened...

These short scripts include teen topics and the honest feelings of teenagers--their joys and problems. The topics include the environment, dieting, babysitting, self-image, drunk driving, teenage sex, and more--all treated with humor, warmth, and realism. Many roles may be played by either male or...

Moki is Grandad's pet cat, but Moki thinks that she's a princess. When Grandad and Moki take a walk to the harbour, the weather is glorious at first, though it quickly turns into a storm. A huge wave washes Moki into the sea. Can...

The inspiring sequel to the 2015 Parent's Choice Winner, How to Read a Story Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one.Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don't be afraid to mix things up.Step 3: Create a heroine--or a hero.Now: Begin....

This book is about a little girl name Kamari learns about the importance of losing her teeth. Go on an adventure with Kamari as she learns it is okay to lose her teeth.Author: Kendra Correl ThomasISBN-10: 1088020763ISBN-13: 9781088020760Publisher: Books by KenLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/10/2022Pages: 26Format:...

With her characteristically sprightly words and pictures, Aliki brings Shakespeare's life, times, and legacy to life in this highly acclaimed information-packed treasury that is truly for readers of all ages. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular...

The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, a play by Jack Thorne.It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the...

First written in 1756 by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, Beauty and the Beast is a well loved fairytale that has enchanted children for centuries. This adaptation keeps elements of the original fairytale, whilst also providing new and exciting changes. Once upon a time,...

"Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and...

It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it...

The book "That's Not Fair," explains what it means to be equitable through the simplest demonstration.Two classmates who are close friends and very similar to one another, participate in an activity theteacher directs to explain the difference between equity versus equality.The activity that Jordan...

Laurie Allen has done it again! Due to popular demand, she has created another book of short plays for teens, all fresh and original. Thanks to the natural dialogue and believable situations for both inexperienced and veteran performers, teens love the real-life dilemmas in...

"Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and...

Roald Dahl fans will rejoice at the opportunity to bring their favorite books and characters to life. Five of Dahl's hugely popular, beloved books have been adapted into winning plays for children. With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, these plays can be...

From acclaimed Native American storyteller Joseph Bruchac comes a collection of seven lively plays for children to perform, each one adapted from a different traditional Native tale. Filled with heroes and tricksters, comedy and drama, these entertaining plays are a wonderful way to bring...

"Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and...

"Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and...

The Tempest is an exciting tale of jealousy and betrayal, magic and romance, repentance and forgiveness, and has all the elements necessary to ignite a young child's imagination and creative energy. By her use of rhyming couplets, Lois Burdett has once again succeeded in...

Learn how to write a play that everyone will want to see.Author: Cecilia Minden, Kate RothISBN-10: 1610806646ISBN-13: 9781610806640Publisher: Cherry Lake PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 9.50h x 7.50w x 0.25d

Perhaps the best-known of Shakespeare's tragedies, Hamlet has all the ingredients for a gripping story: revenge and power, familial love and betrayal, dramatic sword fights, dark spooky scenes. Once again Lois Burdett has woven her own brand of magic by transforming Shakespeare's complex verse...

Kids can experience William Shakespeare's England and get their first taste of the Bard's sublime craft with this lively biography and activity book. Staging swordplay, learning to juggle, and creating authentic costumes like a flamboyant shirt with slashed sleeves or a lady's lace-trimmed glove...

Roald Dahl fans will rejoice at the opportunity to bring their favorite books and characters to life. Five of Dahl's hugely popular, beloved books have been adapted into winning plays for children. With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, these plays can be...

Charles Lamb, a distinguished English essayist, collaborated with his sister, Mary, to create enthralling prose retellings for young readers of some of Shakespeare's most beloved works. This selection from their 1807 publications features The Tempest; A Midsummer Night's Dream; As You Like It; The...

"What, my dear Lady Disdain! Are you yet living?" These famous lines from Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing delightfully show the verbal sparring between the reluctant lovers, Beatrice and Benedick who are happily brought together at the end by the schemes of their...

Originally written for drama teachers working with students aged 9 to 18, this collection of short, snappy theater dialogues makes the perfect short break activity in any classroom, camp, or youth group situation. Students get much more out of these dialogues than just acting...

Based on the beloved novel from the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matlida In these short plays, step into the shoes of the boy, the grandmother, or even the Grand High Witch of all the world These dramatizations of Roald Dahl's...

Peg Kehret's middle grade books have won more than 50 state and national young reader awards. So these "scare-free" monologs are perfect for speech contests, acting exercises, auditions, or as part of a performance. Warm and funny, these monologs will feel "nontheatrical," and best...

"Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and...

As a writer, E. Nesbit understood that the stories are the least part of Shakespeare, but as a mother she also understood the need for simplicity. Envisioning this simplified introduction to works such as The Winter's Tale, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream...

A play that depicts Frederick Douglas overcoming his beginnings as a slave to becoming the first African American man to hold a diplomatic office.Author: Ossie DavisISBN-10: 0140343555ISBN-13: 9780140343557Publisher: Puffin BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1990Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 7.76h x 5.11w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.1Point Value:...

Is your dream to become a movie director? For children who love acting, film making, and the performing arts, KIDS GUIDE TO MOVIE MAKING is a middle grade, nonfiction activity book that provides kids with the how-to's they need to make compelling movies with...

Roald Dahl fans will rejoice at the opportunity to bring their favorite books and characters to life. Five of Dahl's hugely popular, beloved books have been adapted into winning plays for children. With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, these plays can be...

What are the dos and don'ts for using our hands? Making the right choice is not always easy for young children. Violence is never okay. The earlier children learn this, the better it is. Our beautiful hands are to do good things. Sometimes children...

Learn about all of Shakespeare's plays in one book Read about William Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, and poems as you never have before in an entertaining pop-up book collaboration between the internationally known comedy troupe the Reduced Shakespeare Company and best-selling illustrator Jennie Maizels. Featuring...

A young boy learns a basic concept in life. How to be generous and also consider the needs of others. In this story book, a six year old boy receives a gift from his mother on his birthday. A gift that he receives but...

Like every other play in the Cambridge School Shakespeare series, King Richard II has been specially prepared to help all students in schools and colleges. This version of Richard II aims to be different from other editions of the play. It invites you to...