TRADITIONAL PLAY SCRIPTS
BY CHRISTINE HARVEY
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Christine Harvey is the founder of the Not So Amateur Amateurs, a non-profit theatre company in Kingston, Ontario. If you decide to produce one of her scripts, she is willing to answer questions, make suggestions, and troubleshoot for you by email. For more information about Christine and for her email address, please click HERE.
NOTE: Unlike Readers Theatre Scripts, the following scripts have been written for performance on a stage in the traditional manner.
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TP-1 Angels Expose Leaks in Fairytale Land (Grades 4 - 8)
This play, written in cooperation with a twelve-year-old girl, combines two things that everyone can’t get enough of - the predictable world of fairytales and the unpredictable world of crime fighting. In this Charlie’s Angels’ spoof, Rapunzel, Maid Marion, and Cinderella team up to try and discover who has been leaking information about fairytales to the media. The
three heroines end up exposing more than one type of “leak” in fairytale land, before getting to the bottom of the case. This play follows an essay format, as it has an introduction, three problems, and then a solution. What better way to introduce essay writing!
Written by Christine Harvey and Joanna Duarte
Approximately 35 minutes running time
18 Speaking Roles (Doubling possible and non-speaking roles available).
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-2 A Fairytale Medley (Grades 4 – 6)
“A Fairytale Medley” is exactly that, a great play for an enthusiastic cast of three, or easily divisible into smaller sections for tiny groups of practicing actors. This silly script integrates different fairytales into an interesting collage of scenes including tableaus, storytelling, recognizable references to modern media, and audience participation. It has been used many times very successfully by a traveling acting troupe that tours to schools, birthday parties, and community events. With a lot of interesting, easily-accessible props and fun twists on traditional fairytales, this play is sure to keep both the performers and audience engaged and amused. There are activities and lesson plans that accompany this play.
Written by Christine Harvey
Approximately 35 minutes running time
3 Speaking Roles
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-3 A Look All Her Own: A Modern Cinderella Story (Grades 1-8, working cooperatively together)
“A Look All Her Own: A Modern Cinderella Story” is a heartwarming, modern Cinderella story about a girl who dares to be different. Cindy is very excited when she learns that Damen Timberly, a famous singer, is coming to town. Damen is holding a contest and the girl who wins will receive a personal serenade from and dinner with Damen. In order to win the contest, Cindy must attend Damen’s concert and qualify under the secret criteria that the singer has written down and sealed in a confidential envelope. Unlike the rest of the girls in town who are fussing over the latest trends, Cindy opts for her own unique fashions. Unfortunately, Cindy’s nasty step-family plots to stop her from attending the concert. This play is perfect for large casts consisting of various age groups.
Written by Sandra Berney, Kelly Cowley, and Christine Harvey in consultation with the Laurentian Public School Drama Club
Approximately 40 minutes running time
14 speaking parts but many opportunities for non-speaking roles (Could incorporate a cast of 50 easily).
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-4 Over-worked and Underpaid: Labour Unrest in Fairytale Land (Grades 6 – 10)
In the play, “Overworked and Underpaid,” evil fairytale characters unionize in order to obtain equal rights, better working conditions, insurance, benefits, and higher wages. When the good fairytale characters are reluctant to comply with the evil characters’ requests, the wicked witch leads them in a strike. The evil characters eventually take the good characters hostage, forcing the king to seriously consider their proposals. This play teaches children how to deconstruct fairytales and also gives them some insight into socialism. It is a fun way for kids to study and understand labour disputes, unions, and the negotiating process.
Written by Christine Harvey and Jana van Geest
Approximately 45 minutes running time
25 speaking roles (non-speaking roles could be incorporated easily).
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-5 Someone Else’s Life (Grades 4 – 8)
Chris lives in a large family. She feels alienated, ignored, and out of place. When she finds a genie in an old vacuum cleaner, she wishes that she could live someone else’s life. The dynamic genie turns the stage into a game show, and Chris is able to sample the lives of the rich, the famous, the helpful, and the carefree, and in the end discovers that her life is the life is as good, if not better, than anyone else’s.
Written by Christine Harvey, Jana van Geest, and Jen Waugh
Approximately 40 minutes running time
26 speaking roles (Doubling possible and non-speaking roles available).
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-6 The Legend of the Lost and Found Box (Grades 4 – 8)
Young actors will have a great time with this hilarious four-person play. The characters display determination, teamwork, and sense of humour as they overcome fears of the dreaded lost and found box, a haven of discarded “treasures” and subject of a school legend. This play takes the ordinary, a simple prop-a big box, and turns it into a fun romp, with audience participation even possible!
Written by Christine Harvey
Approximately 20 minutes running time
4 speaking roles
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-7 The Potato Conspiracy (Grades 7 - 12)
“The Potato Conspiracy” is about a covert group of alternative thinkers, known as The Rogue Cortex, who are trying to alert the world to the negative effects of continuous television watching. The Rogue Cortex has discovered that when people watch too much TV, they turn into potatoes. Although the broadcasting companies have been trying to hide the damaging side effects of their programming, The Rogue Cortex is determined to tell the public the truth. This play offers fun and original characters, a compelling plot, and a profound ending. The message conveyed in this script is very important, as the TV does seem to victimize many people in today’s society.
Written by Christine Harvey and Jana van Gesst in cooperation with Jen Waugh
Approximately 45 minutes running time
25 speaking roles (doubling possible and non-speaking roles available).
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-8 The Potato Conspiracy Reenacted (Grades 7 – 12)
The Rogue Cortex is back, but this time their main objective is to escape from Jeopardy’s prison. Jeopardy is the head of a major television-programming corporation. He is using television to try and brainwash the public into compliance. One of the side effects of his actions is that people are turning into potatoes. This play is an exciting sequel to the first, but also stands on its own. New and interesting characters are introduced, old characters are further developed, and the potato plot thickens. Treachery, deceit, failure, and triumph are the components that make this play as thrilling as the first.
Written by Christine Harvey and Jana van Geest
Approximately 45 minutes running time
17 speaking roles
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-9 Wax Snapshots of Canadian History (For intermediate grades, especially 7 and 8)
This play summarizes the grade seven and eight history curriculum in a fun and unique way. Mrs. Kerbockle has brought her class to a wax museum to study Canadian History. The tour guide shows the class the exhibits, but as soon as the class leaves to view the next display, the statues come to life. These statues even use authentic languages as they converse, including English, French, and German. Beginning with Native Culture and ending with World War I, it is quite obvious that this play is an invaluable educational resource. Make history fun for the children in your life!
Written by Christine Harvey, Jana van Geest, and Jennifer Zwiers
45 minutes is the approximate running time
48 speaking roles (doubling on roles possible and extra non-speaking roles available also).
For sample pages of the above script, click HERE.
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TP-10 Two Monologues
1. Teacher’s Pet (Monologue) (Appropriate for grades 2 and up)
“Teacher’s Pet” is a monologue about a student who tries to convince his/her teacher that he/she should be selected as the teacher’s pet. This script is written in a resume format, with the student listing his/her pertinent qualifications as if he/she is being interviewed by a perspective employer. Because this piece is amusing and easy for the kids to relate to, teachers can use it as a wonderful introduction to the job application process. It also makes a great audition piece or simply a fun activity guaranteed a laugh or two on a dreary, rainy day.
Written by Christine Harvey
Three minutes is the approximate running time
2. The Phone Call (Monologue) (Appropriate for grades 7 and up)
In this true-to-life monologue, an opinionated teenager named Leah revealsher frustration and insecurity after a phone argument with her love interest, Keith. Young teenagers seem especially attracted to this script, because they can relate to what Leah’s character is thinking and feeling. Isn’t it funny when someone says one thing, but means another? A monologue about a girl who frequently changes her mind, this makes a great audition piece.
Written by Christine Harvey
Approximately 5 minute running time
For sample pages of the above scripts, click HERE and HERE.
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