These 30 short scripts are designed to make drama time easy, exciting, and fun! Perfect for young learners aged 7 and up, they encourage creativity, teamwork, and confidence-building. For teenagers, they also serve as engaging warm-ups or opportunities to refine acting, character development, and comedic timing. These short scripts: Encourage imagination Foster teamwork Improve communication skills Develop character and performance skills Boost confidence and leadership These short scripts will enable your students to make each scene come alive, so drama time is EASY, EXCITING, and FUN. • Any space can become a stage— they are ideal for classrooms, home schooling or drama/speech and drama sessions. Scripts can be read aloud or memorised, with minimal props (hats, scarves, or small items) keeping it simple. • As the teacher, guide students while allowing room for creative exploration. Keep energy high and focus on positive reinforcement. • Encourage movement, vocal expression, and gestures to bring scenes to life. • Collaboration is key—create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students feel free to experiment. • Before performing, students should confidently introduce their scene, take their positions, and freeze at the end for a polished finish. • Quick warm-ups, such as tongue twisters, help students focus before performing. Character creation form: A fun and structured way to develop a unique character by exploring their personality, background, and special traits—helping bring them to life for acting, writing, or storytelling. This form is entirely optional. Drama is about expression, creativity, and confidence! Keep the experience fun and engaging, and watch your students thrive. For further resources or advice, feel free to reach out!

45 short scripts for TWO, THREE or FOUR Young People to Complete, Rehearse, and Perform—or Simply Read Aloud! WRITE & ACT! is a theatre method designed to spark creativity and collaboration through partially written scripts. Participants complete the second page of a two-page script, rehearse and perform it, or use it for simple around-the-table readings—perfect for Readers Theatre. What is Readers Theatre? Readers Theatre is a form of dramatic presentation where young actors read directly from a script without extensive staging, props, or costumes. It focuses on vocal expression and storytelling rather than physical movement or visual spectacle, making it an accessible and flexible format for all learning environments. About the Scripts: This resource includes 45 short scripts carefully crafted to help young people develop their writing and acting skills. Each script is versatile, allowing for simple round-table readings or more substantial presentations with props and costumes. The scripts are structured to encourage imagination and improvisation, focusing on creativity, collaboration, and theatrical expression. Students are invited to take ownership of their work by completing the second page of dialogue, infusing their ideas into the story and characters. Flexible and Inclusive • Suitable for ages seven and up. • Each script begins with a written first page to set the scene and characters. • Students complete the second page, fostering creativity and ownership. • All scenes are gender-neutral, promoting inclusivity. • Scripts can be performed as readings or full productions, adapting to different classroom or group needs. Why Choose WRITE & ACT? • Builds confidence in writing and performance. • Encourages teamwork, collaboration, and creativity. • Suitable for classrooms, homeschooling, and drama sessions. • Provides an engaging and supportive platform for young actors to shine. Unleash creativity, encourage collaboration, and bring stories to life—whether around the table or on stage—with WRITE & ACT!