Free 11th grade performing arts resources for GATE

Drama, English Language Arts, Literature

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a script that is about 30 minutes long give or take a few. It is very friendly to produce, and should be quite enjoyable for your acting group. It is based upon the radio script, "The Tolling Bell" (in association with Gerald Murphy). A significant amount of notes are available that should be helpful to you. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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4th - 12th, Higher Education

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"Traipsing to Auschwitz, A Readers Theater Script" [*New Book Trailer]

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Drama, Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a readers theater script that accommodates five participants. It is based upon a short story that delves into the unspeakable and heinous elements that surround the terrible events of Auschwitz. It is designed to vividly illustrate the plight that Jewish people have faced throughout their history, and to create many points of discussion. ["Aid

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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GATE, Scripts

"Riding the 'Mad Dog' Roller Coaster (A Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Readers Theater Script that is based off of the novel, "Pure Iron Metal Head: Hideous Praxis," and it accommodates five players. It centers around three junior highers (Colton, Gig and Lonnie), who are hanging out at the Santa Del Mar Beach & Boardwalk. As they are walking around, they decide to take on the Boardwalk's world famous rolle

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Crazy Tag in the Fun House (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Readers Theater Script that is based off of the novel, "Pure Iron Metal Head: Hideous Praxis," and it accommodates five players. It centers around three junior highers (Colton Rivers, Caulder Jones and Lonnie Keller), who are hanging out at the Santa Del Mar Beach & Boardwalk. They decide to go into the "Crazy Cowboy Fun House" and play

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Drama, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Drama and Literacy - Hand in Hand

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Shannon Crass

Teaching drama is an inspiring way to get conversation going in a classroom. The first step to any class production, whether it be a simple reader's theatre or an ornate production of Alice in Wonderland is to develop students comfort level and understanding of what an "actor" is. This guide does exactly that.

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2nd - 12th

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Thematic Unit Plans, GATE

Play Directing Tips For Beginning and Advanced Theater Stage Properties

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Dramamommaspeaks

STAGE PROPERTIES! Congratulations, you decided to jump into the world of directing a theatrical production. The minute you make this decision, a barrage of questions from various people involved on the production come flying toward you. Frazzled by all them, you nearly give up before you've started. You need answers and advice--fast! Never fear--I am here at your service. You see, I've been in your position. Forty years ago, I directed my first production, "The Miracle Worker" (a heck of a sh

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Drama, Other (ELA), Vocal Music

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11th - 12th, Adult Education

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Teacher Manuals, GATE

Also included in: Directing Tips for Beginning and Advanced Theater Drama Design Auditions Acting

"Henry Meets Oophty-Goophty, Readers Theater Script" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless. This is a readers theater script based upon a short story excerpt from the novel, "The Legend of Rail Wolf." It is about a young man who is traveling through San Francisco in the year 1897. He unfortunately is pulled into participating with a minstrel side show near Pier 39. It is here that he encounters many interesting characters (such as Oophty Go

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Lead Lined Coffins, A Readers Theatre Script" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Reader's Theatre script about four community college buddies who are attempting to access an "abandoned" nuclear test site. The story takes place near Blythe, California in 1971. It does contain some mature issues, and may not be suitable for all readers. The script accommodates four readers. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Drama, Employment, Other (ELA)

Drama Play Directing Tips For Beginning and Advanced Theater Set Design

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Dramamommaspeaks

FLASH FREEBIE! Congratulations, you decided to jump into the world of directing a theatrical production. The minute you make this decision, a barrage of questions from various people involved on the production, come flying toward you. Frazzled by all them, you nearly give up before you've started. You need answers and advice--fast! Never fear-- I have come to your rescue. You see, I've been in your position. Forty years ago, I directed my first production, "The Miracle Worker" (a heck of a s

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11th - 12th, Adult Education

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Teacher Manuals, GATE

Also included in: Directing Tips for Beginning and Advanced Theater Drama Design Auditions Acting

"The Battle for Corregidor (A Readers Theatre Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Drama, English Language Arts, U.S. History

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Reader's Theater Script from the novel, "My Viridian Rose." It is told in the "first person," and deals with Wendell Muggeridge's very difficult battle experience on the Island of Corregidor. The script can accommodate up to six readers, and contains some graphic images.["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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GATE, Scripts

"Whatever Happened to Arthur Smekyl, A Readers Th Script" [*New Book Trailer]

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Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a Reader's Theater script, based upon a short story about a precocious high school freshman who lives in San Ramon California. One day while heading to P.E. class, he runs into a mysterious stranger and diary that will forever change his life. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"The Life and Times of Mack Olson (A Rdrs Th Script)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Drama, English Language Arts, Literature

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a script that can accommodate from four to six players. It deals with the tragic death of a police officer and his canine partner. ["Aids Orphans Remembered"]

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9th - 12th, Higher Education

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"The Mayor of Munchkinland (A Short Story)" [*New Book Trailer]

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Drama, Reading, Social Studies - History

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profit from this work goes to the Homeless. *This story is based a great deal upon a true series of events that took place at the Montgomery Ward Department Store in Marysville, California. "Aids Orphans Remembered."

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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"Ode to a Politician" Rdrs Th Script [*New Book Trailer]

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Creative Writing, Drama, Reading

Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4sAll profits from this work are donated to the Homeless. This is a Readers Theater Script about a whimsical poem that deals with elements of political promises. "Aids Orphans Remembered"

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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