Classic Act Plays

Welcome to Classic Acts! Our collection of plays includes adaptations of classical literature and your favorite children's tales written to appeal to young actors, 10-18. We also offer "A Guide to Introducing Theater to Young Actors." There is one time cost of $34.95 for each play, including copying rights. We do not charge royalty fees.

List of Plays:

Adaptations of Classical Literature

Our classic plays are creatively written to make them appealing and understandable to young actors in upper elementary and middle school, and well into high school.  They provide an opportunity for children to enjoy and develop an appreciation for literature to help them in high school and college.  Also available are beloved children’s tales, designed for the sophistication of young actors, rather than the typical fairy tale plays for younger children.

These plays follow the traditional story lines with minor modifications, a little added humor, and age appropriate language, which make them more exciting for young actors.  The plays also help students at this awkward and difficult age to develop confidence, creativity, and a love of performing.

Performers 

Classic Act Plays have been performed by students at upper elementary, middle school and high school levels, including children with disabilities and second language learners.  The scripts are designed to be flexible for different groups and settings. If necessary, multiple parts may be played by an actor, or plays may be expanded to include more actors. Many roles can be played by males or females. The plays are designed to be performed and include stage directions, but they are very effective for Reader’s Theatre also. But be warned, the kids will be itching to perform the roles after reading the scripts

Theatre Guide  

"A Guide to Introducing Theatre to Young Actors" is also available to assist in teaching young performers about the theatre and stage terms, script format, auditions, blocking, etc.  Tips are offered for costumes and props for a low-budget production and ways to involve the kids in all aspects of the production.  Not everyone wants to be an actor!  Stage managers and crew, costume people, set designers and painters are also needed. These tasks offer a way to include a whole class or all the members of a theatre group.

Scripts

Classic act scripts are downloadable instantly, and the cost is very low.  You pay a one-time cost per play of $34.95.  This fee allows you to make as many copies of the script as you need, and to perform the play as often as you like.  However, we do ask for a play to be purchased for one school and not used by multiple schools. The “Guide to Introducing Theatre to Young Actors” is $10.95, and is optional.  There are no additional costs for performance licenses or royalty fees.