NEW! FIVE short plays for THREE young actors

NEW RELEASE! Five Short Plays for THREE Young Actors – by Andrew Thomson

We’re excited to share our brand-new workbook for ages 7–12 — packed with 5 short, high-energy plays that are fun, flexible, and easy to stage in classrooms, drama clubs, and workshops.

Titles included:
Breakfast Boosters
The Pen and the Pencil
Half Price Mayhem
Chasing Lennie’s Shadow
Sleep-Eating the Chocolate Cake

Each play is 2–4 pages long, perfect for small groups, quick rehearsals, and confident performances. For 3 young actors, with plenty of humour, pace, and character moments.

Why teachers will love this resource:
Curriculum-aligned internationally - These scripts align with NZ Curriculum Levels 1–3 and are suitable for use in Australia, the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the USA, supporting Drama, Language Arts, and oral language development.

· Short, engaging scripts
· Minimal props & simple staging
· Great for confidence, teamwork & performance skills
· Curriculum-friendly and classroom-ready

Each script offers its own unique energy and tone, ensuring every performance feels fresh and exciting. Whether it’s a last-minute classroom activity or a holiday showcase, these plays make the season fun, stress-free, and memorable.

Bonus Teacher Resources Included!

Optional Character Creation Form:
A printable worksheet that lets students explore their character’s backstory, personality, and quirks. A fun and useful way to enhance role play, storytelling, and creative writing tasks.

Structured One-Hour Drama Lesson Plan:
A fast-paced session plan with a step-by-step approach for leading an engaging drama class. Includes: warm-up ideas, script reading, performance development, and peer feedback, with a focus on communication, stage movement, and confidence-building.

Structured Three-Hour Drama Workshop Plan:
A progressive drama workshop broken into three one-hour sessions.
Covers: warm-ups, ensemble work, staging, character development, and performance reflection. Perfect for delivery over several weeks or as an intensive morning/afternoon session.

Drama is about expression, creativity, and confidence! Keep the experience fun and engaging, and watch your students thrive. Feel free to reach out for further resources or advice!

Pop on the costumes, grab a script, and let your young performers shine!