Plays & Musicals for Elementary School

Performable Collection. 40 - 60 minutes. 3-13 females, 3-14 males (6-24 performers possible with considerable gender flexibility)
Elementary school and older.

A praying mantis with a passion for music, a boy in serious need of a haircut, a lion playing dress-up and the iconic teddy bear, Corduroy, are just a few of the characters from the magical and welcoming worlds created by Don Freeman.

Performable Collection. 100 - 160 minutes. Individual casts range from 5-50+ performers, with over 100 roles in all.
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary school audiences.

With themes of empathy and teamwork woven throughout, this tapestry of zany comedies and heartfelt dramas for lower elementary school is sure to delight, challenge and inspire young performers and audiences alike.

Performable Collection. 10 - 140 minutes. Individual casts range from 2-30+ performers, with over 100 roles in all.
Elementary school performers, and audiences of all ages.

Whether it's navigating an unfamiliar environment, coping with learning differences at school or taking on new responsibilities, these twelve short plays ranging from large-cast comedies to meaty dramas explore the age-appropriate concerns of upper elementary age students.

Anthology. 9 - 65 minutes. Varies by title.
Varies by title.

This collection of eleven plays written during the COVID-19 pandemic isn't just an artifact of a trying time—it's a testament to innovation and creativity.

Adaptation. 75 - 90 minutes. 4 females, 4 males, 48+ any gender (9-60 performers possible).
All ages.

Alice chases a White Rabbit down a hole to a world in which she encounters strange creatures and even stranger poetry.

Young Audiences. 60 - 70 minutes. 8 females, 3 males, 9 any gender (20 performers total).
Elementary school and older.

If children play instead of hanging up the evergreens for winter protection, they are in danger of being kidnapped by Pinella, the Winter Witch.

Adventure. 70 - 75 minutes. 2-8 females, 6-22 males (7-24 performers possible).
All ages.

Mowgli, a little boy raised by wolves, learns the Law of the Jungle as he is kidnapped by lawless monkeys, watches the elephants dance and comes face to face with his arch-enemy, Shere Khan, the tiger who is trying to eat him.

Comedy. 60 - 70 minutes. 13-17+ females, 5-11+ males, (21-31+ performers possible).
Middle school or upper elementary performers, and audiences of all ages.

With the help of a ghostly librarian, a frustrated little league ballplayer and his friends take an unexpected trip into their parents' past to fix the present.

Dramedy. 60 - 75 minutes. 5-25+ females, 5-25+ males (10-50+ performers possible).
All ages.

From the man who brought us The Wizard of Oz, this is the story of two orphaned children, aided by a group of misguided fairies, who unwittingly become rulers the great land of Noland and must battle to save it from the clutches of the evil Roly Rogues and the mysterious Queen Zixi of Ix.

Young Audiences. 75 - 80 minutes. 3-25+ females, 3-25+ males (6-55 performers possible).
All ages.

Step aboard the Windship, then set sail with a lost girl seeking a home somewhere in the wide world of fairy tales.

Musical. 60 minutes. 3-6 females, 3-6 males (6-12 performers possible).
All ages.

Little Phoebe spends her after school hours cowering in a closet—until she spies a moth flying through a buttonhole that draws her in, hurling her into an alien galaxy and a perilous journey of self discovery.

Musical. 60 - 75 minutes. 8-15 females, 8-15 males (23-75+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older.

In a suffering economy running on addictive candy, Hank & Gretchen embark on the greatest adventure of their lives to uncover family secrets, restore health and order, break evil spells, and form great friendships along the way.

Musical. 55 - 65 minutes. 3-9+ females, 3-7+ males (6-13+ performers possible).
Late elementary and older performers, and elementary and family audiences.

Hector finds a bag of money hidden in the woods, but when he brings it home to his wiser wife, Inez, she must devise a clever plan to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

Musical. 45 - 60 minutes. 4-7+ females, 1-5+ males (11-50+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older.

The new girl in town whips her down-and-out local baseball team into shape, teaching them teamwork and dedication and leading them all the way to the championship game, where she may learn a thing or two herself...

Musical. 45 - 55 minutes. 5-20 females, 3-20 males (8-40+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older performers, audiences of all ages.

A respectful yet hilarious take on a traditional fairy story of three young pigs and their battle with the Bad Wolf, with eleven original songs, all carefully written to work well with young voices.

Musical. 80 - 90 minutes. 4-50+ females, 4-50+ males (8-100+ performers possible).
Elementary and older.

Well-mannered, gentle and compassionate pirates woo and marry wealthy heiresses in this refreshing update of the classic nautical-themed musical comedy.

Musical. 100 - 110 minutes. 7+ females, 6+ males (15-50+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older.

What is a true friend? A fun, often zany contemporary musical fairy tale about identity and friendship.

Comedy. 30 - 35 minutes. 2-21 females, 2-16 males, (4-37 performers total).
All ages.

Four characters grow up before our eyes as they journey from elementary to middle school in this fast-paced series of scenes that inspire us to appreciate the extraordinary moments of ordinary life.

Adaptation. 35 - 45 minutes. 2 females, 2 males, 14+ any gender (9-30 performers possible).
All ages.

Alice chases a White Rabbit down a hole to a world in which she encounters strange creatures and even stranger poetry.

Comedy. 15 - 20 minutes. 4-20+ any gender.
Elementary and older performers, and elementary audiences.

To decide who is responsible for winter, Rain, Wind, Sun and Ocean hold a contest—but the answer may just surprise them all.

Comedy. 40 - 60 minutes. 2-20+ females, 2-20+ males (13-30+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older.

A child, through the magic of his grandmother's attic, is transported into the fable of the Brave Little Tailor and must outwit a host of colorful characters to learn where true bravery comes from.

Comedy. 40 - 50 minutes. 10-12 females, 2 males, 6 any gender (12-24 performers possible).
All ages.

Based on an Italian folktale, this lively play centers on the joys of family and the wonders and magic of Italian food.

Comedy. 30 - 40 minutes. 7-17+ females, 1-11+ males (8-28+ performers possible).
All ages.

When two girls discover Cinderella's diary in an old museum trunk, the stage is soon flooded with characters in a strangely different version of the oft-told tale.

Comedy. 25 - 35 minutes. 1-6 females, 1-6 males (5-7 performers possible).
Elementary and older.

The King marries Catherine for her wit, only to discover that she is unable to turn it off--but perhaps crafting the most clever riddle of all will prove just how much she loves him...and he needs her.

Comedy. 55 - 65 minutes. 5 males, 5 females, 5 any gender (15 total performers).
All ages.

Strange things are afoot in Storyland. Can the world's greatest special agent get to the bottom of this fairy tale mystery?

Young Audiences. 10 - 15 minutes. 1-5 females, 1-5 males (6 performers total).
Elementary school and older.

Dandelion overdresses for a come-as-you-are party and is turned away because the hostess does not recognize him in this adaptation of the Don Freeman book.

Comedy. 25 - 35 minutes. 5-15 females, 6-15 males (11-30 performers possible).
Elementary and middle school.

When a lazy but basically good elf disappears, will her apparent abduction trigger a war between the elves and the gnomes?

Fable. 25 - 35 minutes. 3 females, 4-16+ any gender (7-19+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older.

A selfish girl manipulates her grandmother into betraying their benefactor's trust—with potentially disastrous consequences—in this fable based on a tale from the African diaspora.

Comedy. 20 - 25 minutes. 5-28+ any gender.
Elementary school and older.

Come on an adventure through the woods and explore nature in this vignette-style comedy for young audiences.

Comedy. 50 - 60 minutes. 7-27 females, 8-28 males (15-35 performers possible).
All ages.

When the animals in Furry Tale Land begin losing their tails because the famous book characters are forgetting the fairy tales, it's up to three brave animals to find a human who still knows the stories, bring her back to their magic land and unscramble the mess before the tales and tails are gone forever!

Dramedy for young audiences. 15 - 20 minutes. 13-20+ any gender.
Elementary school performers and audiences.

Amos the gorilla loves to dance, and even if people think he's too big and clumsy, with a dream and a little help from your friends, anything is possible.

Dramedy. 20 - 25 minutes. 2 females, 2 males, 7 any gender.
Upper elementary school and older performers, and elementary school audiences.

A child tries to figure out how to fill big, big shoes after the loss of their war hero older brother in this play written for virtual performance.

Comic Mystery. 40 - 50 minutes. 10 females, 1 male, 10+ any gender (16-21+ performers possible).
Upper elementary and older performers, and all audiences.

Something strange is afoot at Holmes Jr. High, and unless Jamie Watts and his new lockermate Cheryl Locke can solve the mystery of who stole the school's mascot costume and sabotaged things, the end-of-year festivities will be ruined for everyone.

Comedy. 35 - 45 minutes. 2 females, 1 male, 11+ any gender (10-14+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Faced with a move to a faraway place that she doesn't want to make, a young girl searches for a way to hide...or will she find a better path?

Comedy. 25 - 35 minutes. 7-18 females, 2-13 males (9-20 performers possible).
Elementary school and older.

When a nosey young elephant tangles with the wrong reptile, has he bitten off more than he can chew?

Comedy. 55 - 65 minutes. 1-5 females, 2 males, 2-28 optional any gender (3-35 performers possible).
All ages.

Johnny Appleseed and his friend Pete travel the countryside encountering real and fictional female figures in American folklore.

Comedy. 35 - 45 minutes. 6-10 females, 3-7 males (10-13+ performers possible).
Elementary schools and middle schools.

A book-smart girl removes the mysterious "Motherboard in the Stone" and becomes queen of Game-A-Lot, where she and her fellow nerds must invent the greatest video game of all time to save their beloved arcade in this spoof of the King Arthur legend.

Comedy. 20 - 30 minutes. 10-14+ any gender.
Elementary school and older.

With the help of some friendly fish, a leafy sea dragon and a weedy sea dragon learn how to hide from predators and dance in the currents around Australia's Kangaroo Island.

TYA Comedy. 20 - 25 minutes. 2 females, 3 males, 11+ any gender (16+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary school audiences.

After promising a ferocious lion to one day come to his aid should the need arise, Mamma Mouse finds herself over her tail in trouble in this fast and funny fable perfect for young actors and audiences of all ages.

Drama. 25 - 30 minutes. 1 female, 1 male, 10-50+ any gender (12-50+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary school audiences.

In this modern adaptation of the classic Japanese folktale, can twins Momotaro and Momoko bring the rival Inu (Dog), Saru (Monkey) and Kijii (Bird) families together to vanquish the fierce and destructive Ogres who have been wreaking havoc along their beloved Momo No Kawa (Peach River)?

Comedy. 30 - 40 minutes. 4-19 any gender.
Elementary and older performers, and elementary audiences.

When a beloved character goes missing, it's up to The Mother Goose News Hour to crack the case—one nursery rhyme at a time.

Young Audiences. 30 - 40 minutes. 8-25+ any gender.
Elementary school and older.

A little boy, a seal, and a mermaid join forces to save Nessie when a troll threatens to drain Loch Ness.

Fairy Tale. 30 - 40 minutes. 3-15+ females, 3-15+ males (22-40 performers possible).
Elementary school and older.

When the Pied Piper comes a-callin', it's up to three unlikely heroes—a cat, a mouse and a bird—to save the lost children of Hamelin Town and give this traditional tale a happy ending.

Comedy. 35 - 45 minutes. 1 female, 3-9+ any gender (4-9+ performers possible).
Elementary and older performers, and preschool and lower elementary audiences.

Three students and their audience helpers need to help a horde of goblins solve their problems before suspected goblin hunter Lâcher des Vents finds them and steals their goblin magic!

Comedy. 15 - 20 minutes. 5+ any gender.
Elementary school and older.

With pollution choking the air and the fate of the world at stake, a race must be held to decide what is to be done—and who will take the lead.

Young Audiences. 30 - 35 minutes. 2 males, 2 females.
All ages.

A new kid shows up and disturbs the secret hideout of a group of misfits in this play about making friends, navigating change and exploring imaginative worlds lurking just beneath the stairs.

Comedy. 15 - 20 minutes. 2 females, 8-15+ any gender (10-15+ performers possible).
Elementary and older performers, and elementary audiences.

When pet guinea pig Sprout leaves her "boring" life (and her person, Ashley) behind for an outdoor adventure, she may just earn that the proverbial grass on the other side isn't as green as she expected...

Drama. 15 - 20 minutes. 4-30+ any gender.
Elementary and older performers, and elementary audiences.

When bullied young Billy gets a shot at growing big and mean, will he become a bully himself—or learn that kindness is stronger?

Drama. 25 - 35 minutes. 8-21+ any gender.
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary audiences.

When a discontented stonecutter gets the chance to become anyone—or anything—he desires, he embarks on a whirlwind journey of self-discovery that may just transform him in ways he'd have never suspected.

Fairy Tale. 55 - 65 minutes. 7 females, 9 males, 7+ any gender (17-40 performers possible)
Elementary school and older.

When a gnome and a troll become friends, they must overcome the prejudice of their families if they are to maintain their friendship.

Comedy. 50 - 60 minutes. 12 females, 3 males, 10-30+ any gender (25-50+ performers possible).
Upper elementary school and older performers, and elementary and middle school audiences.

Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales clash hilariously when famous "Jacks" from both genres of children's stories swap lives and end up bringing Gooseland and Fairytalia to the brink of battle.

Young Audiences. 20 - 25 minutes. 6-10+ any gender.
Elementary school and older.

When a little Arctic tern is teased by the other animals for being so small, the tern sets off on the trip of a lifetime to show them that even though you're little, you can still do big things!

Comedy. 30 - 40 minutes. 9+ any gender.
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Join Christopher Robin on a trip into the Hundred Acre Wood as he adventures with Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and a host of beloved characters through a series of seasonal vignettes.

Fairy Tale. 20 - 30 minutes. 1 female, 1 male, 9-13 any gender (11-15+ performers possible).
Elementary and middle school.

A wise peasant girl teaches King Alexander how to solve the bizarre problems in his kingdom.

Comedy. 5 - 8 minutes. 3 any gender.
All ages.

An updated version of the classic fable The Ant and the Grasshopper.

Comedy. 10 - 12 minutes. 9-16+ any gender.
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary school audiences.

When Young Robin takes over as narrator of their own bedtime story, they may just teach their older siblings a thing or two about what being a hero really means.

Comedy. 10 minutes. 4 any gender.
Elementary school and older.

Four bath toys face an existential crisis in the aftermath of a traumatic bath encounter with a little boy—so traumatic, in fact, that they've become afraid of the water.

Dramedy. 9 - 10 minutes. 10-15+ any gender.
Pre-elementary and older.

On a journey through the woods to find a lost balloon, a young child learns about empathy and finding joy in unexpected places.

Comedy. 10 - 15 minutes. 5-12+ females, 2-9+ males (14-50+ performers possible).
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

When the Kingdom of Confection holds a cake contest in honor of the Queen's birthday, the best pastry chefs in the land fire up their ovens—but everyone and everything may not be as it seems...

Comic Mystery. 10 - 15 minutes. 12-25 any gender.
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

When Tinytown USA's prize-winning rooster goes missing, the town detective must solve this fowl mystery.

Horror. 15 - 20 minutes. 10-14 any gender.
High school and older.

Revenge, greed, and methodical planning leads to one man’s freedom and the other’s downfall in this adaptation of Poe's short story.

Comedy. 10 - 15 minutes. 2-6 females, 2-6 males (5-8 performers total, including 3 optional walk-on roles).
Elementary school and older.

First a boy and then a cat go missing from Witchy Way, a street that appears normal but is far from it...

Comedy. 10 minutes. 1 female, 1 male, 1 any gender (3 total performers).
All ages.

Two marshmallows discover each other and find true love...until they are introduced to a campfire.

Horror Comedy. 10 - 15 minutes. 5+ any gender.
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary school audiences.

When a hamster's passing casts a curse upon the land, three imaginative siblings must find a way to break it...or did they only imagine it in the first place?!

Dramedy. 8 - 11 minutes. 1 male, 1 female, plus a female offstage voice.
Upper elementary and older.

A battle between two siblings over a diary and a video game controller gives way to fears about their dad being "erased" from their memories...

Comedy. 9 - 12 minutes. 9 any gender, plus flexible nonspeaking ensemble (9-30 performers possible).
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Frankie is sent to the market for groceries, but will forgetful Frankie remember what to buy?

Dramedy. 12 - 15 minutes. 3 females, 1 male, 1-5+ any gender (5-9+ performers possible).
Older elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Kellen's brother is driving her crazy, she misses her best friend and her mom won't let her have the latest craze in technology...but what would life really be like if she got everything she wants?

Comedy. 8 - 10 minutes. 8-20+ any gender.

Harley's a horse, of course, whether anyone else thinks so or not. 

Dramedy. 8 - 10 minutes. 2 females.
Elementary school and older.

Two young girls wait for their wounded father to return from his tour of duty.

Comedy. 8 - 12 minutes. 3-30 any gender.
Middle school and upper elementary.

Learn how to bamboozle your parents and put one over on your teachers in this fast-paced, tongue-deeply-in-cheek guide that just might change your life...or land you in a heap of trouble!

Comedy. 10 - 12 minutes. 7 females, 4 males, 10-20 optional any gender (11-31 performers possible).
Elementary school and older.

When a bratty twelve-year-old tells her mother three different versions of her first day at school, which one is the truth?

Dramedy for young audiences. 10 - 12 minutes. 6-18 any gender.
Elementary and older performers, and elementary audiences.

What happens when a giraffe with a short neck, a grasshopper who can't jump and a dog who is vision-impaired meet unexpectedly?

Dramedy. 10 - 15 minutes. 4 any gender.
All ages.

Dogs in a rescue kennel come up with a plan to find themselves new homes.

Comedy. 8 - 11 minutes. 5-7+ any gender.
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary audiences.

When two chickadees cause a commotion over a choice nesting spot, can an old squirrel reconcile them with a tale of battling weevil larvae?

Comedy for young audiences. 10 - 15 minutes. 8-14+ any gender.
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary audiences.

A hotshot city mouse promises to protect headache-prone field mice from Little Bunny Foo Foo, a giant rabbit with a bat and a bad attitude, but when that fails, how will they stop the bopping?

Comedy. 12 - 15 minutes. 11-43+ any gender.
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Lost in a labyrinth of Greek mythological creatures—or maybe just the cafeteria at a new school—Parker searches for a place to belong.

Young Audiences. 10 - 15 minutes. 6 any gender.
Elementary school and older.

After many failed attempts, Manuelo the praying mantis learns to make a cello with the help of his friend the spider in this adaptation of the book by Don Freeman.

Dramedy. 10 - 12 minutes. 2 females, 3 males, 3+ any gender (8-20+ performers possible).
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Competing for the final spot on her school's Mathalon team, Sarah realizes there's a bigger problem than just solving for X.

Dramedy. 10 minutes. 1-3 females, 1-3 males (4 performers total).
Elementary school and older.

A young boy devises a unique way to send a message to his grandma in heaven.

Comedy. 15 - 20 minutes. 2 females, 2 males, 10+ any gender (8-30+ performers possible).
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

The famous poem that begins "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" comes alive and goes awry as its characters try to figure out what it all means.

Comedy. 10 - 15 minutes. 6-12 any gender.
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Jordan may have gotten kicked out of class for talking, but nobody would ever believe who (or what!) starts talking next!

Comedy. 10 minutes. 12-16 any gender (plus possible extras).
Elementary and older performers and audience.

Navaeh's drama class seems to be invading her other classes: is she dreaming or is this nightmare real?

Comedy. 8 - 10 minutes. 2 males.
Elementary and older.

Two boys think they've discovered the home of Oprah Winfrey, but the true discovery is about their friendship.

Dramedy. 5 - 8 minutes. 1 female, 1 any gender.
Upper elementary and older performers, and upper elementary and middle school audiences.

Two stepsiblings come to a tiny truce over a video game.

Dramedy for young audiences. 5 - 10 minutes. 6-12+ any gender.
Elementary and older performers, and elementary school audiences.

When River is hungry for a plum high in a tree and nothing seems to work, is there a chance that help will come from an unlooked-for place?

Comedy. 8 - 10 minutes. 2 any gender.
All ages.

A purebred poodle lands in the pound after running away from a home that isn't up to snuff, but will a meeting with a mutt change the pompous puppy's tune?

Comedy for young audiences. 10 - 15 minutes. 5 females, 5 males, 1-10+ any gender (11-20+ performers possible).
Elementary school and older performers, and elementary audiences.

When sister and brother Victoria and Ben fall into their own storybook, they must work with a wacky group of fairy tale characters—from Goldilocks to Rumplestiltskin—to help save Fairy Tale Kingdom and find their way back home.   

Comedy. 8 - 10 minutes. 5 any gender.
Elementary and older.

The Letter K has formed a Secret Society of Silent Consonants, but it's not turning out to be as exclusive a club as K imagined.

Drama. 7 - 10 minutes. 1 female, 1 male, 6 any gender.
Upper elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Jaime's a smart kid—everybody tells her so—so when she keeps dodging her book report, what's the real reason?

Drama. 10 - 15 minutes. 6 females.
Elementary performers and audiences.

On Lili's first day of school in America, will her cousin Bella's efforts to help her fit in bring them closer together, or pull them apart?

Comedy. 12 - 15 minutes. 8-18+ any gender.
Elementary school.

Clean your room, or else...the trash bag is coming! Can Jody and her lively ragtag band of toy friends rally together to stop this terrifying menace? Or will their lives be forever altered by...The Shiny Bag Monster?!

Comedy. 6 - 8 minutes. 4 any gender.
Performers of any age, and elementary school audiences.

It's a perfect day for skiing, but for the letters of the alphabet, spelling comes first.

Comedy. 15 - 20 minutes. 7-16+ any gender.
Elementary school and older.

Join the Three Little Pigs and their animal friends in preparing for the Big Bad Storm in this new twist on the fairy tale classic that makes storm safety fun.

Dramedy. 7 - 10 minutes. 3 any gender.
Elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

When the tide rises on two hermit crabs and a sea anemone, one of the crabs may have to decide between their haul of human "treasures" and survival.

Dramedy. 8 - 10 minutes. 1 female, 1 male (gender flexible).
Elementary school and older.

Two middle schoolers try to save a baby groundhog before it gets picked up by Animal Control.

Dramedy. 8 - 10 minutes. 1 female, 1 male.
Elementary school and older.

Up a tree in the middle of the night, two children consider pressures from parents, classmates, and unwanted Barbie pajamas, and come up with an exciting new adventure forward.

Drama. 9 - 11 minutes. 6 any gender.
Upper elementary or middle school performers and upper elementary school and older audiences.

A group of undocumented migrant children do their best to cope with their detention in a Texas shelter.

Comedy. 10 - 20 minutes. 10-50+ any gender.
Elementary and older performers, and audiences of all ages.

Froggie experiences the fullness of a day with the anticipation of Grandpa's birthday party, the excitement of sharing his song with everyone, the letdown of party's end, and his sweet recollections at bedtime.

Comedy. 10 - 15 minutes. 1 male, 6+ any gender.
Early elementary and older performers, and early elementary audiences.

When angry Tiger is accidentally awakened from her daily nap, the animals of the bamboo forest pass the blame down the line until only quiet, shy Rabbit is left as a suspect—and only her twitching nose can save her.

Genre varies by title. 15 - 70 minutes. Varies by title.
Varies by title.

Twelve plays for young audiences that have casts ranging from one to four actors, ideal for touring.