Readers Theatre is a fantastic way to encourage actors who are worried about memorizing lines to take part in drama. Actors, seated and reading from the script, bring the characters and story to life. While most of our plays are suitable for Readers Theatre, these are some of our favorites for this format.
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A Good One
$5.00 – $35.00Is this how to put your best foot forward when you meet someone for the first time? Fast and witty show, then sweet and touching. Lovely! -
Alienation of Affection
$7.50 – $35.00A very fun courtroom situation about a cat, arguing neighbors, a wacky bailiff, and a secret romance between the judge and a lawyer. Can it be actually true? -
Secret Family Recipes
$5.00 – $35.00Asking a sister for the family heirloom is extra tricky when she's left this world. -
‘Twas the Night
$3.00 – $35.00The tree is a mess and now all is wrecked, but thanks to his strategy, their Noel is perfect. -
Mona Lisa’s Toe
$5.00 – $35.00A madcap whodonnit radio farce about a missing "masterpiece" where everyone is a possible culprit. -
Not Kate or Leo
$5.00 – $35.00Isidor and Ida Straus lost their lives prematurely on the deck of The Titanic, but their love, arguments, and an additional consolation survive the wave. -
Miss Ida’s Man-in-t…
$7.50 – $45.00It’s July, 1969 and Miss Ida Lemmie is on a mission! Her yard sale is an excuse to tell her glamorous and vivid tale of survival. -
A Wicked Little Wager
$7.50 – $45.00This year's annual celebration comes with mischievous gamesmanship, laughs, suspense, and murder. Be glad you don't have friends like these! -
Action and Reaction
$5.00 – $35.00After witnessing a crime, a husband and wife react differently and suddenly their lives are turned upside down. -
Jugs
$5.00 – $35.00Feisty Lucille is applying for a job at Jugs Restaurant, ready to compete with younger women. This super strong sassy character is one you'll want to play. -
Dangerous Games
$5.00 – $35.00A game-night party with good friends becomes more interesting when a new game is proposed, leading one to ask: among friends, what is more dangerous—the truth or a lie? -
Backfire
$5.00 – $35.00Is the morning-after their high school reunion the fulfillment of a life-long dream or a case of mistaken identity? -
The Radio Show
$5.00 – $35.00During a radio broadcast, the audience is led to believe that the guest actor and actress hate each other. The two go off script and destroy the entire show! -
Compos Mentis (of sound mind)
$5.00 – $35.00When Robert and Alese Langford interview for a coveted spot at an elite retirement community, everyone--including the audience--is in for surprises! -
Perplexing Polar Problems
$5.00 – $35.00Problems in Santa's Polar Kingdom have everyone in a titter! A short and easy play that you can pull together quickly. -
Out to Lunch
$5.00 – $35.00Lunch with friends has become complicated. This play is part of the collection, Cuckoos in Cahoots at the Villa Estates -
The Cat Lady Christmas
$7.50 – $55.00Corly promises her new beau, who is allergic to cats, that she’s pet-free. But she no longer is. Can she get through this date safely? -
Calling Dr. Phil
$7.50 – $35.00Dixie has a unique problem with her husband, but her favorite TV shrink, Dr. Phil, isn't available to help. Such a fun play! -
Metaphorical Shoes
$5.00 – $35.00After spending most of her life raising children and wearing sensible shoes, Doris finds her inner goddess in a pair of stylish, trendy shoes. Husband Don is not convinced. -
The Refrigerator
$5.00 – $35.00Phil's old rusty refrigerator breaks, his daughter Dorothy persuades him to look for a new one. His surprising decision is funny, endearing, and sweet! -
Up and Down
$5.00 – $35.00What happens when two people get trapped in an elevator? Find out in this delightful comedy about anxiety, anger, and connecting. Fun and very easy to stage! -
Griddle Cakes
$5.00 – $35.00 Sale!Two aging sisters debate the merits of answering the telephone, global warming, and attending the annual wildflower walk. -
Waiting for 7
$5.00 – $35.00Mary finds Ethel’s marital history to be nothing short of astonishing, including a surprising trend about her many husbands. Very funny! -
Senior Readers Theatre Ma…
$15.00 – $20.00With this concise guide, chock-full of simple techniques and practical advice, you're well on your way to bring this awarding and dynamic form of theatre to older actors. -
The Speeding Ticket
$5.00 – $35.00Starlight Moon knows how to talk her way out of a speeding ticket. Is she telling the truth or not? So funny! -
The Naked Man on the Couch
$5.00 – $35.00Leaving for a holiday weekend three roommates find a mysterious man sleeping on the couch. Will they get to Vegas? -
Teaching Senior Theatre C…
$15.00 – $20.00Based on the author's many years of teaching older actors, this document will help you organize, plan, market, and teach Senior Theatre classes that inspire. -
The Quibbles Radio Shows
$7.50 – $50.00The Quibbles Radio Shows is a collection of 10 comedy sketches, reminiscent of old time radio shows, featuring a delightfully quarrelsome couple in skirmishes of everyday life! -
A Collie for Christmas
$5.00 – $35.00Julie is determined to get a dog and when she does, it has troubles that only the veterinarian can cure. It's a heartwarming holiday tale!