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.

  • Calling Dr. Phil

    $7.50 – $35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    20 minute comedy

    Dixie has a unique problem with her husband, but her favorite TV shrink, Dr. Phil, isn't available to help. Such a fun play!
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  • Metaphorical Shoes

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 2 women

    10 minute comedy

    After 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.
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  • A Wicked Little Wager

    $7.50 – $45.00

    2 men, 2 women

    45 minutes

    This year's annual celebration comes with mischievous gamesmanship, laughs, suspense, and murder. Be glad you don't have friends like these!
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  • A Good One

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    15 minute comedy

    Is 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!
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  • The Naked Man on the Couch

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 3 women

    20 minute comedy

    Leaving for a holiday weekend three roommates find a mysterious man sleeping on the couch. Will they get to Vegas?
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  • The Speeding Ticket

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 woman, 2 either

    15 minute comedy

    Starlight Moon knows how to talk her way out of a speeding ticket. Is she telling the truth or not? So funny!
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  • Age on Stage®: Comedies …

    $24.95

    cast varies 2-7

    10, 10 minute plays

    Best Seller! Volume II of the very popular Age on Stage®: Comedies for Readers Theatre with strong characters, fun plots, with the same charming goofiness!
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  • Annie Oakley – A Wi…

    $5.00 – $35.00

    cast of 10

    15 minutes

    Annie Oakley comes alive as the best and most exciting sharpshooter on both sides of the ocean in her tour with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
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  • The Harvey Girls: They Ta…

    $5.00 – $35.00

    3 men, 3 women, 4 either

    15 minute play

    In the Old West when your train stopped at the depot, you ate in Fred Harvey's restaurants famous for good food, friendly service, and the famous Harvey Girls.
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  • Teaching Senior Theatre C…

    $15.00 – $20.00

    Our most popular TipSheet!

    Tips, tricks and information

    Based 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.
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  • Jugs

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute comedy

    Feisty 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.
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  • Not Kate or Leo

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minute drama

    Isidor and Ida Straus lost their lives prematurely on the deck of The Titanic, but their love, arguments, and an additional consolation survive the wave.
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  • New Plays for Mature Actors

    $24.95

    cast varies 2-8

    run times 7-90 minutes

    This ever-popular collection of ten plays brings you up-to-date characters in current situations with plenty of females roles. Useful for amateur to professionals. A classic Senior Theatre book!
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  • Dangerous Games

    $5.00 – $35.00

    Cast of 8

    15 minute comedy

    A 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?
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  • Action and Reaction

    $5.00 – $35.00

    1 man, 1 woman

    10 minutes

    After witnessing a crime, a husband and wife react differently and suddenly their lives are turned upside down.
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