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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Amelia Earhart and the Po…
$5.00 – $24.95This is the story of Amelia Earhart and 19 other female aviators who competed in the harrowing, first All Women's Transcontinental Air Race in 1929. What a story! -
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! -
Age on Stage®: Comedies …
$24.95Best Seller! Volume II of the very popular Age on Stage®: Comedies for Readers Theatre with strong characters, fun plots, with the same charming goofiness! -
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. -
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 -
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! -
Pauline Cushman: Union Spy
$5.00 – $35.00This true, but little-known story is the tale of a brave woman who helped the Union Army win the Civil War. She was a legend! -
Readers Theatre Karaoke®…
$19.95 – $24.95Roxie McCoy is a street-smart, no-nonsense private eye. In this comic sketch, Roxie comes to the aid of an English Baroness with a secret. -
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. -
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. -
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! -
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? -
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. -
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? -
Age on Stage®: Comedies …
$24.95Best Seller! This collection of ten 10-minute comedies is a laugh fest all the way. Sparked with funny characters and humorous situations, lively dialogue, and just the right touch of charming goofiness. -
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. -
Mona Lisa’s Toe
$5.00 – $35.00A madcap whodonnit radio farce about a missing "masterpiece" where everyone is a possible culprit. -
Return Engagement Plays f…
$23.95Jules returns with Volume II, ten more short, upbeat plays in large print for readers theatre. We're sure your audiences will love these as much as Volume I! -
Return Engagement Plays f…
$23.95This popular anthology includes ten short upbeat plays for readers theatre. All have been successfully produced at retirement communities senior centers, and drama groups. -
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! -
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! -
Readers Theatre: Legendar…
$24.95For ten years Marilyn has toured these shows throughout her community. The actors love them, the audiences love them. She combines rich history with solid theatre. -
Tina Latigo Rides to the …
$7.50 – $45.00The Old West comes to life as Tina Latigo and her French sidekick, Lisette, work to bring justice to women everywhere. An interactive show--so much fun! -
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? -
The Harvey Girls: They Ta…
$5.00 – $35.00In 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. -
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 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! -
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! -
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!
