Links to Scripts Online from Sheebles Theatrical

We have attempted to summarize their policies for the use of the scripts, but please read our Disclaimer at the end of this page. Basically, check with the website owner before using these scripts for commercial purposes.

We are using symbols to help you find specific types of sites. Note that the Children's symbol is used if the primary focus is on children's scripts. Other sites without the symbol may offer scripts for both children and adults.

	The Alex Catalogue of Electronic Texts Has both a searchable index and a catalog to browse this collection of public domain books and plays			They are in the public domain, so no royalties are required.
	Aaron Shephard's Readers Theatre Loads of free resources for teachers, librarians, storytellers, children�s authors, parents, kids. scripts for children ages 8�15.			Free to copy and to use for non-commercial use.
	Bob Snook's Christian Scripts This site has a very large collection of Christian scripts on general themes and for holidays. The index shows the number of characters and length of the script with the title.			Free to download and perform
	The Complete Works of William Shakespeare 'Nuff said			Free to download and use. They are in the public domain, so no royalties are required.
	Drama Mission A collection of selected scripts suitable for Christian events such as church, youth group, Sunday school or street outreach			Free to download and perform
	Dramatic License Uses wit and wisdom to make the Bible come alive through creative, funny and thought-provoking short-form dramatic scripts			May be downloaded and used for non-commercial purposes
	Dramatix Dramatix is a community effort sharing quality drama scripts by Christians around the world. Over 800 scripts available.			The majority may be used without charge, although a small royalty payment is requested for some.
	eOneill.com The official website of the Eugene O'neill Society. Contains a group of selected works.			Many, if not all, are in the public domain.
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	The EServer Drama Collection Contains a collection of original plays, and other categories which include: Classical, Medieval, Renaissance,17th, 18th and 19th centuries drama, modern and contemporary drama. Lots of Shakespeare here too.			Many are in the public domain and therefore free for use, contact web owner for details of specific plays.
	FreeDrama.com Plays written by D. M. Bocaz-Larson. Includes short, one-act, full-length, plays for children and teens and includes small-cast plays and monologues.			These plays are free for use as long as you do not charge admission. If you charge admission, there is a $10 royalty per performance.
	The Internet Classics Archive 441 works of classical literature by 59 different authors, mainly Greco-Roman works (some Chinese and Persian), all in English translation.			Free for non-commercial purposes
	Lois Walker Reader's Theatre Scripts Free samples of individual scripts and a teacher's guide for readers theatre for children from K to 10th grade.			Free samples, plus scripts for sale
	Potted Jam Offers Christian drama sketches, mostly humorous scripts for 2 people, some for 2 to 4.			Free to download and use for non-commercial purposes
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	Puppet Resources Puppet Resources is a fresh, 100% free database of puppet skits and other resources.			Free to download and use for performances, unless indicated otherwise by the author of a specific play
	Readers Theater K-3 Short scripts for students in grades K-3 derived from poems, stories and chants.			No restrictions
	Readers Theatre Scripts of the Month Each month a new free readers theater script is added. All previous scripts are also available for download.			Free samples, plus scripts for sale
	Richard Nathan's Scripts A Variety of Stage And Film Scripts Available online including Shakespeare parodies, short plays and political sketches			Free for non-commercial use
	Rick Swallow Many free readers theater scripts and activities along with educational resources for elementary school children.			Free to download, no restrictions listed
	Stage Page Plays by writer/actor Geralyn Horton. Offers the full text of more than 100 monologues, scenes and one-act plays. Full-length plays may be requested by email.			Free for use as audition pieces and classroom exercises. Request permission to perform these works.
	Stage Right Offers over 80 free Christian dramas that are relevant, short and easy to memorize. Written by Dave Marsh			Free to download and use for non-commercial purposes
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	StoryCart Readers theatre scripts and books for reading levels 1 through 5, focusing on oral interpretation of a script rather than on memorization, staging, or elaborate props and costuming.			Free samples, offers scripts for sale
	Teaching Heart Reader's Theater Children's Scripts and Plays. Lots of free copyrighted scripts.			Material copyright Teaching Heart 1999-2005. Permission is given to download, print, modify, and generally use the written material
	Theatre Amoeba These scripts have been adapted by EFL students at Seoul National University of Technology. Offers adaptations of fairy tales, Shakespeare and traditional folktales.			Free to use and adapt
	Theater Words Royalty -free works for students, women and theater groups. Full length, One act, 10 minute plays and scenes, African folk tales, fairy tales and history plays.			Free to download, royalty-free
	TheatreHistory.com Script archive with full-length, one-act, 10-minute plays and monologues. (LOTS of monologues!)			Free to read/download. Some are in the public domain and no royalties apply. The policy is clearly stated for each script.
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	Thinking Scripts Provides information regarding the creative use of scripts and scripting in education, training and community work.			Offers a few free scripts adapted for reader theatre.
	Zoom playhouse Short plays that can be used to get young children comfortable with theatre. Part of the PBS kids website.			Free to copy and use for non-commercial use.

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Scripts Online

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