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Readers Theatre is very popular in Senior Theatre because rehearsal periods are short, there’s no memorization, and you can include as much movement on stage as you want.

Enjoy the plays listed below, then check out the rest of our collection. You’ll find that almost all of the ArtAge Plays can be done in Readers Theatre or script-in-hand style.

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RETURN ENGAGEMENT PLAYS FOR SENIORS, Volume Two

Jules Abrams

Jules is back with another collection of his popular plays for Readers Theatre. Here are ten more short upbeat plays. Most have 5-7 characters and last 30 minutes long. They’ve been used with great success in retirement communities, senior centers and drama clubs. Jules writes dynamic characters in plots that interest many older performers and audiences. The plays are easy-to-use and come in Large Print. Volume I has been so popular that we’re sure your audiences will love these also.

Read more about Jules Abrams

Read about the plays in the book

$23.95

 

return 102RETURN ENGAGEMENT PLAYS FOR SENIORS, Volume I

Jules Abrams

This book of plays, Jules’ first collection for Senior Theatre, has been so popular that some groups performed all the plays in the book, then they started all over and did them all again! He has found a very easy, yet successful format that uses 5-10 characters in 30-minute shows. All that have been have been successfully produced in retirement communities, senior centers, and drama clubs. Perform one play or blend several together for a longer production. Jules extensive work in Senior Theatre helped him create roles for dynamic seniors in relevant plots that interest older performers and audiences. There are ten short upbeat plays written to be performed as Readers Theatre. In Large Print. Read more about Jules Abrams.

$23.95

 

A COLLIE FOR CHRISTMAS

by Jules Abrams

4 women, 1 veterinarian (male or female), 30 minutes

Julie is determined to get a dog and when she does, it has troubles that only the veterinarian can cure. It’s a ‘feel good’ play that warms the heart. The women in the show are supportive and happy to make a difference. Excellent for Readers Theatre. Available as an e-script in Word, WordPerfect or on Paper.

$15.00

 

plays for02PLAYS FOR READERS THEATRE

Albert and Bertha Johnson

So many senior theatre directors recommended this book that we knew you’d want it in the collection. It includes Macbeth, Tartuffe, Hedda Gabler, The Cherry Orchard, Importance of Being Ernest and Lysistrata.

“It’s an excellent collection of plays specifically adapted for readers theatre. They vary in length and our audiences love them” One senior theatre director who recommended this collection

$10.25

 

np03NEW PLAYS FOR MATURE ACTORS

By Bonnie L. Vorenberg, Editor

Here are 10 wonderful plays and sketches selected from 300 in two nationwide searches. Useful for amateur to professionals. You’ll find plots and characters with a modern, positive image of aging and primarily females roles. Can be used for readers theatre or staged for any audience.
“Useful and entertaining...” Booklist, American Library Association

$24.95

 

irtINTRODUCTION TO READERS THEATRE

Gerald Lee Ratliff


This basic guide makes readers theatre come alive! Learn how lovers of literature can produce Readers Theatre in class or on stage by easily adapt poetry, stories, and plays with simple theatrical staging.

$16.95

 

rtaREADERS THEATRE ANTHOLOGY

Melvin R. White

A recognized authority brings you 28 readings from classical & contemporary writers, journalists, and playwrights, all ready for Readers Theatre performance. Includes The Taming of the Shrew, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Wind in the Willows, Where Have all the Flowers Gone and much more!

$17.95

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