One-Act Plays For Kids, Children

One-Act Plays For Kids To Do
by Jimmy Brunelle

The Apple
comedy for 10-15 players
time: 20-25 minutes

While working in a wing of an art museum, a janitor accidentally leaves an apple behind on an empty pedestal. Nutty patrons come along and think it was meant to be a piece of art. Crazy perceptions and hijinks proceed to happen, culminating in acts of censorship and protest against the apple....read script 


Eggheads
comedy for 8-11 players
time: 15-20 minutes

After learning that she is a genius, Gwyneth fears she'll be labeled an "egghead." She tells a friend, who tells a friend, who tells a friend. The rumors keep changing from kid to kid, and soon are totally out of control....read script


The Happy Club
comedy for 4-20 players
time: 15-20 minutes

Happy and The Happy Club try to make Mopey a happy person. Mopey, who already thinks she's happy, but is just a little sick most of the time, just wants to be left alone to study. A battle of wills ensues. She proves to be The Happy Club's toughest challenge....read script


The Happy Club (for 3 players)
comedy for 3 players
time: 15-20 minutes

A version of The Happy Club for 3 players. Happy and Pappy try to make Mopey a happy person. Mopey, who already thinks she's happy, but is just a little sick most of the time, just wants to be left alone to study. A battle of wills ensues. She proves to be their toughest challenge....read script


Having Your Cake
comedy for 14 players
time: 15-20 minutes

About the members of a family (including Binky the dog) wishing they had a perfect family, and the wish coming true--many times....read script


I'm A Good Little Girl
comedy for 1 player
time: 15-20 minutes

A young girl sits obediently outside of a casino, waiting for her parents. She begins to play, revealing the rules, restrictions and stresses in her life. A good challenge for an aspiring actress of any age....read script


One-Act Plays
for Children To Do
Christmas

Couch Potato Santa
comedy for 13 players
time: 20 minutes

For the last month, Santa has been lying on the couch watching cable TV. He refuses to move, work, or shower. Christmas is indeed in danger. Mrs. Claus pulls out all stops to get him off the couch and back to work. Great for Christmas, or anytime....read script


Real Holiday
comedy for 3 players
time: 10 minutes

At the mall and needing something "real" amidst all the holiday glitz, Tabby gives Santa a difficult time. He just want to know what toys she wants, and all she wants is for Santa to be himself....read script



The Deal

The base price of a script is $25.00 which includes:

  • 8 1/2 x 11 playscript. You print copies for your cast and crew. No booklet costs!
  • 1 performance. Extra performances are $25.00 each.
  • Classroom license for reading and education.
  • Questions and Tips For the Actors.
  • Free Shipping by Email: By the end of the next business day (Mon-Fri), you will receive an email with your playscript package attached (.pdf), followed by another backup email with a link from which you can download it. Often, I get the script out the same day you order, so check your email. More Info


Good News

The Bellingham High School Drama Club from Bellingham, MA, USA performed The Apple and won several awards for acting and set design ...read more

Free Monologues

For children to do. Print for auditions, performance, forensics, class, etc. 

Except for Real, each monologue is from one of my children's plays.

MOVIES ARE EVIL (m/f)
NEEDA PEN (m/f)
NO LABELS (m/f)
REAL (f)
REAL (m)

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One-Act Plays For Kids, Children To Do by Jimmy Brunelle