3 Reader's Theatre Links
   
  Number of Students Title of Script
  Readability Description
     
 
3 readers
Where the Sidewalk Ends
 
Read: 3.0
Celebration of Poetry by Shel Silverstein
 
 
 
3 readers
The Wasters
 
Read: 3.0
In a school setting, students are saving electricity.
 
 
 
7 readers
The Red Hen Ball
 
Read: 3.0
No description given
 
 
 
8 readers
Jack and the Beanstalk
 
Read: 3.0
Adapted from the children’s story.
 
 
 
8 readers
The Bremen Town Musicians
 
Read: 3.1
No description given
 
 
 
5 or more readers
Abe’s Great Balloon Adventure
 
Read: 3.2
This is a science focused play that has kids act out science experiments!
 
 
 
16 or more readers
How Frog went to Heaven: A tale from Angola
 
Read: 3.2
Frog helps a young man who wants to marry the Sky Maiden.
 
 
 
10 readers
Momotaro: The Peach Boy
 
Read: 3.2
A story from Japan
 
 
 
4 readers
The Little Rag Doll
 
Read: 3.3
Adapted by Linda Nesbitt
 
 
 
9 readers
The Great Big Enormous Turnip
 
Read: 3.3
No description given
 
 
 
5 readers
The Lion and the Mouse
 
Read: 3.3
A Fable by Aesop, adapted by Lisa Blau
 
 
 
6 readers
Rump and Olga
 
Read: 3.3
No description given
 
 
 
8 readers
The Whipping Boy
 
Read: 3.4
Written by Sid Fleischman
 
 
 
6 readers
The Three Billy Goats Gruff (version 3)
 
Read: 3.4
Based on the Children’s story (see grade 2 for versions 1 and 2)
 
 
 
3 or more readers
The Animal Trainer
 
Read: 3.4
No description given.
 
 
 
3 readers
The Animal Trainer
 
Read: 3.4
No description given
 
 
 
5 readers
The Magic Flamingo
 
Read: 3.4
No description given
 
 
 
3 readers
Where Once There Was a Wood
 
Read: 3.5
A poem written by Denise Flemming
 
 
 
9 readers
The Gingerbread Boy
 
Read: 3.5
No description given.
 
 
 
12 readers
The Frog Prince Continued
 
Read: 3.5
Based on the book The Frog Prince Continued By Jon Sciezka. Have you ever wondered what happened after the prince and the princess were married. Was it really happily ever after?
 
 
 
10 or more readers
And So they Did
 
Read: 3.5
From the book New Fangled Fairy Tales: Book #1
 
 
 
5 readers
The Bundle of Sticks
 
Read: 3.6
A Fable by Aesop, adapted by Lisa Blau
 
 
 
12 readers
The Principal’s New Clothes
 
Read: 3.6
Written by Stephanie Calmenson
 
 
 
7 or more readers
If the Egg Fits
 
Read: 3.6
This is a science focused play that has kids act out science experiments!
 
 
 
2 readers
The Hula Hoop Champion
 
Read: 3.7
An announcer and a hula hoop champion
 
 
 
9 readers
The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo
 
Read: 3.7
Written by Judy Bloom
 
 
 
15 readers
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
 
Read: 3.7
Story is similar to the 3 little pigs written by Eugene Trivizsa
 
 
 
8 readers
The Haunted Castle
 
Read: 3.7
When a peddler arrives in town on Halloween, he learns about a haunted castle. Thinking that he would like to collect the reward for ridding the castle of the ghost, he plans to have his dinner there and spend the night. The ghost arrives, piecemeal, while the peddler contentedly continues to eat his dinner. Finally, the ghost assembles itself and the peddler helps it depart for good. The peddler is rewarded and leads a happy life thereafter. This is an adaptation of a Spanish folktale.
 
 
 
4 readers
Happy National Pig Day
 
Read: 3.7
No description given.
 
 
 
7 readers
Wiley and the Hairy Man
 
Read: 3.8
An African-American folktale, retold by Molly Garrett Bang. Story relates to little guy vs. big guy.
 
 
 
9 readers
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
 
Read: 3.8
Based on the book By Jon Sciezska about the wolf’s perspective with the Three little pigs.
 
 
 
2 readers
The TV Repair Person
 
Read: 3.8
Dialog between a customer and repairman
 
 
 
5 readers
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
 
Read: 3.8
Based on the book.
 
 
 
6 or more readers
Under Pressure!
 
Read: 3.9
This is a science focused play that has kids act out science experiments!
 
 
 
8 readers
Piggy Pie!
 
Read: 3.9
Based on the book Piggy Pie! Written by Margie Palatini
 
 
 
12 readers
It Wasn’t My Fault
 
Read: 3.9
Written by Helen Lester and scripted by Jill Jauquet
 
 
 
11 readers
Charlotte’s Web
 
Read: 3.9
Based on the Book Charlotte’s Web by EB White. Other activities are included with this link.
 
 
 
8 or more readers
Moira’s Birthday
 
Read: 3.9
Moira's birthday is approaching and her parents allow her to invite only six children to her birthday party. Before you know it, she has invited more than that.
 
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