50+ plays that can be performed online, on Zoom or other platforms.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-monologues

Free Monologues for Kids and Teens

Performing monologues are a great way to go for a Zoom performance!

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-skits-for-kids

50 Skits for Kids

These short skits are mostly between two players and many of them do not require blocking.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-practice-scenes-for-pairs

20 Short Practice Scenes for Pairs

These are one-page scenes that would be easy to perform on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-murder-mysteries

Murder Mysteries

These are like murder mystery dinner parties but can be acted out online with the detective interviewing one suspicious character at a time.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-radio-plays

Radio Plays

Here is our collection of radio plays. They are very easy to perform on Zoom, as there is no blocking.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-radio-plays

Quarantine Monologues

48 original monologues for kids and teens.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-nightmares-to-perform

Nightmares to Perform

30 original nightmares. These are nightmares written as monologues. For a performance, each student could recite a nightmare.

play-to-perform-on-zoom-funny-santa-letters

Funny Letters to Santa

31 letters. Students read hilarious letters to Santa in character, one at a time.

Plays for Children

(In order of cast size, largest first.)

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-kiwis-gift

Kiwi’s Gift

22 characters. 7 pages. In this play, Rumpelstiltskin must find the most famous fairy tale character in all the land. Each student plays a colorful, meaningful part.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-thirteen-colonies-game-show

Thirteen Colonies Game Show

20+ characters. 8 pages. This script features a game show host who announces thirteen different colonies-each performs a short monologue.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-a-midsummer-camps-dream

A Midsummer Camp’s Dream

19 characters. 47 pages. This full-length play for teens has already been successfully produced on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-treasure-island

Treasure Island

18 characters. 28 pages. This is a radio play and can easily be done on Zoom.

catch-the-waves

Catch the Waves

18-26 characters. Flexible Cast; 46 pages in length. Approximately 45-50 minutes running time. A space comedy for teens written by Patti Veconi. (10 credits)

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-the-little-mermaid

The Little Mermaid

17+ characters. 25 pages. This script based on the original fairy tale has a lot of the action delivered in spoken word by a chorus. It’s quite lyrical and a lot could be done with undersea backgrounds.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-ahead-of-the-game

Ahead of the Game

16 characters. 65 pages. This full-length play for teens takes place in one location and would be a good fit for Zoom.

Fred the Skunk

Fred the Skunk

15 characters. 8 pages. This script features a skunk who is trying to make friends. Other animal actors enter one at a time, so it could be done on Zoom.

The Bremen Town Rock Musicians Royalty-free Play Script for Schools-

Bremen Town Rock Musicians

14 characters. Flexible cast; 6 pages in length. Approximately 5-10 minutes running time. A twisted version of the classic fairy tale for children and teens written by Rhonwen McCormack.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-baba-yagas-black-geese

Baba Yaga’s Black Geese

11-12 actors. 3 pages. This short play based on the classic fable has narration which makes it easier to perform on Zoom.

The Moon Dream

The Moon Dream

10+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. A dog dreams of going to the moon. Original script by Laura Rohrman and her young students.

The Big Top

The Big Top

10+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 15 minutes long. Original script by Laura Rohrman and her young students.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-the-ever-changing-story

The Ever Changing Story

10+ characters. 5 pages. In this play, the narrator keeps changing the story. This could be a lot of fun on Zoom if students played with backgrounds and fast costume changes.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-the-jabberwocky

The Jabberwocky

10 characters. 4 pages. This script is basically Lewis Carrol’s poem recited by different characters, and would work well on Zoom.

night crew

Night Crew

10 characters. 11 pages. This fun play for kids and teens features a cast of night-time characters who fight over their roles at bedtime.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-stone-soup

Stone Soup

10 characters. 4 pages. This script is basically Lewis Carrol’s poem recited by different characters, and would work well on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-aunt-lotties-leftover-cafe

Aunt Lottie’s Leftover Café

9 characters. 3 pages. This comedic radio play commercial can easily be done on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-canary-cockroach-phoenix

Canary, Cockroach, Phoenix

8+ characters. 35 pages. This lyrical one-act play takes place in one location and has already been done on Zoom.

Island 2050

Island 2050

7+ characters, flexible casting. Approximately 20 minutes long. In this futuristic comedy, characters pursue their dreams in search of The Golden Burrito! Original script by Laura Rohrman and her young students.

Kiwis Gift Royalty-free Play Script for Schools-

Kiwi’s Gift

7+ characters. 7 pages. This short play for young actors is based on a fable. It has narration for stage direction and features a variety of different bird characters.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-social-media

Social Media

7 characters. 10 pages. This play features a bragging session between different social media apps. On Zoom, their windows could have their names: Facebook; Instagram; etc.

Little Miss Muffet Royalty-free Play Script for Schools

Little Miss Muffet

7 characters. 5 pages. This short play based on the nursery rhyme takes place in one location.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-superhero-rejects

Superhero Rejects

7 characters. 8 pages. This play has a narrator and takes place in a support group for superheroes.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-the-unlucky-man

The Unlucky Man

7 characters. 3 pages. This script is narrated and features an unlucky man who runs across different characters, one at a time in his quest.

Tasty Vegetables

Tasty Vegetables

7 characters. 8 pages. In this play, various vegetables, such as Broccoli and Kale complain about children hating them. Great for Zoom!

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-dreary-to-cheery

The Unlucky Man

7 characters. 6 pages. This fun Halloween play features a delightful cast of monsters and ghouls, and could be produced on Zoom.

Royalty-free Play Script for Schools-Three Fish Friends

Three Fish Friends

6 characters. 3 pages. This script has a narrator, so action can be narrated rather than blocked onstage.

play-to-perform-on-zoom-twas-the-night-before-christmas

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas-A Radio Play

6 characters. 6 pages. This is a radio play and can easily be done on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-monsters-anonymous

Monsters Anonymous

6 characters. 9 pages. This fun play features a support group for monsters. Great for Zoom!

Royalty-free Play Script for Schools-Dog, Cat, and the Red Bird

Dog, Cat and the Red Bird

6 characters. 3 pages. This short scene for very young actors is mostly dialogue. You can put the character names in the Zoom windows.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-grateful-granny-pageant

Grateful Granny Pageant

6 characters. 8 pages. This short play has a pageant host and several ‘grannies’ who each deliver a speech.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-truth-or-dare

Truth or Dare

6 characters. 8 pages. This short play for pre-teens and teens takes place at a slumber party (one location) and would work well on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-all-is-fair-in-show-business

All is Fair in Show Business

6 characters. 17 pages. This fun one-act play for teens features a teenage actor who wants to land a TV commercial for a fast-food restaurant.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-the-tablecloth

The Tablecloth

6 characters. 8 pages. This is a radio play and can easily be done on Zoom.

Royalty-free Play Script for Schools-The Banyan Tree and the Little Grass

The Banyan Tree and the Little Grass

5+ characters. 5 pages. This play has two storytellers. Students could have a lot of fun dressing up as a tree, rain clouds, and grass.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-the-fisherman-and-his-wife

The Fisherman and His Wife

5+ characters. 9 pages. The action is largely narrated in this play based on the classic fable.

play-to-perform-on-zoom-the-little-drummer-boy

The Little Drummer Boy-A Radio Play

5-6 characters. 4 pages. This is a radio play and can easily be done on Zoom.

play-to-perform-on-zoom-mr-grubers-silent-night

Mr. Gruber’s Silent Night

5 characters. 8 pages. This is a radio play and can easily be done on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-fairy-tale-game-show

Fairy Tale Game Show

5 characters. 8 pages. This fun play for kids and teens can easily be performed on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-the-allergens

The Allergens

5 characters. 5 pages. In this play, various ‘allergens,’ such as a peanut and a bee bemoan their fate in life. Great for Zoom!

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-stinky-frank

Stinky Frank

5 characters. 7 pages. Cute play for kids about personal hygiene. The action all takes place in a classroom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

5 characters. 10 pages. Fun play for girls that involves a variety of costume pieces. Could be visually really fun on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-around-the-campfire

Around the Campfire

5 characters. 5 pages. In this short play for kids and teens, ghosts and ghouls tell nightmares about people around the campfire.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-he-who-speaks

He Who Speaks

5 characters. 12 pages. This thought-provoking play for teens is lyrical and stylized and could make for a very creative Zoom performance.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-camp-soggy-lake

Camp Soggy Lake

5 characters. 12 pages. This short play for teens takes place at the edge of a lake. A counselor tries to get distracted teens interested in nature.

Royalty-free Play Script for Schools-The Little Grey Cloud

The Little Grey Cloud

4 characters. 5 pages. This short play for young actors does not require much blocking, and relies mostly on spoken word. Great for Zoom!

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-lab-report

Lab Report

4 characters. 10 pages. This short play for teens features three teenagers speaking to a psychiatrist. Would work well on Zoom!

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-mama-threw-me-so-high

Mama Threw Me So High

4 characters. 17 pages. This lyrical one-act play takes place in one location and can easily be done on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-get-over-your-selfie

Get Over Your Selfie

4 characters. 3 pages. This is a short comedy about two teens who are discussing a recent family vacation.

play-to-perform-on-zoom-elf-locker-room

Elf Locker Room

3 characters. 4 pages. This funny Christmas play takes place in one location and is a great fit for Zoom.

play-to-perform-on-zoom-fruitcake

Fruitcake, the Gift that Keeps on Giving

3 characters. 3 pages. This is a radio play and can easily be done on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-masks

Masks

3 characters. 11 pages. This scene takes place on a bus stop bench, and can easily be done on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-hiccups

Hiccups

3 characters. 4 pages. This fun, short play for kids features a group of friends who try to rid their friend of hiccups. This would be adorable on Zoom.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-thirteen

Thirteen

2 characters. 3 pages. This short scene takes place between girlfriends planning a sleepover. Can be done in chat windows.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-the-greatest-of-expectations

The Greatest of Expectations

2 characters. 6 pages. This scene for teens features two actors playing Charles Dickens and a cleaning lady. It takes place in one location: a museum.

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-visiting

Visiting

2 characters. 9 pages. This short play for two teenagers takes place in the visiting area of a jail. Would work well on Zoom!

plays-to-perform-on-zoom-confession

Confession

2 characters. 11 pages. This short play for teens features a priest taking a confession. Great for Zoom!