Six classic stories are available with stage-ready scripts, all written by First Act's Susan Nanning-Sorenson, just waiting for your group to perform!  Please contact us for terms and pricing.

The Princess & the Pea

When a prince searches the world over for a real princess to marry and a bedraggled girl (claiming to be a real queen) shows up at the castle one stormy night, the skeptical queen must put her to the test! Slipping a pea beneath a mountain of mattresses (a real princess would feel that pea!); the queen and her royal subjects wait in the wings to find out what happens when morning comes. 

One Act Play, suitable for performance by grades 1-8.  
Cast size:  13

Chatte Botte; The Story of Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots is here to save the day!  Using his wit, humor and undeniable style, Puss helps his master gain financial freedom and defeat the Ogre in this hilarious retelling of the classic tale by Charles Perrault.           

One Act Play, suitable for performance by grades 3-12.  
 Cast size: 19

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 

A beautiful princess, a jealous queen, seven very funny and loveable dwarfs, a handsome prince and, of course, an evil witch are all a part of this humorous adaptation of the classic Grimm’s fairytale.  Everything you could ever hope for in an exciting fairy tale re-told.           

One Act Play, suitable for performance by grades 1-10.  
Cast size: 20-21 (Old Crone may double as the Queen)

Robin Hood

Join Robin Hood and his merry band of men as they seek to rescue Maid Marion from the hands of the evil and powerful Prince John.  Will Robin win the golden arrow and save the day, or will he be arrested once and for all?  Plenty of adventure waits in this play in a day!

One Act Play, suitable for performance by grades 3-12.  
Cast size:  14+ (chorus may be expanded)

Rumplestiltskin

When a young peasant girl named Rachel is faced with the ominous task of spinning straw into gold, a tiny crow becomes her hero.  This updated adaption of the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm is full of funny twists and contemporary flair that make it a great audience pleaser as well as a delightful challenge for young actors.

Suitable for performance by grades 1-10.  
Cast size: 15

The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor is addicted to clothing and that makes for a perfect opportunity for two con-artists posing as Tailors to overtake the kingdom.  Humor is rampant in this script with its many characters and silly scenes.  A perfect play for beginners, as well as more advanced students, and an audience favorite.

Suitable for performance by grades 1-8.  
Cast size: 18-22