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    RE: Children's Play

    By: Jacquelyn Thompson-Mercer , 9 hours ago

    My all time favorites include "I Didn't Know That" (the Guinness world records would need to be updated) & "Flashback", which ...

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    RE: ONE ACT PLAYS

    By: Lisa Gunn-Becker , 9 hours ago

    Hey! Anatomy of Gray is a great piece. I'd love to know if there's a one act version. I have yet to find it. Cheers! ...

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    Looking for 60-90 minute play

    By: Becky Beth Benedict , 12 hours ago

    Hello Beautiful Hive Mind, Does anyone have a suggestion for a 60-90 minute play? I'm looking for this year's fall play. The ...

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    RE: Play Choice Rubric

    By: Elisabeth Ledwell , 16 hours ago

    Like you, I go on instinct, basing my decisions on th current students' skills, numbers, and needs. Choosing a play is an art, ...

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    RE: Play Choice Rubric

    By: Raymond Palasz , 18 hours ago

    This is a great idea, given the climate we are in. I don't have one to share, but now I'm intrigued to develop one based on our ...

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    Play Choice Rubric

    By: Jennifer Jordan , yesterday

    Hi everyone! I've recently been asked by my school to come up with a more specific plan or assessment process for selecting ...

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    RE: ONE ACT PLAYS

    By: Sumer Rooke , yesterday

    I have enjoyed all of these wonderful One Act suggestions!!!! I have come upon a play, Anatomy of Gray by Jim Leonard Does ...

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    RE: Children's Play

    By: Suzanne Craig , yesterday

    "Miss Nelson is Missing" is one of my favs! It's a classic children's book, it's funny, and it's relatable! ------------------------------ ...

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    RE: Children's Play

    By: Hans Offenfrish , yesterday

    The Mother Goose News Hour is a fun, large cast play. The kids love it because they know many of the nursery rhymes that are ...

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    Children's Play

    By: James Bailey , 2 days ago

    As long as we're asking for ideas, what's your favorite children's play ( to be performed for children )? Looking for something ...

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