Script Library

Small Cast Scripts

• The True and Terrible Tragedy of Humpty Dumpty the Daredevil Egg Boy

  

  By Keith Smith | Cast size 3

  Dixie Valentine Wheeler, who lives on a farm, tells the story Humpty Dumpty, the daredevil-egg-boy, who loves nothing more than to zip around the farm, romp through pastures, and climb tall ladders. One day, Humpty ventures into the great wide world. He sees a wall and decides to climb it. The egg boy loses his balance and falls to the ground, but there are no king’s horses nor king’s men to put the egg boy together again. As Dixie mourns the loss of this terrible tragedy, a surprise ending—or two! —hatches before her eyes.

• Wynken, Blynken, and Nod: A Play for the Very Young

  

  By Katie Campbell | Cast Size 4

  Toddlers and preschoolers will delight in the enchanting and whimsical journey of Wynken, Blynken, and Nod as they sail away one magical night and meet the mystical Moon! Inspired by Eugene Field’s poem, this interactive musical for early-childhood audiences explores the fantasy world of dreams. When the Moon asks, “where are you going, and what do you wish?” the night sky becomes the sea and stars become fish as audience members see, touch, and participate throughout the play. Join Wynken, Blynken, Nod and the Moon on this 45-minute multi-sensory adventure for the very young.

• Stone Soup

  

  By Keith Smith | Cast size 4

  One day, a loveable wanderer came upon a little house at the end of a long road. “Hello inside,” he called. “Is anyone home? I’m a hungry traveler who wants food to feed his tummy.” A little woman peeked out and smiled. Then she opened her door. Delighted, the traveler stepped inside to discover a treasure even more precious than a pot of delicious soup: he found a friend. Earnest charm, playful imagination, and heartwarming music are the key ingredients in this fresh, nourishing new play.

• The Emperor's New Clothes

  

  Adapted by Keith Smith | Cast size 3

  The emperor loves clothes. His favorite thing to do is dress up in lavish new outfits. One day a weaver arrives who claims to weave a very special cloth fabric so fine that garments crafted from it are totally invisible to anyone but the most sophisticated citizens. The emperor is delighted. He must have this outfit and he must wear it through the city. The whole city is dazzled by their emperor’s new clothes. That is, until one little boy pipes up: “Hey! The emperor has no clothes!” Then the real fun begins.

  *A large cast version with 12+ actors is also available.

• Pinocchio

  

  Adapted by Keith Smith | Cast size 3+

  Once upon a time there was a block of wood. By luck, this piece of lumber found its way into the skilled hands of a woodcarver named Geppetto and the world’s most famous marionette was born. Journey with the little puppet as he runs away to discover the world. Meet strange creatures and share Geppetto’s delight as Pinocchio learns an important lesson as plain as the nose on his face-no lie!

  *A large cast version with 16+ actors is also available.

• The Wind in the Willows

  

  Adapted by Keith Smith | Cast size 4

  For Ratty, Badger and Mole, spring is a time for lazy boat rides and picnic excursions along the riverbank. That’s until gadget-crazed Mr. Toad careens onto the scene. After a merry spree of clashes and crashes, the pals team up to battle the scheming stoats and wheedling weasels who attempt to take over Toad Hall. This comedy will have you hooting all day long.

  *A large cast version with 20+ actors is also available.

• The Tortoise & the Hare and Other Turtle Tales

  

  Adapted by Keith Smith | Cast size 4

  One of Aesop’s most famous fables is about a boastful bunny who learns a very important lesson: “Slow and steady wins the race.” Of course, Aesop lived in ancient Greece, but there are turtle and tortoise stories from many different cultures and traditions– from Africa to the Philippines to Japan. Through music and dance and witty turtle wordplay, this lively roundup of culturally diverse tortoise tales celebrates one thing that every culture holds in common: the fun of storytelling!

• The Boy Who Cried Wolf

  

  Adapted by Keith Smith | Cast size 5

  In this familiar tale, a little shepherd boy is tired of watching the flock of sheep all day and wants some excitement in his life. So he decides to make things interesting by shouting for help from a wolf just for his own amusement. The villagers come running, but discover that the little shepherd boy has pulled the wool over their eyes.

• Rumpelstiltskin

  

  Adapted by Keith Smith | Cast size 5

  Once upon a time there was a dwarf who tried to take things that just weren’t his. Now this dwarf lived in a land that was ruled by a king whose greed was as grand as his kingdom. And in that kingdom there lived a miller whose bragging mouth was nearly as grand as the king’s greed. And it so happened that this miller had a lovely daughter who was kind and good, but one day she did a very bad thing; she made a promise should could not keep. Now the king is angry, the miller is frightened, and the dwarf is simply out of control. Wheels spin and straw flies as the miller’s daughter works madly to make things right again, but the only way she can is by discovering the mean old dwarf’s secret true name. In searching for that, she discovers the only power in the world that will help her. The most magical power of all: love.

• A Christmas Carol

  

  Adapted by Josh Rice and Katie Campbell | Cast size 2+

  Clever, comedic, and kid-friendly, this holiday play breathes new life into Dickens’ heart-warming classic. Schooled by a team of magical Christmas Eve visitors, Ebenezer Scrooge, the most miserable of all misers, rediscovers the true spirit of the season—one of love, generosity, and family. With these touchstones of happiness revived to him, he wakes Christmas morning to find himself “light as a feather, happy as an angel, and merry as a schoolboy!”

• Jack Frost in Santaland

  

  By Keith Smith | Cast size 3

  The North Pole has never known a more mischievous elf than Jack Frost, and this year his antics are more rascally than ever. He’s the number one elf on Santa’s list—and I don’t mean his good list. The chilly little scamp is forever upsetting production in the toy factory, tormenting the magic reindeer, and playing ever sneaky trick you can think of on Santa himself. Yes, jolly old St. Nick is not so jolly. In fact, he’s at his wit’s end and so distracted by Jack’s bad behavior that he can hardly do his work. And if Santa can’t do his work…! One shudders to think! It’s a good thing that wise old Mrs. Claus is around to take her two high-spirited boys in hand and save the day.

• The Gingerbread Man

  

  By Keith Smith | Cast size 3+

  Grandma Tic & Grandpa Toc couldn't be more surprised (or pleased) when the Gingerbread Man springs to life and dances around their little clock shop. He’s a happy little cookie man made of ginger and molasses. But when the sly, hungry fox comes along, playtime is over and the race is on!

  *A large cast version with 13+ actors is also available.