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Creating One-of-a-Kind Plays: Custom Scripts Available Now

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Here’s a little story for you concerning this blog post, creating one of a kind plays: custom scripts available now.

Creating One-of-a-Kind Plays: Custom Scripts Available Now

      Recently, when I was reading Facebook groups posts, a teacher posted asking for a script for a Veterans Day program.
Since I have previously experience creating a program like this (I wrote and directed three scripts for a diversity celebration in honor of Martin Luther King in Columbia, MO.), I jumped at the chance to help her!

She mentioned she was bored with her usual Veterans Day program and wanted something new and different.
As you might expect, we emailed each other a bit with me asking the usual questions: size of cast, grade level performing, length of piece, etc.  Lastly, I asked her if there was anything special she’d like me to include? Her suggestion was to use veteran’s letters as a focus, but that she was open to other ideas. 
    Not surprisingly, I had no trouble coming up with a storyline. Plus, the idea of using letters in the play was a terrific one.  Additionally,  they were easy to find and utilize as I incorporate into the script.

Creating One-of-a-Kind Plays: Custom Scripts Available Now

    I went to work on the script and two days later, I came up with “Letters Across Time“. ($4.99) The resource includes a letter to the teacher with suggestions for mounting the production, the script and four photographs of the letter writers. 
Creating One-of-a-Kind Plays: Custom Scripts Available Now

The Custom Play Script Story

    The story: A teacher and her students invite a military veteran to speak to their class in celebration of Veterans Day. Four students read quotes from letters of various members of the armed forces. These letters writers are George Washington, Franklin Roosevelt, a Civil War soldier and a present-day female soldier.
     Additionally, the students ask the veteran questions.  He shares about his experiences in the war. The audience experiences first-hand what it is like to be in the military serving in a war time through the use of images of the four letter writers,
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Do you need a custom script?


After writing this script, and posting to my Dramamommaspeaks store on TPT, I  got to thinking…maybe someone else needs a particular program written for them?  

   YOU CAN ASK THE SAME THING OF ME! (Guess what?  Requesting this customized program is at no extra cost to you!)

Do you need something to celebrate:
Or do you have another idea? Perhaps you’d like a radio theater script written about a particular topic?  Here is one your students will enjoy:  The Monkey’s Paw

Five Reasons for a Custom Script

    If you are like me, it may take you a little extra thought to consider how a custom script could be of benefit to you.  But here are five reasons it will help you:

1. Tailored to student abilities: A custom script can match the skill level and interests of their students.  Thus ensuring every child has a part that suits them.

2. Aligned with curriculum goals: Teachers can request scripts that reinforce specific educational objectives.  These could be historical events, literary themes, or social-emotional learning.

3. Saves time and effort: Teachers don’t have to spend hours adapting existing material to fit their classroom needs. The script is ready to go.

4. Culturally relevant content: Custom scripts can reflect the unique cultural backgrounds and diversity of the class.  This makes the material more engaging and relatable.

5. Fosters creativity and engagement: A customized play script can include topics or themes that spark student interest. Consequently, this fosters  deeper engagement and encouraging participation in the arts.

Sounds like a win-win to me.  You, too?

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Just email me at DhcBaldwin@gmail.com
Have you ever been asked to present something for a special celebration at your school?  I’d love to hear about it.

 

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