First published 1978
This collection presents dramatic works crafted specifically for children to perform during dedicated theater time. Bailey structures each play with young actors in mind, creating roles that allow children to explore different characters and situations through performance. The plays range across various themes and settings, giving young performers opportunities to engage with storytelling through dialogue and action. Each piece considers the attention spans and abilities of child actors while maintaining engaging narratives that hold audience interest. The collection serves both as performance material and as an introduction to theatrical arts, encouraging children to step into different roles and express themselves through drama. Bailey balances entertainment value with educational elements, creating works that teach through doing rather than lecturing. The plays foster creativity, confidence, and collaborative skills as children work together to bring stories to life on stage.
Genres: drama
Vibes: educational, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, self-expression
Period: 20th-century
257 pages · Hardcover · Core Collection Books