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Introducing our engaging Diversity category, featuring delightful plays for students that celebrate the unique stories of various cultures and backgrounds. These play scripts for elementary students are specifically designed to introduce young actors to the beauty of diversity in a fun and accessible way.


Through these captivating narratives, students will not only improve their reading and comprehension skills but also develop empathy and respect for others. Our royalty-free plays encourage teamwork and collaboration, making them perfect for classroom performances or drama clubs.


As children explore different characters and perspectives, they gain a better understanding of their peers, fostering a community of acceptance and inclusivity. These enriching scripts help create a safe environment where young minds can ask questions and share thoughts about identity and differences. Discover the magic of storytelling with our collection, and inspire your elementary students to embrace the wonderful world of diversity!


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THE PIE THAT CHANGED HISTORY by Maureen Crane Wartski THE PIE THAT CHANGED HISTORY by Maureen Crane Wartski

Middle & Lower Grades; 4 female, 3 male; 20 minutes. The story (maybe true, maybe not) of a couple who baked their way on to a wagon train to Oregon so they could open a school where Native people and settlers could learn together in peace. Their children settled in Kansas, where they were active in the 1850s Underground Railroad.

 
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THE PICNIC PEACE by Jane Tesh THE PICNIC PEACE by Jane Tesh

Lower Grades; 4 male, 1 female, as many male and female extras as desired for ants; contemporary; 10 minutes. Red ants and black ants fight over a picnic, only to discover that working together, sharing, and making friends are the most important morsels of all.

 
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RACE TO THE FUTURE, by Janet Carl RACE TO THE FUTURE, by Janet Carl

Middle and Lower Grades; 5 male, 5 female, plus many extras; mid-1800s; 25 minutes. A young girl invited to a "Bloomer" picnic—an unheard-of event for women to wear pants!—stands up for her beliefs in women's rights and freedom of expression.

 
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THE TALKING BURRO by Barbara Winther THE TALKING BURRO by Barbara Winther

Middle and Lower Grades; 4 male, 4 female, 4 male or female; 25 minutes. Talented animal joins in Mexican Christmas celebration.

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ARMADILLO'S CHOICE by Pamela Love ARMADILLO'S CHOICE by Pamela Love

Middle & Lower Grades: 6 actors: male/female; 10 minutes. Animals meet in the desert and learn to respect their differences, without asking each other to change the way they are.

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