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Supernatural Stories on Stage
Paperback
Series: On Stage, Book 22
Publisher Price: $9.99
ISBN13: 9781068743320
Publisher: Jembooks
Published: Aug 23 2025
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Supernatural Stories on Stage is a captivating collection of short plays for children based on ghost stories, legends, and classic supernatural tales. Each play has been carefully adapted for classroom or drama use, written in simple, accessible language with clear stage directions provided in italics and brackets. With flexible casting and plenty of speaking parts, every play is designed to involve a whole class or large group, making it ideal for collaborative performance and inclusive participation.
This versatile resource is perfect for children aged 5-12 and can be used in schools, after-school drama clubs, youth theatres, community groups, or even informal performances at home. The plays range from much-loved classics to eerie folktales, offering something to suit every group, season, and performance style. Titles include The Canterville Ghost, A Christmas Carol, The Little Match Girl, The Signal-Man, and Hansel and Gretel, alongside lesser-known but equally engaging tales such as The Talking Skull and The Seal Catcher.
Each script has been designed with educators and facilitators in mind. They are easy to stage, require minimal resources, and allow teachers to focus on the learning and creative process rather than complex production demands. Through role play, children are encouraged to explore language, practise expression, build confidence, and develop empathy. Performing these stories helps children to listen, collaborate, and take creative risks, while also connecting them to the universal themes found in folklore and literature.
Like the other titles in the popular On Stage series, this book places the emphasis on enjoyment, creativity, and participation. The flexible scripts can be shortened, lengthened, or adapted as needed, ensuring they work for groups of all sizes and abilities.
Supernatural Stories on Stage is both a practical teaching tool and an exciting drama anthology. With its mix of spooky fun, timeless tales, and accessible scripts, it is the perfect way to bring the magic of storytelling and theatre into children's lives, helping young performers to shine both on stage and in the classroom.
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