ARTREACH NEWSLETTER EXTRA
November 5, 2025

What are the Best Plays
For Middle Schools & Tweens Students?


TREASURE ISLAND
Ahoy, me hearties! Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure is adapted just for kids to perform.  The simplified story makes it easy for kids to get their pirate on.  This imaginative script is full of fun pirate characters including Long John Silver and his talking parrot.  "We have thoroughly enjoyed working on TREASURE ISLAND! Our after-school students love your plays!  Thank you for all you do!" Courtney Susman, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, WV.  See more: [ Web Page ]


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THE JUNGLE BOOK
ArtReach's The Jungle Book includes all the characters you and your children know and love:  Silly and lovable Baloo, funny Ikki the Porcupine, Mowgli's Cub-Brothers, Hathi the Elephant, flying Monkey-People and many more.  The Jungle-People are the Storytellers, keeping this adventure fast-paced and fun!  "I LOVE your version of The Jungle Book.  I have looked at 5 different versions and yours is the best!  I love the fact that there is the focus on Community and that there is such flexibility as far as roles."  Diana Guhin Wooley, LAMB Arts Ltd, Sioux City, IA.  See more: [ Web Page ]

Mowgli is brave to get the Red Flower in The Jungle Book
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A THOUSAND CRANES (Middle School Version)
ArtReach's A Thousand Cranes is the classic true story of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. This award-winning playscript is written for a large cast of young performers and told in simple but powerful terms. Widely admired, this play has been performed by schools and theatres thousands of times around the world, inspiring children with Sadako's plea for peace. "My Year 6 students performed A Thousand Cranes three times and each performance was a huge success. There were teachers actually crying and even the kindergarten students were quiet as they watched!"  Mary Westall, St. Therese Primary School, Sydney, Australia.  See more: [ Web Page ]


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ALADDIN (Middle School Version)
From the wondrous lamp the Genie appears granting Aladdin three wishes and a ride upon a magic carpet, flying off to a world of adventure!  Just when it seems all is lost, Aladdin uses his cleverness to trick the evil Magician and save the Sultan's kingdom.  "The script was so easy to work with and perfect for our grades 6 to 8 students. Our parents, teachers and students all loved the show!" Kristen Dias, Prince Andrew Public School, LaSalle, ON, Canada  See more: [ Web Page ]


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THE LEGEND OF MULAN
The Chinese have long revered the legend of Mulan, the girl warrior who has inspired countless songs, poems, books and films.  ArtReach's new dramatic play brings this stirring tale to life with all the action and romance of the epic poem.  "My school is performing your play The Legend of Mulan next week. We just love your script and are so excited to bring it to life." Amelia Dunlap, BTS Drama Arts Educator, Canyon Crest Elementary Provo. UT.  See more: [ Web Page ]


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KID FRANKENSTEIN
Frankenstein is kid-friendly! Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair.  When Doctor Frankenstein's ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania, the friends are whisked into a sci-fi fantasy of time-warped, weirdly scary and lively adventure.  "We recently performed ArtReach's 'Kid Frankenstein'. The result? Pure joy and happiness on the stage and in the audience."  The International School of Luxembourg  See more: [ Web Page ]


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A CHRISTMAS PETER PAN
Perth Youth Theatre (Perth, Australia)
A Christmas Peter Pan Musical for Kids to Perform
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