Drama for Middle Schoolers
Step into the spotlight of language with this collection of vocabulary lists for thrilling plays, perfect for middle school students looking to add some dramatic flair to their words! Explore the theatrical worlds of tragedy and comedy, all while equipping yourself with words that can command a stage as powerfully as a Shakespearean soliloquy.
Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHarry Potter now has children of his own, but when his son Albus begins school at Hogwarts, it seems that the past is returning to haunt them both.
PygmalionIn this play inspired by the Greek myth of Pygmalion, Professor Henry Higgins bets that he can transform Eliza Doolittle, a poor flower seller, into a cultured and genteel lady.
A Midsummer Night's DreamIn this comedy, two Athenian couples and a troupe of actors become unwitting pawns in a squabble between a fairy king and queen.
The Importance of Being EarnestJack and Algernon — two bachelors in 19th-century England — use false identities to get what they want — and get into trouble — in this comedy by Oscar Wilde.
The Diary of Anne FrankThis dramatic adaptation of the diary of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis won both a Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize.
The Miracle WorkerBased on the autobiography of Helen Keller (The Story of My Life), this play explores how teacher Annie Sullivan helps a deaf and blind child develop the skills she needs to cope and to communicate.
Twelfth NightAfter a shipwreck separates her from her twin brother, Viola disguises herself as a man so she can pass safely through the land of Illyria. There she befriends Duke Orsino and tries to help him win the affections of Countess Olivia. Read the full text here.
The Picture of Dorian GrayOscar Wilde scandalized Victorian audiences with this macabre story of a man who trades his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Read the full text here.
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