Free Readers Theater Scripts for High-School Students (Grades 9-12 PDF & Google Slides)

Hunting for free readers’ theater scripts for grades 9–12? You’re in the right place. The catalogue below curates every no-prep PDF and Google Slides set we offer for high-school ELA, social studies, econ, logic, and mythology. Each entry lists cast size, run-time, and a quick teaching tip so you can target AP-level analysis, fluency drills, or cross-curricular projects. We add fresh titles every quarter—bookmark this page!

Shakespeare & Classic Literature

• Romeo & Juliet — 12 readers, ~20 min
• Comedy of Errors — 8 readers, ~12 min
• Frankenstein — 6 readers, ~15 min
• The Lottery — 18 roles, ~20 min
• Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen — 6 readers, ~10 min
• The Little Match Girl — 8 readers, ~12 min

Teacher Tip

Run dual casts for contrast, then stage a textual-evidence debate on each director’s theme choices.

History & Geography

• American Expansion (CYOA Sneak Peek) — 10 readers
• Columbus & Magellan — 8 readers
• The Guano Act (1856) — 6 readers
• Mexico Geography Spotlight — 7 readers

Teacher Tip

Pair each script with primary-source maps or letters to build DBQ analysis alongside performance.

Economics & Business

• Globalization & Tariffs — 10 readers
• Spotify Case Study — 8 readers

Teacher Tip

After reading, have students draft cost-benefit memos from each stakeholder’s POV.

Mythology & Legends

• Hades & the Underworld — 6 readers

Teacher Tip

Modernize the chorus into social-media “updates” while preserving mythic themes.

Word Origins & Idioms

• 5 Common Words — 5 readers
• Old Norse Words in English — 6 readers
• Modern-Era Idioms — 6 readers

Teacher Tip

Ask students to pull current news headlines that use each idiom or borrowed word, then act out micro-skits.

Psychology, Logic & Performance Skills

• Psychology 101: Empathy vs Manipulation — 9 readers
• Tu Quoque & Whataboutism — 6 readers
• Training Day: Voice-Acting Secrets — 5 readers

Teacher Tip

Stage a Socratic seminar; students must cite script lines to support psychological or logical claims.

Need semester-long depth? Explore our Classical Drama Series, Logical Fallacy Series, or Short Horror Collection.

FAQs About Free High-School Readers Theater

Are these scripts truly free?

Yes—every link above is a $0.00 digital download with a classroom license.

Do the PDFs include comprehension questions?

Most scripts include 10 discussion prompts; see individual product pages.

Can I adapt the scripts for competition?

Absolutely—edit for timing or cast size as long as attribution remains intact.

Updated June 15 2025 • Next update scheduled for September 2025.