Patriotic and Historical Plays for Young People
Edited by Sylvia E Kamerman
Royalty-free plays and programs about the people and events that made America great
Copyrighted 1975
An older little used book
Historical Dramas:
"Author of Liberty"-----------Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
"Incident at Valley Forge"-----A time of trial, a time of courage
"Paul Revere of Boston"-----A man of many talents
"An Imaginary Trial of George Washington"-----The Father of Our Country takes the stand
"All Because of a Scullery Maid"-----Unlikely spies help the Revolution
"The Trial of Peter Zenger"-----Freedom of the press is threatened
"The Boston Tea Party"-----The defiant act that led to freedom
"Martha Washington's Spy"-----A case of mistaken identity
"Summer Soldier"-----Pamphleteer Thomas Paine's inspiring words
"Molly Pitcher Meets the General"-----Two patriots of the American Revolution
"Naughty Susan"-----The Liberty Bell rings for freedom
"A Guide for George Washington"-----Crossing the Delaware--a verse drama
Comedies
"Horse Sense"-----an unbridled view of Paul Revere's ride
"'Woof' for the Red, White, and Blue"-----Betsy Ross gets unexpected help
"To Test the Truth"-----Will the real George Washington please stand up?
"The Petticoat Revolution"-----If women had been in command
"The Whites of Their Eyes"-----A modern cast of patriots scores a victory
Round-the-Table Reading Plays
"The Printer in Queen Street"-----Youn Ben Franklin of Boston
"The Constitution is Born"-----The found fathers make history
"Paul Revere, Ricder of Lesington"-----An important night in our nation's past
Choral Readings and Programs
"A Birthday Anthem for America"-----The glorious past and the challenging future
"Old Glory Grows Up"-----The history of our nation's flag
"Sing a Song of Holidays!"-----America's celebrations round the year
"George Washington, Farmer"-----Our first Presdient at home
"Victory Ball"-----Festivities at Mount Vernon
Most of the plays are 10 to 20 pages long