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Links to Readers Theatre websites

Aaron Shepard
www.aaronshep.com
This site provides already adapted scripts along with suggested reading levels and age groups. Most of the scripts are adaptations of books by Aaron Shepard, however other authors are included as well.
 
Baie Comeau High School
www.qesn.meq.gouv.qc.ca/schools/bchs/rtheatre/teach.htm
This site would be really helpful if you were going to have your students create their own scripts.  A flow chart is provided for the students to follow along with, so that the things that this teacher considers the necessary information is sure to be included.  This site encourages students to be creative in their adaptations while still trying to maintain the integrity of the original piece.

Lois Walker’s Scripts for Schools
www.scriptsforschools.com
Good for the busy teacher on the go.  Already prepared scripts are available for purchase by interest group, subject and age levels.  Packages include a folder, a teacher and student scripts, instruction sheets, a poster and duplication rights.

Lois Walker’s Free Scripts
www.loiswalker.com/catalog/guidesamples.html
 Provides a guide to get teachers started and scripts that are divided into age/grade levels that are ready to be used.

Reader's Theatre Basics
bms.westport.k12.ct.us/mccormick/rt/RTHOME.htm
Gives a simple introduction on how to adapt a piece of literature into a RT script.  Outlines and defines the objectives an RT student should strive for (eye contact, voice projection, poise etc.).

Storycart Press
http://www.storycart.com
Site has examples of scripts that are free to download as well as kits that can be purchased to use in the class room.

Lisa Blau
www.lisablau.com/scriptomonth.html
 By going to this site and registering they will send a new script to your e-mail account every month.  You can also order any of her books and find out where she may be conducting a seminar near you.