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Five Playlets (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hester Donaldon Jenkins

 
9780267203697: Five Playlets (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Five Playlets gathers short, stage-ready stories that explore health, home, and hope in vivid community life.

This collection presents scenes with familiar characters like Mother Goose and the Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe, weaving together child-centered drama, public health themes, and urban challenges. Its compact plays balance simple staging with meaningful stakes, inviting both reading and performance.

Readers will experience a range of urban tales—from playful village encounters to tenement life—brought to life through accessible dialogue and clear action. The volume encourages discussion about health, housing, and daily resilience, making it suitable for classrooms, community groups, and youth theater projects.

  • Compact, one-scene playlets designed for quick staging and rehearsal
  • Appealing to young performers through familiar, timeless figures
  • Addresses health, housing, and social issues with a hopeful lens
  • Ideal for classroom reads, community theater, and discussion prompts

Ideal for readers and performers who want thoughtful stories about family, community, and standing up for better living conditions.

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