Laurie Allen Bücher

Perfect for classroom practice or for an evening of entertainment, middle school and high school teens will easily recognize themselves in these believable — and funny — school situations such as dating, appearances, egos, fads, crushes, breaking rules, embarrassing moments, and more. The characters are daring, outlandish, uninhibited, and creative as they deal with their circumstances that are often exaggerated by their own perceptions, attitudes, and actions. The simple sets and few props make staging quite simple. Appropriate for all ages, teens will love reading these scenes and will be even more excited to jump up and perform these comical situations as they develop and show off their talents.

Ghost stories from SLC have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Salt Lake City comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Crash a party at the Devereaux Mansion--thrown by the ghosts. Or sense the paranormal vibes in the kitchen of Whiskey Street Cocktails and Dining. Have you heard about Girl Scout troop that was haunted by a mysterious apparition while touring the Fort Douglas Military Museum? Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Teens love to act crazy, push boundaries, take chances, and explore opportunities, so why not channel their energy and excitement onto the stage? These 30 short plays, ranging in length from three to seven minutes, give actors the opportunity to create outrageous characters in the context of situations they know so well. With natural dialog and believable situations, young actors will love that there are no complex issues to deal with and no lessons to learn -- just real life teen dilemmas presented in a comedy format. Written for mixed casts of two to six actors, each play is complete with stage directions, simple props, and a setting. Contemporary situations enable students, actors, and the audience to relate easily to the material, such as Un-Identical Twins, Four Boyfriends, Last Free Summer , and The Babysitter. Suitable for all ages, even inexperienced young actors will have the opportunity to entertain audiences a they show off their talents and do what teens do best -- laugh!