All ages

A delightful, funny re-telling of the Hans Christian Anderson story. A vain and childish Emperor is duped by two schemers who convince him they can make him a clothes that are not only beautiful, but magical - they can only be seen by those who are honest. But will the Emperor be able to see?

Alliance Repertory Theatre Company

http://www.alliancerep.org

This staged reading provides a dramatic version of the Little Red Riding Hood in a gentle re-conceiving of the tale. In this version the mother is "restored" to a central role, in a spirit of great fun, so it not only speaks to very young children, but speaks to adults and children of all ages.

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey

http://www.growingstage.com

In a world where people are born with wings and the ability to fly, a young boy named Lyf lives a hidden existence in the woods with his parents. In this staged reading, Lyf discovers a top-secret invention that will either tear his family apart or bring them closer together.

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey

http://www.growingstage.com

In this staged reading, Turner Buckminster is the new kid in town and his only friend is Lizzie Bright, who lives in an impoverished community founded by former slaves. When powerful forces threaten Lizzie and her kin, Turner faces the ultimate test of his character—and learns a hard-earned lesson about courage and loss. Based on the Newbery Honor book.

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey

http://www.growingstage.com

Staged reading of a gripping story that follows the lives of three young people – one Muslim, one Jewish and one Christian – as their lives are turned upside down as Spain invades Granada in 1492

The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey

http://www.growingstage.com

Readings of representative plays from the Madison Young Playwrights Program. Imaginative student work that is funny and moving.

Playwrights Theatre

http://www.ptnj.org