Classic Acts

Outstanding plays for kids ages 10-14

Carmella Gates has been a public school teacher and a university professor. She taught at all grade levels for over 30 years.  She has worked with regular students, students with special needs and second language learners. 

 

Carmella wrote these plays for her students, since there are so few good quality plays for children and youth in the 10-14 age range.  Her students performed these plays to great acclaim from audiences consisting of parents, middle school students, teachers and administrators.

 

Carmella’s intent is to provide an opportunity for children and youth to learn about classic literature in a fun and compelling way that is understandable as well as enjoyable.  An early appreciation of literature will enhance their high school and college experience.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We would love to hear from you with your questions, feedback on the plays, things that worked for your production, ideas for other plays you would like to see, quotes for the website, etc.  We will answer all e-mail promptly, especially any asking for assistance or information.  E-mail Carmella. We look forward to hearing from you!

Meghan Gates is a magna cum laud graduate of the prestigious Loyola University Theatre Dept, and has a minor in Fine Arts.  She has appeared in, directed, designed sets, and done scenic painting for numerous shows at the University and in the Chicago area. 

 

Her knowledge of theatre and art was tapped to develop “A Guide to Introducing Theatre to Young Actors.”  She co-wrote "Midsummer Night's Dream" and is presently working on additional scripts.

 

Meghan has been involved with theatre and art since she was a young child, giving her excellent insight into the needs and tastes of young actors.