A Party in Mother Goose Land: A One Act Play for Primary Children

Name: A Party in Mother Goose Land: A One Act Play for Primary Children
Author: Effa E. Preston

By Effa E. Preston

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A one-act children’s pageant stages a festive gathering of nursery-rhyme characters at Mother Goose’s house, combining short comic scenes, songs, and tableaux. The script supplies a full cast list, costume and prop suggestions, entrance cues, and musical items suited to primary classrooms, while familiar figures appear in brief spoken or sung turns as they are announced by Boy Blue. Practical staging notes encourage flexibility for different class sizes and resources, and recurring choruses and closing arrangements tie the episodes together for a simple, performable entertainment.

About the Author

Effa E. Preston

Effa E. Preston was an American playwright and author known for her contributions to children's theater. She wrote several one-act plays designed for young audiences, including "A Party in Mother Goose Land" and "A Strike in Santa Land." Her works often incorporate themes of celebration and imagination, making them suitable for primary school performances. In addition to her plays, Preston's writings include holiday-themed works such as "In a Toy Shop: A Christmas Play for Small Children" and "A Thanksgiving Dream." Through her engaging narratives and characters, she aimed to entertain and educate children, leaving a lasting impact on early 20th-century children's literature.