What is Reader's Theater?
Reader's Theater is reading a story like a play without memorization, props or a stage. Students each take a character role and read their part with expression, meaning and enthusiasm in small non-threatening groups. Putting on a single theatrical play in a student environment can require a great deal of planning, preparation, and practice, and it may only provide a spotlight for a handful of students. Reader’s Theater, on the other hand, is easy to implement on a daily or weekly basis and provides a balanced platform for "all students to shine."

Reader's Theater gives students an outlet for creative expression and a safe platform for building reading confidence which translates into success in many other areas of their lives.

Strong reading and comprehension skills are the cornerstone for a successful educational experience. Reader’s Theater is a well-known fluency building strategy that engages and entertains students while they learn and improve their skills. Reader’s Theater is an approved method of "Repeated Guided Oral Reading," making it research-based.