NEW on Lasting Impact!: Scripts for Competition and the Stage

We’re excited to announce that scripts are now available in the SHOP at Lasting Impact!—a growing collection of thoughtfully crafted works designed for speech competitions, one-act festivals, and full theatrical productions.

Whether you’re a student preparing for competition, a coach searching for quality material, or a director looking for meaningful scripts for your program, these works were created with purpose, performance, and impact in mind.

Explore the full collection here:
https://lastingimpact.info/product-category/scripts/


What You’ll Find at Lasting Impact!…

1. Competitive Scripts

Perfect for interpretive speech events, these scripts are crafted to:

  • Highlight strong characters and clear themes
  • Fit within competitive time limits
  • Offer flexibility for creative interpretation
  • Provide emotional depth and clarity

These pieces are ideal for students who want material that is engaging, followable, and judge-friendly, while still allowing room for originality and personal voice. These scripts are high quality, ready for you to make your own! Whether you are an individual looking for a DRAMATIC, OPEN, or HUMOROUS Interpretation or you are a dynamic DUO looking for the perfect INTERP… look no further! We have variety of SCRIPTS… and more will be posted monthly!

2. One-Act Plays

Our one-act plays are designed for:

  • Speech and debate competition
  • School performances
  • Festivals and showcases

They offer strong storytelling, manageable casts, and themes that resonate with both performers and audiences—making them excellent choices for programs looking for quality material without the commitment of a full-length production. One Act plays are typically between 20-40 minutes in length. They have more to cut, but are a great option for competition.

3. Full-Length Plays

For theater programs seeking meaningful, performance-ready material, our full-length plays provide:

  • Compelling narratives
  • Rich characters
  • Clear themes
  • Opportunities for ensemble and lead performers

These scripts are ideal for schools, community theaters, and homeschool groups looking for stories that challenge performers and engage audiences. Our collection has been written, published, and produced by Heather Neumann, founder of Lasting Impact! These plays are not all posted yet, but will be available in 2026 for production. Contact heather@lastingimpact.info for rights and royalty information. Plays include…

  1. Light in the Darkness – An Adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables
  2. A Christmas Carol
  3. Pirates of Penzance ~ A Play with Music
  4. Pride and Prejudice
  5. Little Women
  6. The Importance of Being Earnest

Written and Curated with Experience

All scripts on Lasting Impact! are written or curated by Heather Neumann—author, coach, and educator who has worked with thousands of students and coached dozens of National Champions.

Heather Neumann is an author, playwright, and nationally recognized speech coach who has worked with thousands of students and coached numerous Speech Champions. She is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Interpretive Speech and Lasting Impact’s Speech Grab and Go, as well as multiple stage adaptations, including Light in the Darkness, inspired by Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. Her work centers on meaningful storytelling, clarity of interpretation, and as always, a lasting impact!

Heather finds deep joy in working with young performers, helping them discover their voice and the power it carries to impact the world. With a gift for transforming timeless literature into accessible and compelling dramas for students and adults of all ages. Heather’s work is infused with purpose, beauty, and grace. Her greatest delight is in revealing the love of the Father through every performance. She treasures her faith, her family, and the way theater can draw hearts closer to Jesus.

But success has never been measured by awards alone. These scripts reflect years of experience understanding:

  • What works on stage
  • What resonates with judges and audiences
  • What challenges and grows students
  • What builds confidence, creativity, and communication skills

Each piece is created with the belief that performance is not just about winning—it’s about growth, connection, and lasting impact. If you believe you have a public domain or an original script that you feel is competition and Lasting Impact! worthy, contact heather@lastingimpact.info


Why Choose Lasting Impact! Scripts?

✔ Competition-ready
✔ Stage-worthy
✔ Student-centered
✔ Coach-approved
✔ Purpose-driven

Whether you’re preparing for a tournament, selecting a play for your program, or looking for meaningful material that stretches performers, these scripts were written to serve both excellence and heart!

We invite you to browse the growing script collection and find the piece that fits your students, your program, and your goals.

View Scripts Here:
https://lastingimpact.info/product-category/scripts/

Because the right script doesn’t just fill time on stage—it tells a story worth sharing.

Partnership Series- Duo Interpretation, part 1

Awe! Summer… Speech season is over! It’s time to relax, take a breather… No wait! You need to secure the ultimate duo or debate partner!! Ask people in your club, your state, even someone out state!? Time is of the essence… You need someone, anyone… Even though you have a sibling you could choose!? You need to find them NOW!  (This paragraph reminds me is Veruca Salt, in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, she wanted anything, it didn’t matter at what cost. Ultimately she ended up down the nut shoot. Don’t be a Veruca Salt)!…

Continue reading “Partnership Series- Duo Interpretation, part 1”

Duo Interpretation- Tips from AJ Neumann

In honor of our new release- The Ultimate Duo Handbook... An Essential Guide to Duo Interpretation. Here is an excerpt of the book...

AJ Neumann participated in Speech and Debate for five years. Each of those years he participated in Duo Interpretation. It was one of favorite Speech categories. Four out of the five years, he had FOUR different duo partners. He qualified to the National Championship in Duo Interpretation four years in a row, with three of those four partners.

AJ describes his Duo partnerships, how they came to be, and what valuable lessons he learned through each one of them...

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Another Product! The Ultimate Duo Handbook!

The Duo Team of Heather Neumann and Kristi Eskelund have done it again… They have written an amazing resource that you can quickly get your hands on. Introducing–

The Ultimate Duo HandbookAn Essential Guide for Duo Interpretation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I don’t think I have seen anything like this! An all-in-one guide that covers everything you need to know about Duo Interpretation. I love this resource, especially the value!” ~parent

The Ultimate Duo Handbook has over 40 pages of instruction, examples, and fun! Kristi and Heather provide a very thorough approach to help students, coaches, and parents tackle the art of Duo Interpretation. Contents include…

Why Duo

What’s Your Duo Style

The Duo Chopping Block

Teamwork

The Duo Partner Worksheet

The Distance Duo

Creating Characters

Duo Activities

and so much more!!

Purchase your Ebook today for the introductory price of $9.95! It’s easy! Simply purchase the book, and tap the link to down load this amazing manual.  Once you purchase the book, the download link is on the finished order page.

“Wow! I LOVED it! Practical wisdom at a bargain price!” ~ parent

Heather Neumann and Kristi Eskelund have coached numerous successful Duo Teams, including their own children. Heather says, “Duos are near and dear to our hearts. It seemed appropriate that our first handbook would be all about Duos! We can’t wait to see what God lays on our hearts next!”

 

Find Your Interp Style!

It's that time in the "pre-season", where some students are starting to feel panicked. "I haven't found my epic piece!" "My research is going no where!" "I hate my topic already!" Or my favorite, "We were supposed to have a piece picked by now?!" I know Practice Tournaments are starting... But take a deep breath... You still have time- plenty of time!

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Forming a Duo Team

By: Heather Neumann

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Every year I can't wait to see what partnerships God will bring together! Duos can bring a lot of joy to one's heart, however sometimes it can bring frustration and disappointment. As a duo- you are a team. And if you are not siblings- your team includes your duo partner’s family.

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