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  1. The Yellow Boat

    The Yellow Boat

    By David Saar.

    Product Code: Y29000

    • Drama | Tragedy
    • High School | College | Community
    • 4m., 3w.

      Limited Streaming Rights Available

    • 75 min.
    This play is based on the true story of a boy, who was born with congenital hemophilia and died at the age of 8 of AIDS-related complications. A uniquely gifted visual artist, Benjamin's buoyant imagination transformed his physical and emotional pain into a blaze of colors and shapes in his fanciful drawings and paintings. Benjamin's remarkable voyage continues to touch audiences around the world. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

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  2. Stuart Little

    Stuart Little

    Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White.

    Product Code: S99000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 7 to 25+ either gender.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 70 min.
    This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the original are captured in this adaptation as Stuart, the mild-mannered mouse, tries to survive in a "real people's world." The many adventures—both big and small—of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this story theatre presentation. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

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  3. The Trial of Goldilocks T81000

    The Trial of Goldilocks

    By Joseph Robinette.

    Product Code: T81000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School | College
    • 14 to 20+ any gender.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    This exciting one-act comedy examines the familiar fairy tale from three points of view: the traditional, the Bears', then Goldilocks'. Guilty or innocent? From the opening moment, when three vendors attempt to hawk souvenirs among the audience, to the surprising verdict from the jury—and a "happily-ever-after" conclusion—this play, performed completely in verse, is both unique and enchanting. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $55/perf

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  4. Charlotte's Web

    Charlotte's Web

    Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Charles Strouse. Based on the book by E.B. White.

    Product Code: C06000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 15 or more, fewer with doubling.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 130 min.
    This exciting, new musical version of Charlotte's Web brings a new dimension to E.B. White's beloved classic about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with Charlotte the spider. Learn More
    $12.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $115/perf

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  5. Narnia

    Narnia

    Based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Book by Jules Tasca. Music by Thomas Tierney. Lyrics by Ted Drachman.

    Product Code: N01000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 7 to 10m., 4 to 6w., extras as desired.

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 120 min.
    The first and most famous story of The Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical presentation of this unique, enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children—plucked from our world in unexpected ways to help Narnia and to learn from their Narnia odyssey lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that will help them grow. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

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  6. Jungalbook

    Jungalbook

    Adapted by Edward Mast. Based on the Mowgli stories of Rudyard Kipling.

    Product Code: J54000

    • Drama
    • High School | College | Community
    • 2m., 6 either gender.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 75 min.
    This dramatization places the jungle of India on a children's playground. Mowgli, the human child raised by wolves in the jungle, must destroy Sherakhan, the tiger who killed his parents. But his use of rope stolen from the human village has broken jungle law. Now Mowgli must choose whether to defy the law or leave the jungle forever. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

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  7. James and the Giant Peach

    James and the Giant Peach

    From the book by Roald Dahl. Dramatized by Richard R. George.

    Product Code: J18000

    • Comedy | Farce | Satire
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community
    • 21 (most either gender).

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 60 min.
    A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. You will see James (as he cleverly gets the Peach out of danger), the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm. You will also see James' mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge come to a suitably sticky end. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

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  8. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Dramatized by Richard R. George.

    Product Code: C53000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 10m., 9w.

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 65 min.
    Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! Each member of your cast will have a role that promotes a special understanding of other people as, together, they and your audience experience a chocolate-candy fantasy. The entire production is smoothly tied together by an energetic and personable narrator, who effortlessly bridges time and excites the audience with creative anticipation. The delicious fun of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory awaits you! Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

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    The House at Pooh Corner

    Adapted by Bettye Knapp. From the work by A.A. Milne.

    Product Code: H31000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
    • 10 small animals and one small boy.

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 145 min.
    Christopher Robin has decided to run away with his friends Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and the rest. For there is a dark, mysterious threat that he's to be sent away to Education. Nobody knows exactly what or where that is, and if he's sent to such a distant place, what can his friends possibly do without him? As the situation becomes clearer, Christopher Robin isn't quite so sure that running away is the answer. Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

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  10. Winnie-the-Pooh W37000

    Winnie-the-Pooh

    Based on the book by A.A. Milne. Adapted by Kristin Sergel.

    Product Code: W37000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School | College | Professional
    • 13 children or adults.

      No Livestream Rights Available

    • 120 min.
    Winnie-the-Pooh would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat "a little something." His intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey keeps getting him into trouble. When Kanga starts bathing Piglet (with soap!) and forcing down spoonfuls of Strengthening Medicine, Pooh wants to fly to the rescue, but he's had so many snacks he gets stuck in the door! Learn More
    $11.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $110/perf

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