This joyful musical is a retelling of Oliver Twist set in modern-day Rio de Janeiro that tackles issues of poverty, inequity and injustice. Oli, an orphan girl, asks the goddess of the sea for a “little bit more” in her life. Con man Falcão and thief Zé Esquiva hope to use Oli’s sweet nature to steal from a rich widow. In the favela, Oli meets Nancí, who begins to teach Oli how to read. But when police officer Sykes gets involved, everyone has to choose between doing what is easy and what is right. Learn More
Elementary School | Middle School | High School | Community
8 to 25m., 8 to 25w., expandable, extras as desired.
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75 min.
This story theatre-style show is a compilation of pieces about the teens who helped shape America. Did you know that the drummer boys in the Revolutionary War were as young as 11? Or that Caroline Pickersgill helped sew the flag that inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner” at 14? This show is incredibly flexible and adaptable to your space and audience, as we encourage you to write your own pieces about the forgotten teens of America. Learn More
This play is a coming-of-age story set in old Russia about a spirited young girl, Maryushka, determined to find where she belongs. Maryushka bravely and defiantly does her tasks—initially by playing tricks and fooling around—until she gets into trouble—real trouble. She's expelled from her village to find her baby brother who was snatched up by Baba Yaga's geese. Deep in the forest, she finds her true self in the course of completing three difficult tasks for Baba Yaga and brings her baby brother safely home. Learn More
Book, music and lyrics by Douglas Post. Based on the stories by the Brothers Grimm.
Product Code: K04000
Comedy
Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
7m., 5w., extras.
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75 min.
Hans unlocks an enchanted chest that held the imprisoned Gerhardt the Great and his troupe of traveling players. To show their thanks, the players perform The Golden Goose, The Three Huntsmen, and The Four Skillful Brothers. Learn More
Middle School | High School | Community | Professional
4m., 5w., 8 children. (Children's cast can be expanded with nonspeaking parts.)
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90 min.
Mrs. Frump and the kids from her orphanage go on an adventuresome bus ride culminating in a Christmas even more special than Frump could have ever imagined. Learn More
Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional
3 to 10m., 2 to 7w., plus 9 or more either gender.
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40 min.
This is a unique and fun retelling of the classic battle of wit and deception as told in the beloved fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood. We meet Red (who is nobody's fool) and the wolf (who tries to be cool) and granny—well, sometimes she's left in the dark! The story includes short retellings of sections within the tale, told in multiple styles: melodrama, Elizabethan, '80s hip-hop slang, and avant-garde. Learn More
Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
8m., 5w., extras.
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105 min.
Water Rat, curious Mole, and sensible Badger are all good-hearted friends who have to save Toad from himself and rescue the magnificent Toad Hall from the devious weasels. Learn More
Book and lyrics by Sally Netzel. Music by Beatrice Wolf. Based on the novel by Lewis Caroll.
Product Code: AH1000
Comedy
High School | College | Community | Professional
4m., 4w., 8 actors either gender, extras. Doubling possible.
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120 min.
Premiered with an elaborate production by the Dallas Theater Center, this two-act musical can magically turn your stage into a wonderland. The play deals honestly with Lewis Carroll's stories and characters—even Alice's fall down the rabbit hole. Sally Netzel has created unlimited opportunities for imaginative costumes, props, scenery and lighting. Beatrice Wolf's music inspires wonderful ideas for choreographing various scenes. Learn More