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  1. The Red Rose

    The Red Rose

    By le Clanche du Rand. Based upon Beauty and the Beast.

    Product Code: R42000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • College | Professional
    • 2m., 1w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    This play is an innovative, entertaining, and emotionally relevant treatment of the Beauty and the Beast theme for modern audiences using marks, mime and sound. Thematically it concerns itself with what lies below the apparent surfaces of people and events, as well as with the journey of learning how to love. Learn More
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    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

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  2. Clowns' Play

    Clowns' Play

    By Reginald F. Bain.

    Product Code: C52000

    • Drama
    • High School | TYA
    • 4m., 4w.
    • 40 min.
    In this participation play, clowns utilize what they can find backstage, ask for help from the audience when they get stuck and capitalize on the unique talents of each clown as they play out the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Learn More
    $10.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

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  3. The Truly Remarkable Puss-in-Boots

    The Truly Remarkable Puss-in-Boots

    By Patricia Clapp.

    Product Code: T51000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School | TYA
    • 2m., 5w.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    Following the original fairy tale, this play presents an arrogant, swaggering Puss who struts though a series of adventures which give his young master position, riches and a happily-ever-after curtain. Learn More
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    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  4. Once Upon a Shoe or The Rhymes and Mimes of Mother Goose and Her Traveling Troubadours

    Once Upon a Shoe or The Rhymes and Mimes of Mother Goose and Her Traveling Troubadours

    By Joseph Robinette.

    Product Code: O29000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School | College | TYA
    • 7 to 30, flexible.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 40 min.
    Mother Goose sadly announces to her children that they must leave their home—a large, comfortable shoe—and move to an old sneaker "across the tracks." The children decide to "put on a show" to save their shoe, and in the best Garlandooney tradition, they proceed to enact eight of Mother Goose's best poems. The shoe is saved, and Mother Goose and her troupe are off to Hollywood. Learn More
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  5. Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz

    Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz

    By Steve and Kathy Hotchner. Based on the book by L. Frank Baum.

    Product Code: D27000

    • Comedy
    • High School | Professional
    • 4m., 3w. (1 dog.)
    • 45 min.
    With the audience participating; Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion are sure to have their hopes and wishes come true. Audience involvement goes as far as helping rescue Dorothy and her friends from the Wicked Witch of the West. Learn More
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    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  6. A Tale of Sleeping Beauty

    A Tale of Sleeping Beauty

    Book and lyrics by Steve and Kathy Hotchner. Music by Bill Roser.

    Product Code: T47000

    • Comedy | Farce
    • Elementary School | Middle School | High School | Professional
    • 3m., 4w.

      Limited Livestream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    The townspeople have deserted in the middle of the night, the curse of the evil fairy is about to come to pass, and today is the day the kingdom will fall asleep forever. Learn More
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    Min. Royalty Rate: $40/perf

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  7. Treasure Island

    Treasure Island

    Based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson. By Steve and Kathy Hotchner.

    Product Code: T38000

    • Comedy | Farce
    • Elementary School | Middle School
    • 2m., 4w.

      Limited Livestream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    The magic is created in part by the audience, when they help make a storm at sea, a mosquito-infested jungle, and a cave filled with ghosts. While helping Ben Bulba defeat Red the Pirate Queen, and save Long John, the audience has to make a tough decision. Learn More
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    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  9. Hoppily Ever After

    Hoppily Ever After

    By Mary Ahl.

    Product Code: H29000

    • Comedy
    • Middle School | High School
    • 5m., 5w.
    • 30 min.
    Set in Fairyland long ago, the king and queen of Mogdnik can't stand the constant bickering of their three sons, so the King orders them to find brides and go! Learn More
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  10. Cinderella, Cinderella

    Cinderella, Cinderella

    By Steve and Kathy Hotchner.

    Product Code: C27000

    • Comedy | Farce
    • Middle School | High School
    • 3m., 5w.

      Limited Livestream Rights Available

    • 45 min.
    In this participation version of Cinderella, small groups of children come on to the stage to help Cinderella clean her stepmother's house before the terrible family returns. They then help an absentminded Fairy Godmother, create the wild ride to the castle and dance at the ball. Learn More
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