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  1. The Emperor's New Clothes

    The Emperor's New Clothes

    Adapted by Max Bush. From the tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

    Product Code: E87000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community
    • 2 to 3m., 1 to 2w., 1 either gender.

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    • 55 min.
    This adaptation incorporates aspects of Hans Christian Andersen's life including his passion for acting and his mother's determination to help her son achieve his aspirations. The weavers in this play are actors, a mother and son; their talents come into play as they pretend to weave the "magic" cloth. As they improvise their plot, the hilarious results and the extent of the emperor's self-absorbed vanity are revealed. Learn More
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  2. Flyers

    Flyers

    By Julia Lander and Carol Lander.

    Product Code: FF4000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | Community
    • 15 to 30m., 6 to 13w., 20 or more either gender.

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    • 60 min.
    Young Orville and Wilbur Wright are still convinced that real flight is possible, but they are laughed at when they share this notion with their classmates. Still, the Wrights follow aviation advances avidly through the years, but never dream they will be at the forefront of the aeronautical world. Written for young and old alike, this musical is about perseverance, believing in yourself and not giving up. Learn More
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  3. Oh Freedom! The Story of the Underground Railroad

    Oh Freedom! The Story of the Underground Railroad

    By Peter Manos.

    Product Code: OA4000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College
    • 2 to 10m., 2 to 10w., up to 10 either gender.

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    • 45 min.
    This play combines stories of men and women of the Underground Railroad who were active in the fight against slavery. Famous participants like Harriet Tubman and Harriet Beecher Stowe and other lesser-known heroes are included in this tale that celebrates a time when Americans were at their courageous best, supporting one another, regardless of background, ethnicity or gender. Learn More
    $9.95 /script

    Min. Royalty Rate: $50/perf

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  4. The Dancing Princesses or The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes

    The Dancing Princesses or The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes

    Adapted by Max Bush from a story by the Brothers Grimm.

    Product Code: DF4000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 6 to 12m., 8 to 16w., 3 to 6 either gender.

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    • 65 min.
    Here is a magical tale of dance and romance. A mystery threatens the security of the kingdom: where do the princesses escape to every night, and why are their dancing shoes worn out each morning? The king desperately tries to solve the mystery by proclaiming that any man who can solve it will marry the daughter of his choice and become the future king. Learn More
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  5. Under a Midsummer Moon

    Under a Midsummer Moon

    By Claudia Haas.

    Product Code: U40000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community
    • 5m., 6w, 3 either gender, up to 10 extras.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 70 min.

    It's the summer of 1969 and young people gather in a park to play, protest and work. Madrigal know the times are fragile and call for magic. She recreates herself as a gift-giving sprite and devises a scavenger hunt. All become enraptured by the hunt and, under the midsummer moon, discover truths about themselves and each other in this coming-of-age tale of surprising friendships, unexpected journeys and the awakening of new possibilities.

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  6. The Elves and the Shoemaker: A Musical Holiday Fable

    The Elves and the Shoemaker: A Musical Holiday Fable

    Book by Patty Carver. Music and lyrics by Patty Carver and Leo P. Carusone.

    Product Code: E82000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 3 to 4m., 2 to 3w. (3 to 6 either gender optional).

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    • 60 min.
    This fun-filled musical holiday tale based on the well-loved classic retells the traditional story with a unique twist. Written with sing-alongs, dance-alongs and lots of audience participation, this musical will delight children of all ages. Learn More
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    Min. Royalty Rate: $65/perf

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  7. Jackie & Me

    Jackie & Me

    By Steven Dietz. Adapted from the book by Dan Gutman.

    Product Code: J66000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | Community
    • 6 to 15m., 2 to 6w., doubling possible. Extras as desired.

      Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available

    • 85 min.
    Joey Stoshack is a young boy with a special talent for time travel. When Joey is assigned to write a report on an African American who has made an important contribution to society, he goes back to Brooklyn, New York, in 1947 to meet Jackie Robinson. He plans on writing a prize-winning report, but he doesn't plan on a trip that will forever change his view of history and his definition of courage. Learn More
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  8. Einstein Is a Dummy

    Einstein Is a Dummy

    Book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías. Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.

    Product Code: E81000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 3m., 1w., 1 either gender.

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    • 60 min.
    With an engaging, original score, this uplifting small-cast musical about a fictional day in young Einstein's life confirms that each of us is both ordinary and special. Learn More
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  9. Einstein Is a Dummy

    Einstein Is a Dummy

    Book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías. Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.

    Product Code: E80000

    • Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 3m., 5w., 4 either gender. May be expanded to up to 100 each of m., w., either gender.

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    • 90 min.
    As an adult, Albert Einstein changed our view of the universe. But as a boy, he struggled with the same issues any 12-year-old might—keeping up with violin lessons, impressing the girl next door and, oh yeah, comprehending the fundamental relationship of space and time to the speed of light, of course. This uplifting play about a fictional day in young Einstein's life confirms that each of us is both ordinary and special. Learn More
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  10. Atypical Boy

    Atypical Boy

    By Laurie Brooks.

    Product Code: AK1000

    • Comedy | Drama
    • Middle School | High School | College | Community | Professional | TYA
    • 2 to 3m., 1 to 3w., 1 to 4 or more either gender.

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    • 60 min.
    In a fantastical world (not entirely unlike our own) where "conformity is compulsory," one boy cannot conform. Learn More
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