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Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle

Dramatized by Olga Fricker. Based on the book by Hugh Lofting.

Product Code: D18000

  • Full-length Play
  • Cast size: 24 characters with most roles short and easily learned, optional extras

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$10.95 /script

Min. Royalty Rate: $90/perf

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Synopsis

Delightful Doctor Dolittle, because of his special love for animals, becomes an animal doctor. The animals who love him are thrilled, and they teach the good doctor how to talk to animals. This extraordinary ability leads to the most exciting adventures. Each role is a sure success. Relying more on the imagination of the audience than on scenery, you make it possible for them to join the enchanting world that results from the unique communication between the many colorful "animals" and their wonderful friend.

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Details

  • Status

    In stock
  • Type of Show Full-length Play
  • Product Code D18000
  • Cast Size 24
  • Min. Royalty Rate $90/perf
  • Cost $10.95
  • Approx. Run Time 120 min

Categories

  • ISBN(13) 9780871293909
* Please note the royalty rate listed is the minimum royalty rate per performance. The actual royalty rate will be determined upon completion of a royalty application.

Customer Reviews

"A delightful collection of his tales carefully collected into an enchanting script. "
Review by Patch Clark, East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance, Greenville, N.C.
"Provided many small parts to give opportunities for children new to the stage. Very easy scenes with minimal scenery required."
Review by Linda Carpenter, Wisconsin Rapids Public School, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
"This was an appealing play for children in a wide age span. It was easily adaptable to provide for individual needs."
Review by John Scheuering, Discovery Pond, Barn Players, Miles City, Mont.
"This was a crowd-pleasing show with great flexibility in casting. It was nice to bring a classic back to young audiences."
Review by Dana McAfee, Warsaw Community High School, Warsaw, Ind.
"Doctor Dolittle went over very well with our audiences. We cast adults in human roles, youth (ages 5-17) in all animal and human-child roles. We had sold-out crowds, and the kids involved had a great time."
Review by Cassie Williams, Master Arts Theatre, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hints, Tips, and Tricks

"Read all of the original books as this will help in the understanding of the play. The original works by Hugh Lofting are delightful and really helped the cast with developing their characters. "
Tip by Patch Clark, East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance, Greenville, N.C.

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