Synopsis
Large-Cast Version. This beloved classic now comes alive on stage in a magical full-length family musical. Filled with enchanting music and heartfelt lyrics, it has been touted by critics around the country for its sophisticated appeal to all ages. It tells the story of a world-weary aviator whose malfunctioning plane strands him in the middle of the Sahara Desert. When a mysterious, regal little boy appears and asks him to draw a sheep, the aviator is annoyed and distracted from his crisis—unaware that he is about to have a transforming experience. During their week in the desert the little price tells him stories about his adventures through the galaxy and about his strained relationship with a special flower on his own tiny planet. He encourages the alienated aviator to document these tales by drawing once again as he had when he was a boy. By learning that "what is essential is invisible to the eye," the aviator comes to a new understanding of how to laugh, cry, and love again. This show with its unique features of live drawing as part of the action and a planetarium environment provides a great deal of room for directorial concepts, allowing for either the most elaborate or simplest of productions.
A demonstration and performance CD set is available. Each set includes a performance CD and an instructional demo CD that walks you step-by-step through the more than 30 sound and music cues of varying lengths, teaching you how to incorporate the performance CD into your production.
Details
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Status
In stock
- Type of Show Musical
- Product Code L06000
- Cast Size 18
- Min. Royalty Rate $90/perf
- Cost $10.95
- Approx. Run Time 120 min
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre | TYA
- Genre Comedy | Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781583421956
Customer Reviews
- "A truly "heartfelt" story beautifully adapted from the classic tale with lovely music. Children of all ages loved it! Introduced many to the author and instilled the desire to read St. Exupery!"
- Review by Jane Meier, Rundlett Middle School, Concord, N.H.
- "The music was varied and interesting with wonderful recurring themes. The rehearsal tape was extremely helpful. Sound effects tape was great."
- Review by Pamela Howitt, Montville High School, Oakdale, Conn.
Media Reviews
"This [musical] goes straight to the heart." -New York Newsday"This is an adaptation the Saint Exupery himself would embrace. Perhaps like the Little Prince, he's looking down from some star and applauding." -United Press International
Audio/Video
Audio
| Sunsets | mp3 | Download |
Downloads
Poster Suggestions
- Each poster includes a text box which allows you to customize it with your production information. Once a poster has been opened, position your mouse over the lower third portion until you see a label with instructions on entering your production information. Use the Text Select Tool to customize your poster.
- You can print the poster in its original format and hand write your information.
- Your local copy shop should be able to create prints from a file saved to disk. They might even be able to increase the size of the poster for you (although some loss of resolution will occur).
