The Happy Prince
- One Act, Drama
- 3M, 5F, 2M or F
- ISBN: H82
Commissioned by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, this spiritually compelling play tells the story of a migrating swallow who befriends a prince made of stone.
Description
- One Act
- Drama
- 45 minutes
- Target Audience: Children (Age 6 - 10)
- Set Requirements: Area Staging
The prince, once a selfish human being, has been transformed into a statue bedecked with dazzling jewels and placed high above a squalid city. Together, the bird and the prince both learn the lessons of friendship and sacrifice. A chorus of townspeople help tell this heartfelt morality tale that teaches young audiences the true meaning of charity, social responsibility and self sacrifice. Suitable for touring.
Characters
- Casting: 3M, 5F, 2M or F
- Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), Room for Extras
- Casting Notes: A multicultural cast is suggested.
Available Material
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This play is a beautifully lyrical and faithful adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic fairy tale. Commissioned by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, this spiritually compelling play tells the story of a migrating swallow who befriends a prince made of stone. The prince, once a selfish human being, has been transformed into a statue bedecked with dazzling jewels and placed high above a squalid city. Together, the bird and the prince both learn the lessons of friendship and sacrifice. A chorus of townspeople help tell this heartfelt morality tale that teaches young audiences the true meaning of charity, social responsibility and self sacrifice. Suitable for touring. Area staging. Approximate running time: 45minutes. |
$19.95 |
