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The Masque of Beauty and the Beast

A fanciful tapestry of the theatrical enchantment retelling the ageless fairy tale for audiences of children of all ages, this production is a favorite of college drama programs.

  • Full Length Play
  • Fantasy
  • 50 minutes

  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student
A fanciful tapestry of the theatrical enchantment retelling the ageless fairy tale for audiences of children of all ages, this production is a favorite of college drama programs.

Magic is created on all levels in this stunning verse play filled with sprightly dialogue, delightful and varied characterizations, and a brilliantly theatrical handling of the story.

To be performed in the manner of a 16th-century French masque, The Masque of Beauty and the Beast effectively utilizes an eloquent narrator, a simple platform set and 11 players to weave wonder for all. The playwright is a gifted producer and his suggestions will interest the most advanced director. 

  • Casting: 4M, 3F, 5M or F

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A fanciful tapestry of the theatrical enchantment retelling the ageless fairy tale for audiences of children of all ages, this production is a favorite of college drama programs. Magic is created on all levels in this stunning verse play filled with sprightly dialog, delightful and varied characterizations, and a brilliantly theatrical handling of the story. To be performed in the manner of a 16th-century French masque, The Masque of Beauty and the Beast effectively utilizes an eloquent narrator, a simple platform set and 11 players to weave wonder for all. The playwright is a gifted producer and his suggestions will interest the most advanced director. Platform set. Costumes: French masque costumes and devices of the 16th century. Approximate running time: 50 minutes.

$19.95