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The Ugly Duckling (touring version, manuscript) (Averill)

Udrich is ugly -- there is no question. But is he really an ugly duck?

  • One Act
  • Fables/Folktales
  • 40 minutes

  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Children (Age 6 - 10)

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary
Udrich is ugly -- there is no question. But is he really an ugly duck?  Follow this lonely fellow as he searches for his identity and tries to become a turkey, a goose, a dog, a cat, a hen and even a human child. Only after a full year of danger and growth does the gentle Udrich find his place and his happiness. 

  • Casting: 2M, 2F

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The Ugly Duckling (touring version, manuscript) (Averill) Script Order Now

Udrich is uglyethere is no question. But is he really an ugly duck Follow this lonely fellow as he searches for his identity and tries to become a turkey, a goose, a dog, a cat, a hen and even a human child. Only after a full year of danger and growth does the gentle Udrich find his place and his happiness. Approximate running time: 40 minutes, with 10 songs plus theme and incidental music (included in manuscript).

A 30-minute version is also available in Pixies, Kings and Magical Things.

$19.95