Monkey Magic: Chinese Story Theatre
By Aurand Harris.
Product Code: MK1000
Collection
Comedy | Drama
Cast size: 3m., 3w. (suggested) with doubling plus percussionists, or up to 40+ with roles distributed. Also suitable for all-female cast.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Awards: The Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award | AATE Distinguished Play Award
Rights and availability
The pieces within this collection may be performed individually or together. By default, granted licenses will include the whole work unless specifically requested otherwise. Please submit a cutting request with your application if you do not intend to perform the work in its entirety.
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Synopsis
This unusual piece is a colorful collection of Chinese folktales dramatized in an exciting story-theatre form. It was inspired by Harris' visit to the People's Republic of China, when he and his play Rags to Riches opened the children's theatre door of China to Western culture. East meets West. Performed in the traditional style of the Land of the Dragon, these playlets combine various types of drama—comic, adventurous, poetic—enhanced by music and mime. Although each play is unique and self-contained, they are linked by a beguiling monkey who uses his magical powers to aid the heroes and heroines and to defeat the villains, providing fantasy and fun. With universal themes and pictorial staging, the folktales are theatre at its best for audiences around the world.
Playlet Titles:
- Monkey Magic
- The Rooster Calls The Sun
- Time For Tea
- The Lost Slipper
- The Magic Kettle
- Master Of Tricks
- One Ghost. Two Ghosts.
- The Foolish Four
- The Princess And The Kite
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Collection
- Product Code MK1000
- Minimum Cast Size 6
- Pages of Dialogue 58
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 60 min
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre
- Genre Comedy | Drama
- ISBN(13) 9781583427859
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