The Jack Tales
Product Code: J57000
Collection
Comedy
Cast size: 10+ actors, gender flexible.
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Synopsis
The Blue Ridge Mountain folktales were collected and dramatized by Dr. R. Rex Stephenson at Ferrum College, Virginia, where he toured the plays with a company of his students—usually five men and five women. From 1975 to 1991, the Jack Tale Players performed the stories 1,325 times to more than half a million people of all ages in 34 states and in England. Jack, the teenage protagonist of most of the tales, is the universal underdog who outwits "upper-dogs" like robbers, giants, witches, devils and big brothers. Jack Fear-No-Man: Jack wins a $10,000 reward from the king of Virginia for conquering three giants. Jack and the Witch's Tale: Jack defeats a witch with kindness. Foolish Jack: Jack is outwitted by some sharp traders. Jack and the Robbers: Jack and some runaway animals scare the meanness out of a band of thieves. Jack and Ol' Greasy Beard: Jack outsmarts his older brothers and catches a thief and rescues a girl in distress. Wicked John and the Devil: The meanest man on earth bedevils the devil.
Notes
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Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Collection
- Product Code J57000
- Minimum Cast Size 10
- Pages of Dialogue 45
- Min. Royalty Rate $110.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 60 min
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9780886803612
Included Titles
The Jack Tales - Accompaniment CD
- Product Code: Q6V000
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Customer Reviews
This is a delightful script and engages both children and adults. I think it celebrates Appalachia in a very positive way. The humor is clever and the staging is easy. The play allows for improvisation and creativity. The flexible cast allowed me to include a large cast, giving everyone a role. I recommend Jack Tales, especially to Appalachian groups.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
Incorporating music was very helpful. We had traditional musician and singers perform between each story and that helped reinforce the celebration of Appalachian culture.
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Claire Covington, Broadway High School, Broadway, Va.