The Prince and the Pauper
Adapted by Anne Coulter Martens. Based on the classic story by Mark Twain.
Product Code: P37000
Full-length Play
Drama
Cast size: 12m., 8w., plus extras.
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Synopsis
When Prince Edward changes clothes with Tom Canty, the beggar boy, no one in the audience will have difficulty in telling the actors apart, but through the magic of theatre, everybody on the stage is convinced that Tom, now dressed in royal clothing, is actually the heir to the throne. The true prince, now dressed in rags, is booted out of the palace. From here on out, the two lads lead an extraordinary existence as each tries to get along in a strange new world. This exciting dramatization of Mark Twain's beloved classic is easy, convenient and attractive to stage.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code P37000
- Minimum Cast Size 20
- Pages of Dialogue 65
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 100 min
- Staging Multiple simple sets.
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre | TYA
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9780871294173
Customer Reviews
We loved this script! It was well written, engaging, suspenseful, and conveyed an important message. It gave many young actors a chance to work on meaningful interesting characters, learn about the culture of Tudor London, and work together on very satisfying material.
Great little show! We had several students play different parts. They were able to truly get the sense of walking in another's shoes and that's what The Prince and the Pauper is all about!
The Prince and the Pauper is beautifully written. Our prince was a very experienced young actor, while it was Tom Canty's first show. The ensemble cast all got at least one speaking role. We cast a girl as Miles Hendon; and the fight scene, also with girls in male roles, was a big hit. The action kept even young audience members engaged. Our cast even learned a little about history!
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