Aesop's Funny Fables (appropriate for cast of any age)
27 roles for adults and/or children. This show can be played by as few as 5 actors with doubling. Single set or "found" space. Very easy to tour. 1st Place Winner – Alabama Playwriting Competition. Premiered at Allegheny Highlands Children's Theatre, Edinburg, PA
COMMENTS:
"We had a great time with this show.", Allegheny Highlands Children's Theatre
This version of Aesop's Funny Fables is easily performed by younger actors as well as by older actors for a younger audience. Aesop's Funny Fables, a very popular play, has been widely produced throughout the United States.
Asleep on stage is old Aesop H. Owl. In waddles Cynthia Waddleduck, trying desparately to wake the snoozing owl. It's time for the Magic Forest Production of Aesop's Funny Fables. All the starring animals are ready and eager to perform but they are waiting for the owl to start the show. The Fox is particularly agitated. Finally, after a few false starts, Aesop H. Owl gets the acts together and the show underway.
Featured in this play are 11 of the most famous of the Aesop's fables, including "The Fox and The Grapes," "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Ant and the Grasshopper," and "The Hare and the Tortoise." This is action-packed fun-filled entertainment for the entire family.
Read the which quotes students' experience acting in their production of Aesop's Funny Fables.
RUNNING TIME: About one hour (easily cut to a shorter version)
SCRIPT: $10 (with permission to make multiple copies for your
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ROYALTIES: $50 for 1st performance, $40 thereafter (For extended runs, touring performances
or Equity/Professional Theatres, please contact us for royalty quotes)
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