CAST: Flexible cast of 5-9
SET: Exterior ocean set
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$8.50 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$60 First Performance
$60 Each Additional Performance
SET: Exterior ocean set
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$8.50 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$60 First Performance
$60 Each Additional Performance
Bring the magical, colorful world of the deep blue sea to your stage in this delightful non-musical adaptation that’s ideal for touring or simply producing with a cast as small as five!
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. But when Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With bubbly, energetic dialogue and staging that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this delightful musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.
With a dynamic cast as small as five players and fun, fishy wordplay, this well-crafted play for young audiences teaches that the joy of beauty is in sharing it with others.
Adapted from the book by Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J. Alison James, with illustrations by Marcus Pfister.
Limitations: This play is not available for sale, distribution, or production in Germany, Japan, China, or Korea. Professional production rights are not available worldwide.
Note: A large-cast version of this play, ideal for youth productions with a similar run time and a cast of 20 or more, is also available!
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. But when Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With bubbly, energetic dialogue and staging that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this delightful musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.
With a dynamic cast as small as five players and fun, fishy wordplay, this well-crafted play for young audiences teaches that the joy of beauty is in sharing it with others.
Adapted from the book by Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J. Alison James, with illustrations by Marcus Pfister.
Limitations: This play is not available for sale, distribution, or production in Germany, Japan, China, or Korea. Professional production rights are not available worldwide.
Note: A large-cast version of this play, ideal for youth productions with a similar run time and a cast of 20 or more, is also available!
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $25.00 each
Director’s book: $25.00 each
The Rainbow Fish (Small Cast)
Production Photos






SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS THTR
GREENVILLE, SC
GREENVILLE, SC
ELMHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VENTURA, CA
VENTURA, CA
THEATRE MACON
MACON, GA
MACON, GA
UNIV OF AB DEPT OF THEATRE
BIRMINGHAM, AL
BIRMINGHAM, AL
WATERMANS COMMUNITY CTR
NORTH HAVEN, ME
NORTH HAVEN, ME
CAMBRIDGE PERF ARTS CENTRE
CAMBRIDGE, OH
CAMBRIDGE, OH
PRIDE PERFORMING ARTS
SAYVILLE, NY
SAYVILLE, NY
LOGEN CHEATHAM
SAN MATEO, FL
SAN MATEO, FL
WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
SETH SHAFFER
MASON CITY, IA
MASON CITY, IA
STEBENS CHILDREN'S THEATRE
MASON CITY, IA
MASON CITY, IA
YULE BROOK COLLEGE
PERTH, WA AUSTRALIA
PERTH, WA AUSTRALIA
TIFFANY FISH
ANNAPOLIS, MD
ANNAPOLIS, MD
EDWARD W BROOKE CHARTER SCHOOL
ROSLINDALE, MA
ROSLINDALE, MA
IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY
WASHINGTON TWP, NJ
WASHINGTON TWP, NJ
LEE ROAD JR HIGH SCHOOL
COVINGTON, LA
COVINGTON, LA
CARRIE BLAKE
WILMINGTON, VT
WILMINGTON, VT
SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
HOLLAND, OH
HOLLAND, OH
NORTH TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS
PLANO, TX
PLANO, TX
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
DES MOINES, IA
DES MOINES, IA
STAGEWORKS THEATRE
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
NOTTOWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
CREWE, VA
CREWE, VA
GAFFNEY LITTLE THEATRE
GAFFNEY, SC
GAFFNEY, SC
NELDA DAFINIS
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
CHILDRENS MUSICAL THEATREWORKS
FRESNO, CA
FRESNO, CA
MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL
MASPETH, NY
MASPETH, NY
WINTERSET STAGE
WINTERSET, IA
WINTERSET, IA
NORTH HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
RAMSEY, IN
RAMSEY, IN
HAMILTON COUNTY JR/SR HS
MCLEANSBORO, IL
MCLEANSBORO, IL
COURTNEY KYLE
PLANT CITY, FL
PLANT CITY, FL
LAURA PICKETT
MEMPHIS, TN
MEMPHIS, TN
TRAVIS WADE
LONG BEACH, CA
LONG BEACH, CA
SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
SPRINGFIELD, VT
SPRINGFIELD, VT
DUNDEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST
DUNDEE, NY
DUNDEE, NY
ESCONDIDO HIGH SCHOOL
ESCONDIDO, CA
ESCONDIDO, CA
LANIER HIGH SCHOOL
BUFORD, GA
BUFORD, GA
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E-Views deliver a non-printable, complete preview script to your Pioneer library for reading anytime. Click on ORDER THIS TITLE, then select ELECTRONIC PREVIEW SCRIPT. Learn more about creating an E-view library here.
For production: E-Scripts
Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
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Our Get It Now! delivery option allows you to immediately download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks. This delivery option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast and pre-payment of your entire order, including royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.