CAST: 3M, 3F
SET: Bare stage
TIME: About 45 minutes
Script:
$8.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
SET: Bare stage
TIME: About 45 minutes
Script:
$8.00 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
This play consists of a series of classic African folk tales narrated and performed by actors using only masks to create a variety of characterizations. Stories presented include ”How Mouse Came To Tell Tales,” ”How Ananse The Spider Passed On The Debt,” and ”The Talking Skull.” Ideal for touring, the show gives performers an opportunity to create various roles in the same play... and introduces young audiences to a whole new area of fascinating folklore.
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Tale of the Mouse
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THE HARTSBROOK SCHOOL
HADLEY, MA
HADLEY, MA
MURRAY STATE UNIV THEATRE
MURRAY, KY
MURRAY, KY
CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL
CINCINNATI, OH
CINCINNATI, OH
EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPLETON, WI
APPLETON, WI
NATASHA DAVIES
GOODMAN, MO
GOODMAN, MO
NORTH PITT HIGH SCHOOL
BETHEL, NC
BETHEL, NC
WEST ALLIS RECREATION DEPT
WEST ALLIS, WI
WEST ALLIS, WI
ROCKY MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN HS
COMMERCE CITY, CO
COMMERCE CITY, CO
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This is an excellent way to introduce children to the spirit of African folk tales and the art of storytelling. Plays for Children and Young Adults
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NOTE: If you wish to receive your material immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! delivery option. Prepayment required.
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.
IMPORTANT:
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- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you wish to receive your material immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! delivery option. Prepayment required.
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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.