CAST: Flexible cast of 16 (1M, 3F, plus 12 roles that can be any)
SET: Simple interior sets
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$8.25 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$55 First Performance
$55 Each Additional Performance
SET: Simple interior sets
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$8.25 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$55 First Performance
$55 Each Additional Performance
Everyone knows the story of the emperor’s new clothes, but what about his old duds? You’ll love this new twist on an old story with a playful theme of fashion and sewing!
In this version, kind Emperor Pintuck of Wardrobia is happy just being himself and prefers wearing his old fishing overalls instead of a traditional royal wardrobe. But his vain wife, Empress Chantilly Lace, thinks an emperor must look regal to be respected. So when her favorite royal staffer, Sir Starch, tells of a trio of tailors who can weave magical, unseen cloth that can only be seen by smart people who are good at their jobs, Chantilly is eager to give them whatever they ask for. Luckily, the emperor’s sensible daughter, Princess Blugenia, and the palace jester, Zipper, catch wind of the fraudulent tailors’ devious plan to make a fool of the emperor, and they try to craft a plan to expose them. But who will risk being honest with their royal masters?
Your audience will delight in this fresh re-telling as Chantilly learns it’s not the clothes that make a man, but rather the loyalty of his closest friends.
In this version, kind Emperor Pintuck of Wardrobia is happy just being himself and prefers wearing his old fishing overalls instead of a traditional royal wardrobe. But his vain wife, Empress Chantilly Lace, thinks an emperor must look regal to be respected. So when her favorite royal staffer, Sir Starch, tells of a trio of tailors who can weave magical, unseen cloth that can only be seen by smart people who are good at their jobs, Chantilly is eager to give them whatever they ask for. Luckily, the emperor’s sensible daughter, Princess Blugenia, and the palace jester, Zipper, catch wind of the fraudulent tailors’ devious plan to make a fool of the emperor, and they try to craft a plan to expose them. But who will risk being honest with their royal masters?
Your audience will delight in this fresh re-telling as Chantilly learns it’s not the clothes that make a man, but rather the loyalty of his closest friends.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $25.00 each
Director’s book: $25.00 each
The Emperor’s Old Clothes
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SHARP ACADEMY
LUBBOCK, TX
LUBBOCK, TX
ST BENEDICT SCHOOL
DECORAH, IA
DECORAH, IA
CS COMMUNITY THEATRE
CONWAY SPRINGS, KS
CONWAY SPRINGS, KS
SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SOLON, OH
SOLON, OH
TULARE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TULARE, CA
TULARE, CA
CHILDRENS THEATRE WORKSHOP
TOLEDO, OH
TOLEDO, OH
LORELEI CLEARY
BEECH GROVE, IN
BEECH GROVE, IN
MOEZART PRODUCTIONS INC
PHOENIX, AZ
PHOENIX, AZ
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Play Directing in the School
This text details the world of producing plays in schools. Whether it’s budgeting, scheduling or the motivating and management of students, this is a must for anyone in an educational institution.
This text details the world of producing plays in schools. Whether it’s budgeting, scheduling or the motivating and management of students, this is a must for anyone in an educational institution.
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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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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.