CAST: Flexible cast of 24 (8M, 10F, plus 6 roles that can be any), doubling, extras
SET: Exterior enchanted forest set
TIME: About 60 minutes
Script:
$8.50 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$60 First Performance
$60 Each Additional Performance
SET: Exterior enchanted forest set
TIME: About 60 minutes
Script:
$8.50 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$60 First Performance
$60 Each Additional Performance
It’s hard being a girl! Especially in a fairy-tale land where everyone expects you to be a damsel in distress. Well, these four young ladies are just not having it!
Our story opens with Isadora, who doesn’t like seeming helpless after being abandoned in the forest by her father. She much prefers feeling strong and self-sufficient, especially once she pulls an ancient sword from a stone! Isadora soon meets Beatrice, a lady-in-waiting, who honestly finds life in the castle quite boring. Winifred joins the spirited pair next, having always lived alone in the forest, concocting potions and practicing spells. The trio is joined by the notorious Masked Maven, a young woman with many secrets.
Seeking excitement, the foursome journey on a comical adventure through a fairy-tale land of magic and monsters, royal fanfare and fairies, as they prove they can ably find their own way through the world, strong and independent. Along the way, they encounter angry villagers, arrogant princes, mischievous fairies, and even a dragon or two!
Loads of tongue-in-cheek humor adds spirit to this fast-paced comedy with four female leads and a simple single set.
Winner of the A+ Playwriting Contest for Teachers
Our story opens with Isadora, who doesn’t like seeming helpless after being abandoned in the forest by her father. She much prefers feeling strong and self-sufficient, especially once she pulls an ancient sword from a stone! Isadora soon meets Beatrice, a lady-in-waiting, who honestly finds life in the castle quite boring. Winifred joins the spirited pair next, having always lived alone in the forest, concocting potions and practicing spells. The trio is joined by the notorious Masked Maven, a young woman with many secrets.
Seeking excitement, the foursome journey on a comical adventure through a fairy-tale land of magic and monsters, royal fanfare and fairies, as they prove they can ably find their own way through the world, strong and independent. Along the way, they encounter angry villagers, arrogant princes, mischievous fairies, and even a dragon or two!
Loads of tongue-in-cheek humor adds spirit to this fast-paced comedy with four female leads and a simple single set.
Winner of the A+ Playwriting Contest for Teachers
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
The Epic Quest of the Damsels in Distress
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STEBENS CHILDREN'S THEATRE
MASON CITY, IA
MASON CITY, IA
PEACHTOWN ELEMENTARY
AURORA, NY
AURORA, NY
POPLARVILLE UPPER ELEMENTARY
POPLARVILLE, MS
POPLARVILLE, MS
CITY OF AIRDRIE
AIRDRIE, AB CANADA
AIRDRIE, AB CANADA
CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION
CALGARY, AB CANADA
CALGARY, AB CANADA
NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH PLATTE, NE
NORTH PLATTE, NE
OTTUMWA COMM CHILDREN'S PLYHSE
OTTUMWA, IA
OTTUMWA, IA
CHEROKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
CHEROKEE, IA
CHEROKEE, IA
JAMES F DOUGHTY SCHOOL
BANGOR, ME
BANGOR, ME
HOOKSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT
HOOKSETT, NH
HOOKSETT, NH
WEYMOUTH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL
DOROTHY, NJ
DOROTHY, NJ
LISA NAPIER-GARCIA
GROVE CITY, OH
GROVE CITY, OH
NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOTHELL, WA
BOTHELL, WA
MUSTANG PUBLIC SCHOOL
YUKON, OK
YUKON, OK
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
ARLINGTON, VA
ARLINGTON, VA
JUNEE HIGH SCHOOL
JUNEE, NSW AUSTRALIA
JUNEE, NSW AUSTRALIA
TIFFANY VANMAREN
BROOKINGS, OR
BROOKINGS, OR
NORMAN CARTER SCHOOL
WILKIE, SK CANADA
WILKIE, SK CANADA
STEPHANIE MARTINEZ
HICKSVILLE, NY
HICKSVILLE, NY
PALLISER HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOL
MOOSE JAW, SK CANADA
MOOSE JAW, SK CANADA
OAK MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
BIRMINGHAM, AL
BIRMINGHAM, AL
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
ORANGE CITY, FL
ORANGE CITY, FL
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
HINGHAM, MA
HINGHAM, MA
MANCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
RICHMOND, VA
RICHMOND, VA
R.L. BEATTIE PUBLIC SCHOOL
SUDBURY, ON CANADA
SUDBURY, ON CANADA
HOLDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLDEN, ME
HOLDEN, ME
MCLEAN SCHOOL
MCLEAN, SK CANADA
MCLEAN, SK CANADA
KELLY A BURLISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
FREDERICKTOWN, MO
FREDERICKTOWN, MO
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