CAST: Flexible cast of 20-30, optional extras
SET: Exterior ocean set
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$7.75 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
SET: Exterior ocean set
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$7.75 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$50 First Performance
$50 Each Additional Performance
E-VIEWS & E-SCRIPTS INFO
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Bring the magical, colorful world of the deep blue sea to your stage in this delightful non-musical adaptation!
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. This large-cast play features a variety of charming school and sea-creature characters, with plenty of room for unlimited under-the-sea extras! These “denizens of the deep” admire the famous Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. But when Rainbow Fish refuses to share his (or her!) vibrant, shimmering scales (played by separate actors who are an extension of Rainbow Fish), 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 (whose tentacles are also played by separate actors). Octopus helps the young fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With bubbly, energetic dialogue full of fun, fishy wordplay, this non-musical version invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, framed in a universal message of love, sharing, and kindness that is so much more than just a simple children’s story.
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 small-cast version of this play, ideal for touring and TYA productions with a cast of 5-9 and a similar running time, is also available. Professional production rights are not available.
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. This large-cast play features a variety of charming school and sea-creature characters, with plenty of room for unlimited under-the-sea extras! These “denizens of the deep” admire the famous Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. But when Rainbow Fish refuses to share his (or her!) vibrant, shimmering scales (played by separate actors who are an extension of Rainbow Fish), 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 (whose tentacles are also played by separate actors). Octopus helps the young fish learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With bubbly, energetic dialogue full of fun, fishy wordplay, this non-musical version invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, framed in a universal message of love, sharing, and kindness that is so much more than just a simple children’s story.
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 small-cast version of this play, ideal for touring and TYA productions with a cast of 5-9 and a similar running time, is also available. Professional production rights are not available.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $22.50 each
Director’s book: $22.50 each
The Rainbow Fish (Large Cast)
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ARTS OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY
BOWLING GREEN, KY
BOWLING GREEN, KY
UPSTART CROW STUDIOS
EUGENE, OR
EUGENE, OR
ROCHESTER CIVIC THEATRE
ROCHESTER, MN
ROCHESTER, MN
CUMBERLAND REGIONAL SCHOOL DST
SEABROOK, NJ
SEABROOK, NJ
NEWTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
LITTLETON, CO
LITTLETON, CO
STAGES AT THEATRE WOODSTOCK
WOODSTOCK, ON CANADA
WOODSTOCK, ON CANADA
SHANNON MIESNER
NAPOLEON, OH
NAPOLEON, OH
BROOKWOOD SCHOOL
MANCHESTER, MA
MANCHESTER, MA
SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMPANY
SACRAMENTO, CA
SACRAMENTO, CA
BACKSTORY THEATRE
BROOMFIELD, CO
BROOMFIELD, CO
BELGRADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
BELGRADE, MT
BELGRADE, MT
FOREST CITY REGIONAL JR HIGH
FOREST CITY, PA
FOREST CITY, PA
SHOHOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHOHOLA, PA
SHOHOLA, PA
FOREST RIDGE SCHOOL DIST #142
OAK FOREST, IL
OAK FOREST, IL
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E-Scripts allow organizations to receive an emailed, printable PDF of the script within one business day without needing to prepay for scripts or royalties. This option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of distribution rights for your entire cast.
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 “Emailed E-script” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you wish to receive a downloadable script immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! 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.
For production: E-Scripts
E-Scripts allow organizations to receive an emailed, printable PDF of the script within one business day without needing to prepay for scripts or royalties. This option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of distribution rights for your entire cast.
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 “Emailed E-script” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive your emailed script within one business day.
- Only scripts can be emailed. Director’s books and music parts must be shipped at regular cost.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All script prices are the same, whether paper, digital, or photocopied.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on e-scripts or distribution rights.
NOTE: If you wish to receive a downloadable script immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! option. Prepayment required.
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To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need to make 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, indicate which materials you would like sent electronically, and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you’ve specified the exact number of performances and selected “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need to make 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, indicate which materials you would like sent electronically, and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you’ve specified the exact number of performances and selected “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will be able to download the available parts immediately after your credit card transaction is approved. A valid email address is required.
- Parts not available for download will be shipped at regular cost.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All material prices are the same, whether paper, digital, or photocopied.
- There are NO RETURNS, EXCHANGES, OR REFUNDS on downloaded materials or distribution rights.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.
