CAST: Flexible cast of 20-30, optional extras
SET: Exterior ocean set
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$8.25 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$55 First Performance
$55 Each Additional Performance
SET: Exterior ocean set
TIME: About 40 minutes
Script:
$8.25 each Director’s book: $25.00 each
ROYALTY:
$55 First Performance
$55 Each Additional Performance
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: $25.00 each
Director’s book: $25.00 each
The Rainbow Fish (Large Cast)
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SOLON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SOLON, OH
SOLON, OH
RED WING HIGH SCHOOL
RED WING, MN
RED WING, MN
FARGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FARGO, ND
FARGO, ND
NORTH BRANCH CMTY ED ISD 138
NORTH BRANCH, MN
NORTH BRANCH, MN
CREATIVE ARTS OF ST TAMMANY
MANDEVILLE, LA
MANDEVILLE, LA
OFC CREATIONS THEATRE CENTER
ROCHESTER, NY
ROCHESTER, NY
BEAGLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRAND LEDGE, MI
GRAND LEDGE, MI
FORT SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
FORT SCOTT, KS
FORT SCOTT, KS
TIFFANY FISH
ANNAPOLIS, MD
ANNAPOLIS, MD
ASHLEY STEINER
ROBERTS, WI
ROBERTS, WI
ST ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
TOMBALL, TX
TOMBALL, TX
BRIDGETTE SAIN
RECTOR, AR
RECTOR, AR
ANGELA HANSEN
CHARDON, OH
CHARDON, OH
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOE
SEWELL, NJ
SEWELL, NJ
FRONTIER ACADEMY
GREELEY, CO
GREELEY, CO
JOY MARSHALL
MCGREGOR, TX
MCGREGOR, TX
CHILDRENS MUSICAL THEATREWORKS
FRESNO, CA
FRESNO, CA
DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE SCHOOL
ARLINGTON, VA
ARLINGTON, VA
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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.