CAST: Flexible cast of 5-9
SET: Exterior ocean sets
TIME: About 60 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler: $4.00 each
ROYALTY:
$100 First Performance
$100 Each Additional Performance
SET: Exterior ocean sets
TIME: About 60 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler: $4.00 each
ROYALTY:
$100 First Performance
$100 Each Additional Performance
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book,The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. Now you can bring the magical, colorful world of the deep blue sea to life on your stage!
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, 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, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With a bubbly, energetic score and a script that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this delightful musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.
This small-cast musical was created at the renowned Bay Area Children’s Theatre, where it premiered to great acclaim in front of over 5000 enthusiastic young audience members. With a dynamic cast as small as five players, this well-crafted musical — sure to become a TYA classic — teaches young audiences that the joy of beauty is in sharing it with others.
Adapted from the book by Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J. Alison James, with illustrations by Marcus Pfister.
Limitations: This musical is not available for sale, distribution, or production in Germany, Japan, China, or Korea. Professional production rights are not available worldwide.
Note: A large-cast version of this musical, ideal for youth productions with a similar run time, slightly simpler music, and a cast of 15-30 plus an optional chorus, is also available!
Listen to this short audio trailer
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, 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, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
With a bubbly, energetic score and a script that invites wonderful creativity and flexibility, the universal message at the heart of this delightful musical becomes much more than just a simple children’s story.
This small-cast musical was created at the renowned Bay Area Children’s Theatre, where it premiered to great acclaim in front of over 5000 enthusiastic young audience members. With a dynamic cast as small as five players, this well-crafted musical — sure to become a TYA classic — teaches young audiences that the joy of beauty is in sharing it with others.
Adapted from the book by Marcus Pfister, translated into English by J. Alison James, with illustrations by Marcus Pfister.
Limitations: This musical is not available for sale, distribution, or production in Germany, Japan, China, or Korea. Professional production rights are not available worldwide.
Note: A large-cast version of this musical, ideal for youth productions with a similar run time, slightly simpler music, and a cast of 15-30 plus an optional chorus, is also available!
Listen to this short audio trailer

Additional products available:
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler: $4.00 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler: $4.00 each
The Rainbow Fish Musical (Small Cast)
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AMY GREEN
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COLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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MILL MOUNTAIN THEATRE
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LAURA PRANGE
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ALASKA CHILDRENĘS CHOIR
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PALMER, AK
SARINA PARKER
DUNCAN, BC CANADA
DUNCAN, BC CANADA
SANDRA POCZOBUT
BARRE, VT
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ST MONICA-ST MICHAEL SCHOOL
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BARRE, VT
MARQUETTE ACADEMY
OTTAWA, IL
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NORTH TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS
PLANO, TX
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LITHIA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
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GIBSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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DYER, TN
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PORTSMOUTH, NH
PORTSMOUTH, NH
PIXIE & DOT PRODUCTIONS
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KELOWNA, BC CANADA
PARK HILL HIGH SCHOOL
KANSAS CITY, MO
KANSAS CITY, MO
SUNRISE THEATRE COMPANY LLC
LYNBROOK, NY
LYNBROOK, NY
MEHLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAINT LOUIS, MO
SAINT LOUIS, MO
ALTOONA COMMUNITY THEATRE
ALTOONA, PA
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BELLEVILLE THEATRE COMPANY
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BELLEVILLE, IL
SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL
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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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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.