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Elves And the Shoemaker, The
Unfortunately, Eric, the lone shoemaker of Grimmsville, makes shoes that are miserably uncomfortable and impossible to walk in. . .leaving a lot of barefoot villagers and Eric without a means to provide for his family. While his wife tries to be supportive, his daughter Shannon just can't take it anymore! Sitting alone in the woods pondering her family's fate, Shannon is confronted by a stranger who offers her the deal of a lifetime. . . in exchange for her torturous pair of shoes, she is given a magical medallion that holds the charm of the elves. Wanting to help her family, Shannon tries the chant. Her words beckon a pair of elves that show up night after night at the shoemaker's home creating the most fabulous shoes EVER! With his shoes now wanted throughout the land, Eric and his family have more gold than they can count. But they quickly begin to realize that all the money in the world doesn't necessarily buy happiness.
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Manhattan Children's Theatre Nov 2003
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Comedy
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Male: 2 Female: 3 Other: -
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Hansel & Gretel
In this twist on the classic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel are actually Hank and Gertie, two poor children from the hills of Appalachia. When a witch moves in to town and puts their parents under a spell, these intrepid siblings must outsmart and defeat her. A musical, this version of the story is set to a beautiful bluegrass score.
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book And lyrics by Kristen Walter; Music by Michael Walter And Karen Biscopink
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Manhattan Children's Theatre, Ny Apr 2008
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Musical
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Male: 3 Female: 4 Other: -
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Last of the Dragons, The
In the kingdom of Middlefield, there is a tradition. On a princess' sixteenth birthday, she is tied to a rock, kidnapped by a dragon, rescued by a prince and lives happily ever after. But what happens when the prince is too afraid to fight, the princess wants to do the rescuing by herself, and the dragon is nowhere to be found? Adapted from the story by Edith Nesbit, the Last of the Dragons tells a tale of bravery, intelligence and unexpected friendship.
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Manhattan Children's Theatre Mar 2006
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Genre:
Childrens theatre Youth Audience
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Male: 4 Female: 2 Other: -
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Little Red Riding Hood
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This is a fun new twist on the old kid's favorite in which a pair of bungling wolves try to outwit our fast-talking heroine on her way to Granny's house. Will they catch her before tying each other in knots or falling off a cliff? Will they turn on each other before they can sing "the Red Riding Hood Blues"? And will anyone remember Little Red's real name? A loving tribute to classic Warner Brothers and Tex Avery cartoons, this wisecracking original comedy is suitable for children and adults of all ages.
- nytheatre.com
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1st Produced:
Manhattan Children's Theatre, 52 White Street, New York, Ny 10014 08 Jan 2011
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Manhattan Children's Theatre
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TYA Adaptation
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Male: 2 Female: 2 Other: -
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Little Tales
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Hans Christian Andersen, Adapted for the stage by Kristin Walter
1st Produced:
Manhattan Children's Theatre, Ny 2007
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Manhattan Children's Theatre
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Rapunzel
Rapunzel is stolen at birth by an evil witch. For sixteen years she is locked in a tower. A handsome prince comes to rescue her - but he turns out to be her twin brother Daniel
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Music by Michael Walter; lyrics and book by Kristin Walter
1st Produced:
Manhattan Children's Theatre, Ny 2005
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Manhattan Children's Theatre
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Bakers Plays 9780874402766
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Musical
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Selfish Giant, The
When four bored children decide to play in the Giant's garden, they are in for a nasty surprise. the Giant builds a fence to keep them out, and threatens anyone who tries to come in. But when winter comes and sees that no one is having any fun, it decides to stay forever. It's up to the new girl in town to take down the fence and teach the Giant a lesson in friendship. Based on the story by Oscar Wilde.
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Book by Kristin Walter; Music And Lyrics by Larisa Bryski
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Manhattan Children's Theatre -
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Genre:
Musical
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Male: 5 Female: 4 Other: or 3f, 2m with doubling
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