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By Greg Palmer. Adapted from the Russian folk tale FENIST, THE BRIGHT FALCON, one of the best loved children's stories among peoples of Russia, this funny, romantic adventure has echoes of both SNOW WHITE and CINDERELLA. One set. Russian or Soviet Georgia folk costumes. 3 women, 3 men.

Anna is to marry Tevdore, a solid farm boy next door. Into their engagement party comes a Story Teller, offering glimpses of a different, enchanting world. He speaks of another Anna who possesses a magic falcon feather that turns into Fenist, a prince. When Fenist is driven off by Anna's jealous sisters and captured by a powerful Tsarevna, Anna sets off to rescue him, aided by a magic ball and three mysterious sisters. Eventually, the real Anna must decide between the security of Tevdore or the adventure of Fenist. THE FALCON was originally created in Soviet Georgia. Available: taped incidental music based on Georgian folk themes by Tibilisi composer Dato Evgenidze. Also available is a VHS tape of the award-winning television production of this play, filmed in the Caucasian mountains. Inquire about costs of tape and VHR.

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Dramatized by Rosemary G. Musil, from the book of Margaret Sidney. Highly amusing comedy. Two sets. Modern costumes. 3 women, 2 men, 9 children.

Retaining the full flavour, and all the well-remembered incidents of the original story, Rosemary Musil has given this play a sense of humour which is not only modern, but also perennial. The five Pepper children at home are always getting into mischief, and having to be helped out of it by Grandma Bascomb. But when they join forces with the wealthy Whitney children, the fun is intensified, for the Whitneys are of a mischievous turn themselves. The play illustrates the good American tenet that poor with ambition may better themselves, and that rich people recognize an obligation to help others. Modern children will love the Peppers just as their grandparents did.

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36 pages text
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By Alice Wilson, with additional material supplied by Louis Moloney, Johnny Saldana, Rachel Winfree. An exuberant revue using mime, dance and song to celebrate the world of the contemporary child. Bare stage. Modern costumes. Music included. 3 women, 3 men.

Flashback is a series of sparkling vignettes dramatizing memories common to all children - - from receiving report cards to the mixed joys of family vacations. In its entertaining treatment of serious as well as humorous themes, this challenging play explores the years of change known as childhood. Ideal for in-school and found spaces.

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By Nora MacAlvay and Charlotte B. Chorpenning. A delicate fantasy, adapted from a Scottish folk tale. One set. Scottish folk costumes. 4 women, 4 men.

Flibbertygibbet is an elfin character, from another world, who is given one last chance to bring a message of love to humanity. He works himself into the confidence of the Scottish farm folk, brings them joy, and is well on the way to accomplishing his mission when one of them, Adam, tries to bribe him to use his magic for earthly gain. Banished by man's greed, Flibberty has nevertheless left his mark, and the guilty Adam, newly touched with understanding, goes to the end of the world in search of him. At last he finds him, and leads him back, but Flibbertygibbet cannot enter into their lives again until all hearts are kind; and there is one young girl, Nannie, who will not forgive Adam his former error. Faced with defeat by this unexpected cruelty, Flibbertygibbet begins to be whirled away forever to a sunless waste, when Nannie relents, and brings him back.

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By Aurand Harris. A lyrical play of enchantment and high adventure. Simple set pieces. Regal and peasant costumes of ancient India. 8 men, 6 women, extras.

In the golden age of India, a Princess is kidnapped by a bandit as she journeys to marry her Prince. To rescue her, the Prince petitions the gods to allow him to become a bird, and his wish is granted. Leaving his own body, he soars over mountains, saves the Princess, and carries her to his Golden Palace. However, in his absence, a crafty servant takes possession of the royal body and acts as the Prince. How the real Prince outwits both this wicked servant and the evil bandit, provides the dramatic climax. A helpful Property Man, Oriental song and dance offer imaginative and theatrical solutions to staging. A colorful adventure in an exotic land.

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35 pages text
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By John Urquhart, Rita Grauer, Paul Picus. A new play of a famous folktale, for grades Kindergarten. Three, by the authors of the acclaimed NIGHTINGALE. Designed to be produced with or without direct audience participation. Written for a cast of 4 or more

Adapted from a Russian folktale of a simple peasant who builds a magical flying ship of spider's web. His adventures land him at the palace of the great Czar of Russia, where he wins the love of the Princess. More important, his magical ship sails to the highest attainment, belief in one's self. A lighthearted yet moving fantasy, designed to tour. Of course it may also be produced equally well in a formal theatre.

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Adapted for stage by Gregory A. Falls, from the popular novel by Alexander Key. Successfully produced at the Young ACT Company, Seattle, and the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta.  A wonderfully stylized script with enjoyable roles.  Movement, lighting and incidental music add to the effect.  Simple set, suitable for touring.  Costumes: Contemporary/Fantasy.  Cast: 2 F, 5 M with doubling or 14+.

Jon, a boy from another world, accidentally falls through a forgotten door to Earth, losing his memory, but retaining his ability to communicate with animals and hear people’s thoughts.  He is warned of danger by a deer, and narrowly escapes peril throughout his adventure.  He happens upon the farm of kindly Mary and Thomas Bean. Jon’s supernatural abilities are almost immediately apparent to Mary, and she suspects he is otherworldly.  Thomas is skeptical, at first. Word travels fast about a “genius boy” staying with the Beans.  Mary and Thomas realize there is precious little time to take Jon elsewhere before everyone from threatening neighbors to the CIA tries to get their hands on him.  The military and the press are closing in on the house when Jon “hears” his father’s voice calling him from their world.  Jon realizes the door is open again, and without a moment to lose, the three of them steal away through the woods on a moonless night, guided by the voice of Jon’s father to seek the forgotten door.

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By Jennifer Hickok DeFratis. A two actor tour de force filled with charm and energetic humor. Creative story telling drives the action, and the actors and audience partner in the tales. Suitable for touring. Setting: Basic backdrop plus simple house interior/exterior and props. Costumes basic "blacks" with characterpieces added. Cast: 2 (1 M, 1 F suggested) or up to 8 with roles distributed.

Follow the adventures of Sam and Alex, two bumbling actors trying desperately to present a few of the world's most beloved fairy tales.Unfortunately, their script becomes seriously scrambled and they perform GoldiSOCKS and the Three WOLVES, the Three Billy TROLLS Gruff, and The Three Little BEARS, who end up battling the Big Bad BILLY GOAT to delay the decimation of their domiciles. In addition to entertaining with humor, slapstick, and charm, Sam and Alex also guide the audience through the creative world of story structure, writing vocabulary, and theatrical staging. It takes the whole audience to set the stories straight for Sam and Alex. In the end both the actors and the audience have learned creative tale-telling through these Furry Tails...er...Fairy Tales.