From Hans Christian Andersen by E Gray Simons III
Everyone in the Empire is getting ready for the big event. There will be TV coverage. The Ministers need more funds for projects other than new clothes. The Weaver is promising an unforgettable garment. The Emperor is almost beside himself with anticipation. What could go wrong?
Part of the Series: Tales from the Fractured Side
PLAY DETAILS
- Casting: 2m, 2f, 11either
- REPORTER (m or f)
- STAGE CREW 1 (m or f)
- EMPEROR (m)
- DEFENSE MINISTER (m or f)
- HEALTH MINISTER (m or f)
- WEAVER (m)
- EMPRESS (f)
- COMMONER 1 (m or f)
- COMMONER 2 (m or f)
- COMMONER 3 (m or f)
- CHILD (f)
- STAGE CREW 2 (m or f)
- HOST (m or f)
- MODEL (m or f)
- DOUBLING: 1m, 1f, 4 either
- ACTOR 1 — Reporter, Host (m or f)
- ACTOR 2 — Stage Crew 1, Defense Minister, Commoner 2 (m or f)
- ACTOR 3 — Emperor (m)
- ACTOR 4 — Health Minister, Commoner 1, Child (m or f)
- ACTOR 5 — Weaver, Commoner 3, Stage Crew 2, Model (m or f)
- ACTOR 6 — Empress (f)
- TYA
- About 55 minutes.
- Several Simple Settings
- Fairy Tale Costumes
- Order #3209
PERUSAL MATERIALS
- The PERUSAL PAGES file is in PDF format and contains the first half of the play: Emperor’s New Clothes PERUSAL
PURCHASE REHEARSAL MATERIALS:
(Any PDF purchased will be emailed to your email address — if you need to provide that to us (not the one on your PayPal account?), email us. CDs will be mailed to a snail mail address. Do not purchase rehearsal materials or pay for royalties until you have performance clearance.)
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- Script in PDF format — Order #3209a : $20.00 (from which you will be authorized to copy for your production)
- First Performance Amateur/Educational Royalty — Order #3209d : $55
- Second Performance Amateur/Educational Royalty — Order #3209e : $50
- Script in PDF format — Order #3209a : $20.00 (from which you will be authorized to copy for your production)
- Professional Royalties will be quoted upon application
- Performance License Application: No production rights can be granted until this application is filled out and sent to us. This is a filler form that after you click “SUBMIT” will send directly to our email address. Response averages 2-3 business days.
PRODUCTIONS:
- Cortland Repertory Theatre, Cortland NY — 2023
- Note from Producer: “Our performance of Emperor’s New Clothes went great! We did it with our performing intern company, and created an “in the round” space in the reception hall below our theatre. We are still struggling with attendance and people coming back to the theatre, so audiences were on the smaller side, but everyone had a great time.”
PHOTOS from the Cortland Rep production:
- Hangar Theatre — Ithaca, New York — 2016
- Arts-for-All Tour — 2014
- Infinity Theatre Company — 2014
- Premiere at the Berkshire Theatre Festival — 2013-14 (BTG PLAYS! Tour)
BILLING CREDITS
The following is how the credits should read in all programs, posters, fliers, handbills and other promotional advertising for the show:
The Emperor’s New Clothes
by
E. Gray Simons III
NOTE: The names of the Playwright(s), Composer, Lyricist, and Bookwriter shall be equal in size, type, coloring, boldness, and prominence. No billing shall appear in type larger or more prominent than the billing to the Authors except for the title of the play. (In a press release all type, will of course, be the same size.)
ALSO:
THIS NOTICE MUST APPEAR IN ALL PROGRAMS, ON ALL POSTERS AND PUBLICITY MATERIALS AND INTERNET ADVERTISING/WEBPAGES FOR THE PLAY:
“The Emperor’s New Clothes is presented through special arrangement with Leicester Bay Theatricals. All authorized materials are also supplied by LBT, www.leicesterbaytheatricals.com”
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