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Nursery Rhyme Café • A Play With Songs • Tales from the Fractured Side

Book and Lyrics by E Gray Simons III Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry Part of the Series: Tales from the

From the Lewis Carroll Classic by E Gray Simons III MORE TO COME Part of the Series: Tales from the Fractured Side

From the Charles Perrault fairy tale by E Gray Simons III MORE TO COME Part of the Series: Tales from the Fractured

Adapted from Emanuel Schikaneder’s libretto from the Mozart Opera by E Gray Simons III MORE TO COME Part of the Series: Tales

From Hans Christian Andersen by E Gray Simons III Everyone in the Empire is getting ready for the big event. There will

Based on the Chinese Folktale “Journey to the West” by E Gray Simons III written in collaboration with Blue Hill Performance Ensemble

Suggested by the ballads and legends by E Gray Simons III written with Foster Durgin MORE SOON Part of the Series: Tales

From the Kenneth Grahame classic by E Gray Simons III MORE TO COME Part of the Series: Tales from the Fractured Side

Three interwoven stories from the Book of One Thousand and One Nights by E Gray Simons III Three tales—Prince Ahmed and the

Book and Lyrics by Thom Duncan Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry Sounds like NO Bible story you’ve ever heard before!

by John D. Fitzgerald. Adapted for the stage by Rodger D. Sorensen. (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High

Book, Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools, Middle Schools/Junior High

Book and Lyrics by Thomas F. Rogers Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community

The Musical based on the Bible story (like it’s never been told before!) Book and Lyrics by R. Rex Stephenson Music and

#4 Six of One… Clicking on any title below will take you to that plays’ Performance Licensing page. Challenging Athena by Genevieve

by William Shakespeare Freely adapted and updated from the Shakespeare Classic by J.D. Newman (Perfect for Colleges/Universities, High Schools and Middle Schools)

Adapted by J.D. Newman From L. Frank Baum’s classic novel (Perfect for Professional, College/University, Community, High School, Middle School, and other Youth

by R. Rex Stephenson (For Community, College/University, High School and Junior High School, Youth Groups, Community and Church groups.) Undoubtedly Dickens’ most

Or, The Return of the Godfather, a short comedy by R. Rex Stephenson and Ginny Smith Conrad Delightful for all ages from

Adapted from the Charles Dickens story by R. Rex Stephenson & Jody D. Brown (For performance by any amateur, educational or professional

adapted from Sophocles by Richard Sewell (Perfect for High School, College/University, Community, and Youth Theatre actors.) TYA The goal of this adaptation

The story of “A Christmas Carol” provides a loose framework and several characters for this exploration of parent-child relationships. Tired of the same old Christmas Carol? This may be exactly what you are looking for!

An Allagash Haunting: The Story of Emile Camile — play with songs

The North Maine Woods are many things — haunted is one of them; as 10-year-old Olivia soon finds out.

The Scarlet Letter — a play

One of America’s most powerful stories created for only FOUR performers.

Cinderella’s Miss-Adventures — TYA

From the Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads come this most imaginative retelling of one of the most beloved Fairy Tales

PINOCCHIO — A FAMILY MUSICAL

The Collodi classic in a Broadway-style musical treatment.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream — edited

Shakespeare’s classic edited for time and archaic expressions.

Julius Caesar: A Confederate Conspiracy

Shakespeare’s classic edited for time and archaic expressions, plus a setting of the U.S. Civil War.

The Archer Who Went I Know Not Where To Fetch I Know Not What — TYA musical

A Russian Folk tale brought to musical life with people and puppets, and plots and plans, and a happy ending.

Toad! — A “Wind In The Willows” Musical

A lush and lovely score with unforgettable characters and situations, brings this Kenneth Grahame tale to life in a Broadway-style adaptation.

The Wind in the Willows — Short Musical

“The Wind in the Willows” as a melodrama? It’s not as strange as it might sound!

Atlantis, Lost! and Other Legends from the Strange Waves — TYA

Atlantis, Pirates, and Loch Ness are mysteries of our water-filled world. But when these tales are set in a Sideshow atmosphere, it takes the action up a notch!

Way Out West: The Journey of Lewis and Clark and Other Tales — TYA

The West of the U.S. frontier has spawned many tales, from Native American creation, to the Pony Express, along with the history of Lewis & Clark, the Mystery Sideshow Theatre has never been more full of fun and wonder!

Aesop’s Network — PLAY, TYA

An evening of Aesops’ characters told in the style of Network Television, with news and commercials. What a kick!

WILD DUCKS

Ibsen meets Brecht? This is a version of “The Wild Duck” that you will never forget.

Glorious Son of York — play

A 1 man 1 woman adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III

The World of Snow White — play

A re-telling of the Snow White story through collected tales from around the world.

The Sheriff of Nottingham — TYA

A rousing tale of Robin Hood for young actors and audiences. Adults may enjoy these roles, as well.

The Doctor In Spite of Himself — Farce

A new adaptation of the classic Moliére farce!

Awakening Galatea — play

The tale of Galatea and Pygmalion, based on the original work by Ovid, is at the center of this play about humanity and selfless love.

All’s Well That Ends Well — Shakespeare-edited

Adapted from the Shakespeare play, and much shorter.

Esther: The Musical Schpiel • The Perfect Kletzmer Musical for Purim, and other times of the year

Told traditionally this musical is NOT; but rich culture and tradition imbues every Kletzmer Song and Showtune in a fun and funny musical play.

Whatsoever: The Musical Story of Abraham

What’s Abraham got that we haven’t got? Lot’s Wife, for one! This musical will propel you through the Biblical story with wit and a LOT of good music.

Esther — The Musical

A Broadway-style musical treatment of the Biblical story of Esther, Queen of Persia, and all the intrigue of the court.

The Political Tinker • The Holberg Acting Edition

What qualifies someone for a public office? Not much in this case, according to Danish-Norwegian playwright, Ludvig Holberg. Sadly, not much has changed since Holberg wrote this delightful play 300 years ago.

The Christmas Party • The Holberg Acting Edition

This delightful farce by Danish-Norwegian playwright, Ludvig Holberg, still holds up on stage today.

Erasmus Montanus • The Holberg Acting Edition

A satire of the world of Academia by someone who must have seen today’s world, this play by Ludvig Holberg will have you laughing…and thinking.

Jean de France • The Holberg Acting Edition

The Danish-Norwegian playwright, Ludvig Holberg wrote so universally that his plays hold up for today’s theater audiences.

Jeppe of the Hill • The Holberg Acting Edition

The Danish-Norwegian playwright, Ludvig Holberg wrote so universally that his comic plays hold up for today’s theater audiences.

Ulysses of Ithaca • The Holberg Acting Edition

The Danish-Norwegian playwright, Ludvig Holberg wrote so universally that his comic plays hold up for today’s theater audiences.

Seigfried Idyll — A Play

Wagner’s Ring Opera was never imagined as a modern-day play with a political statement — until now.

Crime and Punishment — A New Play

Dostoevsky’s masterful novel given a stunning stage play adaptation by a Russian-speaking Master-Playwright.

The Wager — A Play of Escape

A taut World War 2 novel adapted into an edge-of-your-seat theatrical play.

Merry Christmas, George Bailey! — A Staged Radio Play

The perennial Christmas favorite told as a Christmas Radio Show.

Little Eyolf • A New Translation and Adaptation

Employing elements of Norwegian Folklore, Henrik Ibsen wrote a play about a family hoping to avert tragedy, playwright Eric Samuelsen, fluent in Norwegian, translated and adapted the play for modern audiences.

ghosts • a translation and adaptation

One of Ibsen’s most controversial plays, ‘Ghosts” deals with drugs and Eric Samuelsen’s translation/adaptation brings the story a modern twist while remaining faithful to the original play.

A Doll House • A New Translation and Adaptation

The power of secrets drives Ibsen’s “A Doll House”, and in this new translation/adaptation, Eric Samuelsen brings the play into the 21st Century

The Idiot — An Adaptation

by Thomas F. Rogers Translated and adapted from the Dostoyevsky novel. (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups) How would

by Thomas F. Rogers (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools) A family in the deep south —

Adapted and Translated by Thomas F. Rogers from the Chekhov original. (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools)

Book, Music and Lyrics by Rob. Lauer Musical Arrangements by Jeff Joyner (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High

Book by Susan McCloud and Marvin Payne Lyrics by Marvin Payne Music by Newell Dayley based on the popular, best-selling novel by

Book, Music and Lyrics by Marvin Payne & Steven Kapp Perry Concept by R. Don Oscarson a finger pickin’ parable of the

An Exciting New Musical Book & Lyrics by Max Golightly. Music & Lyrics by C. Michael Perry. (For production by Professional Groups,

by Homer Adapted by Rodger D. Sorensen (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools, Middle Schools/Junior High Schools,

Adapted from the Dickens classic by Rodger Sorensen (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools, Junior High Schools,

Suggested by Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” Book and Lyrics by Neil K. Newell Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry (For production by

First performed in London at the Cambridge Theatre in the early 1971, this title is available nowhere else. It was then brought

Adapted by R. Rex Stephenson (TYA) (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools, Middle Schools/Junior High Schools, Elementary

Book Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools, Church Groups, Youth

BOOK and LYRICS by Larry Hillhouse MUSIC by C. Michael Perry (TYA) (For production by College/University Groups, Community Groups, High Schools, Middle

Book and Lyrics by Gayanne Ramsden King Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry Adapted from the Johanna Spyri Classic (TYA) (For

Book, Music and Lyrics by Neil K. Newell & C. Michael Perry (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, High

Book by C. Michael Perry and Coni Koepfinger Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry Intergenerational Theatre and TYA (For production by

Book and Lyrics by Will Huddleston Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry Original Concept and Lyrics by Barry Collyer Orchestrations by