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The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Surface)

"...probes deeply into the original folktale and the workings of the human spirit."

Louisville Courier-Journal

  • Full Length Play
  • Fantasy
  • 70 minutes

  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Children (Age 6 - 10), Appropriate for all audiences
  • Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set

  • Performance Group:
  • College Theatre / Student
Here is a magical look at a timeless tale in a highly theatrical style. Inspired by a bewitching cat, a lazy apprentice, Klaus, tries to use his master's magic to do everyday chores. Soon he unlocks more magic than he imagined possible. Not only Klaus but also the Sorcerer himself must learn to use their magical powers well and struggle with the good and evil at their command. 

In this spirited escapade, three silent actors and dancers affect the magic of the production, including an overflowing cauldron, a sky-high mountain and a seafaring table.

REVIEWS:

"...probes deeply into the original folk tale and the workings of the human spirit."

 Louisville Courier-Journal

Premiere Production: Originally commissioned and performed by the Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences, followed by Stage One Children's Theatre in Louisville, Ky.
  • Casting: 1M, 5M or F

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Surface) Script Order Now

Here is a magical look at a timeless tale in a highly theatrical style. Inspired by a bewitching cat, a lazy apprentice, Klaus, tries to use his master's magic to do everyday chores. Soon he unlocks more magic than he imagined possible. Not only Klaus but also the Sorcerer himself must learn to use their magical powers well and struggle with the good and evil at their command. In this spirited escapade, three silent actors and dancers affect the magic of the production, including an overflowing cauldron, a sky-high mountain and a seafaring table. Production notes are available in the script containing details on set. Single set. Elaborate or simple costumes. Approximate running time: 70 minutes.

$19.95