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The Trial of Goldilocks

In rhyme, mime and mirth, this exciting comedy examines the familiar fairy tale from three points of view: the traditional, the Bears', then Goldilocks'.

  • One Act
  • Comedy
  • 45 minutes

  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Children (Age 6 - 10)
  • Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, Jr High/Primary, High School/Secondary
In rhyme, mime and mirth, this exciting comedy examines the familiar fairy tale from three points of view: the traditional, the Bears', then Goldilocks'.

Guilty or innocent?
Was the young girl a selfish, spoiled brat, intruding where she didn't belong?
Or was she the victim of three conniving bears (and their animal band of hoods in the woods)?

Complete with a hard-of-hearing judge, a harried clerk, two comic lawyers and a jury (of any size) which gets involved in the action as tables, chairs, beds and forest animals--this charming comedy is perfect for performers of all ages.

From the opening moment, when three vendors attempt to hawk souvenirs among the audience, to the surprising verdict from the jury'and a happily-ever-after conclusion, this play, performed completely in verse, is both unique and enchanting.

As one critic wrote: "The work is entertaining on all levels and is highly educational, both in presenting the same story from different points of view and in involving the child performers in a variety of ways." 

  • Casting: 14M or F
  • Casting Attributes: Expandable casting
  • Casting Notes: 14 to 20, or more.

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In rhyme, mime and mirth, this exciting comedy examines the familiar fairy tale from three points of view: the traditional, the Bears', then Goldilocks'. Guilty or innocent Was the young girl a selfish, spoiled brat, intruding where she didn't belong Or was she the victim of three conniving bears (and their animal band of hoods in the woods) Complete with a hard-of-hearing judge, a harried clerk, two comic lawyers and a jury (of any size)'which gets involved in the action as tables, chairs, beds and forest animals--this charming comedy is perfect for performers of all ages. From the opening moment, when three vendors attempt to hawk souvenirs among the audience, to the surprising verdict from the jury'and a happily-ever-after conclusion'this play, performed completely in verse, is both unique and enchanting. As one critic wrote: The work is entertaining on all levels and is highly educational, both in presenting the same story from different points of view and in involving the child performers in a variety of ways. One simple set.

$19.95