Rapunzel (Walter)
- Short Musical, Comedy
- 2M, 3F, 1M or F
- ISBN: 9780874402766
In addition to the comedy, children will enjoy Michael Walter's pop score.
The New York Times
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Description
- Short Musical
- Comedy
- 60 minutes
- Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Children (Age 6 - 10), Appropriate for all audiences, Young Children (Age 2 - 5)
- Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
- Cautions: No Special Cautions
- Orchestra Size: Small/Combo
- Performance Group:
- Elementary School / Primary, Community Theatre, Jr High/Primary, High School/Secondary, Professional Theatre, Shoestring Budget, Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups
In this twist on the classic fairy tale, Rapunzel is snatched from her parents on the night of her birth by the evil witch who lives next door and is raised in a tower for sixteen years.
REVIEWS:
The beautiful young woman finds her prince, but he turns out to be quite different than she expected; he is her twin brother! Together, they defeat the witch and are reunited with their true parents.
REVIEWS:
In addition to the comedy, children will enjoy Michael Walter's pop score.
The New York Times
Michael Walter's tuneful music relays the message of endurance and love conveyed by (Kristin) Walter's lyrics.
Off-Off Broadway Review
Premiere Production:
Rapunzel was originally produced by the celebrated and critically-acclaimed Manhattan Children's Theatre.
Characters
- Casting: 2M, 3F, 1M or F
- Casting Attributes: Parts for Senior Actors, Cross gender casting, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle), Drag performance, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Color blind casting
- Casting Notes: The role of Nurse can be played by a separate female actor or by the same actor who plays the Father.
- Chorus Size: No Chorus
