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The Velveteen Rabbit (musical) (Carver)

It's the classic story of unconditional friendship and love.

  • Full Length Musical
  • Fantasy, Christmas/Holiday
  • 60 minutes

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

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, Jr High/Primary, High School/Secondary
It's the classic story of unconditional friendship and love. Closely following Margery Williams' beloved story, this musical includes pop/contemporary musical numbers, sing-alongs and lots of audience participation. 

The Velveteen Rabbit was the boy's favorite birthday present. But aunts and uncles came to call, there was a party and birthday cake and, soon, the Velveteen Rabbit was forgotten. 

He lived for a long time in the toy cupboard, and no one thought very much about him. The mechanical toys in the nursery snubbed him, and the Velveteen Rabbit spent his time dreaming of becoming real.

Experience the retelling of this classic tale through the eyes of the Skin Horse, the Velveteen Rabbit's only friend, who reminds the Velveteen Rabbit that it takes time and patience to become real. 

When the boy rediscovers his favorite toy, the Velveteen Rabbit embarks upon the best summer ever. But when the boy gets very sick, the Velveteen Rabbit learns what it means to be a loyal friend and what it really takes to become real. 

  • Casting: 8M, 6F, 8M or F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible)
  • Chorus Size: Flex-Size Emsemble