The Snow Queen and the Goblin
Adapted by Martha Bennett King. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's story.
Product Code: S90000
Full-length Play
Drama
Cast size: 3m., 2w., 1 boy, 1 girl, extras.
Awards: The Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award
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Synopsis
Can anyone steal happiness? Living in an ice palace of dazzling beauty, the queen watches two earth children, Kay and Gerda, who live in a cozy attic home with their loving grandmother. She orders her goblin, Acha, to steal Kay, whose laughter, songs and games will enliven her frozen home and bring happiness. A jealous Acha uses his magic mirror to lure Kay and put him under a spell. Gerda is terrified but starts in search of Kay. Her only weapons against danger and cold are faith and her grandmother's song. With these she passes even the ice spears of the queen's guards and finds Kay in the throne room. He works intently with the pieces of a puzzle and does not recognize Gerda. Thoughts of home are lost. Heartbroken, Gerda falls to the ground and the goblin instantly encloses her in a cake of clear ice. A breathless audience waits for Kay to wake up! Music for two songs in book.
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code S90000
- Minimum Cast Size 7
- Pages of Dialogue 43
- Min. Royalty Rate $90.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 65 min
- Staging Two int. sets.
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | TYA
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9780871290694
Customer Reviews
The Snow Queen and the Goblin is a touching fairy tale about the importance of family and friendship. Great opportunities for characterization, costumes and set. A lot of fun!
Fantastic! Perfect for junior high level. Audiences raved, "What a spectacle!" Students love the Goblin!
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
This play can be made gorgeously on a low budget if it is produced during Christmas. Add tons of sparkle with Christmas lights, tinsel and snowflakes!
Find someone acrobatic to play the goblin. A little tumbling makes this show really fun.
Gallery
The Snow Queen and the Goblin - Lyric Arts Company of Anoka, Anoka, MN
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