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The Emperor's New Clothes
Small Cast (Touring) Play for Theatres, Schools

Packed with Action, Laughs, Magic Tricks!

The Emperor's New Clothes!  Funny Play for Kids to Perform!

The Emperor's New Clothes

Cast: 3 (2-1M, 1-2F), expandable, adults
Time: about 45 minutes
CD: sound FX, background music
Audience: primary-elementary, families

Packed with action, laughs, magic tricks! Lots of fun is in store when Peter, the mischievous tailor, comes up with his sure-fire get rich quick scheme!

The Emperor's New Clothes!  Funny Play for Kids to Perform!

The Emperor's New Clothes

Cast: 3 (2-1M, 1-2F), expandable, adults
Time: about 45 minutes
CD: sound FX, background music
Audience: primary-elementary, families

Packed with action, laughs, magic tricks! Lots of fun is in store when Peter, the mischievous tailor, comes up with his sure-fire get rich quick scheme!

"It's a Wonderful Play!"
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The Verge Theatre, Bozeman MT

"The Emperor's New Clothes was really spectacular!"
Jimi Kinstle, Artistic Director, Pumpkin Theatre, Baltimore

One of ArtReach's all-time bestselling plays, The Emperor's New Clothes is packed with action, laughs, magic tricks! Lots of fun is in store when Peter, the mischievous tailor, comes up with his sure-fire get rich quick scheme--to embarrass the vain Emperor and make off with a basket of gold!

"Wonderful! We Laughed So Hard!"
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Pumpkin Theatre, Baltimore - Professional Performance

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A Rollicking Comedy!  Lively Action for Kids!
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Pumpkin Theatre, Baltimore - Professional Mainstage Production

"I can't tell you enough how successful Emperor's New Clothes was!  It's a wonderful play and the reception was really strong.  I couldn't have been happier. It was TERRIFIC!"
David Kilpatrick, Education Outreach, Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia

A Terrific Box Office Hit!
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ArtReach Touring Theatre, Cincinnati

 "The Emperor's New Clothes was a huge success and we all loved the script!"
Deanna Duplechain, Artistic Director, Nevada Theatre Company


Lively Comedy!  Magic Tricks!  Juggling!

Stebens Children's Theatre, IA - Loves Street Theatre, Woodland, WA

 Peter uses all his wit and magic to convince the court he can make magic clothes! Only those who are very smart can see the clothes, he tells them.  So everyone pretends they can see the clothes until...  Someone in the audience shouts out the truth!

"Our children were enthralled with the Emperor's New Clothes. The audience participation was wonderful!"
Washington Park School, Cincinnati, OH

Fun Audience Participation!
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Second Youth Theatre, Austin - Pumpkin Theatre, Baltimore


The Emperor's New Clothes has two versions:

School Play Version
Large Cast Play for Elementary, Primary Schools and Middle Schools.
Flexible Cast of 37: 2 Male, 4 Female, All others M/F

Touring Version (This Page)
Recommended for Adult Actors, Theatres, Touring to Schools.
Cast of 3 (2 male, 1 female or 1 male, 2 females)

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More Great Comments...

ArtReach's bestselling script 'The Emperor's New Clothes' combines hilarious fun with audience participation.  A sure-fire hit!

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 "Emperor's New Clothes has proven to be much fun, full of juggling, magic, a great comical fight and chase. The elementary schools have responded well to the play, huge laughs and enthusiastic response to all audience participation."
Tom Ballmer, Stebens Children's Theatre, IA 


 "Emperor's New Clothes was successful for us and we are looking forward to producing another of your plays next year."
Patricia Baldwin, Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara


"Emperor's New Clothes has enough wit to entertain adults and enough slapstick to keep the kids squealing."
Florissant Civic Center Theatre, St. Louis


"Emperor's New Clothes is the sort of hip, jazzy, irreverent show that could get students hooked on theater forever."
Nevada Theatre Company, Las Vegas


"I want to thank you for agreeing to let us produce your wonderful script, Emperor's New Clothes. We did 42 shows and we were well received."
Mary Kay Nichols, Columbus Junior Theatre. OH


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