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The
Emperor's New Clothes |
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Cast
List
The
Best Play for You
A
Note from the Playwright
CD
Soundtrack Cues
Dialogue
Sample
THE
EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
CAST
LIST
Running
Time: About 45 minutes
Flexible
Cast of 37: 2 Male, 4 Female, All others M/F
Easily
adapted for larger or smaller cast
Orchestra
Members:
Danny
Da Drum (M/F, 14 lines)
Zella
Bella (M/F, 12 lines)
Horatio
Hornblower (M/F, 13 lines)
Ting-A-Ling
(M/F, 12 lines)
Tim
Whistle (M/F, 12 lines)
Huey
Kazooie (M/F, 11 lines)
Peter
(M) / Petra (F) the Tailor:
Peter/Petra
#1 (M/F, 23 lines)
Peter/Petra
#2 (M/F, 28 lines)
Peter/Petra
#3 (M/F, 29 lines)
Peter/Petra
#4 (M/F, 36 lines)
Peter/Petra
#5 (M/F, 20 lines)
Peter/Petra
#6 (M/F, 32 lines)
Grandmother
(F, total 37 lines):
Grandmother
#1 (F, 13 lines)
Grandmother
#2 (F, 24 lines)
Peddlers:
Fruit
Peddler (M/F, 5 lines)
Baker
(M/F, 4 lines)
Milkman
(M/F, 2 lines)
Blacksmith
(M/F, 14 lines)
Horse
(M/F, significant action)
Empress
(F, total 55 lines):
Empress
#1 (F, 41 lines)
Empress
#2 (F, 14 lines)
Emperor
(M, total 65 lines):
Emperor
#1 (M, 36 lines)
Emperor
#2 (M, 29 lines)
Peasants:
Vicktor
(M/F, 4 lines)
Vladimir
(M/F, 3 lines)
Vonda
(M/F,3 lines)
Ministers:
Igor
(M/F, 7 lines)
Ivan
(M/F, 7 lines)
Isadora
(M/F, 7 lines)
Townspeople:
Misha
(M/F, 5 lines)
Maxim
(M/F, 5 lines)
Milo
(M/F, 4 lines)
Shutters:
Tilt
(M/F, 3 lines + significant action)
Turn
(M/F, 3 lines + significant action)
 
Mi
CASA Players, Casa Grande, AZ
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THE
EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
WHY
IS THIS PLAY BEST FOR YOUR SCHOOL?
Written
especially for young people to perform.
While
you may find large cast plays from other publishers, most of those
were originally written for adults or
professional actors to
perform. They often contain difficult dialogue, unfamiliar or
complex language, and speeches too long for young children to
memorize. They may even contain jokes, innuendos and subject matter
that may not be appropriate for children (or their parents).
Easy
to understand and memorize.
Dialogue
is simple, fresh, quick and humorous, keeping the action flowing
without stops and starts between scenes. This keeps young people and
young audiences engaged throughout the performance - no awkward
pauses, no dead-time, no wiggles!
Everyone
participates!
All
children are involved throughout the performance. This builds
confidence, promotes team spirit and eliminates rehearsal rowdiness.
The audience is often asked to join in the fun, and action often
spills into the aisles! All of our SCHOOL PLAYS give suggestions on
how to divide up large parts (such as Snow White or Cinderella) among
several performers so that no one child is the "star".
Familiar
stories with upbeat endings.
The
story line stays as close as possible to the familiar story the kids
already know. While some authors feel the need to
"improve" the story, our SCHOOL PLAYS stay as close to the
familiar narrative as possible, making it easier for children - and
your audience - to understand.
Feel
free to edit! Go ahead and tape it!
Most
publishers insist that no changes may be made to their scripts.
We know that your
goal is to engage every child in the most meaningful way and that
your needs are unique. Cut, eliminate, re-assign lines, or add
as much as you like! Also, there are no restrictions on video
tapes. Parents want a tape or DVD to remember their child's big
moment. Go ahead and tape away!
THE
EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
A
NOTE FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT
In
the past few years we've seen a
tremendous increase of confidence in the teachers we hear from.
Most are finding it easier to let the process flow and worry less
about the final product. I firmly believe that the experience
will be best for all when you keep a few things in mind:
Free
yourself from worry about
whether or not it's "good". No one is paying big
ticket prices; no one expects a Broadway success. The key to
making this project meaningful is to put the emphasis on process;
realize that rehearsal and practice are as much a part of the
experience as the actual performance. Encourage fun and you
will free the children from embarrassment and stress. If the
kids can't learn the lines let them carry a script or use their own
words to convey the character's message. If they seem to wander
the stage, let them explore where they want to go - they might
surprise you with a wonderful idea. In every aspect of the
process give them the wings to create and think. Give them a
comfortable, supportive place to go and their confidence and
self-expression will soar!
Above
all else, make sure you are
having fun. If you've never directed a play before, don't
worry. It's all just pretend -- you can't do it wrong!
The quality of your experience is every bit as important as that of
the children. You need the joy of self-expression too, that
doesn't go away when we grow up. So give yourself a break.
And when all else fails, laugh!
The
Emperor's
New Clothes is one of the first stories
I ever adapted for the stage and over the years it has gone through
many transformations. Whether it is performed by a few
professional actors or a cast of (almost literally!) thousands,
the
message is still the same: Fun, joy and silliness are
their own reward. Peter the Tailor may have ended up
penniless but he sure had a good time along the way. I hope you
and your young friends have a ball. Break a leg!
-
KSM
"We
just had our performance of Emperor's
New Clothes
this past weekend. It
was a riot and
the kids had a blast
doing
it! I worked with 3rd,4th,and
5th graders for
our annual Winter
Performance Conservatory.
With 8
(1 and a half hour) weekly rehearsals we
pulled it together. The parents were pleased and I was too. I will
certainly be back to get next winter's script. Thank
you!!!!!
Tricia
Oliver, ACT 2 Instructor, Auburn Area Community Theatre
THE
EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
CD
SOUNDTRACK CUES
Cues,
sound effects, background music (traditional-classical)
The
CD Soundtrack contains special sound effects and background music
(public domain traditional-classical) that may be used to greatly
enhance the performance. It does not contain music and songs from the
popular animated film, nor does it contain music for the performers
to sing along with. Cues have 10 seconds of silence at the end -
times shown below include silence.
Special Note: Since our version of The
Emperor's New Clothes is based in Russia, we have included musical
selections from famous Russian classical composers; used both in the
sound cues and in the pre/post-show music.
1.
OPENING FANFARE (0:25)
2.
TOWN, MARKET SOUNDS (1:29)
3.
KOSTROMA, PALACE (1:10)
4.
FLOURISH (0:16)
5.
BUZZING LOOMS (1:19)
6.
TOWN, MARKET SOUNDS (1:29)
7.
FANFARE, PROCESSION (1:27)
8.
END OF STORY MUSIC (0:43)
9.
END SHOW, CURTAIN CALL (1:33)
10-20.
PRE/POST-SHOW MUSIC (30-35 MINS)
(Russian
Classical Composers)
Note:
Some teachers choose familiar songs, obtain sheet music and insert
these songs into the play. We recognize that each school has a
wide variety of educational needs to fulfill and we invite you to be
creative in your use of our scripts; including changes or additions
that are appropriate for your students. As author/publisher of our
own creative works, we do ask that you obtain proper copyright
permission for any additions you might make - that responsibility is
up to you.
Some
resources available on the Internet:
KidSongs:
CDs, DVDs, Sheet Music, Karaoke
Songs
for Teaching: Educational Music, CDs, Downloads
MusicNotes:
Sheet Music, Song Books for Children
Free
Sheet Music Directory: Childrens Music
THE
EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
DIALOGUE
SAMPLE
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Peter
the Tailor has everyone fooled! Here he tricks the vain
Emperor and his wife.
(Script
pages 22-23) |
EMPEROR:
Well, well, well... in what way are your clothes... magic?
PETER:
Sir, I know how to weave cloth of the most beautiful colors and
magnificent patterns.
EMPEROR:
Yes, yes, go on.
PETER:
This wonderful cloth has the most extraordinary magical power.
EMPEROR:
Yes, yes, what is it? What?
PETER:
This cloth is... invisible.
(EMPEROR and
EMPRESS gasp!)
EMPRESS:
Invisible?
PETER:
To anyone who is unfit for the office he holds or...
EMPEROR &
EMPRESS: (Together, leaning into him.) Or...?
PETER:
...is very stupid.
(Both
EMPEROR & EMPRESS are amazed.)
EMPEROR:
Well! That certainly is extraordinary. (Giggles.)
Well, this is wonderful. Wonderful! You see, my dear, I told
you my clothes tell me things. Think of the things I will learn
from these magic clothes!
EMPRESS:
Can you have them ready by Saturday for the procession?
PETER:
Certainly.
EMPEROR:
What will you need?
PETER:
(Whispers aside to audience.) Now this is the good
part. (Smiling, almost gloating.) Let me,
see. I shall need fifty skeins of golden thread...
EMPRESS:
Fifty?
PETER:
...and one hundred bolts of the costliest silk in the Empire. And...
EMPEROR &
EMPRESS: And...?
PETER:
A bushel basket full of assorted jewels.
EMPRESS:
A bushel basket full of jewels?
PETER:
For the trim.
Note:
This is a sample from the actual script. To review the entire
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