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Plays for Young Audiences by Lee Shackleford

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Tom SawyerMark Twain's immortal novel is brought to life in a roller-coaster-fast version that tells the whole story in under an hour. The novel's many and diverse characters are played by as few as five actors -- including a male who plays Aunt Polly and a female who plays Doc Robinson...
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The Thousand and One Nights

nights-thumbMost "children's versions" of The Thousand and One Nights focus on the same stories: Aladdin, Sinbad, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and so on. This version brings to life a few of many, many other stories in the centuries-old collection of tales from the medieval Middle East. Audiences see an ugly turtle transformed to a beautiful princess, an evil magician who kidnaps a young girl with his flying horse, and a wicked witch who will do anything to gain the unlimited power of the Genie...
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The Legend of Robin Hood

Robin HoodWho was he really? A common thief, a pickpocket -- or a patriot who risked everything for his king? This high-energy amalgam of several Robin Hood legends celebrates the fun and frenzy of the familiar story while putting the Sherwood bandit on trial -- letting the audience decide if he is a force for good or evil...
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The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red ChiefThe world-famous O.Henry short story is the basis for this rollicking play for five actors. A real treat for an actor or actress of diminutive stature who can credibly play the hellacious little boy who drives his kidnappers to the point of despair. Also includes the cross-dressing that somehow figures prominently in all of these plays...
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