The
Nutcracker Prince
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ArtReach's The Nutcracker Prince is a large-cast playscript for young performers. Based on the famous Tchaikovsky ballet story, this version has easy-to-learn dialogue, teacher-friendly stage directions and audience participation. The script is lively and fast-paced with funny lines and characters to give each child a special moment. No dancing is required. ArtReach's version has been a favorite with performances by theatres and schools all over the world. The School Play Package has all you need for a succesful holiday show.
The Nutcracker
Prince - Playscript for Young Performers
Creative,
Simple Staging, Comedy & Audience Participation! - Bowdon Elem
School, Bowdon GA
The famous Tchaikovsky ballet story is now a play script for a large cast of students. Clara's Christmas Dream comes to life withjoy and imagination. Perfect for holiday performances and festiities. Clara's dream unfolds as Christmas Eve arrives. Uncle Drosselmeyer gives Fritz some toy soldiers and Clara a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara kisses the Nutcracker goodnight, little does she know that she has released her prince from his spell!
"I loved working with your play The Nutcracker Prince. It was fabulous to have so much of the legwork done for me - sound clips, etc. Thank you!"
Jill Ison, Helper Middle School, Language Arts Teacher
Enchanting
Holiday Fun for Kids & Families!
The Rat King
Battles the Nutcracker Prince
The audience helps in the Battle between Mice
and Soldiers!
As Clara dreams something amazing is happening! Rat King and his rowdy band of mice arrive to battle the Nutcracker Prince and his loyal Toy Soldiers. Everyone gets into the act when the audience helps Clara's Dolls and the Toy Soldiers trick the Rat King. At last the Nutcracker Prince defeats the Rat King freeing the house from his tyranny.
"ArtReach is a great source for material for teachers. Accessible clever theatre for all kinds of kids!"
Karin A. Stratton, Pike High School, Indianapolis, INChristmas Mice are Fun Characters for Kids to Perform
Lots of Mousy Comedy! - Dance Craze Academy, Budapest
Take a
Ride to the Land of Sweets
Wakefield Country Day School, Washington VA
- Bowdon Elementary, Bowdon GA
Christmas Mice battle the Toy Soldiers. Rat King gathers his troops: Gnarly, Rocky, Hughie and Nutzo. The Nutcracker Prince leads Clara to the Land of Sweets where the Sugar Plum Fairy rules with love and covers the world with magic! Snowflakes and Flowers delight everyone, spreading their beautiful Christmas spirit. The Rat King is alive and attacks again! He threatens the peace of the kingdom until Clara's pet cat, Shadow, saves the day in a surprise feline twist. At last the Prince asks Clara to stay with him in The Land of the Sweets. Clara loves everyone there but says she must go home because she still wants to grow up.
"We are so excited perform the Nutcracker Prince! It's been amazing that we can use the script how best fits our children, and what we have created is beautiful! It was a great success."
Sandra Herter, Dance Craze AcademyClara Follows her Heart to a Happy Ending!
Bowdon Elementary, Bowdon GA
Why is The Nutcracker Prince right for you and your school?
Adapted for Young Performers: Simple dialogue and vocabulary are appropriate for child performers ages 6-12. No long speeches. Easy for kids to memorize.
A Flexible Cast of 29-35 Students: (Doubling and extras possible and easy.) Every role has at least three spoken lines.
Dancing: This play is written and presented as a drama/theatre program only with no requirement for dancing. Dance groups: ArtReach's The Nutcracker Prince is a perfect structure for your dance program. Remember, when you purchase the School Play Package you may make any changes that you need for your dance program!
About 35-40 minutes long: This children's play is long enough to be a substantial project and short enough to accommodate your teaching schedule.
Easy costumes and scenery: The script and Teachers Guide provide many suggestions on how to create or find what you need to make a great looking production without breaking your budget.
You May Make Changes to the Script: The School Play Package gives you the rights to adapt, change, add songs and dialogue to make it perfect for your kids.
Make a Video: The School Play Package gives you the right to make a recording of your performance.
"You offer a great product that is affordable for our school."
JoAnna Pillsbury, Brewster Elementary, Rochester Hills MI
"Toys were grateful for Clara who made them real."
ArtReach's Christmas Play The Nutcracker Prince - Ovando School (MT)On Christmas Day, Clara awakens to the real world - her glorious dream has passed. Yet she has learned a wonderful lesson about Christmas love and joy. ArtReach's lovely holiday play is deeply moving with a very happy ending.
"Attendees at Ovando School's annual holiday production were treated to a story of caring, perseverance and childhood memories as the 10 students and three community members performed The Nutcracker Prince."
Seeley Swan Pathfinder, Ovando MT"10 students & 3 community members performed Nutcracker Prince."
ArtReach's Christmas Play The Nutcracker Prince - Ovando School (MT)
For Ages 6-12. Easy to Learn & Perform.
Dance Craze Academy, Budapest"Thank you for your wonderful scripts and musicals. The script was wonderful and the end result was fantastic!"
Caroline Hart, Teacher, Oxford, OHWritten Just for Kids!
Let Your Light Shine Youth Theatre, Columbia MO
"It's been amazing and what we have created is beautiful!"
Let Your Light Shine Youth Theatre MO - Wakefield Country Day School - Washington, VA"16 student performers will dazzle you with their story of The Nutcracker Prince. Some of the performers are as young as - Let’s just say we have people fitting into miniature tutus! Bring the whole family! You’ll love it!"
Clara Stark, Let Your Light Shine Youth Theatre, Columbia MO
Wakefield Country Day School - Washington, VA - Dance Craze Academy, Budapest
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