The
Nutcracker Prince
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ArtReach's The Nutcracker Prince is a large-cast playscript for young performers. Easy-to-learn dialogue, teacher-friendly stage directions and audience participation. The script is lively and fast-paced with funny lines, giving each child a special moment. No dancing is required. A favorite for theatres and schools all over the world. The School Play Package helps you dance through rehearsals with ease!
The Nutcracker
Prince - Playscript for Young Performers

A Children's
Theatre of Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces NM - You may add dancing but it
is not required.
Clara's dream unfolds as Christmas Eve arrives. Uncle Drosselmeyer gives Fritz 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!
"We are VERY EXCITED to perform 'The Nutcracker Prince'! We performed a short scene from it during our Season Reveal Party and it was so much fun! Thank you for your amazing plays!"
A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley, Inc, Las Cruses NM
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.
"Dazzling decorations set the stage for our talented students, who fully embraced their characters, bringing the story to life with grace and energy. Bravo to the entire cast and crew for an unforgettable start to the holiday season."
St. Paul American School, Hanoi VietnamEveryone Loves Nutcracker at Christmas!
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A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces NM
A Children's
Theatre of Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces NM -
Bowdon Elem School, Bowdon GA
"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 TeacherChristmas Mice are Fun Characters for Kids to Perform
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Lots of Mousy Comedy! - Dance Craze Academy, Budapest
"The
end result was fantastic!"

Fritz is always
into mischief! - A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley, Las
Cruces NM
Christmas Mice battle the Toy Soldiers. Rat King gathers his troops: Gnarly, Rocky, Hughie and Nutzo. At last the Nutcracker Prince defeats the Rat King freeing the house from his tyranny.
"Thank you for your wonderful scripts and musicals. The script was wonderful and the end result was fantastic!"
Caroline Hart, Teacher, Oxford, OH

Wakefield Country Day School, Washington VA
- Bowdon Elementary, Bowdon GA
"The Nutcracker Prince leads Clara to the Land of Sweets."
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A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces NMThe 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.
"We are so excited to 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!
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A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces NM - Bowdon Elementary, Bowdon GA
Why
is The
Nutcracker Prince right for you and your school?

Bremerton
Community Theatre Junior, WA - A Children's Theatre of Mesilla
Valley, Las Cruces NM
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."
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St Paul American School, Hanoi, Vietnam - Ovando School (MT)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. Clara loves everyone there but says she must go home because she still wants to grow up.
"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."
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ArtReach's Christmas Play The Nutcracker Prince - Ovando School (MT)
For Ages 6-12. Easy to Learn & Perform.
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A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces NM - Dance Craze Academy, BudapestOn 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.
"Pure magic. This play drew the largest crowds we have ever seen, filling the theatre with applause and Christmas spirit night after night. We are so proud of every performer and all who helped make this a success! Thank you for dancing through the holidays with us - we'll treasure this for years to come!"
A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley, Inc, Las Cruses NMBright fun Comedy & Classic Story for Kids!
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Let Your Light Shine Youth Theatre, Columbia MO - Newcastle Middle School, WY"ArtReach is a great source for material for teachers. Accessible clever theatre for all kinds of kids!"
Karin A. Stratton, Pike High School, Indianapolis, IN
"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 - Lets just say we have people fitting into miniature tutus! Bring the whole family! Youll love it!"
Clara Stark, Let Your Light Shine Youth Theatre, Columbia MO
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Wakefield Country Day School - Washington, VA - Dance Craze Academy, Budapest
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