The Snow Queen
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from Hans Christian Andersen
A theatrical adaptation of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen.
About 35 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
59
8 M | 20 W | 31 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
Simple set
“Winter is my calling and my duty. There are so many places to visit. So many lands to see. Would you like to come along?”
Kai has been captivated by The Snow Queen. She is frozen in her heart and mind. Gerda will stop at nothing to find her sister.
This is a magical theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a sister’s love, an ice cold heart, and a fantastical journey. It’s the original Snow Queen story brought to life.
Easy to stage with lots of casting options and opportunities.
Characters
59
8 Men, 20 Women, 31 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
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THE SNOW QUEEN
[W]
25 lines
-
KAI and GERDA
[W]
51, 108 lines
- Two sisters
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GRANDMOTHER ASTRID
[W]
12 lines
-
SNOW BEES (x6 or more)
[A]
10 lines
-
BIRDS: SWALLOW, SWIFT, PIPIT, CHIFFCHAFF
[A]
14 lines
-
THE RIVER (x2)
[A]
6 lines
-
HEKSERI - a witch
[W]
13 lines
-
FLOWERS: TIGER LILY, SNOWDROP, HYACINTH, NARCISSUS
[W]
1, 1, 1, 1 lines
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BELINDA (ROSE)
[W]
3 lines
-
LADY BANKS (ROSE)
[W]
3 lines
-
SKYROCKET (ROSE)
[M]
4 lines
-
KRAGE
[M]
24 lines
- A crow
-
ELSKE
[W]
5 lines
- The crow’s sweetheart
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THE PRINCE
[M]
20 lines
-
COURTIERS: LADY LIDDY, LADY LETTY, LADY LINDY
[W]
1, 1, 1 lines
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COURTIERS: LORD LEANDER, LORD LAMBERT, LORD LOCKE
[M]
2, 1, 1 lines
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GUARDS: VAGT, VOGTE, VERNE
[A]
4, 5, 5 lines
-
LADY STUM
[W]
4 lines
-
THE YOUNG LADY/PRINCESS
[W]
10 lines
-
ROVER (ROBBER)
[M]
4 lines
-
SKURK (ROBBER)
[M]
3 lines
-
SNYDE (ROBBER)
[W]
6 lines
-
RIKKA
[W]
17 lines
- The Robber Maid
-
BAC
[A]
10 lines
- The Reindeer
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FUGL, FLUE, DUE - Pigeons
[A]
3, 4, 3 lines
-
MORMOR - the Old Woman
[W]
8 lines
-
THE ANGELS (x6 or more)
[A]
1 line
-
THE DREAMS (x6 or more)
[A]
0 lines
- Subgenres
- Fantasy Christmas/Holiday Fables/Folktales Adaptation Theatre for young audiences Fairy tales
- Settings
- 19th Century
- Dress
- Elaborate costumes Fantasy costumes Period costumes
- Audience
- All audiences Children Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Mime Variable Cast Size Opportunity for spectacle Audience participation Music Variable gender breakdown
- Set
- Simple set
- Themes
- Childhood Friendship Illness/Health Love Parenting/Family
- Cross-Curricular Uses
- English
- Other uses
- Competition Audition material Class work Scene work
Prop List
Stool, Small basket with laundry, Two nordic-looking blankets, Stick or flower, Long blue sheet, Red shoes, Cherries, Hat with roses, Lamp, Knife, Puzzle
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The Snow Queen
adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from Hans Christian Andersen
About 35 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
59
8 M | 20 W | 31 Any Gender, Doubling Possible
Simple set