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
In addition to traditional live stage performance rights, The Snow Queen can also be performed under the following scenarios.
Virtual Performance
A Virtual Performance is a performance on an online web conferencing platform such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, or Google Meets where performers are geographically isolated from one another and not together on a stage.
No audience is physically present with the performers. The audience is logged in to the same web conferencing platform as the performers.
Each time the play is performed for a virtual audience of any size (whether or not admission is charged) constitutes one performance.
Livestream Performance
Productions of The Snow Queen may be Livestreamed.
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A Livestream Performance is a traditional performance that is livestreamed to the Internet as the actors are performing. Instead of watching the show live in the theatre, the audience watches virtually from their home or other location.
All Livestream Performances must be conducted through our Authorized Streaming Partner, BookTix. Please contact BookTix at info@booktix.com for more information about Livestreaming.
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Each time the show is Livestreamed (whether performed live or pre-recorded) constitutes one performance.
One license, three ways to use it
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“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
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KAI and GERDA
[W]
51, 108 lines
- Two sisters
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GRANDMOTHER ASTRID
[W]
12 lines
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SNOW BEES (x6 or more)
[A]
10 lines
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BIRDS: SWALLOW, SWIFT, PIPIT, CHIFFCHAFF
[A]
14 lines
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THE RIVER (x2)
[A]
6 lines
-
HEKSERI - a witch
[W]
13 lines
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FLOWERS: TIGER LILY, SNOWDROP, HYACINTH, NARCISSUS
[W]
1, 1, 1, 1 lines
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BELINDA (ROSE)
[W]
3 lines
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LADY BANKS (ROSE)
[W]
3 lines
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SKYROCKET (ROSE)
[M]
4 lines
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KRAGE
[M]
24 lines
- A crow
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ELSKE
[W]
5 lines
- The crow’s sweetheart
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THE PRINCE
[M]
20 lines
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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
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LADY STUM
[W]
4 lines
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THE YOUNG LADY/PRINCESS
[W]
10 lines
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ROVER (ROBBER)
[M]
4 lines
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SKURK (ROBBER)
[M]
3 lines
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SNYDE (ROBBER)
[W]
6 lines
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RIKKA
[W]
17 lines
- The Robber Maid
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BAC
[A]
10 lines
- The Reindeer
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FUGL, FLUE, DUE - Pigeons
[A]
3, 4, 3 lines
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MORMOR - the Old Woman
[W]
8 lines
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THE ANGELS (x6 or more)
[A]
1 line
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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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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