The Snow Queen

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

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

Dramedy Choral Work Classical Adaptation Holiday Movement-based Young Audiences
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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.

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