A CONCORD THEATRICALS TITLE
The Selfish Giant (Perkins)
Short Musical, Drama / 11any gender (adult)
Music, Lyrics, and Adaptation by David Perkins
Additional Lyrics by Caroline Dooley
Based on the short story by Oscar Wilde
From the composer of the popular Shake, Ripple and Roll and other works for children, here is an enchanting sung-through musical written for a large cast of young people.
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Cast Size
11any gender (adult) -
Duration
60 minutes (1 hour) -
Subgenre
Fantasy, Adaptation (Literature), Christmas/Holiday, Fable/Folktale -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences, Children (Age 6-10), Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
A giant builds a high wall around his beautiful garden to prevent the children from playing in it. However, he is taught a valuable lesson when spring does not return and the garden remains in winter all year round. One morning the unusual sound of a birdsong and the sight of a small, frail child trying to climb a tree remind the Giant how selfish he has been. He knocks down the wall, spring returns and he is happy that his garden is now free for all to enjoy. From the composer of the popular Shake, Ripple and Roll and other works for children, here is an enchanting sung-through musical written for a large cast of young people.
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period Contemporary, Victorian (British and American)
- Features Fantasy Costumes, Period Costumes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Music
Song Samples
- Musical Style Pop/Rock
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Chorus Size Large
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.
Music Rentals
Authors
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was born in Dublin to Sir William Wilde and his wife Jane. While studying at Oxford, he was fascinated by the aesthetic movement and eventually became a proponent for L'art pour l'art ("Art for Art's Sake") and wrote the award-winning poem "Ravenna." U ...
David Perkins
