Jack and the Beanstalk (Ludlam)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Ludlam)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Ludlam)

Jack and the Beanstalk (Ludlam)

Overview

A ridiculous retelling of the children’s classic. All the familiar elements are there, including Jack, his mother, their cow, the magic beans, the beanstalk, the giant, the giantess, the goose that lays the golden eggs, and the harp that talks, but Ludlam adds his usual mix of wordplay and sight gags – and a very light touch of vegetarian and proletarian rabble-rousing – to create a fresh, thought-provoking, utterly delightful stage version.

Details

  • Target Audience: Appropriate for All Audiences, Children (Age 6-10), Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

Charles Ludlam

Charles Ludlam (1943-1987) grew up in Queens, New York, just a few subway stops from Greenwich Village, and the heart of Gay America. At 24, he founded the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, where he wrote, directed and performed in almost every production for the next two decade ...
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