The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes adapted by John O'Hara

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Productions (33)
Comedy for young audiences
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50 - 60 minutes
5 W, 2 M, 9 Any (16-35 actors possible: 5-20 W, 2-20 M)
Set: Flexible set representing a village square and various rooms in the Emperor's palace.

The famous vain Emperor is obsessed with the newest, the fanciest, the most beautiful clothes -- but at what cost to his citizens and reputation? His hardworking maids narrate as the arrogant Emperor is conned by two hucksters into parading through town in his special "birthday suit."

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

The famous vain Emperor is obsessed with the newest, the fanciest, the most beautiful clothes -- but at what cost to his citizens and reputation? His hardworking maids narrate as the arrogant Emperor is conned by two hucksters into parading through town in his special "birthday suit."

  • Comedy for young audiences
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 5 W, 2 M, 9 Any (16-35 actors possible: 5-20 W, 2-20 M)
  • Set: Flexible set representing a village square and various rooms in the Emperor's palace.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-677-0

Production History

FEB 17, 2024 - FEB 23, 2024
WoodCreek Drama Dept.
Katy, TX United States
WoodCreek Drama Dept. Katy, TX United States
NOV 13, 2023 - DEC 15, 2023
Lovejoy Independent School District
Lucas, TX United States
Lovejoy Independent School District Lucas, TX United States
NOV 09, 2023 - NOV 09, 2023
Merkel Middle School
Ballinger, TX United States
Merkel Middle School Ballinger, TX United States
MAY 10, 2022 - MAY 10, 2022
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter S
Modesto, CA United States
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter S Modesto, CA United States
DEC 04, 2021 - DEC 04, 2021
Leonard Junior High
Princeton, TX United States
Leonard Junior High Princeton, TX United States
NOV 30, 2021 - DEC 05, 2021
Alba-Golden Secondary
ALBA, TX United States
Alba-Golden Secondary ALBA, TX United States
OCT 12, 2021 - OCT 14, 2021
St Kevin's College
Toorak, VIC Australia
St Kevin's College Toorak, VIC Australia
MAY 14, 2021 - MAY 15, 2021
Saint Charles High School Pirate Players
St. Charles, MO United States
Saint Charles High School Pirate Players St. Charles, MO United States
MAR 11, 2020 - MAR 11, 2020
West Plains High School
Union, MO United States
West Plains High School Union, MO United States
NOV 07, 2019 - NOV 09, 2019
Syracuse Jr. High
Syracuse, UT United States
Syracuse Jr. High Syracuse, UT United States
AUG 09, 2019 - AUG 09, 2019
Tewksbury Public Schools
Tewksbury, MA United States
Tewksbury Public Schools Tewksbury, MA United States
MAR 15, 2019 - MAR 15, 2019
Providence Academy
Plymouth, MN United States
Providence Academy Plymouth, MN United States
JAN 16, 2019 - JAN 17, 2019
O.Henry Middle School
Austin, TX United States
O.Henry Middle School Austin, TX United States
DEC 12, 2018 - DEC 12, 2018
Scurry-Rosser Middle School
Kemp, TX United States
Scurry-Rosser Middle School Kemp, TX United States
NOV 16, 2018 - NOV 16, 2018
Shaler Area Elementary School
Glenshaw, PA United States
Shaler Area Elementary School Glenshaw, PA United States
NOV 14, 2018 - NOV 14, 2018
Perkins Middle School
Brownsville, TX United States
Perkins Middle School Brownsville, TX United States
AUG 09, 2018 - AUG 11, 2018
Ye Olde Opera House
Spring Grove, MN United States
Ye Olde Opera House Spring Grove, MN United States
AUG 01, 2018 - AUG 11, 2018
Maples Repertory Theatre
Macon, MO United States
Maples Repertory Theatre Macon, MO United States
MAR 23, 2018 - MAR 31, 2018
Kentucky Classic Arts at Centre Square
Lebanon, KY United States
Kentucky Classic Arts at Centre Square Lebanon, KY United States
MAY 12, 2017 - MAY 13, 2017
Easley Home Educators
Pickens, SC United States
Easley Home Educators Pickens, SC United States
APR 01, 2017 - APR 01, 2017
LAke Placid Middle High School
Lake Placid, NY United States
LAke Placid Middle High School Lake Placid, NY United States
MAR 31, 2017 - APR 01, 2017
LAke Placid Middle High School
Lake Placid, NY United States
LAke Placid Middle High School Lake Placid, NY United States
MAR 04, 2017 - MAR 05, 2017
St. John School
Rochester, MN United States
St. John School Rochester, MN United States
MAY 27, 2016 - MAY 27, 2016
Traverse City Central High School
Traverse City, MI United States
Traverse City Central High School Traverse City, MI United States
JAN 22, 2016 - JAN 30, 2016
The Jewel Conservatory Theatre
Rincon, GA United States
The Jewel Conservatory Theatre Rincon, GA United States
NOV 13, 2015 - NOV 14, 2015
Sioux Center Christian School
Sioux Center, IA United States
Sioux Center Christian School Sioux Center, IA United States
APR 10, 2015 - APR 10, 2015
Covenant Christian Academy
Colleyville, TX United States
Covenant Christian Academy Colleyville, TX United States
OCT 25, 2014 - OCT 26, 2014
Morgan County Middle School
Madison, GA United States
Morgan County Middle School Madison, GA United States
NOV 01, 2013 - NOV 02, 2013
Pendragon Theater
Saranac Lake, NY United States
Pendragon Theater Saranac Lake, NY United States
FEB 07, 2013 - FEB 08, 2013
Frankford Middle School
Dallas, TX United States
Frankford Middle School Dallas, TX United States
OCT 06, 2011 - OCT 07, 2011
Smiths Station High School
Smiths, AL United States
Smiths Station High School Smiths, AL United States
JUL 01, 2003 - JUL 31, 2003
Sellersville Theater
Sellersville, PA United States
Sellersville Theater Sellersville, PA United States
JUL 01, 2003 - JUL 31, 2003
Bristol Riverside Theater
Bristol, PA United States
Bristol Riverside Theater Bristol, PA United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.