Androcles and the Lion

Androcles and the Lion by Kathryn Walat

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Productions (31)
Comedy for young audiences
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40 - 50 minutes
4 Any (4-5 actors possible: 0-5 W, 0-5 M)
Set: Minimal. Sound effects needed, but no lighting requirements.

A singing mouse, an escaped slave, and a hungry lion form an unlikely trio of friends whose bond is put to the test by an evil Emperor in this enchanting and heartwarming play. While walking through the jungle, Mouse's passionate singing awakens the Lion, who, despite his immense appetite, lets the tiny Mouse go. Androcles, an escaped slave from the city, makes his way into the jungle where he finds the Lion with a thorn in his paw. Risking capture, Androcles decides to help the Lion and the two become fast friends. But when the evil and lonely Emperor imprisons the two companions and forces them to face off in the arena, it's the tiny Mouse who reminds them all that friendships aren't easily broken.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

A singing mouse, an escaped slave, and a hungry lion form an unlikely trio of friends whose bond is put to the test by an evil Emperor in this enchanting and heartwarming play. While walking through the jungle, Mouse's passionate singing awakens the Lion, who, despite his immense appetite, lets the tiny Mouse go. Androcles, an escaped slave from the city, makes his way into the jungle where he finds the Lion with a thorn in his paw. Risking capture, Androcles decides to help the Lion and the two become fast friends. But when the evil and lonely Emperor imprisons the two companions and forces them to face off in the arena, it's the tiny Mouse who reminds them all that friendships aren't easily broken.

  • Comedy for young audiences
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 4 Any (4-5 actors possible: 0-5 W, 0-5 M)
  • Set: Minimal. Sound effects needed, but no lighting requirements.

Production History

DEC 04, 2021 - DEC 04, 2021
Altered Productions Institute
Clarksburg, WV United States
Altered Productions Institute Clarksburg, WV United States
SEP 29, 2021 - OCT 02, 2021
Murray State University
Murray, KY United States
Murray State University Murray, KY United States
MAR 20, 2021 - MAR 27, 2021
The PAC at NDHS
Clarksburg, WV United States
The PAC at NDHS Clarksburg, WV United States
APR 12, 2019 - APR 13, 2019
Clem
Sugar Land,, TX United States
Clem Sugar Land,, TX United States
APR 06, 2019 - APR 16, 2019
U Of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO United States
U Of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO United States
OCT 16, 2018 - NOV 15, 2018
Midland Community Theatre
Midland, TX United States
Midland Community Theatre Midland, TX United States
SEP 13, 2018 - SEP 14, 2018
MCT, Inc
Missoula, MT United States
MCT, Inc Missoula, MT United States
JAN 19, 2018 - JAN 19, 2018
Flathead High School Theatre
Kalispell, MT United States
Flathead High School Theatre Kalispell, MT United States
APR 17, 2017 - APR 24, 2017
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI United States
Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI United States
MAR 22, 2017 - APR 19, 2017
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI United States
Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI United States
MAR 11, 2017 - MAR 12, 2017
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI United States
Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI United States
OCT 15, 2015 - APR 15, 2016
New Stage Theatre
Jackson, MS United States
New Stage Theatre Jackson, MS United States
OCT 15, 2015 - DEC 08, 2015
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH United States
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH United States
DEC 18, 2014 - DEC 18, 2014
The Red River Valley Academy
Moorhead, MN United States
The Red River Valley Academy Moorhead, MN United States
SEP 30, 2014 - SEP 30, 2014
Englewood Cultural Arts Commission
Greenwood Village, CO United States
Englewood Cultural Arts Commission Greenwood Village, CO United States
APR 26, 2014 - MAY 31, 2014
La Crosse Community Theatre
La Crosse, WI United States
La Crosse Community Theatre La Crosse, WI United States
MAR 19, 2014 - AUG 06, 2014
Seaside Repertory Theatre
Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
Seaside Repertory Theatre Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
JUL 20, 2013 - AUG 03, 2013
Millbrook Playhouse
Mill Hall, PA United States
Millbrook Playhouse Mill Hall, PA United States
FEB 06, 2013 - FEB 09, 2013
Harry Stern And Ella Stern Cultural Center
Wahpeton, ND United States
Harry Stern And Ella Stern Cultural Center Wahpeton, ND United States
JAN 13, 2012 - JAN 13, 2012
Mississippi School For Math And Science
Gulfport, MS United States
Mississippi School For Math And Science Gulfport, MS United States
DEC 01, 2011 - DEC 02, 2011
Medina Middle School
Medina, TN United States
Medina Middle School Medina, TN United States
OCT 22, 2011 - OCT 22, 2011
Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology
Alexandria, VA United States
Thomas Jefferson High School For Science And Technology Alexandria, VA United States
JUN 22, 2011 - JUL 13, 2011
Maples Repertory Theatre
Macon, MO United States
Maples Repertory Theatre Macon, MO United States
JUL 11, 2010 - JUL 14, 2010
Storybook Land Theatre
Aberdeen, SD United States
Storybook Land Theatre Aberdeen, SD United States
JAN 08, 2010 - JAN 08, 2010
Navasota Junior High
Madisonville, TX United States
Navasota Junior High Madisonville, TX United States
NOV 06, 2009 - NOV 08, 2009
Oak Harbor High School
Perrysburg, OH United States
Oak Harbor High School Perrysburg, OH United States
JUL 14, 2009 - JUL 14, 2009
Oak Creek High School
Oak Creek, WI United States
Oak Creek High School Oak Creek, WI United States
JUN 27, 2009 - JUN 28, 2009
Daytona Playhouse
Daytona Beach, FL United States
Daytona Playhouse Daytona Beach, FL United States
MAY 22, 2009 - MAY 22, 2009
Navasota Junior High
Navasota, TX United States
Navasota Junior High Navasota, TX United States
AUG 08, 2007 - AUG 11, 2007
Hangar Theatre
Ithaca, NY United States
Hangar Theatre Ithaca, NY United States
JAN 01, 2005 - MAR 31, 2005
Hangar Theatre (tour)
Ithaca, NY United States
Hangar Theatre (tour) Ithaca, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
OCT 15, 2015 - APR 15, 2016
New Stage Theatre
Jackson, MS United States
New Stage Theatre Jackson, MS United States
MAR 19, 2014 - AUG 06, 2014
Seaside Repertory Theatre
Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
Seaside Repertory Theatre Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
JUN 22, 2011 - JUL 13, 2011
Maples Repertory Theatre
Macon, MO United States
Maples Repertory Theatre Macon, MO United States
AUG 08, 2007 - AUG 11, 2007
Hangar Theatre
Ithaca, NY United States
Hangar Theatre Ithaca, NY United States
JAN 01, 2005 - MAR 31, 2005
Hangar Theatre (tour)
Ithaca, NY United States
Hangar Theatre (tour) Ithaca, NY United States