The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling adapted by John O'Hara

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Productions (33)
Comedy for young audiences
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45 - 55 minutes
11 W, 5 M, 1 Any (12-25 actors possible: 7-20 W, 1-10 M)
Set: As simple or as elaborate as desired.

When Siggy, the Ugly Duckling, doesn't fit in with the other ducks, the Barnyard Brigade steps in to teach him how to get along in the real world. With the Brigade's help, Siggy takes on a variety of farm animal roles as he tries to find his place in the world. A fun and fresh retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story.

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

When Siggy, the Ugly Duckling, doesn't fit in with the other ducks, the Barnyard Brigade steps in to teach him how to get along in the real world. With the Brigade's help, Siggy takes on a variety of farm animal roles as he tries to find his place in the world. A fun and fresh retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story.

  • Comedy for young audiences
  • |
  • 45 - 55 minutes
  • 11 W, 5 M, 1 Any (12-25 actors possible: 7-20 W, 1-10 M)
  • Set: As simple or as elaborate as desired.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-671-8

Production History

DEC 01, 2024 - DEC 15, 2024
Manhattan Middle School
Boulder, CO United States
Manhattan Middle School Boulder, CO United States
OCT 03, 2023 - OCT 03, 2023
The Theatre Company At Falmouth High School
Falmouth, ME United States
The Theatre Company At Falmouth High School Falmouth, ME United States
DEC 08, 2022 - DEC 10, 2022
Muncie Central High School
Muncie, IN United States
Muncie Central High School Muncie, IN United States
APR 21, 2022 - APR 22, 2022
Independence High School
Charlotte, NC United States
Independence High School Charlotte, NC United States
FEB 15, 2021 - FEB 26, 2021
Indiana University South Bend
SOUTH BEND, IN United States
Indiana University South Bend SOUTH BEND, IN United States
AUG 08, 2020 - AUG 08, 2020
Magenta Theater
Vancouver, WA United States
Magenta Theater Vancouver, WA United States
MAY 22, 2019 - MAY 22, 2019
Church Hill Middle School
New Braunfels, TX United States
Church Hill Middle School New Braunfels, TX United States
MAR 08, 2019 - MAR 08, 2019
Eastside Elementary School
SENOIA, GA United States
Eastside Elementary School SENOIA, GA United States
DEC 13, 2018 - APR 11, 2019
Santa Susana High School
Simi Valley, CA United States
Santa Susana High School Simi Valley, CA United States
MAR 16, 2018 - MAR 17, 2018
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Chapel Hill, TN United States
Chapel Hill Elementary School Chapel Hill, TN United States
FEB 24, 2017 - FEB 24, 2017
Bayside High School
Palm Bay, FL United States
Bayside High School Palm Bay, FL United States
APR 21, 2016 - MAY 05, 2016
Garden City High School
Garden City, KS United States
Garden City High School Garden City, KS United States
FEB 03, 2016 - FEB 04, 2016
School
Claremont, CA United States
School Claremont, CA United States
FEB 02, 2016 - FEB 03, 2016
Minooka Community High School District 111
Minooka, IL United States
Minooka Community High School District 111 Minooka, IL United States
APR 30, 2015 - MAY 02, 2015
Martin Luther College
New Ulm, MN United States
Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN United States
NOV 10, 2014 - NOV 21, 2014
Putnam County High School
Eatonton, GA United States
Putnam County High School Eatonton, GA United States
AUG 16, 2014 - AUG 16, 2014
Midway High School
Waco, TX United States
Midway High School Waco, TX United States
JUL 24, 2014 - JUL 24, 2014
Camp Shalom
Chestnut Ridge, NY United States
Camp Shalom Chestnut Ridge, NY United States
JUN 26, 2014 - JUN 26, 2014
East Central College
Union, MO United States
East Central College Union, MO United States
MAY 01, 2014 - JUN 05, 2014
Pleasant Hill Middle School
Lexington, SC United States
Pleasant Hill Middle School Lexington, SC United States
DEC 19, 2013 - DEC 19, 2013
Westridge Elementary
Provo, UT United States
Westridge Elementary Provo, UT United States
JUN 28, 2013 - JUN 28, 2013
Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy
Topeka, KS United States
Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy Topeka, KS United States
MAY 10, 2013 - MAY 16, 2013
Morehead Elementary
Greensboro, NC United States
Morehead Elementary Greensboro, NC United States
APR 27, 2013 - MAY 05, 2013
The Studio Players
Montclair, NJ United States
The Studio Players Montclair, NJ United States
DEC 20, 2012 - DEC 20, 2012
Pleasanton Intermediate Campus
Pleasanton, TX United States
Pleasanton Intermediate Campus Pleasanton, TX United States
OCT 26, 2012 - OCT 27, 2012
Stanley County School District #57-1
Fort Pierre, SD United States
Stanley County School District #57-1 Fort Pierre, SD United States
JUN 04, 2012 - JUN 04, 2012
Fay School
Southborough, MA United States
Fay School Southborough, MA United States
FEB 10, 2012 - FEB 10, 2012
Eastside Elementary Gym
Senoia, GA United States
Eastside Elementary Gym Senoia, GA United States
MAY 12, 2011 - MAY 14, 2011
Grand Forks Public Schools
Grand Forks, ND United States
Grand Forks Public Schools Grand Forks, ND United States
MAR 01, 2011 - MAR 31, 2011
Blue Valley Northwest High School
Overland Park, KS United States
Blue Valley Northwest High School Overland Park, KS United States
NOV 13, 2010 - NOV 14, 2010
Cypress Creek Theater
Houston, TX United States
Cypress Creek Theater Houston, TX United States
AUG 08, 2003 - AUG 31, 2003
Sellersville Theatre (Summer Camp for Youth)
Sellersville, PA United States
Sellersville Theatre (Summer Camp for Youth) Sellersville, PA United States
JUL 01, 2003 - JUL 31, 2003
Bristol Riverside Theatre (Summer Camp for Youth)
Bristol, PA United States
Bristol Riverside Theatre (Summer Camp for Youth) Bristol, PA United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.