Nine Dragons

Nine Dragons by George Herman

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Productions (26)
Fantasy/Fable
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60 - 70 minutes
7 W, 8 M,  (13-16 actors possible: 5-7 W, 6-8 M)
Set: Representation of a mountain dividing two villages

Deep within a great mountain on a remote island live the last nine dragons in the world. When conflict erupts between the island's two human cultures, the oldest and wisest dragon reveals a solution that prevents the war from taking place. This spectacular allegory fuses Chinese and Polynesian myth and imagery.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


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Play Details

Deep within a great mountain on a remote island live the last nine dragons in the world. When conflict erupts between the island's two human cultures, the oldest and wisest dragon reveals a solution that prevents the war from taking place. This spectacular allegory fuses Chinese and Polynesian myth and imagery.

  • Fantasy/Fable
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 7 W, 8 M,  (13-16 actors possible: 5-7 W, 6-8 M)
  • Set: Representation of a mountain dividing two villages

Published Reviews

"George Herman's Nine Dragons is a straightforward morality play that reads like an ancient Chinese folktale... The result is a sumptuous visual treat."

Joseph T. Rosmiarek, Honolulu Star-Bulletin

"[A] skillfully turned fable on human cooperation set in a cunningly clever combination of entertainment and philosophy... The result is comfortable and comforting, and the script is a delight."

Pierre Bowman, Honolulu Advertiser

Production History

OCT 24, 2019 - OCT 26, 2019
Lithia Springs High School
Lithia Springs, GA United States
Lithia Springs High School Lithia Springs, GA United States
OCT 27, 2018 - OCT 31, 2018
First Presbyterian Day School
Macon, GA United States
First Presbyterian Day School Macon, GA United States
OCT 15, 2018 - OCT 27, 2018
First Presbyterian Day School
Macon, GA United States
First Presbyterian Day School Macon, GA United States
MAR 17, 2017 - MAR 17, 2017
Nichols Middle School
Buffalo, NY United States
Nichols Middle School Buffalo, NY United States
SEP 22, 2016 - SEP 24, 2016
Lincoln High School
San Jose, CA United States
Lincoln High School San Jose, CA United States
OCT 22, 2015 - OCT 25, 2015
Atlee High School
Mechanicsville, VA United States
Atlee High School Mechanicsville, VA United States
OCT 25, 2012 - OCT 27, 2012
Escola Graduada De Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Escola Graduada De Sao Paulo Sao Paulo, Brazil
NOV 17, 2011 - NOV 19, 2011
University Of Utah Youth Theatre
Salt Lake City, UT United States
University Of Utah Youth Theatre Salt Lake City, UT United States
JAN 17, 2011 - JAN 30, 2011
Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary School
Eden Valley, MN United States
Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary School Eden Valley, MN United States
MAR 25, 2009 - MAR 25, 2009
Davis Drive Middle School
Raleigh, NC United States
Davis Drive Middle School Raleigh, NC United States
MAR 19, 2009 - MAR 19, 2009
Nichols Middle School
Buffalo, NY United States
Nichols Middle School Buffalo, NY United States
NOV 05, 2008 - NOV 08, 2008
Crater Renaissance Academy
Central Point, OR United States
Crater Renaissance Academy Central Point, OR United States
SEP 26, 2008 - SEP 28, 2008
Seabury Hall School
Kula, HI United States
Seabury Hall School Kula, HI United States
JUN 27, 2008 - JUN 29, 2008
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX United States
Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX United States
DEC 01, 2006 - DEC 09, 2006
South Pasadena High School
South Pasadena, CA United States
South Pasadena High School South Pasadena, CA United States
NOV 11, 2006 - NOV 11, 2006
Lithia Springs High School
Valdosta, GA United States
Lithia Springs High School Valdosta, GA United States
NOV 02, 2006 - NOV 04, 2006
Lithia Springs High School
Lithia Springs, GA United States
Lithia Springs High School Lithia Springs, GA United States
OCT 16, 2006 - OCT 17, 2006
North Miami Beach Sr. High
North Miami Beach, FL United States
North Miami Beach Sr. High North Miami Beach, FL United States
MAY 04, 2006 - MAY 06, 2006
Como Park High School
Saint Paul, MN United States
Como Park High School Saint Paul, MN United States
APR 06, 2006 - APR 08, 2006
Hayah International Academy
Cairo, Egypt
Hayah International Academy Cairo, Egypt
SEP 09, 2004 - SEP 12, 2004
Associacao Escola Graduada De Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Associacao Escola Graduada De Sao Paulo Sao Paulo, Brazil
MAY 14, 2004 - MAY 15, 2004
Colstrip High School
Colstrip, MT United States
Colstrip High School Colstrip, MT United States
MAY 05, 2004 - MAY 06, 2004
Willow Hill School
Sudbury, MA United States
Willow Hill School Sudbury, MA United States
FEB 21, 2004 - FEB 21, 2004
International School Of Dakar
Dakar, Senegal
International School Of Dakar Dakar, Senegal
JAN 01, 1993 - DEC 31, 1993
Grandview High School
, United States
Grandview High School , United States
JAN 01, 1980 - DEC 31, 1980
Honolulu Theater for Youth
Honolulu, HI United States
Honolulu Theater for Youth Honolulu, HI United States
No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 1980 - DEC 31, 1980
Honolulu Theater for Youth
Honolulu, HI United States
Honolulu Theater for Youth Honolulu, HI United States

Awards (2)

Ayling Foundation Humanities Award, 1978

University of Hawaii Kuma Kahua (New Stages) Award, 1978