Never Eat a Talking Lobster Tales of Moral Instruction For Incorrigible Children by Steph DeFerie

(6)
Productions (16)
Comedy
|
40 - 50 minutes
6 W, 6 M, 6 Any (12-38 actors possible: 6-32 W, 6-32 M)
Set: Minimal

When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.

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Play Details

When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 6 W, 6 M, 6 Any (12-38 actors possible: 6-32 W, 6-32 M)
  • Set: Minimal
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-918-0

Production History

JUN 27, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
The Royal Arts Council, Inc
VERSAILLES, MO United States
The Royal Arts Council, Inc VERSAILLES, MO United States
MAY 17, 2024 - MAY 19, 2024
Wilson Middle School
Natick, MA United States
Wilson Middle School Natick, MA United States
AUG 18, 2023 - AUG 18, 2023
Wheelock Family Theatre
Boston, MA United States
Wheelock Family Theatre Boston, MA United States
JUN 23, 2023 - JUN 23, 2023
Topeka Civic Theatre
Topeka, KS United States
Topeka Civic Theatre Topeka, KS United States
MAY 12, 2023 - MAY 12, 2023
Walnut Grove High School
Loganville, GA United States
Walnut Grove High School Loganville, GA United States
APR 26, 2023 - APR 26, 2023
Omaha Central High School
Omaha, NE United States
Omaha Central High School Omaha, NE United States
APR 26, 2023 - APR 27, 2023
Maus Middle School
Frisco, TX United States
Maus Middle School Frisco, TX United States
MAR 18, 2023 - MAR 19, 2023
Brewer Youth Theatre
Brewer, ME United States
Brewer Youth Theatre Brewer, ME United States
MAR 01, 2023 - MAR 04, 2023
Maricopa Community Theatre
Maricopa, AZ United States
Maricopa Community Theatre Maricopa, AZ United States
FEB 09, 2023 - FEB 11, 2023
Flagler Palm Coast High School
PALM COAST, FL United States
Flagler Palm Coast High School PALM COAST, FL United States
AUG 04, 2022 - AUG 04, 2022
Mansfield Rudolph Steiner School
Mansfield, VIC Australia
Mansfield Rudolph Steiner School Mansfield, VIC Australia
JUN 03, 2022 - JUN 04, 2022
Cheshire High School
Cheshire, CT United States
Cheshire High School Cheshire, CT United States
FEB 18, 2022 - FEB 19, 2022
JH Theater Department
Fairmont, MN United States
JH Theater Department Fairmont, MN United States
NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 05, 2021
Wester MIddle School
Frisco, TX United States
Wester MIddle School Frisco, TX United States
OCT 06, 2021 - OCT 07, 2021
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Cincinnati, OH United States
School for Creative and Performing Arts Cincinnati, OH United States
AUG 12, 2021 - AUG 13, 2021
Stageworthy Drama
Canton, MA United States
Stageworthy Drama Canton, MA United States
JUN 27, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
The Royal Arts Council, Inc
VERSAILLES, MO United States
The Royal Arts Council, Inc VERSAILLES, MO United States
MAY 17, 2024 - MAY 19, 2024
Wilson Middle School
Natick, MA United States
Wilson Middle School Natick, MA United States
No professional productions.

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