Three Tales From Japan
by Robin Hall

Play script arranged for staging by Robin Hall.

Story theatre versions of three Japanese folk tales.

Company of 5-8 women, 5-6 men.

Abstract set suggesting various locales.

Happicoat-type costumes.

The three tales are "The Magic Fan," "The Princess of the Sea," and "The Little Peach Boy" - - all of which are as familiar to Japanese children as "Cinderella" is to us.

The narrative theatre style is derived from the traditional Bunraku, Kabuki and Noh plays - - and the author, who has lived and studied in Japan, gives detailed suggestions for each aspect of production.