The Emperor's New Clothes
by Jeanine Dwinell Henry and Meg Bryant Davenport

Play script dramatized by Jeanine Dwinell Henry and Meg Bryant Davenport, based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

Setting: Simple, suitable for touring.

Cast of 5 characters with option to add extra.

Approx.

run time: 50 min.

A delightful, funny re-telling of the Hans Christian Anderson story.

The vain and childish Emperor is duped by two schemers who convince him they can make him a unique suit of clothes that is not only beautiful, but magical it can only by see by those who are honest.

Afraid he won't be able to see the cloth himself, the Emperor enlists the aid of his two ministers, who complicate matters when they are aftraid to admit they cannot see it.

This play was designed to travel, but also plays well in a formal theatre.

It requires a cast of 5 actors, male or female, and involves audience participation.