Story Theatre
by Paul Sills, Aesop, Grimm Brothers

Name: Story Theatre
Brand: Paul Sills
SKU: 9780573615870
Rating: 3.62 (15 reviews)

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Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

American Adaptation

Why we like it

"'Story Theatre' combines narration and performance in a unique format that breathes life into classic tales through solo artistry."

From: One-Person Shows

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the timeless appeal and engaging nature of the play, citing it as a beloved classic that transcends generations. Many find the collection of fairy tales and fables to be well-written, providing a fun experience for both audiences and performers. However, some feel that it may not fully meet the expectations for children's theater.

Timeless and engagingWell-written fairy talesFun for students and actorsMixed suitability for children's theater

Synopsis

Cast 5M, 3F.

Mr. Sills started in New Haven, journeyed to the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, and wound up on Broadway with this group of famous fables from the Grimm Brothers and Aesop.

Here you will meet again Henny Penny, the Golden Goose, Venus and the Cat, the Fisherman and His Wife, The Robber Baron, the Bremen Towson Musicians, and other favorites.

The fables require talented actors with expressive bodies.

And make no mistakes about the quality: this is top drawer adult theatre.

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Press Reviews

"If you are an adult, bring a child. It is an enchanting evening for the entire family."
— Hollywood Reporter

"An evening of imaginative and unpretentious delight [...] Fun is predominant."
— New York Post

"Let me beat no longer about the bush. I had a great evening last night at Story Theatre. I adored the show, which brings back magic and innocence to Broadway, raises charades to the strange eminence of an art form [...] Great; unequivocally great."
— The New York Times