Amazing Adventures of the Marvelous Monkey King

Amazing Adventures of the Marvelous Monkey King by Elizabeth Wong

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Productions (71)
Children's theatre
|
45 minutes
4 Any (4-12 actors possible: 0-12 W, 0-12 M)
Set: Bare stage. One simple four-legged table.

The mischievous Chinese superhero The Monkey King comes to life in this energetic and charming play where Chinese Opera and hip-hop collide. Between finding and losing a home, getting kicked out of school, and battling with a one-horned ogre, the naughty Monkey King somersaults into the future on his adventures, where he hears hip-hop music and gets jiggy with it. After much dancing, battles and heroics, the impish Monkey King triumphs over his adversaries -- and learns about leadership, responsibility, and forgiveness in the process!

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

The mischievous Chinese superhero The Monkey King comes to life in this energetic and charming play where Chinese Opera and hip-hop collide. Between finding and losing a home, getting kicked out of school, and battling with a one-horned ogre, the naughty Monkey King somersaults into the future on his adventures, where he hears hip-hop music and gets jiggy with it. After much dancing, battles and heroics, the impish Monkey King triumphs over his adversaries -- and learns about leadership, responsibility, and forgiveness in the process!

  • Children's theatre
  • |
  • 45 minutes
  • 4 Any (4-12 actors possible: 0-12 W, 0-12 M)
  • Set: Bare stage. One simple four-legged table.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-327-4

Production History

MAR 14, 2025 - MAR 14, 2025
Marion Franklin High School
Columbus, OH United States
Marion Franklin High SchoolColumbus, OH United States
FEB 08, 2024 - FEB 09, 2024
Langham Creek High School
Houston, TX United States
Langham Creek High SchoolHouston, TX United States
DEC 15, 2023 - DEC 15, 2023
Jackson High School
Jackson, GA United States
Jackson High SchoolJackson, GA United States
JAN 26, 2023 - FEB 10, 2023
Glencoe-Silver Lake Schools
Glencoe, MN United States
Glencoe-Silver Lake SchoolsGlencoe, MN United States
JUN 04, 2021 - JUN 06, 2021
Yocum Institute for Arts Education
West Lawn, PA United States
Yocum Institute for Arts EducationWest Lawn, PA United States
MAY 19, 2021 - MAY 26, 2021
AHJS Theatre Arts
San Antonio, TX United States
AHJS Theatre ArtsSan Antonio, TX United States
DEC 01, 2019 - FEB 10, 2020
Tarkington Middle School
Cleveland, TX United States
Tarkington Middle SchoolCleveland, TX United States
OCT 15, 2019 - DEC 05, 2019
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Dept.
El Cajon, CA United States
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Dept.El Cajon, CA United States
JUN 04, 2019 - JUN 12, 2019
Springville Center For The Arts, Inc.
Springville, NY United States
Springville Center For The Arts, Inc.Springville, NY United States
APR 01, 2019 - MAY 20, 2019
Chisholm Trail High School
Fort Worth, TX United States
Chisholm Trail High SchoolFort Worth, TX United States
1 of 8
No upcoming productions.
JUN 05, 2013 - AUG 07, 2013
Seaside Repertory Theatre
Santa Rosa Beach, FL United States
Seaside Repertory TheatreSanta Rosa Beach, FL United States
MAY 16, 2011 - MAY 18, 2011
WEST Performing Arts Academy
Santa Cruz, CA United States
WEST Performing Arts AcademySanta Cruz, CA United States
MAY 09, 2011 - MAY 18, 2011
WEST Performing Arts Academy
Santa Cruz, CA United States
WEST Performing Arts AcademySanta Cruz, CA United States
OCT 01, 2002 - OCT 31, 2002
Honolulu Theatre For Youth
Honolulu, HI United States
Honolulu Theatre For YouthHonolulu, HI United States
SEP 01, 2002 - SEP 30, 2002
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Cincinnati, OH United States
Cincinnati Playhouse in the ParkCincinnati, OH United States
FEB 01, 2001 - FEB 28, 2001
Denver Center Theatre for the Performing Arts
Denver, CO United States
Denver Center Theatre for the Performing ArtsDenver, CO United States

Awards (5)

Lazarus Foundation Award (2002)

Hawai'i Cultural Arts Council Grant (2001-2002)

Winner, Rosenthal Next Generation New Play Series (2002)

Skilling/Brown Touring Award (2002)

Distinguished Play Award, Mississippi Theatre Association (2007)