The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit adapted by Elise Kauzlaric

(5)
Productions (86)
Children's drama
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45 - 50 minutes
2 W, 3 M,  (5-10 actors possible: 1-7 W, 3-9 M)
Set: A flexible set that can transform from a nursery into a forest.

In the world of toys, life begins when humans leave the room. When one group of toys discovers a velveteen rabbit, they learn what it means to be truly loved by their owner. Adapted from the classic story by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of the unconditional love between a boy and his toy bunny and how that love makes the rabbit real.

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

In the world of toys, life begins when humans leave the room. When one group of toys discovers a velveteen rabbit, they learn what it means to be truly loved by their owner. Adapted from the classic story by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of the unconditional love between a boy and his toy bunny and how that love makes the rabbit real.

  • Children's drama
  • |
  • 45 - 50 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M,  (5-10 actors possible: 1-7 W, 3-9 M)
  • Set: A flexible set that can transform from a nursery into a forest.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-365-6

Published Reviews

"...a heartwarming and captivating adaptation of Margery Williams' classic children's novel."

Steadstyle Chicago

"...Margery Williams' classic tale [has been] beautifully adapted for the stage..."

Chicago Parent Magazine

Production History

MAR 04, 2025 - MAR 08, 2025
Winslow HS Drama
Winslow, ME United States
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FEB 26, 2025 - MAR 01, 2025
Bradford Christian Academy
Haverhill, MA United States
Bradford Christian Academy Haverhill, MA United States
FEB 13, 2025 - FEB 15, 2025
Lubbock Cooper Middle School
Lubbock, TX United States
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FEB 04, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
Mile Square Theatre
Hoboken, NJ United States
Mile Square Theatre Hoboken, NJ United States
NOV 14, 2024 - NOV 15, 2024
REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL
PFAFFTOWN, NC United States
REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL PFAFFTOWN, NC United States
NOV 13, 2024 - NOV 15, 2024
Walker Middle School-THEATRE
Little Elm, TX United States
Walker Middle School-THEATRE Little Elm, TX United States
NOV 02, 2024 - NOV 02, 2024
owner
Sterrett, AL United States
owner Sterrett, AL United States
OCT 25, 2024 - NOV 08, 2024
Lake Belton Middle School
Temple, TX United States
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JUN 26, 2024 - JUN 26, 2024
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ United States
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FEB 01, 2024 - MAR 01, 2024
Columbus Childrens Theatretre
Columbus, OH United States
Columbus Childrens Theatretre Columbus, OH United States
NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 18, 2023
West Rutland School
West Rutland, VT United States
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OCT 05, 2023 - NOV 11, 2023
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ United States
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FEB 23, 2023 - MAR 05, 2023
Whitefish Theatre Company
Whitefish, MT United States
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FEB 16, 2023 - MAR 16, 2023
Woodmont High School
Piedmont, SC United States
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Overcomer Academy
Auburn, WA United States
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APR 26, 2022 - APR 30, 2022
Harold Cade Middle School
Victoria, TX United States
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Rutland HIgh School
Rutland, VT United States
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St. Benedict at Auburndale
Cordova, TN United States
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Lake Howell High School
Winter Park, FL United States
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Aztec High School
Aztec, NM United States
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Aztec, NM United States
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Independence High School
Charlotte, NC United States
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Stephens College/Okoboji Summer Theatre
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Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA United States
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West Grand High School
Kremmling, CO United States
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NOV 21, 2020 - DEC 19, 2020
Mack's Theatricals LLC
Hagerstown, MD United States
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OCT 01, 2020 - OCT 14, 2020
Greater Atlanta Christian School
Norcross, GA United States
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MAY 22, 2020 - MAY 22, 2020
Sol Theatre Company
Carbondale, CO United States
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MAR 30, 2020 - APR 03, 2020
Hertford County High School
Ahoskie, NC United States
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FEB 15, 2020 - FEB 15, 2020
Riverdale High School
Fort Myers, FL United States
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Hough Theatre Boosters
Cornelius, NC United States
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Moline High School
Moline, IL United States
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Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY United States
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Payson High School
Payson, AZ United States
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Bishop Fenwick High School
Peabody, MA United States
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AHJS Theatre Arts
San Antonio, TX United States
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Cumberland Regional High School
Bridgeton, NJ United States
Cumberland Regional High School Bridgeton, NJ United States
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Hartsville Community Players
Hartsville, SC United States
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DEC 07, 2018 - DEC 20, 2018
Middle School OAP
Tatum, TX United States
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USC Upstate
Spartanburg, SC United States
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Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA United States
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OCT 26, 2018 - OCT 26, 2018
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School
Norfolk, VA United States
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Miramichi Valley High School
Miramichi, NB Canada
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MAY 10, 2018 - MAY 10, 2018
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Minto School
Minto, MB Canada
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APR 23, 2018 - MAY 09, 2018
Garden City High School
Garden City, KS United States
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James B. Castle High School
Kaneohe, HI United States
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The Theatre Factory
Trafford, PA United States
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Ralston Community Theater
Ralston, NE United States
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Mead Hall Episcopal School
Aiken, SC United States
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DEC 14, 2017 - DEC 15, 2017
Jackson Classical
Jackson, MS United States
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OCT 21, 2017 - OCT 21, 2017
Damascus High School
Damascus, MD United States
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Mitchell High School
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Chautauqua Playhouse
Carmicael, CA United States
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FEB 21, 2017 - FEB 21, 2017
Mount Tabor High School
Winston-Salem, NC United States
Mount Tabor High School Winston-Salem, NC United States
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Nevis High School
Park Rapids, MN United States
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MAY 16, 2016 - MAY 16, 2016
Jasper HS Theatre
Plano, TX, TX United States
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MAY 01, 2016 - MAY 07, 2016
Southwestern HS
Hanover, IN United States
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FEB 12, 2016 - FEB 13, 2016
Northwest Guilford High School
Greensboro, NC United States
Northwest Guilford High School Greensboro, NC United States
DEC 11, 2015 - DEC 13, 2015
ABC Theatre Company
Braham, MN United States
ABC Theatre Company Braham, MN United States
JAN 10, 2015 - JAN 25, 2015
SecondStory Repertory
Redmond, WA United States
SecondStory Repertory Redmond, WA United States
OCT 24, 2014 - OCT 26, 2014
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School
Virginia Beach, VA United States
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OCT 16, 2014 - NOV 23, 2014
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
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FEB 13, 2014 - FEB 15, 2014
Fayetteville State University
fayetteville, NC United States
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DEC 14, 2013 - DEC 15, 2013
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Boston, MA United States
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NOV 22, 2013 - DEC 22, 2013
Spark Theater
Denver, CO United States
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JUN 22, 2013 - JUL 06, 2013
Millbrook Playhouse
Mill Hall, PA United States
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APR 07, 2013 - APR 07, 2013
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Buckinghamshire Federation Of Young Farmers Clubs Cheltenham, United Kingdom
DEC 15, 2012 - DEC 15, 2012
Center For The Creative Arts
Yorklyn, DE United States
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FEB 01, 2012 - FEB 03, 2012
Collins High School
Shelbyville, KY United States
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JAN 31, 2012 - FEB 03, 2012
Huron High School
Huron, SD United States
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JUL 14, 2011 - JUL 17, 2011
Lionheart Theatre Company
Duluth, GA United States
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MAY 24, 2011 - MAY 24, 2011
Manvel High School
Manvel, TX United States
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APR 23, 2011 - APR 30, 2011
Pearland Theatre Guild
Pearland, TX United States
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DEC 06, 2010 - DEC 12, 2010
Minot State University Campus Players
Minot, ND United States
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Edgeley High School
Edgeley, ND United States
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Beresford Schools
Beresford, SD United States
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OCT 22, 2009 - OCT 24, 2009
Tift County High School
Sparks, GA United States
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DEC 18, 2008 - DEC 18, 2008
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Buffalo, NY United States
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DEC 11, 2008 - DEC 12, 2008
Mount Nittany Middle School
State College, PA United States
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OCT 23, 2008 - OCT 23, 2008
Lake Mary Preparatory School
Lake Mary, FL United States
Lake Mary Preparatory School Lake Mary, FL United States
APR 23, 2007 - APR 29, 2007
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Arlington Heights, IL United States
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Arlington Heights, IL United States
DEC 16, 2006 - FEB 04, 2007
Lifeline Theatre (KidSeries)
Chicago, IL United States
Lifeline Theatre (KidSeries) Chicago, IL United States
MAR 04, 2025 - MAR 08, 2025
Winslow HS Drama
Winslow, ME United States
Winslow HS Drama Winslow, ME United States
FEB 26, 2025 - MAR 01, 2025
Bradford Christian Academy
Haverhill, MA United States
Bradford Christian Academy Haverhill, MA United States
FEB 13, 2025 - FEB 15, 2025
Lubbock Cooper Middle School
Lubbock, TX United States
Lubbock Cooper Middle School Lubbock, TX United States
FEB 04, 2025 - FEB 16, 2025
Mile Square Theatre
Hoboken, NJ United States
Mile Square Theatre Hoboken, NJ United States
OCT 16, 2014 - NOV 23, 2014
Lifeline Theatre
Chicago, IL United States
Lifeline Theatre Chicago, IL United States
APR 23, 2007 - APR 29, 2007
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Arlington Heights, IL United States
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DEC 16, 2006 - FEB 04, 2007
Lifeline Theatre (KidSeries)
Chicago, IL United States
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