The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes adapted by John O'Hara

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Productions (39)
Comedy for young audiences
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50 - 60 minutes
5 W, 2 M, 9 Any (16-35 actors possible: 5-20 W, 2-20 M)
Set: Flexible set representing a village square and various rooms in the Emperor's palace.

The famous vain Emperor is obsessed with the newest, the fanciest, the most beautiful clothes -- but at what cost to his citizens and reputation? His hardworking maids narrate as the arrogant Emperor is conned by two hucksters into parading through town in his special "birthday suit."

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Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

The famous vain Emperor is obsessed with the newest, the fanciest, the most beautiful clothes -- but at what cost to his citizens and reputation? His hardworking maids narrate as the arrogant Emperor is conned by two hucksters into parading through town in his special "birthday suit."

  • Comedy for young audiences
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 5 W, 2 M, 9 Any (16-35 actors possible: 5-20 W, 2-20 M)
  • Set: Flexible set representing a village square and various rooms in the Emperor's palace.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-677-0

Production History

APR 30, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
Smithson Valley Middle School
Spring Branch, TX United States
Smithson Valley Middle SchoolSpring Branch, TX United States
APR 22, 2025 - APR 22, 2025
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
Soddy Daisy, TN United States
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative ArtsSoddy Daisy, TN United States
MAR 01, 2025 - MAR 01, 2025
Michigan Lutheran Seminary
Saginaw, MI United States
Michigan Lutheran SeminarySaginaw, MI United States
NOV 07, 2024 - NOV 16, 2024
Roseville High School
Roseville, CA United States
Roseville High SchoolRoseville, CA United States
OCT 03, 2024 - OCT 06, 2024
Tuscaloosa Academy
Tuscaloosa, AL United States
Tuscaloosa AcademyTuscaloosa, AL United States
JUL 03, 2024 - JUL 06, 2024
Okoboji Summer Theatre, Owned By Stephens College
Okoboji, IA United States
Okoboji Summer Theatre, Owned By Stephens CollegeOkoboji, IA United States
FEB 17, 2024 - FEB 23, 2024
WoodCreek Drama Dept.
Katy, TX United States
WoodCreek Drama Dept.Katy, TX United States
NOV 13, 2023 - DEC 15, 2023
Lovejoy Independent School District
Lucas, TX United States
Lovejoy Independent School DistrictLucas, TX United States
NOV 09, 2023 - NOV 09, 2023
Merkel Middle School
Ballinger, TX United States
Merkel Middle SchoolBallinger, TX United States
MAY 10, 2022 - MAY 10, 2022
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter S
Modesto, CA United States
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter SModesto, CA United States
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APR 30, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
Smithson Valley Middle School
Spring Branch, TX United States
Smithson Valley Middle SchoolSpring Branch, TX United States
APR 22, 2025 - APR 22, 2025
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
Soddy Daisy, TN United States
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative ArtsSoddy Daisy, TN United States
No professional productions.

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