Aesop's Fables Redux

Aesop's Fables Redux by Susan Pennington

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Productions (108)
Comedy
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35 - 45 minutes
8 W, 8 M, 10 Any (10-52 actors possible: 5-36 W, 5-36 M)
Set: Flexible set. Boxes or platforms and a working door.

A witty narrator helps an inquisitive child understand some famous expressions by exploring Aesop's beloved fables. The lessons behind these expressions are playfully illustrated through a series of the well-known stories, and brought to life by a variety of human and animal characters. These classic fables, such as The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg, provide a fresh, warm, and fun learning experience.

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Play Details

A witty narrator helps an inquisitive child understand some famous expressions by exploring Aesop's beloved fables. The lessons behind these expressions are playfully illustrated through a series of the well-known stories, and brought to life by a variety of human and animal characters. These classic fables, such as The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg, provide a fresh, warm, and fun learning experience.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 8 W, 8 M, 10 Any (10-52 actors possible: 5-36 W, 5-36 M)
  • Set: Flexible set. Boxes or platforms and a working door.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-673-2

Production History

FEB 07, 2025 - FEB 07, 2025
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
Oklahoma City, OK United States
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NOV 01, 2024 - NOV 16, 2024
Otwell Middle School
Cumming, GA United States
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Arlington, WA United States
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Bakersfield, CA United States
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North Country School
Lake Placid, NY United States
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DEC 04, 2023 - DEC 08, 2023
Asheville High School
Asheville, NC United States
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NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 19, 2023
Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre
Gladwin, MI United States
 Gladwin Area Friends of the Theatre Gladwin, MI United States
NOV 15, 2023 - NOV 15, 2023
Valley Central School District
Montgomery, NY United States
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JUN 25, 2023 - JUN 25, 2023
Matthews Opera House and Arts Center
Spearfish, SD United States
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JUN 25, 2023 - JUN 25, 2023
Matthews Opera House and Arts Center
Spearfish, SD United States
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MAY 13, 2023 - MAY 13, 2023
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Chino, CA United States
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APR 14, 2023 - APR 14, 2023
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Macon, GA United States
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DEC 15, 2022 - DEC 15, 2022
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Livingston, NJ United States
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Salt Lake City, UT United States
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Topeka, KS United States
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Shabbonna, IL United States
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Wayne, PA United States
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Oklahoma City, OK United States
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Kerrville, TX United States
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Staunton, VA United States
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Batavia, NY United States
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Nicosia, Cyprus
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Sugar Land, TX United States
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Apache Junction, AZ United States
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Tampa, FL United States
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Washington, DC United States
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Woburn, MA United States
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River Grove, IL United States
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Paxton, MA United States
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Ghent, MN United States
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Grand Forks, ND United States
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Monroe, NC United States
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Southborough, MA United States
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Florence, KY United States
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Sioux Center, IA United States
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Johnstown, PA United States
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Williamston, SC United States
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North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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San Antonio, TX United States
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APO, AE United States
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Auburn, ME United States
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Oklahoma City, OK United States
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