The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling adapted by John O'Hara

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Comedy for young audiences
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45 - 55 minutes
11 W, 5 M, 1 Any (12-25 actors possible: 7-20 W, 1-10 M)
Set: As simple or as elaborate as desired.

When Siggy, the Ugly Duckling, doesn't fit in with the other ducks, the Barnyard Brigade steps in to teach him how to get along in the real world. With the Brigade's help, Siggy takes on a variety of farm animal roles as he tries to find his place in the world. A fun and fresh retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story.

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Play Details

When Siggy, the Ugly Duckling, doesn't fit in with the other ducks, the Barnyard Brigade steps in to teach him how to get along in the real world. With the Brigade's help, Siggy takes on a variety of farm animal roles as he tries to find his place in the world. A fun and fresh retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story.

  • Comedy for young audiences
  • |
  • 45 - 55 minutes
  • 11 W, 5 M, 1 Any (12-25 actors possible: 7-20 W, 1-10 M)
  • Set: As simple or as elaborate as desired.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-671-8

Production History

MAR 21, 2025 - MAR 22, 2025
Mission Waco Mission World
Waco, TX United States
Mission Waco Mission WorldWaco, TX United States
DEC 01, 2024 - DEC 15, 2024
Manhattan Middle School
Boulder, CO United States
Manhattan Middle SchoolBoulder, CO United States
OCT 03, 2023 - OCT 03, 2023
The Theatre Company At Falmouth High School
Falmouth, ME United States
The Theatre Company At Falmouth High SchoolFalmouth, ME United States
DEC 08, 2022 - DEC 10, 2022
Muncie Central High School
Muncie, IN United States
Muncie Central High SchoolMuncie, IN United States
APR 21, 2022 - APR 22, 2022
Independence High School
Charlotte, NC United States
Independence High SchoolCharlotte, NC United States
FEB 15, 2021 - FEB 26, 2021
Indiana University South Bend
SOUTH BEND, IN United States
Indiana University South BendSOUTH BEND, IN United States
AUG 08, 2020 - AUG 08, 2020
Magenta Theater
Vancouver, WA United States
Magenta TheaterVancouver, WA United States
MAY 22, 2019 - MAY 22, 2019
Church Hill Middle School
New Braunfels, TX United States
Church Hill Middle SchoolNew Braunfels, TX United States
MAR 08, 2019 - MAR 08, 2019
Eastside Elementary School
SENOIA, GA United States
Eastside Elementary SchoolSENOIA, GA United States
DEC 13, 2018 - APR 11, 2019
Santa Susana High School
Simi Valley, CA United States
Santa Susana High SchoolSimi Valley, CA United States
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