The Princess and the Pea eScriptAvailable

The Princess and the Pea adapted by John O'Hara

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Productions (84)
Comedy for young audiences
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50 - 60 minutes
19 W, 4 M,  (20-35 actors possible: 15-25 W, 4-10 M)
Set: A grand throne room that can change into a royal bedroom.

King Pendleton and Queen Pandora are in search of the perfect match for their son Prince Pete. With the help of wisecracking Granny Primrose, uptight Lord Pendragon, and sweet Lady Jean, the kingdom has summoned a plethora of princesses to compete for their son's affection. Add a stack of mattresses, switched identities, and a mysterious late night visitor, and you end up with the wackiest (and probably first) fairy tale dating game. The princesses may be fierce competitors, but who will win the Prince's heart?

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King Pendleton and Queen Pandora are in search of the perfect match for their son Prince Pete. With the help of wisecracking Granny Primrose, uptight Lord Pendragon, and sweet Lady Jean, the kingdom has summoned a plethora of princesses to compete for their son's affection. Add a stack of mattresses, switched identities, and a mysterious late night visitor, and you end up with the wackiest (and probably first) fairy tale dating game. The princesses may be fierce competitors, but who will win the Prince's heart?

  • Comedy for young audiences
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 19 W, 4 M,  (20-35 actors possible: 15-25 W, 4-10 M)
  • Set: A grand throne room that can change into a royal bedroom.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-670-1

Production History

DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 06, 2025
Didsbury High School
Didsbury, AB Canada
Didsbury High SchoolDidsbury, AB Canada
JUL 25, 2025 - JUL 26, 2025
Desert Theatricals
Cathedral City, CA United States
Desert TheatricalsCathedral City, CA United States
APR 03, 2025 - APR 06, 2025
Ordinary Magic Theatre
Goderich, ON Canada
Ordinary Magic Theatre Goderich, ON Canada
APR 03, 2025 - APR 04, 2025
Browns River Middle School
Jericho, VT United States
Browns River Middle SchoolJericho, VT United States
JUN 21, 2024 - JUN 22, 2024
Waseca Jr. & Sr. High School
Waseca, MN United States
Waseca Jr. & Sr. High SchoolWaseca, MN United States
APR 11, 2024 - APR 12, 2024
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Athol, MA United States
Athol-Royalston Middle SchoolAthol, MA United States
MAR 06, 2024 - MAR 10, 2024
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL United States
Eastern Florida State CollegeCocoa, FL United States
NOV 15, 2023 - NOV 16, 2023
Our Lady of Mercy School
Baton Rouge, LA United States
Our Lady of Mercy SchoolBaton Rouge, LA United States
APR 03, 2023 - APR 03, 2023
Hillsdale Christian School
Enid, OK United States
Hillsdale Christian SchoolEnid, OK United States
MAR 23, 2023 - MAR 24, 2023
Pickens Junior High School
Jasper, GA United States
Pickens Junior High SchoolJasper, GA United States
1 of 9
DEC 05, 2025 - DEC 06, 2025
Didsbury High School
Didsbury, AB Canada
Didsbury High SchoolDidsbury, AB Canada
JUL 25, 2025 - JUL 26, 2025
Desert Theatricals
Cathedral City, CA United States
Desert TheatricalsCathedral City, CA United States
No professional productions.

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