Nine Dragons

Nine Dragons by George Herman

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Productions (26)
Fantasy/Fable
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60 - 70 minutes
7 W, 8 M,  (13-16 actors possible: 5-7 W, 6-8 M)
Set: Representation of a mountain dividing two villages

Deep within a great mountain on a remote island live the last nine dragons in the world. When conflict erupts between the island's two human cultures, the oldest and wisest dragon reveals a solution that prevents the war from taking place. This spectacular allegory fuses Chinese and Polynesian myth and imagery.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

Deep within a great mountain on a remote island live the last nine dragons in the world. When conflict erupts between the island's two human cultures, the oldest and wisest dragon reveals a solution that prevents the war from taking place. This spectacular allegory fuses Chinese and Polynesian myth and imagery.

  • Fantasy/Fable
  • |
  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 7 W, 8 M,  (13-16 actors possible: 5-7 W, 6-8 M)
  • Set: Representation of a mountain dividing two villages

Published Reviews

"George Herman's Nine Dragons is a straightforward morality play that reads like an ancient Chinese folktale... The result is a sumptuous visual treat."

Joseph T. Rosmiarek, Honolulu Star-Bulletin

"[A] skillfully turned fable on human cooperation set in a cunningly clever combination of entertainment and philosophy... The result is comfortable and comforting, and the script is a delight."

Pierre Bowman, Honolulu Advertiser

Production History

OCT 24, 2019 - OCT 26, 2019
Lithia Springs High School
Lithia Springs, GA United States
Lithia Springs High SchoolLithia Springs, GA United States
OCT 27, 2018 - OCT 31, 2018
First Presbyterian Day School
Macon, GA United States
First Presbyterian Day SchoolMacon, GA United States
OCT 15, 2018 - OCT 27, 2018
First Presbyterian Day School
Macon, GA United States
First Presbyterian Day SchoolMacon, GA United States
MAR 17, 2017 - MAR 17, 2017
Nichols Middle School
Buffalo, NY United States
Nichols Middle SchoolBuffalo, NY United States
SEP 22, 2016 - SEP 24, 2016
Lincoln High School
San Jose, CA United States
Lincoln High SchoolSan Jose, CA United States
OCT 22, 2015 - OCT 25, 2015
Atlee High School
Mechanicsville, VA United States
Atlee High SchoolMechanicsville, VA United States
OCT 25, 2012 - OCT 27, 2012
Escola Graduada De Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Escola Graduada De Sao PauloSao Paulo, Brazil
NOV 17, 2011 - NOV 19, 2011
University Of Utah Youth Theatre
Salt Lake City, UT United States
University Of Utah Youth TheatreSalt Lake City, UT United States
JAN 17, 2011 - JAN 30, 2011
Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary School
Eden Valley, MN United States
Eden Valley-Watkins Secondary SchoolEden Valley, MN United States
MAR 25, 2009 - MAR 25, 2009
Davis Drive Middle School
Raleigh, NC United States
Davis Drive Middle SchoolRaleigh, NC United States
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No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 1980 - DEC 31, 1980
Honolulu Theater for Youth
Honolulu, HI United States
Honolulu Theater for YouthHonolulu, HI United States

Awards (2)

Ayling Foundation Humanities Award, 1978

University of Hawaii Kuma Kahua (New Stages) Award, 1978