The Fisherman and His Wife

The Fisherman and His Wife adapted by Claudia Haas

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Productions (14)
Fairy Tale for Young Audiences
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50 - 60 minutes
1 W, 1 M, 1 Any (3-6 actors possible: 1-4 W, 1-4 M)
Set: Minimal.

A fisherman hits the jackpot when he stumbles upon a magic talking fish in this interactive adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's classic story. The simple, sweet fisherman is content to continue his way of life, but his ambitious wife is determined to take advantage of their good fortune. Narrated by Scat, the magical fish with a flair for jazz, this couple discovers the consequences of being greedy with the help of the audience.

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Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

A fisherman hits the jackpot when he stumbles upon a magic talking fish in this interactive adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's classic story. The simple, sweet fisherman is content to continue his way of life, but his ambitious wife is determined to take advantage of their good fortune. Narrated by Scat, the magical fish with a flair for jazz, this couple discovers the consequences of being greedy with the help of the audience.

  • Fairy Tale for Young Audiences
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 1 Any (3-6 actors possible: 1-4 W, 1-4 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-489-9

Production History

DEC 01, 2024 - DEC 20, 2024
The Campagna Center
Alexandria, VA United States
 The Campagna Center Alexandria, VA United States
JUN 10, 2023 - AUG 06, 2023
Adventure Theatre MTC
Glen Echo, MD United States
 Adventure Theatre MTC Glen Echo, MD United States
SEP 21, 2022 - SEP 24, 2022
Murray State University
Murray, KY United States
 Murray State University Murray, KY United States
JUL 29, 2019 - JUL 29, 2019
Nomad Stages
Stephenville, NF Canada
 Nomad Stages Stephenville, NF Canada
NOV 30, 2017 - DEC 04, 2017
Alliance High School Drama
Alliance, NE United States
 Alliance High School Drama Alliance, NE United States
NOV 04, 2017 - NOV 05, 2017
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MI United States
 Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI United States
OCT 19, 2017 - OCT 19, 2017
Illyria Theatre Company
Farmville, VA United States
 Illyria Theatre Company Farmville, VA United States
JUL 28, 2016 - JUL 31, 2016
Arkadelphia Little Theatre
Arkadelphia, AR United States
 Arkadelphia Little Theatre Arkadelphia, AR United States
OCT 16, 2015 - OCT 16, 2015
Chamber Players Community Theater, Inc. (and Chairman, Garnett Area Tourism Advisory Committee)
Garnett, KS United States
 Chamber Players Community Theater, Inc. (and Chairman, Garnett Area Tourism Advisory Committee) Garnett, KS United States
DEC 28, 2012 - MAY 17, 2013
Riverside Children's Theatre
Vero Beach, FL United States
 Riverside Children's Theatre Vero Beach, FL United States
FEB 10, 2012 - MAR 10, 2012
Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre
Fargo, ND United States
 Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre Fargo, ND United States
JUL 11, 2011 - JUL 15, 2011
Storybook Land Theatre
Aberdeen, SD United States
 Storybook Land Theatre Aberdeen, SD United States
JUN 01, 2010 - AUG 31, 2010
Prince George's Children's Theatre
Largo, MD United States
 Prince George's Children's Theatre Largo, MD United States
JUN 01, 2009 - AUG 31, 2009
Red Wagon Tour of New England
, United States
 Red Wagon Tour of New England , United States
No upcoming productions.
DEC 28, 2012 - MAY 17, 2013
Riverside Children's Theatre
Vero Beach, FL United States
 Riverside Children's Theatre Vero Beach, FL United States
JUN 01, 2010 - AUG 31, 2010
Prince George's Children's Theatre
Largo, MD United States
 Prince George's Children's Theatre Largo, MD United States
JUN 01, 2009 - AUG 31, 2009
Red Wagon Tour of New England
, United States
 Red Wagon Tour of New England , United States

Awards (2)

Winner, Anna Zornio Memorial Playwriting Contest (2008-2009)

Winner, Prince George's Children's Theatre of Prince County (2010)

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