The Arabian Nights

The Arabian Nights by Gay Monteverde

(4)
Productions (36)
Folktales with music
|
90 - 100 minutes
4 W, 9 M, 1 Any (14-30 actors possible: 4-10 W, 10-20 M)
Set: Unit set.

Betrayed by his first wife, King Shahrayar vows to re-marry and put to death a new wife each day. Shahrazad, the daughter of the King's adviser, volunteers to wed the King with the hope that she can heal his heart and spare her countrywomen. To forestall her execution, she tells him a story each evening, leaving the ending untold so he will keep her alive another day. What happens when she runs out of stories? The fate of a kingdom will be determined by these delightful re-imaginings of ancient folktales about love, loyalty, and courage.

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

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Play Details

Betrayed by his first wife, King Shahrayar vows to re-marry and put to death a new wife each day. Shahrazad, the daughter of the King's adviser, volunteers to wed the King with the hope that she can heal his heart and spare her countrywomen. To forestall her execution, she tells him a story each evening, leaving the ending untold so he will keep her alive another day. What happens when she runs out of stories? The fate of a kingdom will be determined by these delightful re-imaginings of ancient folktales about love, loyalty, and courage.

  • Folktales with music
  • |
  • 90 - 100 minutes
  • 4 W, 9 M, 1 Any (14-30 actors possible: 4-10 W, 10-20 M)
  • Set: Unit set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-485-1

Published Reviews

"...an entertaining and thoughtful adventure."

The Oregonian

"...fills the stage with magic carpets, jinnis and Ali Baba."

Willamette Week (Oregon)

"Delightful British pantomime-style play..."

Portland Tribune

Production History

APR 11, 2024 - APR 13, 2024
Wheatland High School
Wheatland, WY United States
Wheatland High SchoolWheatland, WY United States
APR 08, 2022 - APR 09, 2022
Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School
Macon, GA United States
Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle SchoolMacon, GA United States
DEC 14, 2019 - DEC 15, 2019
Theatrical Society
Pardeeville, WI United States
Theatrical SocietyPardeeville, WI United States
DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 15, 2019
Washington High School
Fremont, CA United States
Washington High SchoolFremont, CA United States
AUG 16, 2019 - AUG 25, 2019
The Colonnade
Ringgold, GA United States
The ColonnadeRinggold, GA United States
MAY 30, 2019 - JUN 01, 2019
Homeschool Theatre Guild
Rochester, NH United States
Homeschool Theatre GuildRochester, NH United States
MAY 10, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
ACTS Homeschool Drama
Tacoma, WA United States
ACTS Homeschool DramaTacoma, WA United States
APR 23, 2019 - APR 25, 2019
Sacred Heart School For The Arts
Louisville, KY United States
Sacred Heart School For The ArtsLouisville, KY United States
NOV 17, 2017 - NOV 19, 2017
Waverly High School
Wavelry, NE United States
Waverly High SchoolWavelry, NE United States
APR 27, 2017 - APR 29, 2017
The Sacred Heart School Of Montreal
Montreal, QC Canada
The Sacred Heart School Of MontrealMontreal, QC Canada
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No upcoming productions.
OCT 01, 2003 - OCT 30, 2003
Northwest Children's Theater
Portland, OR United States
Northwest Children's TheaterPortland, OR United States

Awards (1)

Finalist, Oregon Book Award for Drama (2004)

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