Never Eat a Talking Lobster Tales of Moral Instruction For Incorrigible Children by Steph DeFerie

(6)
Productions (18)
Comedy
|
40 - 50 minutes
6 W, 6 M, 6 Any (12-38 actors possible: 6-32 W, 6-32 M)
Set: Minimal

When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.

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Play Details

When a narrator displeased with her part tries to ruin the happy endings of five Grimm's fairy tales, a talking lobster must save the day. A charming comedy full of enterprising animals and classic storytelling magic.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 40 - 50 minutes
  • 6 W, 6 M, 6 Any (12-38 actors possible: 6-32 W, 6-32 M)
  • Set: Minimal
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-918-0

Production History

JUN 27, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
The Royal Arts Council, Inc
VERSAILLES, MO United States
The Royal Arts Council, IncVERSAILLES, MO United States
MAR 20, 2025 - MAR 20, 2025
Patriot High School
Jurupa Valley, CA United States
Patriot High SchoolJurupa Valley, CA United States
JAN 24, 2025 - JAN 25, 2025
Ponderosa High School
Parker, CO United States
Ponderosa High SchoolParker, CO United States
MAY 17, 2024 - MAY 19, 2024
Wilson Middle School
Natick, MA United States
Wilson Middle SchoolNatick, MA United States
AUG 18, 2023 - AUG 18, 2023
Wheelock Family Theatre
Boston, MA United States
Wheelock Family TheatreBoston, MA United States
JUN 23, 2023 - JUN 23, 2023
Topeka Civic Theatre
Topeka, KS United States
Topeka Civic TheatreTopeka, KS United States
MAY 12, 2023 - MAY 12, 2023
Walnut Grove High School
Loganville, GA United States
Walnut Grove High SchoolLoganville, GA United States
APR 26, 2023 - APR 26, 2023
Omaha Central High School
Omaha, NE United States
Omaha Central High SchoolOmaha, NE United States
APR 26, 2023 - APR 27, 2023
Maus Middle School
Frisco, TX United States
Maus Middle SchoolFrisco, TX United States
MAR 18, 2023 - MAR 19, 2023
Brewer Youth Theatre
Brewer, ME United States
Brewer Youth TheatreBrewer, ME United States
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JUN 27, 2025 - JUN 29, 2025
The Royal Arts Council, Inc
VERSAILLES, MO United States
The Royal Arts Council, IncVERSAILLES, MO United States
No professional productions.

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