A short play. Florabel is so haughty and silly that she mocks all suitors and refuses their proposals. When King Thrushbeard comes along disguised as a poor fiddler, her father, with the hope to teach the princess humility and respect, orders her to marry the beggar.
Cast of Characters: The King, Princess Florabel, King Thrushbeard, Fiddler, Suitor 1 , Suitor 2 , Suitor 3 ,Suitor 4 , Suitor 5 , Suitor 6 , Cook, Servants
Setting: The stage. A big chair/throne, a table. Backdrops may suggest the changing of the setting.
Language
English
Pages
21
Format
Kindle Edition
Publisher
JAC Publishing & Promotions
Release
October 23, 2014
The Fiddler's Bride: An Adaptation of J & W Grimm's "King Thrushbeard"
A short play. Florabel is so haughty and silly that she mocks all suitors and refuses their proposals. When King Thrushbeard comes along disguised as a poor fiddler, her father, with the hope to teach the princess humility and respect, orders her to marry the beggar.
Cast of Characters: The King, Princess Florabel, King Thrushbeard, Fiddler, Suitor 1 , Suitor 2 , Suitor 3 ,Suitor 4 , Suitor 5 , Suitor 6 , Cook, Servants
Setting: The stage. A big chair/throne, a table. Backdrops may suggest the changing of the setting.