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Manuelo, the Playing Mantis by Wysteria Edwards

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About the Play

Young audiences. 10-15 minutes. 1-6 either (with the potential to use puppets). Suitable for elementary school and older. First performance: $25. Each additional performance: $15. All licenses include permission to make copies of the script as necessary for production. Professional rights should be negotiated directly with YouthPLAYS at info@youthplays.com.

Adapted for the stage from the book by Don Freeman.

Prefer to print your perusal script?  YouthPLAYS is happy to provide printable PDF files of our plays for customers who would prefer to evaluate material offline.  Just click the Place an Order button above and select the Printable Perusal option.  A printable copy of this play is $4.50.  Our non-printable perusals will, of course, continue to be free.





 


Synopsis

Manuelo the praying mantis desperately wants to make an instrument. After many failed attempts and ridicule from insects and other animals, he befriends a spider who helps him make a cello and beautiful music.

 




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