Androcles and the Lion

by Aurand Harris, Glenn Mack

Play script. Refreshingly antic, irreverent treatment of Aesop's fable, written in the style of Italian Commedia dell'Arte. One set, 16th century Italian costumes. Cast of 5 men, 1 woman. One of the most popular children's plays ever written, ANDROCLES AND THE LION has been produced in twenty countries. In Commedia tradition, a group of strolling players set up their stage and give a performance. Using authentic staging and stock characters of Commedia -- the miserly Pantalone, the bragging Captain, the romantic Lovers, the trickster Arlinquin, plus an endearing Lion -- Aesop's fable becomes a colorful theatrical experience. The play sky rockets with zany comedy. It also glows with the warmth of "Friendship." Androcles and the Lion is a prize winning play, applauded around the world, again, and again!

Genres: Plays

42 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1964

Reviews

[Brenda]

I performed in this a LONG time ago and read it for consideration for a kids' acting class project. Really fun script that educates its audience about Commedia dell'arte whilst it entertains.

[Keith Dunn]

The second play I was ever in!

[Kayley]

A great childrens play that is funny and joyful with an important message of freedom and love.