The Island of Anyplace

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Cast Size

3w, 4m
Duration

60 minutes (1 hour)
Subgenre

Fantasy, Adventure, Theatre for Young Audiences
Target Audience

Appropriate for all audiences, Children (Age 6 - 10), Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13)

Details

Summary

Since its first performance in 1990 at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, thousands have been enthralled by this fantasy that introduces children to the magic of live theatre with a yarn about a fantastic journey and mythical creatures. The Island of Anyplace was produced at least annually at the A.R.T. from 1990 until 2009.

Sheet music included in the libretto; optional downloadable music files available

History

1990

American Repertory Theatre

Cambridge, MA

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Performing Groups

Other than the two principal actors (young female, young male), casting is flexible and expandable. An elementary school in Brookline, MA used multiple actors in each of the roles.

Time Period Contemporary
Features Fantasy Costumes
Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive, No intermission, Play w/ Music, Puppetry, Special Effects
Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
Cautions
- No Special Cautions

Media

REVIEWS

"Any kid would be delighted to travel to The Island of Anyplace." - Boston Globe

"The perfect antidote for too much TV." - Peggy Charren, Founder of Action for Children's Television.

"The most engaging and amusing introduction to theatre that I know. Wonderful for children (and their parents!) of all ages." - Robert Brustein, A.R.T.

Licensing & Materials

Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Optional Music/Media Fee: $15 per performance

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