The Princess Who Became King

The Princess Who Became King

Sylvia Ashby

The Princess Who Became King

The Princess Who Became King

Sylvia Ashby

Overview

From the author of the very popular Anne of Green Gables. Freely adapted from an Indian tale, this spritely comedy serves up a blend of love, adventure and intrigue. On the eve of their wedding, Ravi and Parijata flee from their homes because their fathers are feuding -- due to the schemes of an ambitious Guru. Parijata's father is the terrible tempered Raja; Ravi's father is the foolishly superstitious Sultan. On a dangerous forest journey, the Princess loses her amazing performing monkey, Zmarti, and is kidnapped by Gumba, a cloddish thief. After numerous chases and mistaken identities, the play ends in happy reunion and reconciliation and a surprise coronation! This play can be produced with colorful, elaborate scenery, or with almost no scenery at all.

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Details

  • Genre: Fables/Folktales
  • Time Period: Present Day
  • Cast Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Adult

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Sylvia Ashby

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