Plays
Mann’s Last Dance
- Written by Katherine Michelle Tanner
- One Woman Show
- 60 Minutes
- Staged Reading Available
- Audio Recording Available
- Full Production Tour Available
When confronted with the most paralyzing life-or-death situation, Mann’s Last Dance examines the lengths one young woman will go to stand up to authority and fight for what is right for humanity.
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Nineteen
- Written and composed by Katherine Michelle Tanner
- Small Cast Version: 2 W
- 60 minutes
- Large Cast Version: 2M 5W
- 66 minutes 1 Act
- Play with Music
- Staged Reading Available
- Audio Recording Available
- Full Production Tour Available
When two former college roommates return to their alma matter, they challenge each other on their ability to speak up and share their truth. They follow the strengths, struggles and ultimate success of the American suffragist moment through the ratification and passing the Nineteenth Amendment giving American women the right to vote.
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Shakespeare’s Lovers
- Written by William Shakespeare
- And Katherine Michelle Tanner
- Cast: 1F 2 M
- 60 minutes 1 Act
- Staged Reading Available
- Audio Recording Available
- Full Production Tour Available
Get lost in the timeless love of Shakespeare’s Lovers. When a young female painter accidentally meets a young male poet in a pool of water we unravel the beautiful story of first love, lost love and lasting love. Combining 29 of Shakespeare’s Sonnets and 19 new sonnets this tale of love is eternal.
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Theatre for Young Audiences
The Storybook Nutcracker
- Written and Composed by
Katherine Michelle Tanner - Based on the Libretto by Marius Petia and Lev Ivanov
- Including the music by the original composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Small Cast Version of 10 or more
- Large Cast Version of 20 or more
- 60 Minutes
- Staged Reading Available
- Audio Recording Available
- Full Production Available
In the old town streets of Germany on Christmas Eve, Clara and her brother Fritz enjoy a holiday party that even they weren’t prepared for. This classic holiday tale maintains its family-friendly storytelling while turning the traditional tale upside down.
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The Enchanted Toy Shop
- Written and composed by Katherine Michelle Tanner
- Cast: 9 Principal Characters all sing solos
- Flexible Casting for Ensemble
- 60 minutes 1 Act
Once a year the toys gather round for an enchanted night of granting wishes from a wishing well placed inside their shop. This year is fraught with new challenges as each toy presents their own wish to be granted. Drama ensues as the toys learn an important lesson about teaming up and taking care of themselves before taking care of others.
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Pippi Longstocking
- Book Written by Astrid Lindgren
- Adapted and composed by Katherine Michelle Tanner
- Cast: 6 Principal all sing
- 9 Ensemble all sing and
- Flexible Casting for Ensemble 60 minutes 1 Act
When young Pippi Longstocking moves into the small town of Villekula, Sweden she is determined to make new friends. Little does she know, the town has much to learn from this young girl with long red braids, a strong work ethic and a curiosity for all things.
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The Little Match Girl
- Written by Hans Christian Andersen
- Adaptation written and composed by Katherine Michelle Tanner
- Cast: 8 Principals all sing
- Flexible casting for Ensemble
- 85 minutes 2 Acts
When a high school English class draws the classic story of The Little Match Girl to reenact for their upcoming project, they enlist the help of some younger talent trying to earn their Girl Scout drama badge. This play is performed in two acts, act one being full of comedy while act two tugs at your heartstrings with beautiful music and unforgettable story telling.
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Thumbelina
- Written by Hans Christian Andersen
- Adaptation written and composed by Katherine Michelle Tanner
- Cast: 12 Principals all sing
- Flexible casting for Ensemble
- 60 minutes 1 Act
Based on the Dutch tale, this story blossoms into a drama with a lesson of accepting yourself and fighting for what you truly believe in. This wonderful ensemble piece offers something for everyone with creatures and characters who drive the story of Thumbelina standing up for herself and her desire to find true love. The pop music score is fun and engaging while the classic story is revitalized for all audiences.
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The Lament of the Lost Mermaid
Be pulled under the wave of the mysterious creature that appears and disappears and who we are drawn to just the same.
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