The Search for Delicious
In this magical adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s classic tale, a troupe of actors recreate a mythical medieval kingdom in the midst of a fierce disagreement over the most “delicious” food. To avoid a civil war, the kingdom sends 12-year-old Gaylen (and his loyal horse, Marrow) on a journey to settle the definition once and for all. On their quest, Gaylen and Marrow must face the evil Hemlock...Read More
| Genre | Drama |
|---|---|
| Sub-genre | Adaptation, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Length Type | Full-Length |
| Theme | Faithful Adaptation, Social Satire |
| Author Display | Adapted by Mark Frattaroli from the novel by Natalie Babbitt |
| Cast Size | 10-25 actors (suggested casting: 5F, 5M, 5 any) |
| Approx. Running Time | 65-80 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $80.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
Stage Manager Edition: $24.99
In this magical adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s classic tale, a troupe of actors recreate a mythical medieval kingdom in the midst of a fierce disagreement over the most “delicious” food. To avoid a civil war, the kingdom sends 12-year-old Gaylen (and his loyal horse, Marrow) on a journey to settle the definition once and for all. On their quest, Gaylen and Marrow must face the evil Hemlock who wants to overthrow the King and Queen, seek the help of enchanted characters (a mermaid, dwarfs, and the 900-year-old woldweller), and calm the increasingly scared villagers of the kingdom. Defining a word has never had higher stakes. Music, comedy, and a look at human foolishness come together in a joyous conclusion.
(A one-act version of this play is also available.)
