WHAT MAKES THIS VERSION SO SPECIAL

This version of Thumbelina was crafted with love by Ms. Lentini expressly for use by Elephant Ensemble Theater in their mission of bringing joy to children in the hospital for long term care. Written with the constraints of touring in mind, the show only requires 4 actors with minimal sets and costumes. It is approximately 30 minutes in length.

CHARACTERS

THUMBELINA: A very small, very brave girl.

MAMA: Thumbelina’s mother and the narrator of our story.

FROGGY MOM: A bossy, controlling mother.

FROG BOY: A wimpy, belching toad.

BEETLE: A hip crooner with a guitar.

SPIDER: A malevolent trickster.

SPARROW: A wounded, gentle creature.

MOSQUITO: A Dracula-esque insect

CLOUDS: Large, white puffs that bring on the impending storm.

POND FRIENDS:

A FUNNY BUG, on his way to work.

A GOLDFISH, getting ready for school.

BEAUTIFUL THING, sunbathing.

FOR FOUR ACTORS

The following is suggested doubling for a cast of four. Thumbelina & Mama are each played by one actor, while one other actor plays Froggy Mom, Beetle & Sparrow, and another plays Frog Boy, Spider, Mosquito and Cloud.

FOR LARGER CASTS

This script has 11 speaking roles plus the ability to add as many Clouds and other Pond Friends as your production requires.