The Pied Piper of Hamelin Author:Tim Wright An energetic re-telling of the classic story of a strangely enchanting piper who rids a miserly town of its rats--only to be rewarded by being cheated of his reward. Scenery may be minimal or grand. Approx. running time: 75 min. Two acts that may be played without intermission. Cast of 6 women, 20 men, (with options for doubling or adding extras... more »).
In this telling the rats and the human "vermin" wage political and social war against each other and anyone who contradicts them. But there are heroes too in Hamelin: the crippled orphan Franz, his pet mouse Mortimer, and of course The Piper. Humor, action, and conflict carry this story of betrayal and simple friendship with the reminder that a promise is a promise.« less