The Stolen Prince Author:Dan Totheroh This comic fantasy in one act for children now appears to be out of print. There are approximately 12 characters, many of which can be played by males or females. The play is set in China; a back drop and two black chairs set the stage for the play. A property man pulls props from a prop box as needed. An "orchestra" composed of several children... more » in Chinese costume create sound effects and accompaniment as needed with simple instruments that can be improvised. A gong-bearer, who can be part of the orchestra, plays the gong occasionally. The person in the role of "chorus" acts as narrator. The story is of a baby boy and girl of royalty who are stolen from their families and how they are raised by simple peasants, eventually finding their way back to their birth parents. Concepts of the "worthiness" of male and female children are explored.« less