Audiences have been held spellbound for centuries by the timeless tales told by Schererazade. These stories offer a wonderful opportunity for a school drama group, church group or community theater group. It is possible to purchase an Arabian nights play script from many different sources.
When he is betrayed by his wife, King Shahrayer vows to remarry and put to death a new wife every day. Schererazade, daughter of one of the advisers to the king, volunteers to become his wife. She hopes to prevent him from killing any more wives. She tells him a story every night, leaving the ending open, so as to stay her execution for another day. She tells him stories for 1001 nights, including such favorites as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Her captivating stories of courage, loyalty, greed and love keep the king fascinated and ultimately prevent her execution.
As there are so many scripts being offered online, it is important to be selective. There are several factors that must be taken into consideration such as the size of your cast. If you are looking for one suitable for family viewing, you need to make sure to select an appropriate one as some scripts are more suited to adult only audiences. Other factors, like the number of sets required and the running time, must also be considered.
Most online websites offer a synopsis of the play as well as a sample of the script. You are also able to find out where and by whom plays have already been produced and reading reviews about past productions can be enlightening. Music may be included with excerpts of the songs available to listen to on the site. Sometimes advice on scenery, props and costumes is also included.
Some sellers of scripts are very strict about copyright laws. They do not allow any changes, even minor ones to be made without prior approval. Others are more lenient in this regard. They allow adaptations to be made to suit the requirements of a particular cast.
You need to check whether there are any other costs involved besides the initial purchase fee. For example, some sellers ask for payment of royalties for use of the material. Others only charge an initial amount for purchase. Finding out whether photocopies are allowed to be made of scripts is important too. This may not be acceptable and costs can be increased by having to purchase a number of scripts.
Scripts are distributed to customers in various different ways. If they have to be shipped, you need to examine the shipping terms carefully. Some companies allow you to download scripts once payment has been made. Others send them to customers as email attachments. There are those who offer electronic scripts which are stored on their website.
Putting on a production like this can be quite a task but the rewards are great too. The audience cannot fail to be entertained by the sets, costumes, props, music and above all, the stories themselves that say so much about the human condition. They are transported into a bewitching and enchanting world for a short, magical time.
When he is betrayed by his wife, King Shahrayer vows to remarry and put to death a new wife every day. Schererazade, daughter of one of the advisers to the king, volunteers to become his wife. She hopes to prevent him from killing any more wives. She tells him a story every night, leaving the ending open, so as to stay her execution for another day. She tells him stories for 1001 nights, including such favorites as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Her captivating stories of courage, loyalty, greed and love keep the king fascinated and ultimately prevent her execution.
As there are so many scripts being offered online, it is important to be selective. There are several factors that must be taken into consideration such as the size of your cast. If you are looking for one suitable for family viewing, you need to make sure to select an appropriate one as some scripts are more suited to adult only audiences. Other factors, like the number of sets required and the running time, must also be considered.
Most online websites offer a synopsis of the play as well as a sample of the script. You are also able to find out where and by whom plays have already been produced and reading reviews about past productions can be enlightening. Music may be included with excerpts of the songs available to listen to on the site. Sometimes advice on scenery, props and costumes is also included.
Some sellers of scripts are very strict about copyright laws. They do not allow any changes, even minor ones to be made without prior approval. Others are more lenient in this regard. They allow adaptations to be made to suit the requirements of a particular cast.
You need to check whether there are any other costs involved besides the initial purchase fee. For example, some sellers ask for payment of royalties for use of the material. Others only charge an initial amount for purchase. Finding out whether photocopies are allowed to be made of scripts is important too. This may not be acceptable and costs can be increased by having to purchase a number of scripts.
Scripts are distributed to customers in various different ways. If they have to be shipped, you need to examine the shipping terms carefully. Some companies allow you to download scripts once payment has been made. Others send them to customers as email attachments. There are those who offer electronic scripts which are stored on their website.
Putting on a production like this can be quite a task but the rewards are great too. The audience cannot fail to be entertained by the sets, costumes, props, music and above all, the stories themselves that say so much about the human condition. They are transported into a bewitching and enchanting world for a short, magical time.
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