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"Sarah and Katie"


This stage adaptation of the novel by Dori White (illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman) tells the story of a class of sixth graders in Portland, Oregon during the Great Depression. Their plans to put on a Thanksgiving play to raise donations for impoverished local families are complicated by the arrival of a glamorous new student from Hollywood and the disappearance of their auditorium teacher's diamond ring.


Cast Requirements: There are 10 speaking parts for children (7 girls, 3 boys) with abundant stage time for all. There are also roles for 5-7 adults (1-2 men and 4-5 women depending on double-casting choices) which could be played by older children if necessary.

Cost: The play is available as a package only. Performance rights are included in the package purchase price; no additional royalties are required. A package consists of 20 copies of the play. Once you have purchased a package, you may make your own additional copies as necessary. Perusal copies are not available. See links below for story summary, set requirements, and sample scenes.

Package (20 copies of play): $250.00 (includes book rate shipping. Add $10 for first class mail).

To order, send check or money order to:
Service Artists
1114 S. Lakeshore Drive
Glenwood, MN 56334
  • Story summary.
  • Set requirements.
  • Sample scenes.
  • The premiere production
    The adapter of this play can be reached via e-mail at:
    webbrl@morris.umn.edu


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