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Charlotte's Web (straight)
Adapted by Joseph Robinette

The Children's Literature Association named this "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years," and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation. The costumes and unit set may be quite simple—it's the story and relationships that make the show—or they may be as colorful and elaborate as you wish. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be "a true friend and a good writer." Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will give your actors a great opportunity and your audience an evening of enchantment. Unit set. Sound effects tape available.

Play Details:
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Play Type:	Play
Runtime:	63 minutes
Acts:	Not Available
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Year First Published:	Not Available
Total Characters:	16
Male Characters:	7
Female Characters:	9
Androgynous Characters:	0
Minimum Cast:	Not Available
Maximum Cast:	Not Available
Cost:	On application Royalty/cost information prone to change. Please check with the publisher for the most accurate information.
Publisher:	Dramatic Publishing Click on the publisher's name above for additional information, including updated prices.
ISBN:	Not Available