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The Emperor's New Clothes
Program Categories
Puppets, Authors and Illustrators, Theater Programs
Audience Age
5-12 years old
This updated version of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of peer pressure and cowardice features two courageous women determined to save their country from ruin. Greta and Rebecca sew an outfit for the conceited Emperor that will be invisible to fools. Of course, there is no such outfit, and the Emperor loses his throne after parading through town in his underwear. The audience participates in an important election and as reporters at a Royal Press Conference.
$325. block booking available, travel fee if greater than 20 miles from Stoneham, MA
Group Size
400 maximum
Program Length
45 minutes
Two electrical outlets, minimum ceiling height of 7 feet.
Last Modified
01/03/2008
Recent Library/School Appearances by Maggie Whalen/Magpie Puppets
Robbins Library (at Fox)
Arlington, MA
(781) 316-3200
Newton Free Library
Newton, MA
(617) 796-1410
Winchester Public Library
Winchester, MA
(781) 721-7171
Performer’s Contact Information
Maggie Whalen/Magpie Puppets
Maggie Whalen137 Franklin Street
Unit 501
Stoneham, MA 02180
The puppet show is preceded by a guitar sing-along, led by Maggie Whalen. For older children, a lecture-demonstration precedes the show.