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The Cursed Castle (children's play) by Kris Thompson

Two young sisters traveling to get their poor family some food, happen upon a castle where their curiosity gets them into trouble, but their kindness earns them a forever friend.

-Written with granddaughter Penny Caruthers-

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The Cursed Castle (children's play)

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Jonathan Saucedo:

23 Apr. 2021

“ This play is delightful; teaching children about empathy, kindness, and the importance of make believe. I am teaching a drama workshop to 5th-8th graders this summer and will keep this in mind to introduce them to theatre.
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Character Information

Reindeercatacorn and Princess Julianne are the same person and can be played by the same person or separate people at the director's discretion.

SCARLETT

8-12,
Any
,
Female

Young peasant girl. Big sister to Isabella. Somewhat serious, brave, and protective of her little sister.
Can be played by:
- Age:
  Child, Teens
- Race/Ethnicity:
  Any race/ethnicity
- Gender:
  Female
ISABELLA

6-10,
Any
,
Female

Younger peasant girl. Little sister to Scarlett. Playful, curious, and looks up to her older sister.
Can be played by:
- Age:
  Child
- Race/Ethnicity:
  Any race/ethnicity
- Gender:
  Female
REINDEERCATACORN

Any,
Any
,
Female

An intelligent, friendly, talking creature that looks like a reindeer with cat ears and a horn. This is actually Princess Julianne, transformed by an evil spell long ago.
Can be played by:
- Age:
  Any age
- Race/Ethnicity:
  Any race/ethnicity
- Gender:
  Female
PRINCESS JULIANNE

Any,
Any
,
Female

Ageless princess who has been release from a long-ago-cast spell that made her look like a reindeer with cat ears and a horn but is transformed back to her princess self during the play.
Can be played by:
- Age:
  Any age
- Race/Ethnicity:
  Any race/ethnicity
- Gender:
  Female