The Giant Hoax

by Kit Goldstein Grant

Based on the true (?!) story of New York's famous Cardiff Giant

Step right up and enter a world of wonder! Emily, a bright young girl with an active imagination, has run away from home only to find herself in the employ of a shady showman, William "Stub" Newell, the owner of a petrified, prehistoric giant. But when P.T. Barnum threatens Stub's business with a giant of his own, Emily has to sort through what is...

Based on the true (?!) story of New York's famous Cardiff Giant

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The PlayGround Experiment: The Giant Hoax by Kit Goldstein Grant

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This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too.

This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too.

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Cheryl Bear: The Giant Hoax by Kit Goldstein Grant

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An excellent musical that inspires and teaches great lessons! Magical!

An excellent musical that inspires and teaches great lessons! Magical!

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David Davila: The Giant Hoax by Kit Goldstein Grant

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This is an absolute WONDERFUL musical for the whole family about finding your truth when the entire world is lying. A pretty important message these days; with fabulous ear worms that you'll be humming for days. I was lucky enough to catch the Off-Broadway production and this is the perfect musical for a high school or university to perform for their fall show!

This is an absolute WONDERFUL musical for the whole family about finding your truth when the entire world is lying. A pretty important message these days; with fabulous ear worms that you'll be humming for days. I was lucky enough to catch the Off-Broadway production and this is the perfect musical for a high school or university to perform for their fall show!

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Development History

Type Reading, Organization The Playground Experiment, Year 2017
Type Reading, Organization The Gallery Players, Year 2017
Type Reading, Organization Classic Theater Guild, Year 2009

Production History

Type Professional, Organization IndieWorks Theatre Company, Year 2019
Type Community Theater, Organization Classic Theater Guild, Year 2010

Genre

docudrama/historic,

musical,

period

Subject Matter Keywords

growing up,

facing reality,

Hoax

Length

60-90 minutes

Cast Size

11—30

Age of Intended Audience

all ages

Narrative Attributes

Centers Female Characters

Supporting Materials

Music Samples

https://soundcloud.com/kit-goldstein-grant/sets/the-giant-hoax-complete-demo-cd…

Reviews

Theater Scene

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The book, music and lyrics by Kit Goldstein Grant create an imaginative, clever and charming story...
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Theater Pizzazz

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Step right up to a world of child-like wonder in Kit Goldstein Grant’s musical masterpiece, The Giant Hoax.
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Hi! Drama

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Ms. Grant has crafted a tight musical play about wonder, imagination, and the loss of innocence that inevitably occurs when childhood first comes into contact with the adult world.
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Theatre Review NYC

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The story of Emily’s journey is delightfully written and the music and lyrics are both charmingly whimsical and deeply moving.
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The Front Row Center

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Storytelling at its best... This was a clever, humorous, and delightful stage production with joy heightened through the music of Kit Goldstein Grant... Grant has succeeded in painting miniature aural masterpieces enhancing the portrayals and story...
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