Hans Christian Anderson's "Blockhead Hans": an adaptation

by Jackie Martin

ONE ACT. Hans isn't as educated as his older brothers. He thinks of things in his own way, which has earned him the nickname "Blockhead Hans." But when a royal proclamation announces that the princess is looking for a husband, he journeys with his goat Mika to try his luck. Will Hans learn that his family was right about him, or will he discover that intelligence comes in many different forms?

ONE ACT. Hans isn't as educated as his older brothers. He thinks of things in his own way, which has earned him the nickname "Blockhead Hans." But when a royal proclamation announces that the princess is looking for a husband, he journeys with his goat Mika to try his luck. Will Hans learn that his family was right about him, or will he discover that intelligence comes in many different forms?

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Hans Christian Anderson's "Blockhead Hans": an adaptation

Character Information

Smaller roles (EDITOR, OLD MAN, HUNTERS, LADIES IN WAITING, FOOL, OLD WOMAN, and FISHERMAN) can be doubled at director's discretion based on casting needs.
Additional non-speaking roles can be added throughout the play based on casting needs.
  • ASTRID
    A lady in waiting.
  • MIKA, THE GOAT
    A goat. Hans's best pal.
    *Written pronouns can be adjusted based on casting needs
  • FISHERMAN
    Very busy with his fish.
    *Written pronouns can be adjusted based on casting needs
  • OLD WOMAN
    A kindly but boisterous stranger.
  • HUNTER THREE
    *Written pronouns can be adjusted based on casting needs
  • HUNTER TWO
    *Written pronouns can be adjusted based on casting needs
  • HUNTER ONE
    *Written pronouns can be adjusted based on casting needs
  • FOOL
    The king's jester. Wiser than you'd think.
    *Written pronouns may be adjusted based on casting needs.
  • ANNA
    A lady in waiting.
  • ALMA
    A lady in waiting.
  • ROYAL RECORD KEEPER
    Acts as the narrator throughout the story.
    *Written pronouns can be adjusted based on casting.
  • PRINCESS FREYA
    Headstrong but kind. Unimpressed by swagger.
  • KING JOHAN
    Loving father to Freya and ruler of the kingdom.
  • ALFRED
    The second son; great at memorizing, also full of himself.
  • HANS
    Kind, creative; a hands-on kind of learner. Loves animals. Not knowledgeable in the same way as his brothers.
  • VIKTOR
    The eldest son, extremely educated and full of himself.
  • OLD MAN
    Proud to be the father of Viktor and Alfred. Also father to Hans.
  • CLERK
    An eager employee of the editor.
    *Written pronouns can be adjusted based on casting.
  • EDITOR
    Full of bluster and self-importance.
    *Written pronouns can be adjusted based on casting.