The Velveteen Rabbit
Adapted by James Still
From the classic story by Margery Williams
Presented by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.
What does it mean to be real?
In this touching adaptation of Margery Williams’ beloved classic, a young man looks back on his childhood and remembers the special bond he shared with his favorite toy—the Velveteen Rabbit. When the Rabbit learns from the wise old Rocking Horse that toys can become real through the love of a child, he begins an unforgettable journey of friendship, loyalty, loss, and transformation.
Filled with imagination, humor, and heart, The Velveteen Rabbit reminds audiences of all ages that being truly loved can change us forever.
Details
Author Bio
James Still is an award-winning playwright, director, and writer whose work has been produced throughout the United States and internationally. His plays have received numerous honors, including multiple Distinguished Play Awards from the American Alliance for Theatre & Education and the Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award. His work spans theatre for both young audiences and adults, as well as television. Still's plays have been nominated four times for the Pulitzer Prize, and his television work has received five Emmy nominations.
Duration
55 minutes
Genre/Subgenre
Drama / Family Theatre / Fantasy
Dramatic Publishing classifies the production as a full-length drama intended for young audiences, middle school, high school, and family audiences.
Time Period/Setting
A memory play moving between the present and the childhood memories of the narrator. Much of the story unfolds in the imaginative world of a child's nursery and the world experienced by the Velveteen Rabbit.
Audience Guidance/Rating
JAMS Rating: G — Recommended for All Ages
This production is designed for family audiences. Parents of very young children should be aware that the story includes emotional themes involving a child's serious illness, separation, loss, and the possible destruction of a beloved toy. These moments are handled within the gentle, hopeful framework of the story, with themes of friendship, loyalty, sacrifice, and love. Dramatic Publishing identifies the play for family audiences of all ages.