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The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon by Don Zolidis is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy in which two determined narrators and a small ensemble of actors attempt the impossible: performing all 209 of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a single show. As beloved classics like Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, and Rapunzel collide with lesser-known Grimm stories, the production becomes an increasingly chaotic whirlwind of quick character changes, clever mashups, audience interaction, and fourth-wall-breaking humor. Filled with witty parodies, physical comedy, and unexpected twists, the play affectionately spoofs traditional fairy tales while celebrating the timeless stories that have captivated audiences for generations.
Characters:
Actor 1: Narrator 1, Enchantress, Queen
Female. Straightlaced, classical type. Studies the bard. Know-it-all.
Actor 2: Narrator 2, The Devil, Hansel, Dwarf 2
Male. Slob, roadie energy. Embraces chaos. Loves WWE (think Jack Black).
Actor 3: Actor, Prince 1 (Rapunzel's Dad), Father, Walt, Audience Member, Crab Person 1, Frog Prince, Dwarf 1, King 2 (& Puppet Children), Woodcutter
Male. Wants to be a lead heartthrob. Embraces prince roles. Vain.
Actor 4: Another Actor, Rapunzel, Mother, Witch, Fishgirl, Crab Person 2, Witch 2, Plinkie Plie, Grandma, Cinderella
Female. Same goals as Actor 3. Always checking her looks.
Actor 5: Girl (Rapunzel’s Bad Mom), Girl Without Hands, Gretel, Talking Fish, Princess, Snow White, Raven, Little Red
Female, a little older and wiser, tries to push 3 out for youthful roles
Actor 6: Dirt Merchant, Rumpelstiltskin, Prince 2 (Rapunzel Husband), Chet Dobray, King, Johannes, The Wolf, Actor (The GOAT)
Male. Odd. Spaces out. Goblin energy (think Ally Sheedy in The Breakfast Club).