The Prez's New Clothes
By Stephen Murray
The Prez's New Clothes is a one-act play that needs 15 to 22 performers (10 women, 5 men, 7 any gender). Licensed by Eldridge Publishing.
- Type
- one-act play
- Cast size
- 15 to 22 performers
- Roles
- 10 women, 5 men, 7 any gender
- Cast notes
- 5 m, 10 w, 7 flexible
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- comedy
- Licensor
- Eldridge Publishing
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Synopsis
Here is a hip, contemporary version of "The Emperor's New Clothes," complete with election politics and news media spin. President William Lee is too busy with international politics to worry about whether his striped tie clashes with his plaid pants and argyle socks. His devoted wife is understanding but the media sure take a stab at his wardrobe, as does his election opponent, Horace Grinchley, and Horace's overly-ambitious campaign manager, Myrna Snerd. The two get several people to pose as w
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