This Canonball reprinting includes an Introduction by Timothy Larsen: "Although This book is the kind of book that will keep both children's and adults' attention as they wait to find out about what happens to Princess Irene and Curdie as they go underground near the kingdoms of the Goblins. This is one of the best fairy tales ever told, written by George MacDonald, a master storyteller. “I have never concealed the fact that I regarded George MacDonald as my master: indeed I fancy I have never written a book in which I did not quote from him.” ~ C.S.
But whatever-or whoever-she finds upstairs will lead her out of doors and into the mountains where only the miners are brave enough to go… Approximate running time: 50 minutes.When Princess Irene is sent away to live in a great old castle-house in the mountains, her life is dull until she happens upon a hidden stairway. At the same time, the young miner, Curdie, is exploring suspicious doings in the dark world within the mountain-a home to the goblins who bear a long-held grudge against “sun-people.” As Irene dares to climb higher and Curdie dares to dig deeper, their paths meet in surprising ways until they eventually join forces to foil the goblins’ plans and inspire new and lasting connections. One day, Irene discovers a strange new stairway and follows it to the top of the house where she meets The Mysterious Lady-someone who will help her make the connections she craves. Although Lootie cares for her, she refuses to believe anything Irene says about the sudden occurrence of dreamlike, mysterious happenings. In spite of her loving father’s occasional visits and concern for her well-being, Irene longs for connection-to her distant father to the memory of her dead mother to her forbidden commoner friend, Curdie, and even to her nursemaid. Princess Irene is kept in near isolation in a secluded mountain house with her nursemaid, Lootie, as her main source of company. Photoby Jake Buntjer from the Noorda Regional Theatre Center for Children and Youth at Utah Valley University and Resonance Story Theatre production directed by Nannette Watts.Ĭast: 1 to 4m., 3 to 5w., 5 actors or puppets. To read sample pages and order copies of the script:
Adapted from the novel by George MacDonald.
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