Synopsis
The Emperor thinks he needs a new outfit, and the Crooks have just the thing in mind! But will the Emperor catch on to their scheme before he embarrasses himself at the big Harvest Day Parade? This delightful, easy-to-do show adds humor and fun songs to a classic tale.
Preview the script and songs!Key Concepts
The Emperor’s New Clothes is a great complement to your curriculum resources in elementary school language arts. And, like all of our plays, this show can be used to improve reading, vocabulary, reading comprehension, performance and music skills, class camaraderie and teamwork, and numerous social skills (read about it!) -- all while enabling students to be part of a truly fun and creative experience they will never forget!
Aligned with national standards! View the standards and vocabulary.Publication Info
Author: Ron Fink (Composer) and John Heath (Book and Lyrics)
ISBN:
978-1-886588-01-1
© 1995
Bad Wolf Press, LLC
Julie Chilton (verified owner) –
My 4th graders really enjoyed doing this play. The songs were funny (especially "Ive Got to Do it") and repetitive enough so that the kids could easily learn the melodies. A couple of comments: The main idea of the story has been somewhat altered in that none of the Emperor's servants are allowed to see the clothes, either. In the original story, the point was that nobody wanted to be thought a fool or be fired, so they all pretended to see the clothes. So I wrote some additional dialogue so that the servants get in to see the "clothes" and then tell the Emperor how great they look. In addition, I wrote some lines for the Palace Workers and the Servants to say before their songs. We made a sandwich board sign that said "Censored" for the Emperor to wear when he walks in the parade, which was very funny. One other point – the recording is a bit dodgy, especially the first number. The volume was quite soft for some reason.
Eliza (verified owner) –
This play was funny and the kids had a blast putting on the play for their parents. The songs were simple to learn and we were able to pull off the play in a week, with just morning rehearsals. This is a play we'll definitely use again!