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Illustrated by Crockett Johnson © 1955.
Title
Harold and the Purple Crayon

Creators
Crockett Johnson, author
Myron Johnson, playwright

Details
12 pgs. 3 female, 4 male
Originally produced in CTC's 1985-86 season
Audience Recommendation: All Ages

Synopsis
A favorite in the world of picture books gets even more exciting when it comes to life on stage! Introducing the villain Mr. Smudge with his rainbow of crayons that aren't purple, Harold goes to the circus, swimming in the sea and gets to be on television all through the magic of his crayon and the wonders of theater!

Classroom Reading Fee: $50 per classroom, per semester
Amateur/Educational Royalty Fee: $85 per performance
Professional Royalty Fee: please inquire for a quote
The royalty fee includes permission to make copies of the perusal script for your cast.

"[Harold and the Purple Crayon] may be the ultimate existential tale for kids; the conquering of nothingness through creativity." - Minneapolis Star Tribune

"It's extraordinarily imaginative..." -St. Paul Pioneer Press

» Click below to hear a selection from Harold and the Purple Crayon - "Club Smudge" music by Roberta Carlson. Vocals by Dennis Spears and Connie Evingson:


» Click below to hear a selection from Harold and the Purple Crayon - "Harold and the Alien" music by Roberta Carlson. Vocals by Dennis Spears and Connie Evingson:


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