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This is a three act version of the parable of the Prodigal Son set in renaissance times. The entire production is presented in rhyme. The Prodigal Son is now a prodigal princess who leaves her kingdom with her attendant and a devious knight. As she travels and her money runs out, the princess comes upon a forest nymph who opens her eyes to the reality around her. She slowly discovers that she really belongs at home and eventually she returns to the kingdom and into the welcoming arms of her parents.

The play uses a combination of silly rhyme, drama and comedy to present the entertaining and uplifting story. Side elements including an assistant to the king who can’t rhyme, a trumpeter with curious trumpet calls, an evil woman and a crazy queen mother add to the fun.   

• Narrator - May be male or female with no memorization required.
  

• King Schnorkis Nord - King of the "Land of Nord" and father of the prodigal princess.
  

• Queen Schnelda Nord - Queen of the "Land of Nord" and mother of the prodigal princess.
  

• Princess Grace Nord - The prodigal princess.
  

• Princess Angelique Nord - The dutiful eldest daughter of King Schnorkis Nord and older sister to the prodigal princess.
  

• Knight Dashmore - The handsome and devious knight.
  

• Sir Fellmore - The hapless and hopeful future knight.
  

• Attendant Isabel - The servant and Princess Grace's companion on her travels. 
  

• Queen Mum Nord - The elderly and crazy mother of the king.
  

• Gault the Guileless - The non-rhyming assistant to King Nord.
  

• Lady Glastonberry - Naive ball guest and the employer of Princess Grace when she leaves the kingdom.
  

• Roweena Glastonberry - Lady Glastonberry's despicable and evil daughter.
  

• Forest Nymph - A female child who is Grace's angel in the forest.
  

• Pilfering Bob - Knight Dashmore's evil partner who disguises himself as the Innkeeper, Food Seller, Jeweler and Swindler.
  

• Optional Roles - include a trumpeter (prerecorded), court jester, juggler, dancers, ladies in waiting, ballroom and celebration guests.