Dramedy. 7-11 males, 4-10 females (11-21 total performers). 80-85 minutes. Suitable for all ages, and high school and older performers (with several elementary/middle school roles). First performance royalty: $80. Each additional performance: $60. All licenses include permission to make copies of the script as necessary for production.  Professional rights should be negotiated directly with YouthPLAYS at info@youthplays.com.

Commissioned and first produced by FirstStage Atlanta (Atlanta, GA), and winner of the Jackie White Memorial Playwriting Competition and Aurand Harris/NETC Children's Play Competition.

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Telling William Tell is the retelling of the story of the mythical Swiss hero -- famed for shooting an apple off his son's head -- framed by a fictionalized story of Rossini writing his famed opera,  with an emphasis on the role of children in both stories, drawing attention to the parallels between the societies and political situations of 14th century Switzerland, 19th century France and 21st century America. Excerpts from various Rossini works are used, including his very funny "Cats" duet.