Maria's Loom

This play script is the musical dramatization of an original tale by Jane R. Howard which first appeared in HIGHLIGHTS. SUMMARY: With an empty cupboard and an enormous amount of weaving to do for her customers, Maria watches in horror as her faithful loom breaks, beyond repair. Enter the Good Fairy, who gives to Maria and her two lazy sisters three gold coins each. "Use these wisely, and you will be granted three wishes. But," she warns, "woe unto one who fails." Soon her two sisters not only turn away a poor old man who is freezing, but also succumb to the pastries and baubles of two cunning peddlers who leave them without any gold coins--and nothing to use to repair the loom. Generous Maria, however, welcomes in the poor old man, wraps him in her cloak and magically her kindness solves all the family problems, and much, much more. Approx. performance time: 50 min. CAST: 5 minimum or up to 10 with roles distributed. Suitable for touring. Music CD (for accompanying performances) and performance licensing available from Anchorage Press Plays/applays.com.Howard, Jane R. is the author of 'Maria's Loom', published 2007 under ISBN 9780876024171 and ISBN 0876024177.