The famous oceanographer Professor Aronnax and his companions are searching for a sea monster when the creature attacks, throwing them overboard. The mysterious Captain Nemo rescues them, but says they will never again go back on land. See a sample page here.

OUR PLAY BEGINS WITH THESE WORDS …
Monster roaming the seven seas!
World is gripped with fear!
Devours great ships in a single bite!
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Tour the underwater world with Captain Nemo, who wanders the seas in self-imposed exile. Rhyming quatrains retell Jules Verne’s renowned adventure story for an inspirational dramatic experience that includes shark attacks, giant squids, and a fantastic submarine. 

A detailed step-by-step guide with rehearsal instructions, tips from teachers, background information and resources is included to ensure success. Many imaginative hands-on activities to satisfy the curiosity stirred by this Jules Verne classic are also included. They range from creating newspaper headlines and escape plans, to journaling as a character in the play, to writing a new scene in the style of Jules Verne. 

• Recommended for ages 8-18

• Run time @ 30 minutes

• Adaptable casting accommodates 12-30 members (by doubling up or sharing parts)

• Suitable for the classroom, stage, homeschool, reader’s theater, theater camp

• Integrates with the study of oceans, Jules Verne, science fiction

• Themes include revenge, freedom vs. confinement, exploration, invention

• Purchase includes permission for one performance and performance copies