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THOMAS W OLSON |
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Nationality: USA Email: n/a Website: n/a |
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Thomas W. Olson began his professional theatre career at age 17 as an actor with The Children's Theatre Company (CTC); he eventually became a member of its resident acting company and also served as stage manager, promotions director, stage director, literary manager, dramaturg for 24 productions by guest playwrights, and, from 1978-1990, as CTC's resident playwright. To date, CTC has commissioned and produced more scripts by Thomas W. Olson than any other playwright in its history (30 scripts in 45 productions and three national tours), including world premiere adaptations of The Clown of God, Dracula, The Hobbit, The Phantom of the Opera, and his award-winning The Secret Garden. Beyond CTC, nearly a dozen additional original plays and adapted works have received productions by Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (mainstage and national tour), the National Arts Centre of Canada, Alliance Theatre of Atlanta, Arkansas Arts Center, Indiana Repertory Theater, Riverside Shakespeare Theatre and other troupes large and small across North America and beyond. His adaptation of Frankenstein became a nationally-broadcast CBS television special and The Marvelous Land of Oz, for MCA/Universal, appeared on HBO and Showtime cable as well as home video.
Plays by Thomas W Olson
Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars | ||
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| 1st Published: | Plays For Young Audiences, 2009 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #69312 | |||
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Genre: | Youth Audience | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 14 | Female | 7 | ||
Parts other: | ensemble | |||||
Notes: | from book by Arthur Conan Doyle | |||||
Synopsis: | Out in the damp London streets, at the river wharf, and in his comfortable flat at 221-B Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes is at work on a puzzling new case. In addition to his faithful friend Watson, Holmes has enlisted the cooperation of some ragged street urchins known as the "Baker Street Irregulars." Together they investigate the appearance in London of a derelict cargo ship,the poisonous giant rat of Sumatra, a royal kidnapping, the eruption of Krakatoa, and a pair of lethal pygmies. | |||||
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Jungle Book, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Plays For Young Audiences | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #112396 | |||
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Genre: | Childrens play Adaptation | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 11 | Female | 5 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Based on the books by Rudyard Kipling | |||||
Synopsis: | Mowgli has been raised by animals in the jungle. But he now has to choose between the jungle and the human world | |||||
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Merry Christmas Strega Nona | ||
| 1st Produced: | Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Plays For Young Audiences | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #112397 | |||
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Genre: | Childrens musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 12 | Female | 7 | ||
Parts other: | extras | |||||
Notes: | Music by Alan Shorter; lyrics and book by Thomas W Olson. Based on the book by Tomie de Paolo | |||||
Synopsis: | Every year at Christmas Strega Nona a witch prepared a meal for her neighbours. As it is Christmas she never uses magic in the preparation of the food. Big Tom - as always - finds some way to mess everything up | |||||
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Mister Pickwick's Christmas | ||
| 1st Produced: | Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Plays For Young Audiences | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #112398 | |||
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Genre: | Childrens musical Adaptation | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 16 | Female | 13 | ||
Parts other: | extras | |||||
Notes: | Music by Hiram Titus; lyrics and book by Thomas W Olson. Based on "The Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens | |||||
Synopsis: | Mr Pickwick and friends arrive at Wardle Farm to spend Christmas | |||||
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Prince and the Pauper, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis | - - - | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Plays For Young Audiences | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #112399 | |||
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Genre: | Childrens play Adaptation | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 18 | Female | 5 | ||
Parts other: | extras | |||||
Notes: | Based on the book by Mark Twain | |||||
Synopsis: | When a prince and his double meet | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Secret Garden | ||
| 1st Produced: | Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis | 1988 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Plays For Young Audiences | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #112400 | |||
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Genre: | Childrens play Adaptation 90 min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 6 | Female | 4 | ||
Parts other: | extras | |||||
Notes: | Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett | |||||
Synopsis: | Orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle at his remote mansion. Left to her own devices she explores the grounds and discovers a walled garden | |||||
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Strega Nona | ||
| 1st Produced: | Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo, MD | 2009 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #98034 | |||
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Genre: | adaoptation Musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Based on the Caldecott Award winning book by Tomie de Paola; Original lyrics by Roberta Carlson and Thomas W. Olson; Music by Aron Accurso | |||||
Synopsis: | When Strega Nona leaves Big Anthony in charge of her house, she warns him not to touch her magic pasta pot. But Big Anthony can't resist and soon the town is swimming in pasta. Can Strega Nona save the day? Does anyone have a recipe for a good Marinara sauce? All ages. | |||||
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Velveteen Rabbit, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | South Coast Repertory Theatre, Costa Mesa, California | 20 Mar 2010 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #112401 | |||
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Genre: | Childrens play Adaptation | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Notes: | Based on the book by Margery Williams | |||||
Synopsis: | If a toy is loved a lot it comes to life | |||||
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Wind in the Willows, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis | 1994-95 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Plays For Young Audiences, 2011 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #126597 | |||
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Genre: | Childrens musical 100 min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 15 | Female | 5 | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | Music by Roberta Carlson | |||||
Synopsis: | Mr. Mole had no idea when he scurried out of his cozy underground home on a bright spring day what marvelous adventures and good friends the day would bring. Inspired by the new season, the Mole is determined to leave his reclusive life behind and explore the world above ground. Moles explorations lead him to discover the River Bank, Wild Wood, Toad Hall and even catch a glimpse of the Wide World. More importantly, he finds new friends: the dependable Water Rat, wise Old Badger, and the notorious Mr. Toad. | |||||
Further Reference: | - | |||||
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Wonderful Wizard of Oz | ||
| 1st Produced: | Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis | 1992-93 | ||||
Company: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | Plays For Young Audiences, 2011 | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #127342 | |||
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Genre: | Childrens musical 100 min | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 14 | Female | 14 | ||
Parts other: | ensemble | |||||
Notes: | L. Frank Baum, author. Thomas W. Olson, playwright. Victor Zupanc, composer | |||||
Synopsis: | Follow Dorothy and her loyal companions a scarecrow stuffed with straw, a tin woodsman, a cowardly lion and many others on their adventures through Oz, the Emerald City and beyond. | |||||
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