The Arabian Nights

Journey back to a time of sultans, palaces, enchantments and genies through this dramatic retelling of classic Persian, Indian and Arabian folktales which celebrate the worldwide tradition of storytelling. Betrayed by his first wife, King Shahrayar vows to re-marry and put to death a new wife each day. Shahrazad, the daughter of the King's adviser, weds the King with the hope of healing his heart and sparing her countrywomen. To forestall her execution, she tells him a story each evening, leaving the ending untold so he will keep her alive another day. Yet, what will happen when she runs out of stories? The fate of a kingdom will be determined by these delightful re-imaginings of ancient folktales about love, loyalty, and courage. The whole family will revel in the adventure, exploration and discovery of The Arabian Nights! Homeschool Theatre Guild, now in its 24th year, continues its tradition of bringing gems of literature to the stage, delighting its audiences and celebrating the classics. To learn more about Homeschool Theatre Guild, go to www.homeschooltheatre.org. Script adapted by Gay Monetverde from The Tales of A Thousand and One Nights Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. Homeschool Theatre Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 2017 Recipient of a Rochester Arts & Culture Commission award for Excellence in the Arts