Rebecca has an active imagination. The vacuum cleaner is a dragon; her dog, with a funnel attached to his nose, is a unicorn; wearing a wig made from a mop, she is Rapunzel. As she sings and dances in her room, her favorite storybook characters enter and treat her like the heroine from their story. Captain Hook thinks she is Wendy and tries to kidnap her, the Big Bad Wolf thinks she is Little Red Riding Hood and tries to eat her, the wicked Step Sisters think she is Cinderella and try to beat her, all with lively songs and dances. Here's a play with excitement, beloved characters, a message, and a bit of magic. In battling and arguing with these characters, Rebecca realizes the value of parents, grandparents, and siblings.

Greg Atkins, the author, is well known in the Los Angeles/Long Beach/Orange County area through his acting, directing, writing, and teaching with the Long Beach City College Children's Theatre and the South Coast Repertory Theatre. Through the Storybook had over 60 performances in the area. The excitement, identifiable characters, and message of the play appeal to a wide range of ages and tastes. It can be enjoyed by teachers and parents as well as children.

A videotape of a rehearsal by the Long Beach City College Touring Theatre, with college students in all the roles, shows the interesting set, costumes, choreography, etc. The videotape is available for purchase or rental from the publisher.

One act; Set, Rebecca's bedroom; Time, today.

See also: Fairytales, Folktales, and Fables