K12 Playkit

K12 PlayKits are designed to make theatre in schools simple! Hand-picked by a team of professional educators, they put everything schools need for a successful production right at your fingertips; high-quality scripts, student-friendly materials, and streamlined performance rights without the hassle or uncertainty of traditional licensing. With no hoops to jump through, you can focus on what really matters: creating inspiring productions with your students.

The Jungle Book Play

PlayKit | The Jungle Book

by Ashley Griffin
based on story by Rudyard Kipling

Mowgli, a human cub, lives peacefully in the jungle with all the animals as his primary caretakers. That is until Shere Khan the tiger comes back to their part of the jungle and threatens the life of Mowgli. Now, Mowgli's entire future is at jeopardy! Bagheera and Mowgli must venture through the jungle to reunite Mowgli with his human pack but they must face many obstacles throughout their journey. Will Mowgli ever find a place to call home?

$80.00

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Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Length: 60 minutes | Can be cut for competition
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 31 Roles | Doubling or expanding possible

Full Details

Roles:

  • Mowgli
  • Bagheera (A Panther)
  • Ladakee (A Human)
  • Shere Khan (A Tiger)
  • Baloo (A Bear)
  • Kaa (A Python)
  • Akela (A Wolf)
  • Raksha (A Wolf)
  • Grey (A Wolf)
  • Hazel (A Wolf)
  • Lupin (A Wolf)
  • Remy (A Wolf)
  • Captain Hathi (An Elephant)
  • Winifred (An Elephant)
  • Hallie (An Elephant)
  • Junior (An Elephant)
  • Queen Louise (A Monkey)
  • Princess Lilu (A Monkey)
  • Princess Linu (A Monkey)
  • Princess Lulu (A Monkey)
  • Luna (A Snail)
  • Ms. Teggy-Winkle (A Porcupine)
  • Geri (A Hedgehog)
  • Luna (A Bat)
  • Argas (A Peacock)
  • Katarina (A Cat)
  • Parvana (A Butterfly)
  • Flappy (A Vulture)
  • Dappy (A Vulture)
  • Tappy (A Vulture)
  • Zappy (A Vulture)

NOTE: With the exception of the actors playing Mowgli, Bagheera and Baloo, all actors may play multiple roles. All roles are gender non-specific and pronouns may be adjusted/changed. Also, in any group scene where primarily only one animal group is present, the entire company (other than named characters in the scene) should become the “ensemble” of wolves, elephants, monkeys, etc

The following resources are included in each PlayKit:
  • Opening Act Edition PDF script
  • Opening Act performance license for 1-8 performances (choose the number of performances using drop-down bar). Performances can be added as you progress through competition. 
  • Copy license to copy included PDF script for your cast, crew, and production team. There is no additional cost for scripts! 
  • Media pack including logo PNG & SVG's as well as template poster files.
  • Director's Guide with tips, suggested rehearsal activities, FAQ, and more!
  • Cutting permission for competition performances and link to add performances as you progress through the competition. 

Ashley Griffin

Ashley Griffin is a Broadway writer/performer. As a writer, her work has been produced/developed at New World Stages, Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, A.R.T. and more. Ashley won the WellLife Network Award and a county commendation for her off-Broadway play Trial (directed by Lori Petty at the American Theatre of Actors, NYC) and has been nominated for five NYIT Awards across multiple categories. She is the first person in history to be nominated for a major award for both playing and directing Hamlet for a theatrical production. Her debut novel The Spindle was recently released.

Find out more at www.ashleygriffinofficial.com   

Originally commissioned and presented by Maor Performing Arts in 2019 directed by Rachel Klein