Book cover of 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' with a mouse, cookies, and crayon on a green background

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Adapted by Jody Davidson
Based on the books by Laura Joffe Numeroff

With a bag of cookies and a good spot in the yard to read his comic book, Boy was ready for a perfectly peaceful day. But then…Mouse came... He may be adorable but he is full of questions. And energy. And he’s hungry. What can Boy do but give Mouse a cookie? Wouldn’t you do the same thing? But, if you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to want a glass of milk…Jody Davidson's adaptation is a mayhem and mishap-filled  joyride for all audiences! 

Regular price $12.00
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Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Estimated Run Time: 60-90 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 2-3 Roles

Full Details

Roles:

  • Boy
  • Mouse
  • Mouse's Mirror Image (non-speaking)

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

Please note: This title requires additional permission from underlying rights holders. Please allow additional time for performance license applications.

Jody Davidson

Playwright Jody Davidson is also a director and arts administrator whose career and accomplishments in the field of theatre for young audiences spans 30 years. She is the founder of the Rainbow Company Children's Theatre and co-founder of both the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre and the Serendipity Theatre Company. She has the unique distinction and honor of being the only founder/executive director of three separate children's theatres to be named the "Best New Children's Theatre in the United States" by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. In addition to her dedication to the field of family theatre, her seminal work in the field of theatre for disabled artists has produced several scripts. Jody has been featured in People magazine and on Good Morning, America as well as in many other national publications and media.

Originally produced by Serendipity Theatre Company

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Arden Theatre Company

Reviews

a nonstop delight for all ages

- Broad Street Review

Trying to single out a favorite moment is kind of like trying to pick out the cutest puppy in the basket!

- Pioneer Press