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.

A Murder of Crows by Mike Kenny

PlayKit | A Murder of Crows

by Mike Kenny in collaboration with Barnstorm Theatre Company

Inspired by the story of Hansel and Gretel, A Murder of Crows explores the themes of famine, family loyalties, and survival. Six actors weave a gothic story of the journey of two children navigating fear and abandonment, from the squawking perspective of a group of boisterous crows.

$80.00

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Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Length: 50 minutes | Can be cut for competition
  • Availability: Available for productions in the United States and Canada
  • Cast Size: Flexible | Originally performed by 6 actors

Full Details

Flexible ensemble of crows weaves in and out of all roles including:
  • Father
  • Girl
  • Boy
  • Stepmother
  • Mother
  • Old Woman

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). 
  • 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. 

Mike Kenny

Mike Kenny is one of the England's leading writers, specializing in young people's theatre. He is the recipient of numerous awards, was included in the Independent on Sunday's list of Top Ten Living UK Playwrights and his plays are performed regularly throughout the UK and all over the world. In 2013 he was given an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Nottingham University, England.

Originally produced by Barnstorm Theatre Company, Ireland, 2011

Preview the Show

A Murder of Crows at Barnstrom Theatre

Reviews

“

Mike Kenny’s text…unearths some serious and subtle themes, challenging to a young audience and rewarding for the adults with its layers of historical allusion.

- Irish Theatre Magazine
“

Barnstorm has achieved a combined strength through its small ensemble, reflected in the harmonies of their speech, the fluidity of the movement and their capacity to segue smoothly into doubling as both the crows and the human protagonists.

- Irish Theatre Magazine