The Velveteen Rabbit (Janse)

Jamie receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. As one of his many toys the Rabbit is thrown into the full toy cupboard. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by other more expensive or mechanical toys; the latter of which fancy themselves real. From the Skin Horse, the Rabbit learns that real is not how you are made; rather, a toy becomes real if its owner really and truly loves it. When Jamie’s china dog is misplaced, the Velveteen Rabbit takes the place as Jamie’s constant companion. Even though the Rabbit becomes shabby, Jamie loves him no matter what.
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Creators
Margery Williams, author 
Saskia Janse, playwright

Details
2 actors/puppeteers 
Originally produced by Speeltheater Holland in 1990
Run Time: 75 minutes
Audience recommendation: Ages 5+

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