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.

PlayKit | The Wind in the Willows

by Thomas W. Olson
With music by Roberta Carlson
Based on the story by Kenneth Grahame

Mr. Mole had no idea when he scurried out of his cozy underground home on a bright spring day what marvelous adventures and good friends the day would bring. Inspired by the new season, the Mole is determined to leave his reclusive life behind and explore the world above ground. Mole’s explorations lead him to discover the River Bank, Wild Wood, Toad Hall and even catch a glimpse of the Wide World. More importantly, he finds new friends: the dependable Water Rat, wise Old Badger, and the notorious Mr. Toad. 

$135.00

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Quick Details

  • Type: Musical
  • Length: 105 minutes | Can be cut for competition
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 21 roles + ensemble | Doubling possible

Full Details

Roles:

  • Mole
  • Mouse Boy
  • Mouse Girl
  • Father Mouse
  • Mother Mouse
  • Rat
  • Otter
  • Badger
  • Chief Weasel
  • Nanny Squirrel
  • Toad
  • Swallow
  • Constable
  • Sailor Rat
  • Gaoler's Daughter
  • Washer Woman
  • Engineer
  • Ferrett
  • Stoat
  • Hedgehog
  • Squirrel

The following resources are included in each PlayKit:
  • Opening Act Edition PDF script and score
  • 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!
  • Production audio tracks

Thomas Olson

Thomas W. Olson began his professional theatre career at age 17 as an actor with The Children's Theatre Company (CTC); he eventually became a member of its resident acting company and also served as stage manager, promotions director, stage director, literary manager, dramaturg for 24 productions by guest playwrights, and, from 1978-1990, as CTC's resident playwright. To date, CTC has commissioned and produced more scripts by Thomas W. Olson than any other playwright in its history (30 scripts in 45 productions and three national tours), including world premiere adaptations of The Clown of God, Dracula, The Hobbit, The Phantom of the Opera, and his award-winning The Secret Garden. Beyond CTC, nearly a dozen additional original plays and adapted works have received productions by Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (mainstage and national tour), the National Arts Centre of Canada, Alliance Theatre of Atlanta, Arkansas Arts Center, Indiana Repertory Theater, Riverside Shakespeare Theatre and other troupes large and small across North America and beyond. His adaptation of Frankenstein became a nationally-broadcast CBS television special and The Marvelous Land of Oz, for MCA/Universal, appeared on HBO and Showtime cable as well as home video.

Originally commissioned and produced by Children's Theatre Company in 1982