American Southwest Theatre Company (Las Cruces, NM)

Young Audiences. 50-55 minutes. 2-4 males, 2-4 females (5-6 performers possible). Suitable for middle school and older performers, audiences of all ages.

Printed Script:  $6.50 (contains special author commentary).  Digital Perusal Script: $6.00.   Performance Royalties: $35.00/performance.  Photocopy License: $25.00 (may only be ordered in conjunction with Performance Royalties).  The Photocopy License includes permission to make copies of the script as necessary for your production.  Professional rights should be negotiated directly with YouthPLAYS at info@youthplays.com.

American Southwest Theatre Company (Las Cruces, NM)

Chou, an innocent child born in prison, is befriended by a yellow butterfly that has the ability to bring stories to life. The stories, from Chinese folklore and the Beijing opera, transport Chou and others to various places in the middle kingdom. Such a valuable creature would bring wealth to its owner, and the other prisoners and guards attempt to steal the yellow butterfly. Chou warns the butterfly to flee, but the butterfly tells one last story…