The Fairy and the Witch

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The Fairy and the Witch

by A. D. Nelson

EN·~22 minutes

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Description

A whimsical stage‑craft unfolds in a moonlit forest clearing, where a mischievous Black Witch prepares her cauldron and a bright‑hearted White Fairy flits through with a wand of light. The opening scene sets a playful contrast between shadow and sparkle, as the witch boasts of her night‑time powers while summoning owls, cats, and other nocturnal creatures—only to find them silent, heightening the comic tension.

Meanwhile, ethereal messengers named Mirth and Jollity drift in, and impish figures like Erebus and Noctis hint at deeper mischief to come. The children's voices echo through the trees, and a simple kettle, a tripod, and a flickering light become the focal points of a delightful, musical tableau that invites listeners into a world where imagination and ritual mingle.

The script’s lively dialogue and vivid stage directions promise an enchanting auditory experience, perfect for families and anyone who enjoys a blend of fairy magic and tongue‑in‑cheek witchcraft.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~22 minutes (21K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2020-09-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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A. D. Nelson

Known today for a single surviving public-domain play, this early 20th-century writer is associated with a short Hallowe'en fantasy in which a White Fairy overcomes a Black Witch. Little reliable biographical information appears to have survived, which gives the work an unusual air of mystery.

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