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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><small>''This article is about the kit released in 1991 focused on the first three [[Historical Characters]]. For the modern-day play kits released in 1998, see [[American Girl Modern Theater Kits]].'' </small><br />
[[File:AGTheaterSet.jpg|thumb|300px|American Girls Theater Kit.]]<br />
The '''American Girls Theater Kit''' is a [[Theater Kits|theater kit]] focusing on the first three Historical Characters: [[Kirsten Larson]], [[Samantha Parkington]], and [[Molly McIntire]]. It was released in '''1991''' and [[Retirement|retired]] in '''1994''', and was also part of the [[Portfolios of Pastimes]] collection.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
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The kit came in an envelope, tucked in such a way as to fully contain its components and tied shut with an attached maroon ribbon. <br />
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Four half-sized script books contained the full text of the three plays, done in five acts (three acts for Molly's play). The last page in the scripts included acting tips such as speaking clearly and stage presence. Each play was written in such a way as to be able to be performed in roughly twenty minutes and could include a ten-minute intermission. A single play was written with six parts. However, there were always two characters that could be doubled up, thus allowing for only four people to perform the entire play. <br />
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An included Director's Guide contained factual information about plays and acting in the three eras. There were synopsizes for each play, the scene settings, simple tips for setting the stage and mood with music, how to include stage hands, and advertising and taking tickets. A list of characters, costume ideas, props, and tips for getting into character was also included. While it was possible to memorize the scripts' lines, it was mentioned that it was okay to simply read from the scripts. <br />
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For legal reasons, the theater kit included text in the Director's Guide that stated the plays could be performed without royalties by young people at home, schools and nonprofit organizations (provided that the latter two will not charge admission). Any other performance rights are strictly reserved and any inquiries for rights should be addressed to the Book Editor at [[American Girl]]. <br />
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The set was discontinued in 1994 as by then individual [[Theater Kits]] for other [[Historical Characters]] had been released.<br />
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==Plays==<br />
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===[[Kirsten Larson]]===<br />
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''Home Is Where the Heart Is'' (''[[Meet Kirsten]]'')<br />
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: Characters: Kirsten; [[Anders Larson|Papa]]; [[Greta Larson|Mama]]; [[Marta]]; [[Lisbeth Larson]]; [[Anna Larson]]. <br />
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: Anna and Marta can be played by the same actor, as well as Papa and Lisbeth (with a costume change). <br />
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===[[Samantha Parkington]]===<br />
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''Actions Speak Louder Than Words'' (''[[Meet Samantha]]'')<br />
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: Characters: Samantha; [[Nellie O'Malley]]; [[Mary Edwards|Grandmary]]; [[Gardner Edwards|Uncle Gard]]; [[Eddie Ryland]]; [[Minor Characters in Samantha's Series#Mrs. Ryland|Mrs. Ryland]]. <br />
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: Mrs. Ryland can be played by the actor that plays Grandmary. Eddie and Uncle Gard can be the same actor with a costume change. <br />
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===[[Molly McIntire]]===<br />
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''War on the Home Front'' (''[[Meet Molly]]'')<br />
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: Characters: Molly; [[Linda Rinaldi|Linda]]; [[Susan Shapiro|Susan]]; [[Ricky McIntire|Ricky]]; [[Minor Characters in Molly's Series#Dolores|Dolores]]; [[Helen McIntire|Mom]]. <br />
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: Susan and Mom can be played by the same actor, as well as Linda and Dolores. <br />
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==See Also==<br />
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* [[Theater Kits]]<br />
* [[Kirsten's Theater Kit]]<br />
* [[Samantha's Theater Kit]]<br />
* [[Molly's Theater Kit]]<br />
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[[Category:Craft Kits and Activities]]<br />
[[Category:Theater Kits]]<br />
[[Category:Samantha's Collection]]<br />
[[Category:Molly's Collection]]<br />
[[Category:Kirsten's Collection]]<br />
[[Category:Items Released in 1990]]<br />
[[Category:Retired Books]]<br />
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