Ogden Nash's The tales of Custard the Dragon
By: music by Brad Ross ; lyrics by Danny Whitman ; book adapted by Mary Hall Surface
Contributors: Nash, Ogden, 1902-1971; Whitman, Danny; Surface, Mary Hall
Edition: A Samuel French acting ed.
Publisher: Samuel French
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 59
ISBN-13: 9780573663635
Subjects: Drama; Adaptations; Dragons; Bullying; Librettos; Courage; Musicals; Pirates
Other titles: Tales of Custard the Dragon
Work titles: Ogden Nash's The tales of Custard the Dragon
Description: Join Custard the Dragon and his friends as they embark on a musical journey in which a most unlikely hero finds true courage. Based on the whimsical stories by Ogden Nash, this musical tale follows the exploits of young Belinda and her three boastfully brave pets, Mustard the Dog, Ink the Cat, and Blink the Mouse, and one not-so-brave dragon, Custard. Yet when Belinda is confronted first by a fearsome pirate and then a wicked knight, it's cowardly Custard who comes to the rescue. He discovers you can be brave even when you are afraid. All of the animals go to extreme lengths to gain the love and approval of Belinda, to the extent that they bully Custard, who readily admits when he is afraid.