This original creation of the author is based on the tale entitled "Little Sn ow White," contained in the 1857 Children's and Household Tales, by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Those familiar with the animated classic may be surprised by some elements of the tale. To take perhaps the most obvious example, the Prince does not revive Snow White with a kiss. It also is worth mentioning that in the Grimm tale, the dwarfs (there are indeed seven, and they are indeed miners) are neat and tidy and are not named (no one in the Grimm story is named other than Snow White herself).This play necessarily goes well beyond the original tale, creating dialogue, situations, names, and characters that are not included in the tale as presented by the Brothers Grimm. The deaths of Snow White's parents may make the story seem to some to be too threatening for young casts and young audiences. However, the loss of the girl's mother is a critical element of the tale, and the loss of her father (he simply vanishes from the action in the original Grimm story without comment or explanation) is necessary to allow Snow White's stepmother a free hand as ruler. In any case, children today (and through the ages, for that matter) have generally been exposed to more imaginary death and risk than their parents and other adults may be prepared to acknowledge.

Both deaths (the only deaths in the play other than the "death" of Snow White herself) take place offstage.The magical story of a beautiful princess facing adversity through no fault of her own is a timeless one. This play endeavors to bring that story to a new reality, offering both cast and audience the opportunity to enjoy anew the original story of the young princess, Snow White. Although written to be performed and enjoyed by children, there should be features in the story to bring a smile to the face of young and old alike.