The Troll and the Elephant Prince Author:Max Bush Play script. Highly theatrical story of a Troll, Awful One-Eyed Slithering Zanies, and two Travelers and a Toy Elephant. A gleaming success in Chicago's Goodman Theatre production. Cast of 3 (4) men, 2 (3) women. Not long ago. Unit set. — The citizens of Trolltown obediently pay gold to the Troll to protect them from the Awful One-Eyed Slithering... more » Zanies. One morning two strangers enter Trolltown, each on separate quests: Boult, a Traveler of Earth and Stars, a Holder of Knowledge; and Jack, a lonely, adventuresome peasant boy with his companion, a toy elephant. The Troll seems to instantly recognize and fear Jack, and demands that the citizens seize the boy for his own use. Together with Boult and Dana, the playful courageous daughter of the Applegrower, Jack confronts the Troll, discovering his true heritage and the power of his knowledge and vision.« less