True Voice Shorts, Episode 3, part of the Gentle Magic series
At Lemery House Press, we believe stories are meant to live beyond the page. They are meant to be spoken, performed, shared, and reimagined for each new generation. That’s why we’re excited to announce the release of The Light Princess, Episode 3 in our Gentle Magic audio series.
Adapted from George MacDonald’s beloved 19th-century tale, The Light Princess is more than a fairy tale—it’s a study in balance. Lightness and gravity, humor and pathos, playfulness and longing—all come together in a story that still resonates with modern audiences.
For this adaptation, we worked with True Voice Production narrator, Querida Funck, to look closely on every layer of presentation: refining the text, shaping pacing for short-form listening, and ensuring the narration carried both whimsy and emotional weight. The result is an episode that feels as fresh as it is timeless.
Why Performance Editions Matter
In addition to audio, we are preparing a Performance Edition of The Light Princess, designed especially for actors, storytellers, and educators. These eBook and print editions are crafted with performance in mind—more than simple scripts, they provide cues, pacing guidance, and staging opportunities that make the text a living experience.
- For actors: Performance editions are an opportunity to explore roles rooted in classic literature without the heavy lifting of adapting prose into dialogue yourself. Each edition highlights character dynamics and stageable moments that invite creativity and interpretation.
- For storytellers: Whether you’re leading a classroom, library program, or community stage event, performance editions offer ready-to-use scripts that emphasize rhythm, audience engagement, and flexibility.
- For listeners: Performance editions make it possible to experience these stories in fresh, communal ways—whether as a staged reading, a live storytelling session, or a small-scale production. It transforms a classic story into an event, connecting people through shared performance.
Building Bridges Between Formats
Our goal is to make these stories available in multiple forms:
- Audio adaptations that provide short, thoughtful listening for commutes or quiet evenings.
- Performance editions that put the same stories in the hands of actors, teachers, and storytellers.
- Print editions that preserve the adaptations for readers and directors who want to explore them more deeply.
By designing across formats, we’re creating bridges—between reader and listener, actor and audience, story and stage.
Available Now
The Light Princess is now available as an audiobook through:
The Performance Edition will follow later this season, joining our growing library of stage-ready adaptations.
We invite actors, storytellers, and listeners alike to explore this series with us. Each new episode of Gentle Magic is both a tribute to timeless tales and an invitation: to listen, to perform, and to share these stories in ways that matter today.
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