SARA CREWE: The Penniless Princess
Catchphrase: “Papa said ...”
Character Bio: Sara Crewe is daddies little girl. She can have whatever she wants, whenever she wants. But when all the money disappears Sara must remember what her dad taught her about true worth through the dramatic story of Joshua.
Greg Fritz, Sales Rep at Big Ideas, says about Sara – “our ‘penniless’ princess is the opposite of traditional royalty – she’s not wealthy and she’s not glamorous. Yet she is rich with faith, hope and love and forgiveness – qualities that help her face life with strength of character and a strong sense of worth, which is a treasure that will last a lifetime.”
Favourite Bible Verse: Your heart will be where your treasure is – Luke 12:34
Favourite Silly Song: ‘Belly Button’
MISS MINCHIN: The Mean Headmistress
Catchphrase: “You’re not a princess anymore”
Character Bio: Mrs Trunchbull in vegetable form! She’s heartless, cold and never says a nice word to anyone. Miss Minchin is the Headmistress at the school for poor children that Sara find herself trapped in, under the mercy of the mean asparagus.
Favourite Bible Verse: A foolish person refuses to listen to his father’s advice – Proverbs 15:5
Favourite Silly Song: ‘Sneeze If You Need To’
CAPTAIN CREWE (Larry the Cucumber): Sara’s Father
Catchphrase: “Sara is my little princess”
Character Bio: The wealthy Captain and father to Sara, Captain Crewe, sings a loving song to her beloved daughter in the opening sequence of the movie. Then, regrettably, he must leave his daughter to embark on adventures to distant lands.
Favourite Bible Verse: Trust the Lord with all your heart – Proverbs 3:5.
Favourite Silly Song: ‘Hairbrush’
ERMENGARD: Sara’s friend at school
Catchphrase: “you can call me Ermie”
Character Bio: Sara’s doll in the original version of ‘The Little Princess’, Ermengard prefers to be called Ermie, and soon becomes Sara’s best friend. They do everything together. When Sara falls on hard times, Ermie sticks with her friend, even when her riches fade.
Favourite Bible Verse: Forgive each other the same as God forgave you – Ephesians 4:32.
Favourite Silly Song: ‘Pirates’
PAPA RAZZI: Cameo, one-liner role
Catchphrase: “or my names not Razzi, Papa Razzi”
Character Bio: Papa Razzi inserts humour in every scene he appears. He offers relief from the storyline and seems to pop up just when needed.
Favourite Bible Verse: I can do all things through Christ, because he gives me strength – Philippians 4:13
Favourite Silly Song: ‘His Cheeseburger’
JUNIOR: Pupil
Catchphrase: “little guys can do big things too!”
Character Bio: The much-loved asparagus makes a small appearance in ‘The Penniless Princess’. He is one of the boarding school pupils and offers his cute advice when asked.
Favourite Bible Verse: A friend loves at all times! – Proverbs 17:17.
Favourite Silly Song: ‘Goodnight Junior’
PETUNIA: Sara’s Mother
Catchphrase: “Beauty on the inside is what truly matters.”
Character Bio: Petunia Rhubarb plays Sara’s mother, who is covered in luxury and upper-class snobbery.
Favourite Bible Verse: Love is patient, love is kind – 1 Corinthians.
Favourite Silly Song: ‘Staplers’