KCT Productions presents:
THREADS OF DECEPTION
An original musical inspired by The Emperor's New Clothes
In the trend-obsessed kingdom of Vainia, Emperor Extra the First is on a never-ending quest for the next big fashion trend. Every hour brings a new outfit, a new photoshoot, and a new chance to go viral. But when a pair of sneaky “designers” show up claiming they can make clothing so exclusive that only truly cool people can see it, the Emperor is hooked.
As word spreads, the Emperor’s advisors scramble to pretend they can see the invisible clothes, royal influencers stage photo ops with empty hangers, and the townspeople panic about whether they’re still stylish enough to be seen.
Meanwhile, a band of kids from the local laundry guild (who actually know how clothes work) start to suspect something fishy. With a royal fashion show fast approaching, and the Emperor ready to parade through town in his “nothing at all,” the kids must reveal the truth—with humor, humility, and a whole lot of laundry baskets.
CAST LIST
The Laundry League
Down-to-earth, practical kids who know how fashion actually works and see through the nonsense.
- Lacey: Clever leader of the Laundry League, sees right through deception
- Irona: Always pressed for time, and fast with a flat iron
- Spinny: Constantly dizzy from the spin cycle but full of bright ideas
- Socksy: Has mismatched socks and wisdom to match
- Linty: Tiny but mighty, covered in fuzz and facts
- Bobby Pin: Sneaky, strategic, and always finds a way to hold things together
- Tag & Snag: A duo that knows every fabric flaw and wardrobe malfunction
The Palace Posers
Style-obsessed royal court who pretend to see what isn’t there to protect their pride.
- Emperor Extra: Vain ruler who changes outfits every hour on the hour
- Dame Mirrorina: Royal stylist who carries a mirror at all times
- Count Clutch: Royal accessory advisor, obsessed with bags and belts
- Viscount Vogue: Fashion snob who talks in runway metaphors
- Baron Blazer: Easily swayed yes-man with a loud wardrobe
- Princess Pixel: Social media royal, filters everything (especially the truth)
- Madame Mannequin: Silent, frozen courtier who’s always posing
- The Royal P.A.: Palace Announcer who mispronounces everything in style
The Seam Scheme Team
Ridiculous tricksters and trend chasers who stir up the story with fake fashion.
- Swindle: The ringleader “designer” with a flair for the dramatic
- Fibberella: Swindle’s sidekick who spins tall tales like thread
- Zig & Zag: Unruly twins who create “runway chaos”
- Hemlock: A failed wizard pretending to be a fashion consultant
- Flash the Fabricator: Claims to have invented invisible thread
- Velcrow: Loud, clingy, and always getting stuck to someone
- Hashtag: Talks only in trendy buzzwords and catchphrases
- Skeptic the Sheep: The only one who tells the truth… but no one listens
Please Note: The characters above are representative of the original show currently still in development – a final character list will be posted on September 1.