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Drama Script 5
Drama Script 5
Drama Script 5
D. M. Larson
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bigger than the other
cast embers.She is the
leader of the group, the
wisest, and mother or
father figure to SEAL.
Puffin:
Seal:
Fox:
Note
Background
Although, humorous in
nature, this play still
hopefully will help our
children to see clearly
what has been done.
Maybe, in the best of all
possible worlds, they
will learn to avoid our
mistakes.
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ACT I Scene 1
(Lights come up on BEAR sitting, C, looking sadly out into the audience)
BEAR
(To herself)
When, I saw those mighty Man vessels break through the ice into my domain
twelve moons ago, I could feel the danger. The ice parted before them, unable to
resist. The scars still remain. At the last moon, I was awakened by an
overwhelming and choking smell of the black liquid Man came to my home for.
My eyes are weak, but I could still see what they had done. Their mighty vessels
had been split open by the rocks in the sea and their treasure of the dark liquid
seeped out, blackening the once blue waters.
(Sad)
and my homeland is ruined. My food that is in the sea has been spoiled and I am
hungry. Many of my friends have either moved on or passed away. Man has
robbed us of our beautiful home.
PUFFIN
(Off R)
(Coming on)
(Talking to BEAR)
I was about to open those ice slides I've always dreamed about, but no. Those
stupid men had to mess it all up with their stupid black stuff, that spilled all over
the place.
BEAR
(Sadly)
Hello, Puffin.
PUFFIN
BEAR
It's been a rough moon.
PUFFIN
That black junk in the water took away my family. My whole family, Bear!
BEAR
(Sadly)
PUFFIN
(Evenly)
BEAR
You're leaving?
PUFFIN
(Stands)
BEAR
PUFFIN
(Dreamily)
BEAR
PUFFIN
It's a wonderful place. No worries, no cares...
(Angrily)
BEAR
PUFFIN
BEAR
PUFFIN
BEAR
Huh?
PUFFIN
Don't ask me. He was very old when he told me. He babbled a lot. You can
come along, if you want to.
BEAR
There's nothing left for me here; anything sounds better than this. Especially if
there are no Men.
PUFFIN
You'll love it. What a glorious place it is. You'll never be hurt, you'll always have
shelter, and you'll have more food than you ever dreamed of.
BEAR
PUFFIN
Me, too.
(Poking belly)
Food has been scarce ever since that black junk mucked up the water.
(Angrily)
Stupid Men.
BEAR
(Concerned)
What's that?
PUFFIN
(Waddles L of BEAR)
BEAR
SEAL
BEAR
(Going to SEAL)
No, wait. You can stay.
SEAL
BEAR
(Smiles)
SEAL
(Moves closer)
Thank you.
PUFFIN
SEAL
(Stops, cries)
BEAR
PUFFIN
BEAR
SEAL
(Crying)
My mother sent me away when she got sick. She said it was no longer safe. She
pleaded with me to go, but I couldn't. Then, suddenly, she stopped talking. I tried
to get her to speak, but she wouldn't. She wouldn't even sing to me anymore.
She always sings to me. Always.
(Crying uncontrolably)
BEAR
(Hugging SEAL)
PUFFIN
You'll always have friends if you stick with us. My pop told me once that if you're
kind to everyone and have a smile on your face, you'll always have friends. Ya'
know...
BEAR
PUFFIN
Then, we'll take you away from this Man corrupted land to a better, more
beautiful place.
BEAR
PUFFIN
SEAL
(Brightening)
BEAR
We'd gladly bring you along.
PUFFIN
SEAL
BEAR
Not at all.
PUFFIN
We'd love to have you. My family always liked us to have lots of friends.
(Laughs to himself)
But, you should have seen my mom's face when I brought home...
SEAL
(Tears)
(Smiles)
Mother was right. A worthy prayer is always answered. I prayed so very hard for a
friend
(To BEAR)
BEAR
SEAL
(Smiles)
Yes, she...
(Pause)
was.
PUFFIN
My mother had fine advice, too. Like, never swim on a full stomach, always
stay away from Men,
(Wondering backwards)
PUFFIN)
FOX
(Terrified)
Wolf!
Wolf!
PUFFIN
Now, hold on a minute, buck-o. Just calm down and tell us why in the world
you are being chased by a wolf?
BEAR
FOX
(Scared)
It was an accident, really. I didn't mean to knock him into the water.
PUFFIN
Wait a minute. This story is missing something. How did you manage to knock a
wolf into the water?
FOX
I was happily running along, when suddenly the ice became slippery. I began
sliding along, out of control. I tried and tried, but I couldn't stop. Next thing I knew
Wolf was in the water.
PUFFIN
Real smooth.
FOX
(Pleading to PUFFIN)
WOLF
(Off R)
on)
BEAR
(To FOX)
WOLF
That little creep knocked me in the water and stole my fish!
FOX
Accidents happen.
WOLF
Accident!
FOX
WOLF
FOX
(Smiles weakly)
I figured you didn't need them since you were busy trying to get out of the
water.
WOLF
(Moving in)
BEAR
(Firmly)
WOLF
(Stops, angrily)
What!!
BEAR
Why can't we stop fighting among ourselves? There are only a few animals left.
We need to start helping each other, rather than hurting one another.
WOLF
Fine, keep the little, thieving Fox. I have better things to do than stand around
and argue with you.
(WOLF exits R)
FOX
PUFFIN
Thief, eh? You want to know what my Aunt did to a thief once...
FOX
Oh, no. I'm not a thief. I'm just hungry. These are desperate times.
BEAR
I suggest you be a wee bit more careful in your search for food no
matter how hungry you are.
FOX
(Starts to exit L)
SEAL
FOX
(Stops)
SEAL
(To BEAR)
BEAR
PUFFIN
(Giving in)
FOX
PUFFIN
Yeah, yeah, you're welcome. Just calm down. It's not that big a deal.
SEAL
FOX
Where?
PUFFIN
FOX
(Excited)
No Men. You can count me in.
WOLF
(Off R)
FOX
BEAR
(To off R)
WOLF
(Off)
I changed my mind.
(Comes on)
I like the sound of that place of yours, Puffin. I might just go have a
look.
FOX
BEAR
WOLF
FOX
(Stage whisper)
BEAR
PUFFIN
BEAR
Yeah, right.
PUFFIN
FOX
BEAR
I must admit, having a wolf around makes you feel kinda safe.
FOX
PUFFIN
Well, I can't say I'm sorry he's coming. Wolves make enemies think
twice.
FOX
I see why.
SEAL
(To BEAR, looking at WOLF)
I've never seen a wolf before. But, Mother told me stories about them.
My family didn't like them very much.
BEAR
Nor mine.
(Puzzled)
But, this wolf is different. They usually don't like sticking around. I don't
see why he wants to go with us.
SEAL
BEAR
(Smiles)
PUFFIN
BEAR
PUFFIN
FOX
(Curls up L of BEAR)
Night.
(Goes up to BEAR)
Bear?
BEAR
Yes?
SEAL
BEAR
SEAL
BEAR
SEAL
BEAR
(Comforting)
Everything will be fine. You're safe with us. Sleep, now. It's late.
SEAL
I miss my mother.
BEAR
Sleep.
SEAL
Good night.
(Pause)
Scene 2
FOX
(Jumping up)
BEAR
PUFFIN
WOLF
(Flying on from R)
Men!
SEAL
(Scared)
What?
WOLF
PUFFIN
(Waddling off L)
FOX
(Runs off L)
I'm gone.
BEAR
Hurry, Seal.
SEAL
I'm scared.
BEAR
(They exit)
WOLF
Men.
Scene 3
FOX
(Off L)
WOLF
(Off L)
PUFFIN
(Waddles on from L)
FOX
WOLF
(Entering)
BEAR
FOX
I'm hungry.
SEAL
Come on, Puffin. Let's go fishing.
PUFFIN
Sounds good. Ya' know, this reminds me of the time pop and I...
FOX
BEAR
FOX
I suggest we slow down and take it easy for awhile. I'm tired, I'm hungry, and I'm
wet. It's been days since I've had enough sleep.
WOLF
(Jumps up)
Shut up, Fox! I'm tired of your complaining! Can't you keep quiet for a single
second!
FOX
(Falls)
Help!
BEAR
He's fallen through the ice!
WOLF
BEAR
(Grabbing WOLF)
FOX
WOLF
FOX
WOLF
(Goes to UR)
Yes, I did.
BEAR
(To FOX)
You okay?
FOX
I'm mighty cold.
BEAR
FOX
(Looking at WOLF)
BEAR
FOX
BEAR
FOX
And why is he staying with us? Don't they usually travel alone or at least with
other wolves?
BEAR
Rest while you can. We have another long day ahead of us.
FOX
armloads of fish)
PUFFIN
BEAR
(Sitting down)
FOX
Food?
(Sees fish)
Food!
SEAL
WOLF
SEAL
We have plenty.
WOLF
I hunt on my own.
(To others)
PUFFIN
BEAR
SEAL
Please, Puffin.
PUFFIN
Okay. I'll tell you the story about a little girl and the last fox on Earth.
FOX
SEAL
PUFFIN
A young Woman; Man's mate. They are the females of their species, but much
kinder and gentler. Man's better half I might add.
FOX
(Worried)
Scene 4
PUFFIN
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there lived a little girl named Cindy.
PUFFIN
flowers)
CINDY
FOX
CINDY
FOX
CINDY
Please, come closer. I've never seen anything like you before.
FOX
And you never will again.
CINDY
FOX
(Comes closer)
CINDY
FOX
Men hate us. They think we're killers. I've only taken a chicken of two, really. But
they still think we're vicious killers that must be wiped out.
CINDY
That's awful!
FOX
No kidding.
CINDY
FOX
CINDY
FOX
CINDY
Don't you want to live?
FOX
I don't know anymore. I've been dodging hunters all my life. It gets kind of old
after a while. Sometimes I think I should just let them get me. There's a lot of
prestige in killing the last of a species, plus there's a high price for it's skin. I
could set somebody up for life.
CINDY
FOX
That's the way it works in this world, kid. Kill the last of a species and you'll be
rich. It's posted everywhere.
CINDY
I don't understand.
FOX
CINDY
FOX
You'd be rich.
CINDY
FOX
CINDY
CINDY
(Urgently)
FOX
DAD
CINDY
FOX
No, I can't.
DAD
(Off)
Cindy?
CINDY
Please, go!
DAD
CINDY
Run!
DAD
(Off)
CINDY
Daddy, no.
DAD
Cynthia, move!
CINDY
(To FOX)
DAD
Cindy!
FOX
(Weakly)
Move, Cindy.
CINDY
No!
FOX
DAD
(Off)
Good girl.
Scene 5
FOX
SEAL
It was so sad.
BEAR
PUFFIN
I like depressing stories. They make you feel better about your own life.
BEAR
True.
PUFFIN
They make you realize that things could be worse.
FOX
PUFFIN
It didn't have to be. It have been any animal. A bear, a seal, or a wolf. We're all in
danger of the same thing.
SEAL
(Sadly)
Men.
PUFFIN
SEAL
BEAR
SEAL
BEAR
It doesn't matter. Men have figured out ways to kill us all. You name an animal,
they have a way.
SEAL
(FOX squirms)
BEAR
I don't know.
PUFFIN
I've heard that some Men do care. They try to save us and our homes and work
to stop the bad Men from wiping us out.
FOX
PUFFIN
SEAL
PUFFIN
They're into helping themselves. They only support us if it means they'll turn a
profit.
BEAR
FOX
That's an understatement.
BEAR
FOX
(He exits R)
PUFFIN
(Follows FOX)
Night.
(Exits)
SEAL
(To BEAR)
Sleep well.
(Starts to exit R)
BEAR
You, too.
SEAL
(Stops)
BEAR
SEAL
Okay.
exit again)
BEAR
(Sees WOLF)
Wait.
WOLF
What?
BEAR
WOLF
(Stays in shadows)
As you wish.
BEAR
WOLF
BEAR
WOLF
We do what we please.
BEAR
I still don't understand why it pleases you to travel with us. It's not natural.
WOLF
(Angry)
BEAR
(Stops)
BEAR
(Gently)
WOLF
(Pause)
BEAR
Go on. It will make you feel better if you talk about it.
WOLF
(Glaring at BEAR)
All right. But, if you tell a soul what I tell you, you'll live to regret it.
BEAR
WOLF
(Wanders as he talks)
When, Man came to our land, some of my kind moved on, searching for a place
that didn't have them. The others who stayed traveled closer to each other than
usual; safety in numbers.
BEAR
WOLF
Not I. I stayed on my own. A loner of loners. Then, one night, I heard horrible
screams from my fellow wolves. I rushed to see what had happened...
`` (Pause)
BEAR
WOLF
(Upset)
(Pause)
BEAR
WOLF
The Men had set a huge trap for the Wolves and lured them in with raw
meat...none escaped. They all were beaten to death with clubs.
(Pause)
(Stops)
BEAR
(After a moment)
I'm sorry.
WOLF
They killed the rest of my kind that way. I managed to avoid the traps, though.
Figuring they successfully wiped us out, the trapping stopped.
BEAR
WOLF
When they first arrived, a wolf attacked one of the Men after it had been chased
and cornered. They decided we had to be destroyed before any Men were killed.
BEAR
WOLF
BEAR
Still, why didn't you stay alone? Why choose us for companions rather than other
wolves that were far away?
WOLF
BEAR
` (Sadly)
You're alone.
WOLF
When, I knew that, I felt lonely for the first time. I like being alone, but not that
alone. I needed someone of any kind, to be with. I found you all and wanted so
badly to stay. Never before had I wanted friendship so badly.
BEAR
(Smiles)
Stay with us, my friend. You are welcome.
WOLF
(Looks at BEAR)
I will.
BEAR
WOLF
(Exits L)
BEAR
(Alone)
Scene 6
SEAL
BEAR
FOX
PUFFIN
SEAL
The stars are so peaceful and soothing. It would be such a wonderful place to be.
FOX
PUFFIN
There are no worries or cares. Everything you've ever wanted is there. More food
than you could ever desire and a shelter that is yours forever. And best of all, not
a Man can touch you. There's nothing they can do to hurt you.
SEAL
FOX
PUFFIN
SEAL
PUFFIN
It is, Seal.
FOX
PUFFIN
None. You can stay in one place for as long as you like.
BEAR
FOX
Or too cold.
PUFFIN
BEAR
FOX
BEAR
PUFFIN
It all will be better than any wish someone could create with their wildest
imagination.
SEAL
FOX
Life is looking grand. Imagine. Out of the hands of land mushing Men and into
paradise.
Scene 7
BEAR
PUFFIN
SEAL
BEAR
PUFFIN
Right.
(He exits L)
Come on, Seal.
(SEAL exits)
WOLF
(Enters from R)
Find him?
BEAR
WOLF
BEAR
(Exits R)
WOLF
trap)
Fox!
(Rushes to him)
FOX
(Weakly)
WOLF
It won't budge.
FOX
(Sniffing)
Smell that?
WOLF
It's a Man!
FOX
WOLF
FOX
WOLF
FOX
WOLF
FOX
But...
FOX
Don't sacrifice yourself. My time has come. Go and find your paradise.
(Closes eyes)
WOLF
(Sadly)
Peace, my friend.
(Peace)
FOX
(Tries to smile)
Scene 8
WOLF
(Sadly)
Yes.
BEAR
(Pause)
WOLF
He was caught in a trap. The Men have his skin. I watched from the shadows
after Fox sent me away to safety. He didn't want me to be caught, too. I wanted
so badly to rescue him from their filthy hands...
BEAR
PUFFIN
(Sensing sadness)
What's wrong?
SEAL
Where's Fox?
BEAR
(Slowly)
He...he's dead.
PUFFIN
What?!
BEAR
WOLF
SEAL
(Looking around)
BEAR
(Comforting SEAL)
You'll be safe with us. We must all stay close from now on.
PUFFIN
I feel awful about this. This is my doing. I brought us South. I'm sorry. My dream
of a glorious land clouded my thinking. I ignored the dangers. It's my fault.
WOLF
It's not your fault. We each chose to come. Your dream became ours, also. You're
not responsible for our choices.
BEAR
Men bring us these dangers. They threaten to destroy us. If there is a chance of
being free of that threat, I want to take it.
WOLF
PUFFIN
(Smiles)
Thank you, friends.
BEAR
For what?
PUFFIN
BEAR
PUFFIN
Stupid Men.
WOLF
Men destroy all that is around them and wonder what happened to it when it is
gone.
SEAL
Why do they hurt things? Why don't they care what happens to the Earth?
BEAR
I don't know.
PUFFIN
WOLF
SEAL
(Everyone is silent)
PUFFIN
(Breaking silence)
I wouldn't want to be around after Men run the Earth for awhile anyway.
SEAL
(Upset)
Why doesn't the Great Spirit stop them? Doesn't the Spirit care about us, too?
BEAR
We are all a part of the Great Spirit, even Men. The Spirit loves us all because
we are a part of the whole. Our kinds learned long ago of nature, Men still have
yet to learn. The Great Spirit needs us to teach Men of their wrong doings and we
have been asked to sacrifice ourselves for that purpose. If we follow the Spirit,
we shall be rewarded. If Men fail to learn from our example, they shall be
punished.
SEAL
WOLF
PUFFIN
It's tough not to insult and speak badly of those stupid Men.
BEAR
The Great Spirit loves all the children. But, Men need a lot more nurturing than
other kinds. We must help them to become our brothers and sisters, and then
they too can take their place in nature.
WOLF
(Sniffs)
SEAL
Home?
PUFFIN
Or South?
BEAR
WOLF
PUFFIN
SEAL
(Pause)
WOLF
Scene 9
on from off R)
PUFFIN
SEAL
(Enters)
(Looks out)
Wow.
BEAR
(Comes on)
WOLF
It's a city.
SEAL
A what?
WOLF
PUFFIN
(In awe)
BEAR
(Distastefully)
WOLF
I've seen places like this before. The land is either torn, converted, of covered.
Everything is dirty and smelly. Nothing can live there except Men.
SEAL
(Growing scared)
PUFFIN
(Excited)
Snap out of it everyone, it's beautiful. Just look at it. So many shiny things, it's fun
to look at.
BEAR
SEAL
WOLF
It's a bad place. The Great Spirit has been forgotten here.
BEAR
PUFFIN
It's glorious!
WOLF
PUFFIN
Yes.
BEAR
This can't be it. You said there were no Men.
WOLF
PUFFIN
BEAR
WOLF
PUFFIN
We have to find it. It's there, I can feel it. We've traveled to far to turn back, now.
SEAL
WOLF
BEAR
Wolf is right, Puffin. We can't just deliver ourselves to them. We'll have nothing to
protect ourselves with. No place to hide. They've even found ways to get us in
our homes. How can we survive in their's?
SEAL
I want to go home.
PUFFIN
WOLF
You want to risk our lives for something that might not even be there.
BEAR
You're not even sure this wonderful new home is in the city.
PUFFIN
BEAR
PUFFIN
BEAR
WOLF
I will go.
BEAR
(Surprised)
What?
PUFFIN
Really?
WOLF
But, I go alone.
PUFFIN
BEAR
(To WOLF)
WOLF
I'll go and search for Puffin's dream place. If it is there, I'll return and take you all
safely to it.
BEAR
WOLF
(Starts to exit L)
Farewell, my friends.
BEAR
PUFFIN
(Pouting)
I wanna go. But no, Wolf wants all the glory to himself.
out at audience)
SEAL
BEAR
I hope so.
(Pause)
SEAL
The city scares me. It's so big and dirty.
BEAR
Why would any creature do that to the land? I've been alive a long time,
experienced many things, but this I don't understand.
PUFFIN
SEAL
(Aside to BEAR)
BEAR
He's lived his dream of finding a perfect land for so long, he can't see what's
really before him.
PUFFIN
Oh, I see it, Bear. I see the Men's pig sty. But, I also know that the greatest
treasures can be found in the most unlikely places.
BEAR
(Yawns)
SEAL
PUFFIN
BEAR
May as well stay up, too. I probably couldn't sleep with this awful smell anyway.
(They gather together and look out at the
Scene 10
WOLF
(Scared)
BEAR
What is it?
SEAL
What happened?
PUFFIN
WOLF
BEAR
WOLF
think I may have thrown them off my trail.
PUFFIN
WOLF
It's a horrible place. There are many Men, all heartless and evil.
PUFFIN
BEAR
Is it there?
WOLF
(Angrily)
SEAL
It is?
PUFFIN
(Dances around)
WOLF
Puffin, stop.
PUFFIN
(Hopping about)
WOLF
(Grabs him)
PUFFIN
WOLF
All the animals are in cages. They can't move around and go where they want to.
They're condemned to stay in a little space, made up to look like your homeland.
BEAR
Confined delight.
WOLF
The animals are fed a lot and they act happy, but it's not natural. They seem like
toys for Men's amusement. They're even trained to do tricks for them. It's
humiliating.
PUFFIN
WOLF
BEAR
WOLF
Go on without me. I'll lead them away so you can escape.
BEAR
WOLF
BEAR
Good-bye, my friend.
WOLF
Get going!
(Rushes off L)
Scene 11
SEAL
PUFFIN
BEAR
We got caught up in your dream as much as you did. All of us longed for a place
free of Men.
PUFFIN
BEAR
PUFFIN
A false dream.
BEAR
SEAL
PUFFIN
Instead it was a nightmare. The smell, the noise, and thousands of Men. The arm
pit of nature.
(Pause)
SEAL
We can't hate you for trying to lead us to a better place. Men made that fake
homeland Wolf saw. Anything touched by Men, no matter how good it sounds,
seems to turn bad.
PUFFIN
SEAL
PUFFIN
You still look so sad, Bear.
SEAL
BEAR
I sit here and smell that black liquid in the sea, that has been left behind. It
saddens me to think no where on this Earth has been left untouched by Men.
PUFFIN
Then, again. Maybe a little farther South there just might be...
SEAL
Puffin.
PUFFIN
Sorry.
SEAL
(Looking out)
PUFFIN
SEAL
PUFFIN
SEAL
They're trying.
PUFFIN
The Women must have made the Men come clean up their mess.
SEAL
BEAR
PUFFIN
Maybe they'll be sure to be more careful next time or they'll have to go through
this again.
SEAL
BEAR
SEAL
(Softly)
BEAR
For our sake and theirs, they'd better watch what they do.
PUFFIN
BEAR
PUFFIN
END OF PLAY