In this short one-act play, the animals head to "The Big Race" to watch the tortoise and the hare. Many lessons are learned as we meet many of our favorite characters from Aesop's fables.
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Play runs about 10-15 minutes, minimum of 14 actors
(many actors can be added as cheerleaders and fans)
Popcorn Vendor, an animal character “selling” popcorn in the audience, sometimes comic relief, sometimes intended to get someone’s attention
Commentator 1 – Bobcat Costas, a bobcat sports commentator
Commentator 2 – Growl Lewis, a cheetah sports commentator
Hare Cheerleaders (2 minimum), any animal leading the cheers for Hare
Hare Fans (optional), any animal cheering for the Hare
Tortoise Cheerleaders (2 minimum), any animal leading the cheers for Tortoise
Tortoise Fans (optional), any animal cheering for the Tortoise
Mouse, kind and generous
Lion, just trying to take a nap
Crow 1, impatient and prideful
Crow 2, determined
Fox/Race Official, a sly fox and the official who starts the race
Hare, fast and confident
Tortoise, slow moving and talking
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Thank you! We hope you enjoy this fun take on some of Aesop's fables.
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