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Dramatized
from the Aesop Fable
by Mark Bedell
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SCENES
Scene I
A Greek marketplace in Lydia
(Song: Ever Since I Can Remember...)
Scene II
A deep, dark, dank forest
(Song: Share and Share Alike)
Scene III
A Greek arena
(Reprise: Ever Since I Can Remember/Share and Share Alike)
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
Erroneous
(Greek Soldier and aid to King Croesus of Lydia)
Androcles
(A kind-hearted slave who yearns to breathe free)
Lenny
(A lion...of course)
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"It was
wonderful! You never cease to amaze us--excellent
show!"
(Main St. School, Terryville, CT)
More than nearly any other stories, Aesop's
wonderful fables have withstood the test of time, having survived AND
remained favorites for more than 2,600 years and counting!
We chose to dramatize ANDROCLES
AND THE LION because it so
perfectly fits KTC's time-tested style: LOTS of humor,
plenty of action, stunning scenery, enchanting music
and a timeless message.
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It's a heartwarming story about the
infinite power of a single act of kindness.
A slave (Androcles) escapes to freedom only to
end up lost in the wilderness. Androcles is now free
of one king, but is frightened by the deafening roar of another...the
king of all beasts! A lion!
The great beast has a thorn stuck in his paw.
Androcles, putting fear aside, selflessly and mercifully removes the
thorn, taking away the lion's great pain.
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The two become fast friends and all is right
with the world...until Androcles is once again captured by the Greek
soldier. Her punishment for escaping, is to be thrown
to a hungry lion! Of course, Aesop never wrote tragic endings to
his fables. This is no different.
Androcles' act of kindness is repaid; and in
the end, that small good deed comes to change all the kingdoms of Greece
for the better. It can do the same for your K-5 audience--although
they may not realize it 'til they get back to class; they'll be too busy
laughing and having a GREAT time! |
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"Every play you have done
has been better than any other group! You both are extremely
talented. The acting, singing, dancing and scenery were
superb. As a Project Peace teacher, I liked your comments about
friends, kindness, freedom, etc. You have wonderful rapport with
the kids--letting them enjoy the show, but never getting out of
control....
We are hoping you'll come back for CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS and another show
in the spring." (Steep Falls Elementary School,
Steep Falls, ME) |
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(H.B. Emery Jr. Memorial School, Limington, ME) |
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"I don't think my class even blinked
their eyes! They were totally absorbed. We have done a
comparison of tall tales and fables. Your presentation was icing
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performers!"
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