Narrator
\nOld Lion
\nWise Monkey
\nParrot One
\nParrot Two
\nElephants
\nSnakes
\nGiraffes
\nBees
\nQueen Bee
\nPrince<\/p>\n
The number of characters can range from 15 to 27. The elephant, snake, giraffe, and bee delegations can include 2 to 5 participants each, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n
To portray the animals, there is no need to use elaborate costumes for each performer. Matching makeup and clothing in the animal\u2019s colors are more than enough.<\/p>\n
This easy-to-perform play is protected by copyright law. Before reproducing it (photocopying), performing it publicly, or publishing it in print or electronic form, make sure you have the required permissions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> The story we\u2019re about to tell takes place deep in the jungle, far from human eyes. The jungle has its own laws, and one of them says that when the king can no longer hunt, he must give up his crown.<\/p>\n The Old Lion enters, wearing his crown on his head.<\/em><\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> The Old Lion, who had ruled for many, many moons\u2014well over a hundred\u2014could no longer run.<\/p>\n Old Lion:<\/strong> Ah! My old bones ache. My hunting days are over.<\/p>\n He takes off his crown and looks at it thoughtfully.<\/em><\/p>\n Old Lion:<\/strong> It\u2019s time to choose a new king. Send for the Wise Monkey.<\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> The Wise Monkey is the guardian of the jungle law. He makes sure it\u2019s followed and respected.<\/p>\n The Wise Monkey enters.<\/em><\/p>\n Wise Monkey:<\/strong> You sent for me, my king?<\/p>\n Old Lion:<\/strong> The time has come, my friend. A younger, stronger ruler must follow in my footsteps.<\/p>\n Wise Monkey<\/strong> with a sad look<\/em> : I understand\u2026 I\u2019ll call for a Royal Assembly right away.<\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> To choose a new king, all the animal species must come together. Two parrots fly in, flapping their wings.<\/em><\/p>\n Parrot One:<\/strong> Attention, everyone in the jungle!<\/p>\n Parrot Two:<\/strong> Attention, everyone in the jungle!<\/p>\n Parrot One:<\/strong> We won\u2019t repeat this message!<\/p>\n Parrot Two:<\/strong> We won\u2019t repeat this message!<\/p>\n Parrot One:<\/strong> A Royal Assembly will be held in the Clearing of Peace!<\/p>\n Parrot Two:<\/strong> A Clearing of Peace will be held in the Royal Assembly!<\/p>\n Parrot One<\/strong> turning to his partner<\/em> : No, that\u2019s not it!<\/p>\n Parrot Two:<\/strong> No, that\u2019s not it!<\/p>\n Parrot One:<\/strong> Stop repeating everything I say!<\/p>\n Parrot Two:<\/strong> Stop repeating everything I say!<\/p>\n Parrot One:<\/strong> Ah! Come on! We still have work to do!<\/p>\n Parrot Two:<\/strong> Ah! Come on! We still have work to do!<\/p>\n Both parrots flap their wings and exit.<\/em><\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> Despite a few communication problems, every animal species sent representatives to the Clearing of Peace. It\u2019s a wide, open space where hunting and fighting are forbidden \u2014 a calm place to talk and make decisions. The Wise Monkey and the Old Lion welcome the guests.<\/p>\n Wise Monkey:<\/strong> All creatures of the jungle are invited. We await you and wish you welcome!<\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> Suddenly, the ground begins to shake.<\/p>\n The Old Lion and the Wise Monkey tremble a little, looking worried.<\/em><\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> Is it an earthquake? No \u2014 it\u2019s the elephants, shaking the ground and the trees with their heavy steps.<\/p>\n The Elephants enter with their slow, majestic walk.<\/em><\/p>\n Elephant 1:<\/strong> Greetings, O my king!<\/p>\n Old Lion:<\/strong> My time as king is coming to an end.<\/p>\n Elephant 2:<\/strong> Until a new ruler is chosen, you are still our king!<\/p>\n Elephant 3:<\/strong> If I\u2019m not mistaken, it\u2019s been a remarkable reign \u2014 eighteen rainy seasons!<\/p>\n Wise Monkey:<\/strong> Very precise! Elephants truly have excellent memories.<\/p>\n The Elephants bow before the king and take their place in a circle like an agora. Narrator:<\/strong> The next delegation makes no noise at all, yet they are feared as much as the elephants \u2014 perhaps even more. It\u2019s the snakes.<\/p>\n With slithering movements, the Snakes glide forward to greet the king.<\/em><\/p>\n Snake 1:<\/strong> Our respects, O my king.<\/p>\n Snake 2:<\/strong> The snakes are your loyal allies. We crawl at your feet.<\/p>\n Old Lion:<\/strong> Valuable allies indeed \u2014 snakes can slip anywhere and know everything.<\/p>\n Snake 1:<\/strong> Your strength and wisdom have always charmed us.<\/p>\n The Snakes bow and move to their place in the agora.<\/em><\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> The giraffes are the tallest animals on land \u2014 it\u2019s hard for them to go unnoticed, especially in a crowd. Everyone admires their graceful walk.<\/p>\n The Giraffes enter with slow, elegant movements and approach the king.<\/em><\/p>\n Giraffe 1:<\/strong> We bow before you, Your Majesty.<\/p>\n Wise Monkey:<\/strong> What a fine compliment coming from creatures so tall!<\/p>\n Giraffe 1:<\/strong> The greatness of the heart matters even more.<\/p>\n Giraffe 2:<\/strong> We know how to make ourselves small when we need to.<\/p>\n The Giraffes bow and take their place in the agora.<\/em><\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> The next group forms what we call a swarm, because they\u2019re made up of bees. Even if you can\u2019t see them coming from far away, you can certainly hear their buzzing!<\/p>\n From backstage, we first hear the buzzing of bees. Then they fly in, spinning and circling, and finally approach the king.<\/em><\/p>\n Queen Bee:<\/strong> As queen of the bees, I\u2019d like to offer Your Majesty a gift as a sign of our loyalty.<\/p>\n Old Lion:<\/strong> I always feel like a cub again when I get a present \u2014 you\u2019ve sparked my curiosity!<\/p>\n Bee 1:<\/strong> Our workers gathered nectar from flower to flower to make their very best honey.<\/p>\n The Bee hands the gift to the Wise Monkey, who accepts it on behalf of the king.<\/em><\/p>\n Wise Monkey:<\/strong> What a delightful surprise!<\/p>\n Bee 2:<\/strong> It\u2019s the fruit of hard work.<\/p>\n The Bees bow to the king and buzz over to their place in the agora.<\/em><\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> And just like that, the bees made quite a buzz in the jungle!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Narrator:<\/strong> Of course, many other animals had come to greet the king.Scene 1 \u2013 The End of a Reign<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThis meeting is called the Royal Assembly<\/strong>.
\nTo spread the news across the entire jungle, they call upon the parrots.<\/p>\n
\nScene 2 of this easy-to-perform play \u00a0\u2013 The Arrival of the Guests<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nReassured, the Old Lion gently puts his crown back on his head.<\/em><\/p>\nScene 3 \u2013 The Prince\u2019s Entrance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nWe\u2019ve just met the main characters of the story that follows.
\nNo one was missing \u2014 not even the turtles, who had wisely decided to leave very early.<\/p>\n
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