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Fairy Tales On Trial
(Musical) Goldilocks, the Big Bad Wolf and the Troll from “Three Billy Goats Gruff” are on trial in three separate cases.
Author: Judy Wolfman
Composer: David Reiser
Synopsis:
Goldilocks, the Big Bad Wolf and the Troll from ‘Three Billy Goats Gruff” are on trial in three separate cases.
The wolf is charged with destroying property; Goldilocks is charged with trespassing, and the troll is charged with terroristic threats and plain bad manners.As each character takes the stand to tell their story from his/her perspective, the curtain opens and the story unfolds. At the conclusion of each scene, the curtain closes and once again the character is in the courtroom, awaiting the judge’s decision.
In each case, the judge hands down a sentence of community service, which the characters don’t agree with, but the sentence is fair and just. The play shows that children can’t get away with everything!This is the musical version. For the play version see Fairy Tale Justice.“
Fairy Tales On Trial
FAIRY TALES ON TRIAL
Book by Judy Wolfman
Music and Lyrics by David Reiser
Fairy Tale Justice
Copyright 2010
by
Judy Wolfman
All Rights Reserved
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FAIRY TALE JUSTICE
Cast of Characters
THE FAMILY
LITTLE GIRL Sweet, loves stories – both to hear and to tell. Costume – nightgown or pajamas.
FATHER Loving, kindly, attentive to his daughter. Costume – pajamas with a bathrobe over them; bedroom Slippers.
MOTHER Sweet, loving, also attentive to her daughter. Costume – nightgown or pajamas covered by a bathrobe; Slippers.
COURT ROOM
BAILIFF A dignified, well-spoken person, in charge of the Courtroom. Costume – dark trousers, white shirt with tie.
GUARD Does his job well, but tends to get easily sidetracked. Costume – dark trousers, dress shirt with tie.
JUDGE Very professional and authoritative, good listener. Costume – black robe.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
MAMA PIG Sweet, but annoyed that her sons have lived with her so long. She’s anxious to have them leave, but trying to hide this feeling. Costume – house dress, pig’s ears and curly tail.
GUS A bit lazy, wants everything the easy way. Not too sure of himself. Costume – dark pants (knickers), colorful shirt, colorful vest, pig’s ears and tail.
JOE Not quite as lazy as Gus, but still doesn’t want to work too hard. A little surer of himself, and a bit brighter. Costume – dark knickers, colorful shirt, colorful vest, pig’s ears and tail.
AL Very sure of himself, smart, hard worker. Costume – dark knickers, colorful shirt, vest. Pig’s ears and tail.
1st SALESMAN Fast talking con man. Costume – a loud outfit – mismatched colors and design.
2nd SALESMAN Glib tongue, alert, picks up on things fast. Costume – a bright, colorful outfit, but not mismatched.
3rd SALESMAN Meek, mild, soft spoken, mannerly – almost apologetic.
Costume – a matched outfit with quiet colors and rather drab.
WOLF Cocky, practical joker. Easily angered but able to control his temper. He’s more subtle and mischievous – not really trying to be harmful. Costume – baggy pants, T-shirt, suspenders. Should have wolf’s features – ears, busy tail.
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
TROLL Serious, easily upset and reacts in a rather volatile manner. Costume – dressed like a bum – ragged clothing, tangled hair, dirty shoes with holes in them.
LITTLE GOAT Swaggers when he walks – tries to act “cool”.Costume – hippie attire – flare pants, colorful shirt, beads. Goat ears, tail and small goatee.
MEDIUM GOAT Also swaggers, with a little heavier step than the little goat. A bit cocky and sure of himself. Costume – hippie attire – jeans, fancy shirt, beads, goat ears, tail, goatee that is a little longer than his brother’s.
BIG GOAT Very sure of himself; almost arrogant – heavy-footed, deliberate steps, cocky. Talks tough. Costume – leather jacket, fancy shirt, beads, goat’s ears, tail and longer goatee than his brothers.
THE THREE BEARS
GOLDILOCKS Sweet, innocent young thing. Costume – simple dress, sneakers.
PAPA BEAR Strong character – quick to get upset and react to things but manages to gain control. Costume – trousers, shirt, bear’s ears, nose and tail.
MAMA BEAR Typical mother figure – concerned about her family. Tries to keep everyone happy. Costume – housedress, bear’s ears, nose and tail.
BABY BEAR A bit of a wimp. Has a great imagination. Is easily upset and quick to cry. Costume – shorts, T-shirt, bear’s ears, nose and tail.
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS FORMING A JURY COULD BE ADDED
SCENE 1: SUZY’S BEDROOM
(AT RISE: Lights come up on SUZY’s bedroom, Stage left – early evening. She is
sitting up in bed. Her father stands next to her, holding an open book of fairy tales in his hands)
FATHER
And the three little pigs never saw WOLF again. (He closes the book) Now, Suzy, it’s time for you to get some shuteye.
SUZY
Daddy, I love to hear you read. Please read another story.
FATHER
I’ve already read three of them – you heard “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” “The Three Bears” and “The Three Little Pigs.” Isn’t that enough for one night?
SUZY
Pulleese, Daddy. Just one more?
FATHER
No more tonight, honey. I promise I’ll read more tomorrow. You need to get a good night’s sleep so you’ll be ready for school. (He leans over and kisses her on the forehead) Goodnight. Sleep tight.
SUZY
Daddy, the stories you read upset me.
FATHER
Upset you? Why? What upset you?
SUZY
Well, in all of the stories, one of the characters was not nice, or did something wrong, and nothing was done about it. Like the wolf – he tried to blow down and destroy the pigs’ homes and never even said he was sorry.
FATHER
Hmmm, that’s true.
SUZY
And the troll was so mean – he wouldn’t let any of the goats go over his bridge to get to the other side so they could eat some good grass. And it wasn’t even really his bridge! Who did he think he was, anyway?
FATHER
You’ve got a point there.
SUZY
And poor Goldilocks – she didn’t go into the bear’s home to do any harm – she just wanted to taste the porridge, sit down and later take a nap.
FATHER
I see what you mean. Suppose you sleep on those stories, and tomorrow we’ll talk about what you think should have happened to them. It’s past your bedtime, so shut your eyes and dream pleasant dreams. (He pulls up the covers, kisses her again, and leaves)
SUZY
OK, Daddy. Goodnight. (She hugs her teddy, snuggles under the covers, yawns and is soon sound asleep – making light snoring sounds. Colorful lights swirl and intro to A FULL SCHEDULE begins. Stage left fades to black. Stage right lights up to reveal a courtroom scene with a high bench)
Scene Two – The Courtroom
(The BAILIFF and GUARD stand in front of the bench and sing)
SONG: A FULL SCHEDULE
GUARD: WE’VE GOT A FULL SCHEDULE TODAY,
BAILIFF: SO THEY SAY.
GUARD: WHAT ELSE HAVE YOU MANAGED TO HEAR?
BAILIFF: SEEMS THAT WE’RE
TRYING A WOLF WHO’LL PROB’LY BE FOUND
GUILTY OF BLOWING TWO HOUSES DOWN
WITH ONLY HIS BREATH.
GUARD: YOU’RE JOKING
BAILIFF: NO, HE
IS CHARGED WITH DESTROYING PROPERTY
GUARD: Waves hand by his nose
HIS BREATH MUST BE AWFULLY STRONG.
BAILIFF: NO, YOU’RE WRONG
GUARD: THEN HOW DID HE DO IT?
BAILIFF: HE SUCKED IN AND BLEW IT
WITH SUCH GREAT FORCE IT WAS QUITE ENOUGH –
ALL THAT HE DID WAS HUFF AND PUFF.
GUARD: AMAZING! WHO ARE THE PLAINTIFFS?
BAILIFF: THEY’RE
THREE PIGS.
GUARD: THAT WOLF MUST HAVE LOTS OF AIR!
BAILIFF: A SUZY HAS TO FACE
A TRESPASSING CASE.
GUARD: THEY’RE PUTTING A SUZY ON TRIAL?
BAILIFF: A BEAR FAM’LY SAID
THEY FOUND HER IN BED
IN THEIR HOME.
GUARD: BUT SHE IS JUST A CHILD.
BAILIFF: THE JUDGE IS ABOUT TO COME IN.
GUARD: LET’S BEGIN.
BAILIFF: SO MANY CASES TO PLEAD!
GUARD: LET’S PROCEED.
BAILIFF: WE’LL BE DOING OVERTIME.
GUARD: WAKE ME WHEN IT’S OVER, I’M
TAKING A NAP TILL IT’S DONE.
BOTH: ‘CAUSE CROWDED COURTROOM DOCKETS AREN’T MUCH FUN!
BAILIFF
Well, here comes the Judge. As the Judge enters and takes his place behind the bench, the Bailiff says: All rise. (He beckons to the audience and gets them all to rise) Hear ye, hear ye. All persons having business before this court shall draw nigh and give attention. This honorable court is now in session. (To the audience) You may be seated.
JUDGE
(Stands and raps his gavel, then sits) Bring in the first case please, Bailiff.
BAILIFF
Your honor, the Commonwealth of (name State) vs the Wolf, criminal act number 435, dated (today’s date).
JUDGE
What’s the charge?
BAILIFF
The charge is destroying property, your Honor.
JUDGE
Call the accused to the bench.
BAILIFF
Will the wolf approach the bench? (Wolf stands before the bench, looking up at the judge) Raise your right hand. (Wolf does) Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
WOLF
I do.
JUDGE
(Looking WOLF up and down) Well, well, well. So you’re the one who did all this damage huh? (Shuffles through his papers) Let’s see now, according to the report, you single-handedly destroyed two houses by blowing them down. My, my. That’s pretty incredible. How in the world did you do that?
WOLF
Well, your Honor, it really wasn’t hard to do. I just huffed, and I puffed, and I blew their houses in – like this…(He sucks in lots of air and blows hard. The judge’s papers blow all over the place) Those houses were poorly constructed – made of straw and sticks – and they just fell over.
JUDGE
(Looking at the scattered papers) Now look what you’ve done. (The guard picks them up, puts them in order and hands them to the judge) Thank you, guard.
WOLF
(Sheepishly) Sorry, your honor. I wasn’t thinking.
JUDGE
You can say that again.
WOLF
Sorry, your honor, I wasn’t thinking.
JUDGE
(Reacts by rolling his eyes heavenward in disgust) Lets get on with this case. (Looks at his papers) According to the charges, you blew down the houses of two innocent pigs in an attempt to catch them for your dinner.
WOLF
Oh, no, your honor! That’s not why I blew down their houses. I was just trying to be helpful and show them how poorly constructed their houses were. I was just having a little fun.
JUDGE
Fun? What’s so much fun about destroying property that belongs to someone else?
WOLF
Well, sir, if I may…
JUDGE
Why don’t you just tell me what happened. I’d like to hear about the events that led up to this crime, and why you committed such a dastardly thing. Suppose you start at the beginning and tell me your story.
WOLF
Sure, your Honor.
Scene Three – In the Woods
WOLF
(As WOLFf begins, the curtain slowly opens. MOTHER PIG and her THREE PIGS are standing on stage left. As WOLF talks, he’s slowly moving onto the stage area from stage right) One day, while I was taking a walk in the woods, I overheard Mrs. Pig talking to her three sons, saying …
MRS. PIG
Boys, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, and what I have to say is not easy for me.
JOE
What is it, Mama?
MRS. PIG
All of you are old enough now to be on your own, and I think it would be best if you each had your own home.
GUS
(In surprise) Our own home? What do you mean, Mama?
MRS. PIG
What I mean is, you should live in your own house and not with me anymore. You should be free, independent, on your own…
AL
(Interrupting) You mean…move out?
MRS. PIG
Yes – that’s exactly what I mean.
JOE
But where will we go?
GUS
Who will wash our clothes?
AL
Who will cook for us?
MRS. PIG
You’ll have to take care of yourselves. You’re all big boys now and should be able to be on your own. In fact, you should have been out of here years ago! I guess I’ve been too soft hearted – but enough is enough! (Getting melodramatic. I’ve worked my fingers to the bone for you. My whole life has revolved around you. Ever since your daddy was taken away for a pig roast, I’ve protected you and cared for you. But now, I want to be free! I need to be me! (Getting a hold of herself and softening a bit) But I promise we’ll keep in touch. You’ll always be welcome to come home and visit whenever you want. And perhaps you can come for dinner every Sunday.
AL
Sure, Mama. We understand. And you’re right – we’ve been dependent on you long enough. We can do it – can’t we boys? (Turns to his brothers)
JOE
(Uncertainly) Yeah, we can do it – I guess.
GUS
(With more certainty) Sure – we can do it.
AL
Then lets get going, fellas. Good luck. (They shake hands all around, wishing each other good luck, making comments and saying goodbye. Each, in turn, hugs Mrs. Pig, and exits stage right)
MRS. PIG
(Exits after them, waving and calling) Don’t forget to write! I’ll look for you Sunday for dinner.
JOE
(Returns to the stage from stage right, walks around the area, scratching his head and stopping every now and then to look around) Boy, now I’ve got to figure out where I’m going to live. (Looks around him). This seems to be a nice spot. I can’t think of any reason why I shouldn’t build my house right here. (Muses to himself). … build my house…build my house. Hmm, what am I going to build my house with? (He looks around the area, and as he does so, a man carrying three bundles of straw on his back enters from stage left. The man listens to Joe, then approaches him)
MAN 1
Hey, buddy, did I hear you say you want to build a house?
JOE
Yes, as a matter of fact, you did. I plan to build my house right here, but I don’t know what to make it out of.
MAN 1
Well, sir, you are indeed in luck. (He removes the bundles of straw from his back) Right here I have the finest straw you’ll ever find. It’s light, easy to handle, and will make you the best home you could ever hope for. It will be cool in the summer, and warm in winter. Yes sir, this is the answer to your house-building problem.
JOE
(Handling the straw) Yes, this does seem light and I think I could handle it. I’ll buy it. (He puts his hand in his pocket and pulls out some bills, which he hands to the man. Joe takes the straw) The straw should make a comfortable, cozy home for me. And it’ll go up in no time at all! Thank you kindly, sir, I sure appreciate this.
MAN 1
My pleasure, sir. (He puts the money into his pocket) Good luck in your new home. (Exits stage left, laughing to himself)
JOE
(Begins assembling the bundles into a house toward stage left – laying one bundle across the other two to form a frame. The two side bundles have a stand in the back to support them. Music intros and he sings A HOUSE OF STRAW)
A HOUSE OF STRAW WILL BE
THE PERFECT HOME FOR ME.
I’LL GET IT FINISHED
AND BE IN IT
SOON – JUST WAIT AND SEE.
MY BROTHERS WON’T BE DONE;
I’LL BE THE ONLY ONE
WHO’S GOT SOME DIGS
THAT’S FIT FOR PIGS
WHO IS THE SMARTEST SON?
(The piano stops but he continues to hum or whistle the melody. When the house is finished, he brushes his hands and says) There! Not bad if I do say so myself. Boy, that was hard work, and I’m tired. I think I’ll go inside and rest up a big. (He goes behind one of the sides as the wolf approaches the house from stage right)
WOLF
(Looking at the house of straw and shaking his head back and forth) I’ve seen some pretty cheap houses before, but this one takes the cake. (He walks to the house to look at it more closely) Man, this is so flimsy. I bet I could just blow it down in one breath. Guess I’ll make a courtesy call to my new neighbor and see if there’s anything I can do for him. (Wolf approaches the front door and calls out) Oh, little pig – little pig – let me come in.
JOE
(Peering out the window and seeing WOLF. He turns to the audience and says…) Oh my, it’s the wolf. (Then to WOLF says) No, no, no. Not by the hair on my chinny, chin, chin! (To audience) Whatever that means! (He withdraws out of sight into the house)
WOLF
Well, then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down. (Wolf takes a big gasp of air and lets it out in a big blow. The PIG collapses the supports on the sides of the house, and the house falls down) Boy, that was easier than I thought it would be.
JOE
(Runs off stage left yelling) Help! Help! The wolf is after me! Help! (Wolf chases after him)
GUS
(Entering from stage right) Now, where will I ever find a home? I miss Mama already. I don’t know if I’m going to like being on my own. Oh well. First things first, and the first thing I need to do is build myself a house. (He looks around) Maybe I could cut down some trees and make a house with sticks. (As he’s talking,MAN 2 carrying three bundles of sticks enters stage left. The MAN overhears the last few sentences)
MAN 2
Sticks? Did I hear you say you need sticks to make a house?
GUS
Yes sir. I was just about to gather some sticks so I could build myself a house.
MAN 2
Well, look no further, my friend. For right here are some of the finest sticks you will ever find in this neck of the woods. (He removes the bundles from his back) Just look at the quality of these sticks – firm, smooth, solid. They would give you a house that would be the envy of everyone for miles around.
GUS
(Rubbing a stick with his hand) They are nice. I don’t think I could find any sticks that would be better.
MAN 2
And besides, it would save you the trouble of looking for them. Here they are – all ready for you to use.
GUS
You’re absolutely right. I’ll take them (He reaches into his pocket and pulls out some bills which he gives to the man) Here you are, sir, and thank you very much.
MAN 2
(Handing the sticks to Gus) And there you are. Thank you very much. (He walks off stage left, counting his money)
GUS
Making a house from these sticks shouldn’t be too hard. (He looks around) I wonder where I should build it. (He walks to a spot near stage right) This looks like a good place. (He begins to assemble the house in the same manner as the straw house was assembled. Music intros for A HOUSE OF STICKS, which he sings)
MY HOUSE OF STICKS WILL WIN THE PRIZE –
MY BROTHERS SOON WILL RECOGNIZE
MY ARTISTRY, AND THEY WILL SEE
HOW I’VE IMPROVED THIS PROPERTY!
(The piano stops but Gus continues humming or whistling the melody. When the house is raised; he looks at it and says) Done – and it’s a very pretty house if I do say so myself. That was harder work than I expected, and I’m really tired. I need to go in and take a nap. (He walks behind the house as WOLF enters stage left)
WOLF
Well, now, what have we here? Looks like another pig has moved into the neighborhood. I’ll check in with him and see if there’s anything he needs. (Wolf approaches the house for a closer look) One thing is for sure – these pigs aren’t the best contractors around. Imagine a house made of sticks. It’s probably not much stronger than the one made of straw, and you know what happened to that one! Hah, I’ll bet I could blow this one over in one breath too. Well, maybe it would take two blows. Oh well…(He approaches the house and calls out) Hey, neighbor! Hey little pig! Can I come in?
GUS
(Looking out the window) Oh, oh. It’s the wolf! You want to come in? Are you kidding? I wouldn’t let you come in if my life depended on it – and it does!
WOLF
(To audience). He’s playing hard to get, too. (To Pig) Aw, come on. I just want to be neighborly and pay you a visit.
GUS
Sure, sure. No way, Wolf. Not by the hair on my chinny, chin, chin. (To audience) Whatever that means!
WOLF
OK for you – you’ll be sorry. Then I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house down. (Wolf takes a deep breath and blows – nothing happens) Just as I thought – this one will take two breaths. (He takes another deep breath and blows. The house falls down)
GUS
(Running from the house) Help! Help me, somebody. The wolf is after me! (He runs off stage left)
WOLF
Well. There goes another one. Boy, they sure don’t make houses the way they used to. (Calls to Pig) Hey, little pig – wait for me. (Wolf runs after PIG)
AL
(Entering stage right) Mama was right – we are gett
Fairy Tales On Trial
Author: David ReiserDAVID REISER (composer/lyricist) has written 50 musicals, 30 of which have been published and are in continuous production throughout the U.S., Canada and — occasionally — abroad. Some of Mr. Reiser’s more significant productions include MOLINEAUX, at Theatre Row Theatre in New York City; BALLET RUSSES at Rosemary Branch Theatre, London; BEN at the National Theatre (Helen Hayes stage) in Washington, DC.; and MRS. SCROOGE at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago. Author: Judy WolfmanNo videos show for this product.
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