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Terri and the Turkey
By Wade Bradford
Stage Right: The humble home of Grandpa and Grandpa.
Stage Left: The animal pen.
Narrator: Thanksgiving. A time of joy and celebration. Of food, relaxation, and family. A day beloved by everyone. Everyone that is except… Tom Turkey!
(A Turkey named Tom walks on stage left, flapping his wings.)
Tom: Gobble, gobble!
On stage right, Grandma and Grandpa enter. Tom listens to them as they speak.
GRANDMA: I mashed the potatoes, I crammed the cranberries, I yammed the yams, and now it’s time for you to do what you always do on Thanksgiving Day.
GRANDPA: Watch football?
GRANDMA: No! It’s time to prepare the turkey.
TOM: Prepare? That doesn’t sound so bad.
GRANDMA: Prepare? That’s such hard work! I have to pluck the feathers.
TOM: Ow!
GRANDPA: And pull out the innards.
TOM: Eek!
GRANDPA: And toss him in the oven.
TOM: Oh my!
GRANDMA: But don’t forget. First, you must chop off his head.
TOM: (Grabs his neck, fearful.) And all this time I thought I was going to be the guest of honor. (PIG enters.) I’ve got to get out of here! These people are going to eat me!
PIG: Oink, oink. Welcome to my world, buddy.
GRANDPA: Well, I guess I better get busy.
A happy couple, Mom and Dad, enter.
MOM and DAD: Hi Grandpa!
MOM: Happy Thanksgiving.
DAD: Is there anything we can do to help?
GRANDPA: I’m glad you asked that. Go out back and chop off the turkey’s head.
DAD: Oh. I was hoping you would have me set the table.
GRANDPA: Too bad. Get chopping!
MOM: Be brave dear.
DAD: But honey, you know the sight of blood makes me queasy.
MOM: I’m needed in the kitchen.
DAD: Well, sometimes a man has to do what a man has to do--
(A son and a daughter (Terri) enter.)
DAD: Make his kids do the work.
SON: Hey Dad, is dinner ready yet?
DAD: Son, this is a very special Thanksgiving because I’m giving you a very special responsibility. I need you to chop off the turkey’s head.
SON: Gross!
DAD: And while you’re at it, pluck the feathers, take out the innards, and give it to Grandma to put in the oven.
SON: But – but – but…
DAD: Have fun, son.
The son turns to Terri, who has been engrossed in a book.
SON: Terri! Hey bookworm! Did you hear what Dad just said to me?
TERRI: No, I was too busy reading my history book.
SON: You mean you didn’t hear a single word Dad said?
TERRI: No. What did he say?
SON: He wants you to kill the turkey.
He pushes her toward the animal pen, then exits. Note: All of the other human characters have cleared the stage too.
TERRI: Well, I guess if we want a turkey dinner, someone has to do it.
Optional: She picks up a prop ax – make sure its something safe.
TERRI: (Approaching Tom) Sorry, Mr. Turkey. The time has come.
TOM: I – I – I feel faint!
The turkey starts to sway back and forth. He falls to the ground.
TERRI: Oh no! I think he’s having a heart attack!
GRANDMA: (Entering.) Who’s having a heart attack?
TERRI: (Checking the turkey’s pulse.) He doesn’t have a pulse.
GRANDPA: (Entering.) I don’t have a pulse?
TERRI: Not you, Grandpa. The turkey!
DAD and MOM enter.
DAD: Terri, what are you doing?
TERRI: CPR. I learned it in health class.
MOM: She’s such a good student.
SON: (Entering.) What the heck is going on?
TERRI: I think it’s working. Live, Mr. Turkey! Live!!!
(Optional: If you want to get really silly with this skit, the actress can pretend to use a defibrillator.)
TOM: (Coming back to life.) Gobble gobble!
MOM: You did it honey!
DAD: You saved his life.
TERRI: Yep. Now I guess I better cut off his head.
GRANDMA: Now wait, child. It just doesn’t seem right.
TERRI: You know, according to my history book, presidents such as Harry Truman and John Kennedy have spared the lives of their turkeys. And since 1989, the White House has been granting a presidential pardon to each live turkey that is presented to the president. Maybe this year we could do the same kind of thing.
GRANDMA: I think that’s a lovely idea. After all, one of the many things we should be thankful for is simply how many families have been able to have wonderful Thanksgiving dinners all because of this noble bird. Besides we have many other delicious foods we can eat. Yams, cranberries, freshly made bread, and mashed potatoes.
Mahabharat all episodes download in hd. GRANDPA: That’s right, Grandma. Now, who’s up for some pork chops?
PIG: (Feeling faint.) I gotta get out of here!
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Are you looking for original play scripts to use in your classroom? Drama teachers and directors may use these one-act plays free for educational purposes.
Written by playwright Wade Bradford, this collection of short plays primarily includes comedies that your young cast and students can hone their skills on, featuring scenarios that include time travel, talking turkeys, and even a little romance.
Each of Bradford's play scripts included here is royalty-free, so you can use them in your classroom or amateur theater productions without worry. Below you will also find a resource for radio drama scripts that can be used with character exercises that emphasize voice for action.
'12 Angry Pigs'
The 10-minute play '12 Angry Pigs' is a parody of the famous play '12 Angry Men.' It not only offers a humorous opportunity for actors of all levels, but it also provides a glimpse into the jury and justice system. Of course, there's a little allusion to 'The Three Little Pigs' mixed in as well.
Both educational and hilarious, '12 Angry Pigs' has been performed all over the world, including Argentina, Australia, Japan, and the Netherlands.
'Back to the Summer'
Perfect for young performers, 'Back to the Summer' is a quick and witty play that gives your class a lot of creative freedom. Add your own soundtrack, have students write jokes—do whatever you like to create a positive experience for your young actors.
The premise of the play follows three friends who take a time machine back to the 1980s. This sets a chain of events in motion that stirs up historical figures from the Golden Age of pirates, the Old West, and Ancient Egypt. Even Thomas Edison makes a brief appearance.
It is a fun romp through time that actors of all ages will enjoy.
'A History of Messy Rooms'
This short play for children is based on Wade Bradford's picture book 'Why Do I Have to Make My Bed? Or, a History of Messy Rooms.'
What begins as a simple question turns into a history lesson that examines the lives (and chores) of children throughout the ages. In it, the two main characters—Mom and Jamie—are visited by children from various eras.
It is a fun, short production that allows young actors to explore simple dialogue and action.
'Montana Jones and the Gymnasium of Doom'
Written for performers between ages 10 and 14, 'Montana Jones and the Gymnasium of Doom' is a simple one-act comedy that kids of that age will relate to.
Two friends sit at the bus stop, lamenting their boring life in a new middle school, wishing for the days when they could play at recess and make up pretend adventures. That's when Montana Jones, part-time explorer and full-time fool, swoops in, taking the kids on a journey to discover their school in a whole new way.
'Cinema Limbo'
A two-person scene that takes place at a movie theater box office, 'Cinema Limbo' requires just two office chairs for the stage set. This is a play that may make some teenagers uncomfortable, but that's OK—this is acting.
Employees Vicky and Joshua are having a friendly conversation that suddenly turns romantic. (Despite the fact that she already has a boyfriend!)
'Terri and the Turkey'
Holiday play 'Terri and the Turkey,' tells the story of an unfortunate turkey that realizes that today is Thanksgiving. Guess who has a date with the chopping block? Lucky for him, a kindhearted girl named Terri wants to give the turkey a second chance at life.
Your drama students will get a chuckle out of the ending, so you might want to surprise them with the first reading.
Radio Drama Scripts
The 'Generic Radio Drama' website has created a wonderful list of classic radio drama scripts. Although radio drama and live theater are two very different art forms, these scripts can still be excellent learning resources. Material exists from the following shows:
- 'Abbot and Costello'
- 'Flash Gordon'
- 'Little Orphan Annie'
- 'The Lone Ranger'
These scripts are suitable for performances within the classroom environment. However, if you are thinking of staging a professional production, check out the website’s discussion about copyrighted material. Some of the radio scripts are now in the public domain, while others require permission.