Disaster Prevention Puppet Theatre "Little Pig and Wolf Build a House" Script by Professor Koda Maki (Department of Early Childhood Care and Education, Seitoku University Junior College) in collaboration with Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo. Supervised by Professor Koshun Yamaoka* (Nagoya University, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Research Center for Seismology, Volcanology and Disaster Mitigation) in cooperation with Sompo Japan Chikyu Club** * This work began when Yamaoka is in Earthquake Research Institute. ** The emploee-managed volunteer organization of Sompo Japan Insurance. Chikyu means the Earth. |
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Theater play is admitted without permition. But copywrite belongs to Maki Koda.
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* This production, which was first performed at the Yokohama Doll Museum's "Red Shoe Theatre", is a general, simplified story at the issue of earthquake resistance. Referring the well-known puppet theatre's 'Nakayoshi (Good friends)' , add a scene of hide & seek, tag or some other basic children's game at the begining of the play. You could also try staging it with flat puppets, like paper doll puppets. (Koda Maki) |
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The setting is a field in the forest. No special props. Wolf "Whoa, wait a minute... Hey, it looks like Pig isn't here yet. Pig enters stage left Pig "I wonder if there's anything fun to do... I sure wish Wolf was here." Wolf enters stage right Wolf "Hi there, Pig!" Pig "Oh! Wolf! It's no fun to play alone." Wolf "You're right. It's no fun at all." Pig "Let's play something!" Wolf "What do you want to play?" Pig "Hmmm, what should we play..." Wolf "Hmmm, how about..." Pig "Oh no! My mom told me to build a house." Wolf "That reminds me. My mom told me to also. Pig "My mom said the same thing." Wolf "Well, it shouldn't be very difficult. Pig "But you've got to build it right! Wolf "Oh, you're not worried about that, are you?" Pig "Absolutely, you've got to build it right." Wolf "Oh, it's okay. Don't worry. Wolf exits stage right Pig "I wonder if Wolf will be ok..." Pig "Oh, what should I do... I know! I'll go ask Mr. Owl." Pig exits stage left Owl "Ah, what a beautiful day... Oh, here comes Pig." Pig enters stage left Pig "Hello, Mr. Owl. Isn't it a pretty day?" Owl "Yes, it's just beautiful, isn't it. Did you need me for something?" Pig "Yes, I'm building a house. Is there anything I should be careful about?" Owl draws a picture on the ground. Owl "Well now, let's see... Pig "Yes, I understand. Owl "Now, you go build a good, sturdy house, okay?" Pig "Okay, I will." Owl "One more thing. Pig "Thank you very much." Owl "Well, Pig, good luck to you." Pig "Thank you. Good bye!" Owl exits stage right Mole "Hey there, Pig. Have you been talking about me?" Pig "Oh, hello there, Mr. Mole. I’m going to build a house. Mole "Oh, that... of course, that's easy. Pig "A place where the ground is hard..." Mole "Oh yeah, over there near that hill is a hard place that would be good." Pig "Then I'll build my house over there near that hill. Thanks, Mr. Mole!" Mole "No problem. Good luck. Pig "I hope Wolf will be okay... Well, thank you, Mr. Mole." Mole "Good luck to you then. You go build a good, sturdy house." Pig "I'm going to build a good, sturdy house that's strong even in an earthquake." Mole "I'll come see it when you're finished." Pig "Yes, please come see it. Good bye, Mr. Mole." Mole "Good bye!" Mole exits stage right Pig "Well, I guess I'll get to work." Pig exits stage left Wolf "Building a house is so easy. Wolf's whole house appears. Wolf "Great. What a nice looking house! Well, that was easy as pie." Wolf goes inside his house. Pig "The ground here is just like Mr. Mole said. Pig's whole house appears. Pig "Ah, It's finally done. I built a strong, sturdy house. I'm so happy!" Pig goes inside his house. Music 2: Earthquake sound effects Wolf's house comes up, shaking. (voice only) Wolf "Help! I'm going to get smashed!! Oh no!" Flip Wolf's house to reverse side, a smashed house. Wolf "Help me! I can't get out!” Pig enters stage left, running. Pig "Wolf, are you okay?! I was so worried about you..." Wolf "Oh, Pig, I can't get out! Help me!" Pig "Okay! I’m going to give you a pull! Wolf is pulled out from beneath his house. Pig "Are you okay?" Wolf "Oh, you saved my life! Thank you, Pig!" Pig "That's okay, but what about you? Are you alright? Are you injured anywhere?" Wolf "Oh, seems like I'm okay. It doesn't hurt anywhere." Pig "My house is okay. Wolf "I'll take Mr. Owl and Mr. Mole's advice Pig "I'll help you out, too." Wolf "Oh, thank you! Pig "Well, we can rest a bit at my house. Let's go." Music 3: Ending song As Pig and Wolf walk towards stage left Wolf "Oh, thank you!" Pig "Are you okay?" Wolf "Yes, I'm fine." ―― Curtain ――
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