Two Mice, Two Worlds is a delightful play script based on the classic Aesop’s fable. It tells the story of two cousins who live very different lives—one enjoys the peace and safety of the countryside, while the other indulges in the luxuries (and dangers) of the city. Through their adventure, children will learn about the value of simplicity, safety, and appreciating what they already have.
CHARACTERS:
COUNTRY MOUSE: Cheerful, hardworking, and a little naive. She loves the simple life.
CITY MOUSE: Slick, a bit of a show-off, and obsessed with the finer things in life.
SCRIPT:
SCENE 1
COUNTRY MOUSE: (Humming to herself as she tends to her vegetable patch. She hears a knock at the door and smiles, wiping her paws on her apron. She opens the door to a very well-dressed City Mouse, who looks a bit dusty from the journey.) Cousin! Welcome, welcome! It’s so good to see you! How was the trip?
CITY MOUSE: (Brushing imaginary dust from his whiskers.) The journey was… long. And dusty. My goodness, the country air is a bit… thick, isn’t it? But never mind that. I’m famished. What’s for dinner?
COUNTRY MOUSE: Right this way! Everything’s ready. We’ll eat right here, in the garden.
CITY MOUSE: (His eyes go wide.) Outside? On the ground?
COUNTRY MOUSE: (Laughs.) It’s not the ground, silly. It’s a lovely little patch of grass. And look, the sun is shining! It’s the best way to eat.
CITY MOUSE: (Sighs dramatically.) I suppose. But don’t you have a dining room? With a table? And… plates?
COUNTRY MOUSE: We have all the plates we need right here. (She gestures to two large, flat leaves, each piled with food.) Now, dig in! I have the freshest peas and some nice, sweet barley. All straight from my garden.
CITY MOUSE: (He pokes at a pea with a delicate finger.) This… green stuff? Where’s the chocolate cake? Or the cheese? The good stuff?
COUNTRY MOUSE: This is the good stuff! It’s so fresh it still tastes like sunshine!
CITY MOUSE: (He nibbles a single pea and shudders.) Thank you, but I’m suddenly not as hungry as I thought. My dear, you’re so dreadfully skinny! Are you on a diet? This is no way to live. You should come to the city with me. You’ll never go hungry again. I have a feast every day!
COUNTRY MOUSE: Really? A feast?
CITY MOUSE: Oh, yes. I’ll show you what real life is like. You’ll be delighted!
COUNTRY MOUSE: I accept! Let me grab my things!
SCENE 2
CITY MOUSE: Welcome to my house. Come, I´ll show you the dining room.
(The two mice arrive in a large, fancy dining room. A half-eaten banquet is spread across the table.)
CITY MOUSE: (He gestures grandly to the table, his chest puffed out with pride.) Behold! The dining room! My personal pantry. Help yourself!
COUNTRY MOUSE: (She stares at the leftover cheese, cakes, and other delicious-looking food.) Wow! It’s… a dream! I don’t know where to start!
CITY MOUSE: Try the chocolate cake first! It’s divine!
COUNTRY MOUSE: (She scrambles toward the cake but then stops, distracted.) Ooh! And the grapes!
CITY MOUSE: If you want water, there´s some in the pitcher.
COUNTRY MOUSE: Thanks, I am really impressed with your lifestyle. I think I will stay here with you. This is real life!
(Suddenly, a loud “BANG!” echoes through the room. The door swings open, and a giant, thundering foot steps inside. The mice freeze.)
CITY MOUSE: (His voice is a panicked whisper.) Run! Hide!
(He scrambles under a cupboard. The Country Mouse follows, shaking uncontrollably.)
COUNTRY MOUSE: (Whispering.) What was that?! What’s happening?
CITY MOUSE: Shhh! It’s just the cook! He’ll be gone in a minute. We just have to wait.
(They wait until the feet leave, then peek out. Just as they are about to climb back onto the table, the door opens again.)
COUNTRY MOUSE: Oh no, what now?!
CITY MOUSE: It’s the dog. Just stay quiet. He’ll go away.
(They remain hidden until the dog is gone.)
COUNTRY MOUSE: (Trembling.) My heart is pounding out of my chest! This is too much for me!
CITY MOUSE: Oh, don’t be so dramatic. That was nothing! We haven’t even had the best part yet. Come on, I’ll take you to the attic. It’s full of peanut butter and cheese!
SCENE 3
(The two mice are in a dark, dusty attic. They scurry around several bags and boxes.)
CITY MOUSE: (Pulls a jar of peanut butter from a box.) See? I told you! Everything you could ever want!
COUNTRY MOUSE: This is amazing! Look at all the food! I could live here forever!
(She spots a large chunk of cheese on the floor and scampers toward it.)
CITY MOUSE: Wait! Don’t touch that! That’s a mousetrap!
COUNTRY MOUSE: A what?
CITY MOUSE: It’s a thing that snaps shut and… well, let’s just say you don’t want to be near it. It’s how you die.
COUNTRY MOUSE: (She stares at the cheese, then back at the City Mouse.) Die?
CITY MOUSE: Yes, dear, die. But don’t worry, I know where all the traps are. We just have to be careful.
COUNTRY MOUSE: (Looks around the room, then at the City Mouse) You have to be careful all the time? And you’re always hiding? And running?
CITY MOUSE: Well, yes. It’s a small price to pay for the good life.
COUNTRY MOUSE: (She shakes her head slowly.) I don’t think so. I’d rather have my fresh peas in the sunshine than your chocolate cake in the shadows. I’d rather be skinny and safe than live in fear of a cook, a dog, or a trap.
CITY MOUSE: But…
COUNTRY MOUSE: Thank you, Cousin, but I’ve had enough. I’m going home.
(The Country Mouse turns and leaves. The City Mouse stands there alone, surrounded by all his food and all his fear.)
At the end of their adventure, the two cousins realize that every choice comes with consequences. While the City Mouse continues to live in fear despite his riches, the Country Mouse chooses safety, freedom, and peace of mind. The play reminds us that true happiness isn’t found in luxury, but in living without fear and appreciating the simple joys of life.
The End
Author: Aesop Fable
Adapted by: K I D S I N C O
Moral: It is better to live a simple and safe life than to have riches with fear and danger.
Moral Values:
- Contentment – Being grateful for what you have.
- Safety – Understanding that health and peace of mind are more valuable than wealth.
- Wisdom – Learning to make choices that protect well-being.
- Humility – Respecting different lifestyles without judgment.
- Family bonds – Valuing time together, even with differences.
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- The Country Mouse and the City Mouse – Storynory
- Town Mouse and Country Mouse – Fables of Aesop
- Short Stories for Kids – Bedtime Stories
- Moral Stories for Children – Kids World Fun
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