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HALF CHICKEN’S WINGS OF COURAGE

CHARACTERS:

NARRATOR

MOTHER

HALF CHICKEN

DUCK

TURKEY

HORSE

COW

BULL

PIGEON

PIG 1

PIG 2

STREAM

FIRE

WIND

GUARD 1

GUARD 2

COOK

SCRIPT:

In the enchanting lands of Spain, a remarkable tale unfolds—a tale of resilience, determination, and the unyielding spirit of a small and unique creature. Join us as we delve into the captivating story of Little Half Chicken, a brave and extraordinary hero who embarks on a grand adventure to seek his destiny.

NARRATOR: Once upon a time, in a ranch in Spain, six chicks were hatched. The hen mother was surprised when she saw the last one.

MOTHER: Oh, my! What’s this?

NARRATOR: The hen mother took a closer look at the baby chick.

MOTHER: I can’t believe my eyes! He’s so different from my five other chicks. He has only one wing, one leg, one eye, half a head, and half a beak!

NARRATOR: When all the animals on the ranch heard about the special chick that was born, they came to see him.

DUCK: Quack, quack, poor little baby, quack, quack!

TURKEY: He’s so ugly!

HORSE: He looks funny!

COW: Moo! He’s only a half chicken! Moo!

BULL: He doesn’t belong here!

PIGEON: He’s Half Chicken! Ha, ha, ha, ha.

NARRATOR: A few weeks later, Half Chicken overheard two pigs talking about him.

PIG 1: I don’t think he will remain under his mother’s protection for a long time.

PIG 2: You’re right. He is not obedient like his brothers.

PIG 1: Maybe it’s because he’s different. There’s no one else like him!

NARRATOR: Then Half Chicken thought.

HALF CHICKEN: They are right. I don’t belong here. It’s time for me to leave the ranch.

NARRATOR: That same day, he talked to his mother.

HALF CHICKEN: Mother, I’m tired of this life on this dull ranch. I’m off to Madrid to see the King.

MOTHER: To Madrid? No, you’re so little, and it’s a long trip. Stay here with me, and someday, when you are bigger, I will go with you.

HALF CHICKEN: No, mother. I already packed my things.

MOTHER: Very well, just be sure to treat everyone you meet kindly.

NARRATOR: Half Chicken said goodbye to his mother and left the ranch, hopping and kicking until he found a stream.

STREAM: Oh, Half Chicken, please help me! Move the branches and weeds so that my waters can flow freely.

HALF CHICKEN: Sorry, I can’t waste time. Move them yourself! I am going to Madrid to see the King.

NARRATOR: Half Chicken continued hopping and kicking until he found a small fire that was almost about to extinguish.

FIRE: Oh, Half Chicken, please fan me a little with your wing so that I can live longer. And put some sticks and dry leaves over me.

HALF CHICKEN: Sorry, I can’t waste time. Do it yourself! I am going to Madrid to see the King.

NARRATOR: And once again, he went hopping and kicking until he found the wind tangled in the branches of a large oak tree.

WIND: Oh, Half Chicken, please help me to get free from these branches.

HALF CHICKEN: Sorry, I can’t waste time. Untangle the branches yourself! I am going to Madrid to see the King.

NARRATOR: And he went hopping and kicking until he finally reached Madrid.

HALF CHICKEN: What a beautiful city! Now I will go straight to the King’s Palace.

NARRATOR: When he reached the gates of the palace, one of the guards standing before the gates said,

GUARD 1: What do you want?

HALF CHICKEN: I came to see the King.

GUARD 2: Ha, ha, ha, ha, you must be joking!

GUARD 1: Let me fetch the King.

NARRATOR: The guard went inside the palace, but instead of the King, he showed up with the Cook.

HALF CHICKEN: My King, it’s an honor meeting you!

COOK: The honor is mine. Come with me. I have a very special place in the palace I want to show you. My kitchen!

NARRATOR: Half Chicken followed the Cook, and as soon as they were in the kitchen, the Cook suddenly grabbed him by the neck and said,

COOK: This is my lucky day! You’re just what I needed to make my chicken soup.

NARRATOR: Then he threw Half Chicken into a pot of boiling water.

HALF CHICKEN: Water, please, don’t drown me!

WATER: When I was in trouble, you didn’t help me!

NARRATOR: And the water rose higher than ever.

HALF CHICKEN: I’m burning! Burning! Burning! Please, Fire, help me!

FIRE: No! You didn’t help me when I needed your help.

NARRATOR: And the fire burned hotter than ever. Then the cook came into the kitchen, took the cover off the pot, and said,

COOK: What is all this mess? This chicken is not good; it’s all burned out! Get out of my kitchen! You’re nothing but trouble!

NARRATOR: So the Cook took Half Chicken by the neck and threw him out the window.

HALF CHICKEN: Oh, Wind, help me, please!

WIND: When I was in trouble, you didn’t help me!

NARRATOR: And the wind blew stronger and stronger, catching him up and whirling him through the air until Half Chicken landed on the roof of the highest church.

HALF CHICKEN: Oh no! How am I going to get down from here?

NARRATOR: And there he is, up to this day, perched on only one leg, looking at the people and animals with only one eye, turning slowly when the wind blows.

And so, dear friends, we have witnessed the extraordinary journey of Little Half Chicken—a tale that reminds us of the power that lies within, no matter our differences or limitations. Little Half Chicken’s unwavering courage, despite facing adversity and ridicule, has left an indelible mark on our hearts. Through his encounters with the animals, the elements, and the Cook, he showed us that true worth is measured by the kindness we extend to others.

As we bid farewell to Little Half Chicken perched atop the highest church, let us carry his remarkable story with us, a reminder that our uniqueness should be celebrated and cherished. For it is in our differences that we find strength, resilience, and the ability to soar against all odds.

THE END

AUTHOR:  SPANISH FOLKTALE

ADAPTED BY: K I D S I N C O

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