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“The Mysterious Mousetrap” is a charming and whimsical play set in the magical world of Harmony Farm. The story unfolds when Monty the Mouse discovers a mysterious mousetrap in the farmhouse, sparking concern for the safety of the farm’s inhabitants. Despite Monty’s attempts to warn his fellow animals – Cluckington the Chicken, Lambkin the Lamb, and Daisy the Cow – they dismiss the danger, believing it doesn’t concern them.

Unexpectedly, a night of calamity ensues when the mousetrap captures not a mouse but a venomous snake. The snake bites Winona, the woman of the house, leading to a comical chain of events as the man, determined to cure her, chases after Cluckington for chicken soup, Lambkin for a lamb dish, and Daisy for a grand feast.

In the end, Monty, observing the chaos, emerges to share a valuable lesson: the interconnectedness of life on the farm and the importance of aiding those in need. The play concludes with a heartwarming reminder that even the smallest creature, like a mousetrap, can set in motion a tale of compassion, unity, and unexpected alliances in the enchanting world of Harmony Farm.

THE MYSTERIOUS MOUSETRAP

Welcome to the enchanting world of “The Mysterious Mousetrap.” In this whimsical tale, where walls whisper secrets and laughter dances with the wind, we invite you to join us on a journey through a farm unlike any other. Prepare yourselves for a delightful odyssey where friendships are forged, unexpected perils await, and the heartwarming lessons of compassion and unity blossom.

CHARACTERS:

MONTY (the Mouse)

WINONA (the Woman)

FEATHERS (the Doctor)

CLUCKINGTON (the Chicken)

LAMBKIN (the Lamb)

DAISY (the Cow)

NARRATOR

SCRIPT:

Props: Intriguingly decorated box with a mousetrap, steaming soup dish, an antique-looking thermometer

NARRATOR: In a cozy little farmhouse, curiosity prowled the walls as Monty the Mouse peered through a crack, watching Winona and her mysterious package.

MONTY: (whispering) Ah, the suspense! What delectable delight could be concealed within?

NARRATOR: Monty’s excitement turned to horror as he discovered it was a mousetrap. Distraught, he scampered outside to alert the others.

MONTY: Mousetrap alert! Danger lurks within our humble abode!

NARRATOR: Cluckington, engrossed in a worm hunt, dismissed Monty’s warning with a nonchalant attitude.

CLUCKINGTON: Sorry, Mr. Mouse, but worms are my world. Mousetraps, not so much.

NARRATOR: Undeterred, Monty sought solace from Lambkin.

MONTY: Mr. Lamb, a mousetrap threatens us all!

LAMBKIN: (reflective) Not my woolly concern, dear mouse. I shall pray for your plight.

NARRATOR: Seeking help from Daisy the Cow, Monty’s plea fell on indifferent ears.

MONTY: Mrs. Cow, a mousetrap endangers us!

DAISY: (unperturbed) Danger? Not for me, dear. No danger here.

NARRATOR: Crestfallen, Monty returned home, unaware of the impending twist that the night held. That night, a sudden calamity struck! A mousetrap clamped shut with a resounding noise, revealing a venomous snake within. The woman, unaware of the peril, suffered a snakebite.

WINONA: (panicking) A snake! Help!

NARRATOR: The doctor arrived promptly, diagnosing the situation with his trusty thermometer.

FEATHERS: (solemn) A snakebite, indeed. Chicken soup shall mend her wounds.

NARRATOR: Determined to save Winona, the man embarked on a comical pursuit of Cluckington.

MAN: Come here, feathered friend! You’re destined for soup.

CLUCKINGTON: Alas, my destiny takes a fowl turn!

NARRATOR: The tale twisted further as Lambkin found himself in a similar predicament.

MAN: (chasing) A delectable lamb dish awaits!

LAMBKIN: (fleeing) Not today! I choose life!

NARRATOR: With the woman recovering, a celebration was in order, and the man set his sights on Daisy.

MAN: (grinning) The grand finale! Come, dear cow, time to shine.

DAISY: (confused) A party? I wasn’t informed!

MAN: (assertive) You’re the star, Daisy!

NARRATOR: As chaos ensued, Monty, observing from the shadows, decided to speak out.

MONTY: (emerging) Beware! When trouble knocks, remember the mousetrap. We must aid those in need, for the farm’s harmony depends on it!

NARRATOR: And so, a valuable lesson echoed through the farmhouse—a whimsical fable of unexpected alliances and the interconnectedness of life on the farm.

THE END

AUTHOR: UNKNOWN

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