In The Talking Parrot’s Great Escape, when Jerry is given the important task of taking care of Rex—the class’s very talkative parrot—he is determined to prove he can be trusted. But with his curious twin brother Eddy nearby, things don’t go exactly as planned!
What begins as a simple weekend quickly turns into a chaotic and funny adventure when Rex escapes. Will the boys be able to fix their mistake? Or will this feathered friend teach them an unforgettable lesson?
CHARACTERS:
JERRY (Twin)
EDDY (Twin)
MISS SUE
REX (The Parrot)
MOTHER
GRANDMOTHER
SCRIPT:
Scene I – In the Classroom
(Jerry, Eddy, and Miss Sue are in the classroom.)
JERRY: Miss Sue, where’s Rex?
MISS SUE: He’s at the principal’s office. Don’t forget to take him home when you leave.
JERRY: I won’t! I’m very excited to have him for the weekend.
EDDY: You mean we are excited.
MISS SUE: Sorry, Eddy. This time, Rex is Jerry’s responsibility.
JERRY: Did you hear that? My responsibility!
(The school bell rings.)
MISS SUE: Take good care of him, Jerry. See you both on Monday.
JERRY & EDDY: Bye, Miss Sue!
(They exit.)
Scene II – At Home
(Jerry and Eddy are in their bedroom. Rex is in his cage.)
JERRY: Listen, Eddy. Stay away from Rex’s cage. I don’t want any problems.
REX: I’m Rex! I’m Rex!
(Grandmother enters.)
GRANDMOTHER: Oh, what a beautiful bird!
REX: What a beautiful bird!
EDDY: Hi, Grandma! Rex is our class pet.
GRANDMOTHER: Be careful with him. Keep the door closed.
JERRY: Don’t worry. He’ll stay in his cage.
(Grandmother exits. Mother enters.)
MOTHER: Jerry, Louis is on the phone.
JERRY: Thanks, Mom.
(Jerry and Mother exit. Eddy stays.)
REX: I’m Rex! I’m Rex!
EDDY: It’s so hot in here!
(He tries the air conditioner.)
EDDY: It’s not working… I’ll open the window.
(He opens the window.)
REX: I’m hungry! I’m hungry!
EDDY: Jerry told me not to… but okay…
(He looks for food and finds it.)
EDDY: Here it is!
(He opens the cage. Rex flies out.)
REX: I’m going home! I’m going home!
EDDY: No! Come back! Oh no… I’m in big trouble!
(Jerry, Mother, and Grandmother rush in.)
MOTHER: What’s wrong?
GRANDMOTHER: Why are you yelling?
JERRY: Where’s Rex?!
(Eddy starts crying.)
EDDY: I’m sorry! I tried to feed him, and he escaped!
JERRY: What?!
MOTHER: Why did you open the window?
EDDY: It was too hot… I didn’t know what else to do…
JERRY: I told you to stay away from the cage! What are we going to do now?
GRANDMOTHER: Tell your teacher the truth.
JERRY: She’ll never trust me again…
MOTHER: Let’s talk to her.
(They exit.)
Scene III – Miss Sue’s House
(They knock. Miss Sue opens the door.)
MISS SUE: Oh! What a nice surprise, Jerry!
JERRY: Miss Sue… I’m so sorry… I lost Rex.
(They suddenly hear Rex.)
REX: I’m Rex! I’m Rex!
JERRY: What was that?!
MISS SUE: That’s Rex. He came back home.
EDDY: Please don’t blame Jerry—it was my fault! And… Rex said he was going home!
REX: I’m hungry! I’m hungry!
EDDY: Oh no… not again!
(Everyone laughs.)
THE END
AUTHOR: K I D S I N C O
Conclusion: In the end, Rex found his way home, but not without teaching Jerry and Eddy an important lesson. What seemed like a disaster turned into a moment of growth, honesty, and forgiveness.
Sometimes, mistakes can feel overwhelming—but telling the truth and facing the consequences can lead to understanding and stronger relationships.
Moral of the Story: Responsibility means making good choices—even when no one is watching—and honesty can fix even the biggest mistakes.
Moral Values:
- Responsibility: Taking care of something important means following rules and making good decisions.
- Honesty: Telling the truth, even when we make mistakes, helps build trust and understanding.
- Accountability: Owning up to our actions shows maturity and courage.
- Forgiveness: Everyone makes mistakes, and learning to forgive helps relationships grow stronger.
- Family Support: In difficult moments, family can guide us and help us do what’s right.
- Problem-Solving: Facing problems calmly and taking action is better than hiding from them.
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🎭 External Resources:
- 14 Fun Facts About Parrots – Smithonian Magazine
- Pet Parrots – A Complete Beginner’s Guide – The Parrot Society UK
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