But deep in my bones I can feel that crocodiles are near. That’s because they keep below the water. There be crocodiles here that are scaring the fish away. One, wearing a hat, is the captain of the crew.Īaar! The fish ain’t biting today. And ZHASAAM! Here you are.ĪT RISE: It is early morning and all three players sit in the boat fishing. So, I came over here to the park and put on my magic hat. My brother went off some place this morning and told me not to tag-along. My brother made a friend already, but I don’t know anyone yet. I was lonesome, because we just moved here. I put it on, close my eyes, make a wish, and my wish comes true. (She points across the park.) And what does it look like I’m doing? I’m sitting here wearing my magic hat. We live in the yellow house on the corner on the other side of the park. Who are you, and what are you doing sitting here alone in the park? She stops in front of the girl who is sitting. (King and Queen walk to the library and look, but the princess is not there.)ĪT RISE: One child sits on a bench in a park. True, but it will be something she really wants. (He rubs his chin again and thinks hard.) Perhaps the thing to do is to simply ask her what she wants. She is always running about, chasing butterflies, or digging in the dirt with the gardener. Besides, she already has a lovely crown and you know she seldom wears it. Your majesty, it would hard for the royal jeweler to make one in just two days. (He rubs his chin and thinks hard.) How about a new crown? Crowns are always shiny and pretty. I was hoping to give her something different. But she already has many dolls and balls and books. Why not a doll, a ball, or a book?Īll very good ideas, your majesty. Your majesty, I cannot think of a suitable present to give our daughter, the princess, for her birthday, which is in just two days. Let’s tuck that paper right inside the front cover of your math books you’ll know where it is.ĪT RISE: The king and queen are talking together while sitting on their thrones. Now if we can find your permission slip, you can play. I couldn’t find it this morning, so I was going to have to do it all over again tonight. Look! (She holds up a crumpled piece of paper.) It’s my math homework. They search all the pockets, and they flip through the pages of each of the books that is inside. (The two begin to take everything out of the pack. You know what they say, two sets of eyes are better than one. Maybe it’s there and you just didn’t see it.
Chris picks up her backpack.) I just looked all through it, and I couldn’t find the note. If I don’t find it and take it back, I won’t be able to go.ĭon’t look so worried. I lost that permission slip from school that we were supposed to bring home, get our mothers to sign, and return to school. What did you lose? (Comes inside and closes the door.) But first, I’ve lost something important and I have to find it. What did she say?ĪT RISE: As the scene opens, Visitor is knocking at the door of Chris’s house. Do you know if there is any way to break the spell? (Speaking louder.) I tore up her spider web with a stick. (whispering) I’m not sure, but maybe because I tore her spider web. I can see, and I can talk, but I can’t move. I was afraid I might stand here alone for hours or maybe days. (Looks puzzled and walks slowly around the child who is standing very still.) Hi! What are you doing standing here in the middle of the woods? Another player comes walking along a path through the woods.
A list of her 92 book can be found on her web site, Excerpts from the 12 plays:ĪT RISE: As the scene opens, one player stands mid-stage, still as a statue. She writes fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and plays. Phyllis is a retired teacher who writes for children and adults. She has been active in three community theaters. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, holds a Masters Degree from San Francisco State, and a doctorate from the University of Colorado, Boulder. These fun plays are full of friendship, humor, fantasy, and magic and children will love to perform them in class or on stage! The plays are written for elementary school children and include: THREE STICKS LOST AND FOUND THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER THE MAGIC HAT PIRATE TREASURE CALYPSO, THE ROYAL DRAGON TWO FUSSY FROGS IN THE CAVE GLOOMY, RAINY DAY NEVER EMPTY STEW POT HICCUPS and FOR YOU OR FOR ME?. Plays For You And A Friend Or Two is a compilation of twelve short plays, each with 2 or 3 characters, and simple staging.