Freelance Players, Inc.

Tortoise vs. Hare

Script / lyrics by Stephen Murray
Music by Stephen Murray

Flexible cast size, most roles m or f.
60 minutes
Elementary / Middle School

This witty new musical version of Aesop's famous fable won the Anna Aornio national children's playwriting contest. Harry Hare and her gang of "Hare's angels" terriorize the animals of the forest until Theodore Tortoise challenges her right to rule. It is agreed that the dispute will be settled by the most famous race in children's literature. Slow-paced Theodore is put through an exercise and nutrition program by his animal pals, while Harry and her Hares plan their cheating tactics. This musical fable with multiple morals has been enhoyed by children and adults in numerous performance and included upbeat music that ranges from rock 'n roll, to calypso, to jazz.

Royalty: $50/$35

"Murray's contemporary version of Aesop's tale expands upon the notion that "slow and steady wins the race". His approach to a seris of value statements that help us, as modern citizens to be more in touch with what we can do for ourselves and each other..."

Atlantic News, Hampton, N.H.