Elaine Berman

TYA, Children's Theatre

5m, 3f, to play several characters.

Simple Set

Ferdinand is a boy who when he is mad can't talk -- he fights instead. His mother suggests using his head and words to defend himself against teasing. But it doesn't work and he runs away after kicking a teacher. On the road he meets a skunk who can't produce a skunk smell and a nice girl dragon who can't breathe fire. The three see they have the same problem -- difficulty with self defense. Two knights looking for dragons to slay -- Ferdinand had met them previously -- find him, the skunk and the girl dragon. The three are forced to learn to defend themselves. They succeed and Ferdinand saves the day by controlling his impulse to fight. A great lesson play for children.

FEE: $35 per performance.