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King Bartholomew bans Spring, only to realize

that he has shown disrespect for Mother
Nature, upset the cycles of the seasons, and

destroyed the food supply.

Production Notes
CHARACTERS: 3 male, 6 female, 9 male or female; as many male and
female as desired for jury. (Actors may also play more than one role with
a change of costume.)
PLAYING TIME: 15 minutes

COSTUMES: The King wears pajamas, a small crown, and dressing gown
at the end of the play. The members of his court wear the traditional
costumes of fairy tale courts. Mother Nature’s Court has headpieces
suggesting their separate characterizations. Judge Wise Owl wears long
black robe and glasses. Spring wears long white gown and a garland of
flowers in her hair, and the word “Spring” on a sash across her chest.

PROPERTIES: Tray with spoon, dishes, medicine, Judge’s bench, gavel,
witness box, piece of paper for Prime Minister’s report.

SETTING: King’s bedroom. Down right is a door leading to castle
interior. A large “French door” type window is at left. At center is a large
bed with many pillows and quilts on it. Near the bed are a night table
and a bell cord.

LIGHTING: Lights are dimmed for dream sequence and brought up full
again as indicated in the text.
SOUND: Bell tolling six times.

witness A witness is someone who appears in court to say what he or she knows about
a crime.

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