Jack and the Beanstalk | Jack's House. (Scene 1) - A free to read rhymed play!
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Jack's House
Mother
There's a hole in my blouse. I'm in need of a grouse! The floor is now souse. And there's a mouse in my house.
Mouse
Squeak!
Mother
Eek!
Mouse
Squeek!!
Mother
Eeeek!! Wake up my son and please, come quick. This isn't fun! Bring a broomstick!
Mouse
Squeak!
Mother
Ack!
Mouse
Squeak!
Mother
Jaaack! Hurry up now son and take a peek! This mouse is big!
Mouse
Squeak! Squeak!
Mother
Finally, you're here to help me out. Now you and the mouse - have a bout!
Jack
Hit the mouse, I shall not do. It's fine right there; by your...
Mother
Shoo mouse, shoo! Jack, my son, go in. Get the broom! It's inside, by the door of your own bedroom.
Jack
Mother, I will take the mouse outside, and in our house, he'll no longer abide.
Mother
Jack, don't wait! Get on with it! Go on now, before there's a bit of a fit!
Jack
Hello there, you nice, little mouse. I know that you like our quaint, little house. But it is too quaint - too small for us. Please go outside, so there's not a fuss.
Mouse
Squack.
Mother
Don't come back!
Mouse
Squack!
Mother
Jack!
Jack
I have an idea for the mouse to go. This is really good. I'm smart.
Mother
I know.
Jack
We'll play hide and go - hide and go - hide and go seek!
Mouse
Squeek!?!
Jack
I'll count to ten again and again! You will hide and then hide and then hide and then... I'll seek!
Mouse
Squeek?
Jack
I won't peek!
Mouse
Squeek!
Jack
Go find a spot. I'll count one to ten. 1 to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 9 and then, 10!
Mother
Keep doing this Jack. You do have a knack. I am going to go inside.
Jack
I bet my mother is going to hide. Are you ready, my friend, to do it again? Oh, please don't worry, it's alright to speak.
Mouse
Squeek!
Jack
That squeek was quite peak! This time though, from 10 down to 1. Tell me mouse, are you having fun?
Mouse
Squeek!! Squeek!!!
Jack
It's not my turn. I can't yet seek! Once again, go hide from me. And then we will see if I find thee!!! 1 to 5 and 6 to 10. Your hiding time is at an end. Now's it's time for me to seek!
Mother
Where is that mouse? I'll make it squeek!!!
Jack
Mother, no!
Mother
It has to go! There you are, you little pest! You certainly have a large fill of zest! I'm gonna get you!
Mouse
Squeek!
Mother
Shoo!
Jack
Goodbye little mouse. Be safe. Have fun!
Mother
Away from my house, mouse! Run!
Jack
I'm done. So, mother can I get back into bed?
Mother
Jack sell the cow and then rest your head.
Jack
What do you mean? Our Bessie's divine!
Mother
We're much too lean, Jack. Sell the bovine!
Jack
Bessie's my pet, my friend and my pal. She's good and kind and a cow of a gal... gal of a cow is what I should have said. Please, oh please; I don't have to be fed!
Mother
For you, my son to eat and to grow, Bessie the cow has now got to go. Now, off to the market and find us a buyer, while I go inside for my feet to retire.
Jack
I'm sorry, mother. I don't mean to argue. I'll go sell Bessie for two plus two.
Mother
SIX pieces of gold for Bessie, the cow. Stay 'til she's sold. Go quickly now.
Jack
I'll walk for miles to do what you ask. I'll be back soon, after doing my task.
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"Personal Use" would be totally FREE!!! I would be honored if you'd read it to your grandchildren! Maybe this will encourage them to get involoved with acting. If they are old enough (~ age 4+), let them read aloud some of the roles, or have them repeat after you. Get each of them up - on their feet - and have them be active with it. It will help them build confidence with performing in front of others. Get them to remember the lines and then give each of them suggestions of what to do with each of the lines. I'll finish posting the rest of the scenes soon. Thanks Gawn Fishin'. Artistically, ProCW
Ver good! I read it to my daughter lol
Thank you ProCW. As soon as I walk into their home there is a book handed to me by the 2, and 3 year olds. They do get involved in the stories, and yours have so much fun, excitement, and education, I know it will be their favorite. The 2 year old will be a good mouse!
Trisha
It seems to be very well written. Not familiar with writing in this fashion. I love it though.
very good
This a wonderful play. I love how you promote literacy through your plays.
Heehhe, you so silly. So I guess I'm going to be reading the future parts tomorrow...or should I save reading them until I have a bad day that way I'm guaranteed to have a smile on my face ?
nice... squeek? hehe will be off to taking more peeks :-)
thanks for this site!!! now i already have something for my project... very well done,
Thank you for your comment... hmm... I wonder what kind of project... :)
I'm reading this to my grand children. This is very nice. I like it. Thanks for sharing. :) Thumbs up!
:) Thanks for the thumbs up! :)
it is really a nice,nice story!i have fun readiing it!
Nice .........:-)
Thanks! :)
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Thank you, breakfastpop! :)
Thanks :)
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Jack and the Beanstalk is an original work that is somewhat-based on the classic tale - Jack and the Beanstalk.
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Gawn Fishin' says:
17 months ago
I simply wish to read this series to my grandchildren. Would that 'personal use' be prohibited?