The Magic Pencil
The Magic Pencil
Characters Narrator , a wise bookworm who loves teaching and telling stories Frank , a selfish 12 year old whose greed and apathy blinds his life Stanley , a caring 12 year old who is best friends with Frank , with an opposite attitude of him Servant , loyal and trustworthy man who serves the king , but who also cares for his world Court Jester , a goofy and energetic entertainer whose best act is juggling The Chancellor , a man who stands for what is right and is passionate about his world
Scene 1
( Narrator is seated in a chair at the beginning of the scene . Curtains are closed through the Narrator ' s dialogue .)
NARRATOR : We should always be grateful for what we have in life . Our planet is a beautiful place to live . So always caring for our world is needed for a healthy future . But how do we care for our world ? Pollution is everywhere and it hurts our land , water , and wildlife . How can we make a difference ?
( Narrator pauses , deep in thought .)
I recall a story where a greedy and prideful kid named Frank realizes the error of his ways .
( Curtains open , revealing a school playground . Sitting on the swings are Frank and Stanley . Frank finishes eating a candy bar , then throws the wrapper to the ground .)
STANLEY : Frank , that ' s littering . Why didn ' t you get up and throw it away ?
FRANK : Meh , I really don ' t care , Stanley . Besides , it ' s someone else ' s problem now .
Still , it ' s unkind to litter .
STANLEY :
( Stanley gets up and throws the candy wrapper into a trashcan .)