Praise (Don’t) Be a Chicken

Leap Year Project
10 x 10 = 100
10 scenes x 10 words of dialogue each

(I imagine ten actors are on stage, and a spotlight appears on each as they say their line in their corner quickly as if a punchline. If lights are not possible, perhaps they stand up from chairs/floor to show the audience it’s their turn. Each actor has some prop or accessory to signify an aspect of their scene. Also, if only one actor is available, they can have a small accessory/prop to show the change from scene to scene as they move as quickly and efficiently as possible. Lastly, a video screen in the back with the title of the “play” at the beginning and the listed locales before each scene would be great. Or, stage crew could hold up a handwritten sign before the “play” and each scene.)

Lights up.

Scene 1 – Farm Kitchen
A: This chicken is the best I’ve ever slaughtered and sauteed.

Scene 2 – Chicken Coop
B: Why am I the best chicken? Over there looks better!

Scene 3 – Whole Foods
C: Chicken breasts on sale? Finally, I can afford dinner tonight.

Scene 4—Tinder Restaurant Date
D: I only eat free-range white meat to save the environment.

Scene 5 – Bridge Part I
E: Mom said if everyone else was doing it could I?

Scene 6—Bridge Part II
F: Um, no mom, you’re so silly, I want to live!

Scene 7—Finance Office

G: Sir, you said I have no guts. Well, I quit!

Scene 8—City Streets

H: I’m free at...What am I capable of doing now?!

Scene 9—Office Interview

I: See from my resume I can calculate annual chicken costs.

Scene 10—Kentucky Fried Chicken

J: May I take your order? Colonel Sanders approves this scene.

Blackout.