Title: Bertie Bullfrog’s Singing Dilemma

Characters:
 Bertie Bullfrog: A handsome, stout young frog with a passion for singing.
 Morris Mountain-cow: The wise and diplomatic leader of the animal
community.
 Peter Possum: A grumpy neighbor who is tired of Bertie’s loud singing.
 Ronald Rooster: A proud rooster who values his own early morning calls.
 Cyril Skunk: A reasonable animal who offers practical suggestions.
 Pauline Piam-piam: A gracious bird who admires Bertie’s voice.
 Peter Parrot: A hot-tempered parrot who suggests extreme measures.
 Wilfred Wowler: A boa who is quick to suggest violence but ultimately
agrees to reason.
 Gertrude Goose: A slow-witted goose who struggles to understand the
situation.

Act 1: The Morning Practice

Setting: A sunny morning in the bush, with a waha tree providing shade. Bertie is
practicing his singing.
(Bertie Bullfrog is center stage, singing loudly with eyes closed.)
Bertie: (singing)
"Brek! Brek! Brekekek!"
He pauses for deep breaths, puffing out his chest.
Bertie: (to himself)
Ah, what a magnificent day to sing! My voice is truly unparalleled!
As Bertie continues, the other animals enter one by one, looking annoyed.

Act 2: The Meeting of the Animals

Setting: The animals gather around a large rock under the waha tree, whispering
among themselves.
Morris: (raising his hoof)
Ladies and gentlemen! We must discuss the issue of Bertie’s singing. It has become
quite a nuisance!
Peter Possum: (grumbling)
I can’t even take my afternoon nap!
Ronald Rooster:
He sings for hours! Just listen to me, I only sing for a few minutes in the morning!
Cyril Skunk:
We need to find a solution without hurting Bertie’s feelings.
Gertrude Goose:
What’s a dipsomaniac cockroach?
The others roll their eyes. Morris continues.

Act 3: The Plan

Setting: The animals huddle closer together, whispering their plan.
Morris:
We need a diplomatic approach. We must convince Bertie he needs to protect his
voice.
Peter Possum:
How do we do that?
Cyril Skunk:
What if we make him think it was his idea to sing less and softer?
The animals nod in agreement, excited about their plan.

Act 4: The Consultation with Bertie

Setting: Bertie is still singing, unaware of the animals’ gathering. They approach
him enthusiastically.
Morris:
Bertie! We love your singing, but we need to consult you about something
important.
Bertie: (puffing up with pride)
Of course! My voice is like an ancient monument, priceless!
Pauline Piam-piam:
Exactly! We’ve decided your voice must be protected!
Bertie:
Protected? How so?

Act 5: The Agreement

Setting: The animals present their proposal to Bertie.
Morris:
We propose that you sing for only half an hour in the morning and half in the
evening.
Peter Possum:
And it should be softer singing, for the preservation of your magnificent voice!
Bertie looks confused but intrigued.
Bertie:
If it protects my voice, I suppose I can agree to that… as long as you promise to
listen!
The animals cheer and nod in agreement, relieved.
Morris:
Then it’s settled! We appreciate your sacrifice, Bertie.
As the animals leave, Bertie starts singing softly.
Bertie: (softly)
"Brek, brek, brek, brek…"
The curtain falls as the animals walk away, chuckling at their clever plan.

End of Play
Title: Bertie Bullfrog's Dilemma
Cast of Characters:
 Bertie Bullfrog: A handsome young frog with a powerful baritone voice.
 Morris Mountain-cow: The diplomatic leader of the animals, serious and
thoughtful.
 Peter Possum: A grumpy neighbor who finds Bertie's singing bothersome.
 Cyril Skunk: A practical thinker and mediator in the discussions.
 Ronald Rooster: A proud rooster, fond of his own music.
 Gertrude Goose: A hard-of-hearing goose who misunderstands things.
 Wilfred Wowler: A boa who is hot-tempered and suggests extreme
measures.
 Oscar Owl: A sleepy owl who struggles to stay awake during the meeting.
 Peter Parrot: A hot-tempered parrot eager to throw insults.

ACT 1: The Morning Practice

Scene 1: A sunny morning in the bush. The stage is set with a large waha tree
providing shade. Sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves fill the air. Bertie
stands center stage, practicing his scales.
Bertie: (enthusiastically)
"Brek, brek, brek, brek, brek, brek!"
(He takes deep breaths, puffing out his chest. Suddenly, a button pops off his
waistcoat.)
"Ouch! Careful with those deep breaths, Bertie!"
Scene 2: Bertie starts singing loudly, eyes closed, fully enjoying his performance.
Bertie: (singing)
"Brek! Brek! Brekekek!"
As he sings, the stage lights dim slightly to indicate time passing. The other animals
enter quietly stage left, forming a circle around Bertie.

ACT 2: The Meeting

Scene 1: The animals gather to discuss Bertie's singing. Morris steps forward,
clearing his throat.
Morris: (loudly)
"Ladies and gentlemen! We must talk about Bertie Bullfrog's singing!"
Peter Possum steps forward, looking grumpy.
Peter Possum:
"The man is a menace! His singing wakes me up every morning!"
Cyril Skunk interrupts.
Cyril:
"Let’s focus on the real issue: Bertie's inconsiderate behavior!"
Bertie, oblivious, continues singing in the background.
Ronald Rooster:
"Exactly! I only sing a few calls, then I rest. Bertie just goes on and on!"
The animals nod in agreement but are still hesitant to confront Bertie directly.
Scene 2: The animals brainstorm solutions. Wilfred Wowler raises his voice.
Wilfred:
"Let’s cut out his tongue!"
Morris shakes his head firmly.
Morris:
"We want a solution with tact, not violence!"
Gertrude Goose, confused, speaks up.
Gertrude:
"What is a dipsomaniac cockroach?"
The animals sigh collectively as Morris explains.
Morris:
"A diplomatic approach means we must persuade Bertie without him realizing it."
The animals nod in agreement.

ACT 3: The Resolution

Scene 1: Bertie finishes his singing and opens his eyes to find the animals gathered
around him.
Bertie: (smiling)
"Do you like my singing?"
The animals cheer enthusiastically.
All Animals:
"More than like it, we love it!"
Scene 2: Morris takes the lead in confronting Bertie.
Morris:
"Bertie, your voice is like an ancient monument – priceless and irreplaceable."
Bertie puffs up with pride.
Bertie:
"Absolutely astonishing! But how do I protect it?"
Morris proposes the plan.
Morris:
"We want you to sing for just half an hour in the morning and evening, and softer, to
preserve your voice."
Peter Possum groans, but Cyril speaks up.
Cyril:
"It’s a sacrifice we must make for Bertie’s voice."
Scene 3: Bertie considers the plan, nodding in agreement.
Bertie:
"I’ll practice softer singing, but only for half an hour!"
The animals cheer, and as they exit the stage, Bertie starts his softer singing, the
sound fading as the curtain falls.
Bertie: (softly singing)
"Brek, brek, brek…"
Lights dim, and the curtain closes.

End of Play
This script captures the essence of Bertie Bullfrog's story, highlighting the
interactions among the characters and their attempts to find a peaceful resolution
to the problem of Bertie's loud singing while ensuring it remains engaging for the
audience.