The Wise Men and the Elephant
by Cleve Haubold, James Hitt

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Highlights

Male

One Act40 minsPresent DayRoom for ExtrasExterior SetComedy

Synopsis

Five foolish members of the Elephant Scholars of the World heatedly argue the nature of the elephant, which they have never seen.

In a hilarious scramble, they head for India to prove their arguments.

At an ancient temple where, helped by a mischievous parrot, a kindly native peddler and his son, they go from bewilderment and befuddlement to a chaotic comic climax which puts a delightful new ending to a favorite old legend.

A musical score by James Hitt includes an opportunity for dances by the jungle animals.

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Kimo Thirty years old, a gently and pleasant-looking man.	—	—	Thirty years old, a gently and pleasant-looking man.
Sim Twelve years old, Kimo's son who is bright and active.	—	—	Twelve years old, Kimo's son who is bright and active.
Native Guides Helpful souls.	—	—	Helpful souls.
The Parrot Only a voice, very loud and clear.	—	—	Only a voice, very loud and clear.
The Students A group of neatly dressed men and women. Can double as Jungle Animals or Native Guides.	—	—	A group of neatly dressed men and women. Can double as Jungle Animals or Native Guides.