One-act play script. Based on Rudyard Kiplings Jungle Book, this adaptation tells the story of Mowgli, a human toddler who wanders off into the jungle where a pack of wolves adopts him as one of its own, along with the help of Bagheera the Panther. The Tiger, Shere Kahn, seeks to kill Mowgli and, with the aid of some young wolves, tries to overthrow the pack leader Akela to free the way to his human prey. Mowgli, with the help of Bagheera, learns the use of fire and uses a blazing branch to defend Akela, driving Shere Kahn and his allies away.
The experimental nature of this piece creates numerous possibilities for it direction. Even though the major characters must be strong, the choral voices and movements are the key to success.
Concerning the vocal aspect, the director should combine all types of speaking manners, from whispers to shouts, snarls to pleas, to create a complete and varied sound. Try different combinations of single, double triple, male and female voices as you break up the choral speeches among your cast members. Don't be afraid of even breaking up individual lines into places for an echo building effect.
Movement is next in importance. The obvious pitfall of actors awkwardly crawling around on all fours must be avoided. Have your actors explore all types of offensive and defensive movements from stretches to crouches, lunges to retreats. Add a blending of both human and animal-like gestures to complete the picture. Each animal should have an individual personality which clearly identifies his place in the pack. Some will naturally be more dominate than others. Remember that Mowgli is more animal than human and should be played accordingly.
The possible approaches to this production are endless and the director shouldn't hesitate to create any additional business to enrich the script further. The greater the level of exploration, the greater the level of success.
Ensemble cast of all ages.
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