Young audiences. 10-15 minutes. 6 either (with the potential to use puppets instead of live actors). Suitable for elementary school and older. 

Adapted for the stage from the book by Don Freeman.

Digital Perusal Script: $4.50.   Performance Royalties: $15.00/performance.  Photocopy License: $10.00 (may only be ordered in conjunction with Performance Royalties).  The Photocopy License includes permission to make copies of the script as necessary for your production.  Professional rights should be negotiated directly with YouthPLAYS at info@youthplays.com.

Manuelo the praying mantis desperately wants to make an instrument. After many failed attempts and ridicule from insects and other animals, he befriends a spider who helps him make a cello and beautiful music.