Earth Day Celebration – Playscript
17th April 2023
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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd, and it is a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action to protect the environment. It was first celebrated in 1970, and it is now recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, with over a billion people taking part in activities each year.
Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, who wanted to draw attention to the need for environmental protection. He was inspired by the anti-war movement, and he believed that a similar grassroots movement could be used to raise awareness about the environment.
The first Earth Day in 1970 was a huge success, with an estimated 20 million people taking part in rallies, protests, and other events across the United States. This event helped to bring environmental issues to the forefront of public consciousness, and it helped to spur the creation of many environmental laws and regulations, such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
Today, Earth Day is celebrated around the world, with events and activities focused on a variety of environmental issues, such as climate change, renewable energy, and conservation. It is a day for people to come together to celebrate the natural world, nd to work towards a healthier, more sustainable future.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Welcome to our play, “Earth Day Celebration”! Today, we’re going to see how a group of friends and some special characters work together to make a difference in protecting our planet. From cleaning up litter to planting trees and learning about the importance of pollinators, this is a story about the power of small actions to create big change. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
CHARACTERS:
ALEX – a human child
MARIA – a human child
OAKY – a wise old oak tree
SAMMY – a friendly squirrel
BETSY – a busy bee
Scene: A park
[Enter Alex and Maria, holding bags and gloves]
ALEX: (excitedly) Happy Earth Day, Maria!
MARIA: (smiling) Happy Earth Day, Alex! I can’t wait to help take care of our planet.
OAKY: (voiceover) And we appreciate your help, young ones!
[Oaky enters, slowly swaying his branches]
SAMMY: (chirping) Hey, guys! What’s up?
BETSY: (buzzing) Yeah, we heard you were coming to help clean up the park.
ALEX: (nodding) That’s right! We want to do our part to make the Earth a better place.
MARIA: (picking up litter) It’s important to take care of our planet, not just on Earth Day, but every day.
OAKY: (wisely) You’re right. Every small action we take can make a big difference in protecting our home.
SAMMY: (giggling) And we animals appreciate it! It’s much nicer to live in a clean, healthy environment.
BETSY: (buzzing) Speaking of healthy environments, have you heard about the importance of planting trees?
MARIA: (curious) No, tell us more!
OAKY: (enthusiastically) Ah, trees are one of the most important things we have in our ecosystem. They provide oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, and help regulate the climate.
ALEX: (nodding) Wow, I had no idea trees were so important.
SAMMY: (smiling) That’s why we animals love them so much! They provide shelter and food for us, too.
BETSY: (buzzing) And speaking of food, did you know that bees play an important role in pollinating plants?
MARIA: (surprised) Really? I thought bees just made honey.
BETSY: (laughing) Well, we do make honey, but we also pollinate plants, which helps them grow and reproduce.
ALEX: (amazed) That’s incredible! I never realized how much we all depend on each other.
MARIA: (grinning) I’m so glad we came out here today. It’s great to be part of something bigger than ourselves.
OAKY: (smiling) That’s the spirit, young ones! Together, we can make a difference in protecting our planet for generations to come.
[All characters gather together for a group hug]
SAMMY: (chirping) Happy Earth Day, everyone!
BETSY: (buzzing) Let’s make every day Earth Day!
[All characters exit, leaving the park clean and beautiful]
And that’s the end of our play! Our characters learned a lot about the importance of taking care of our planet and working together to protect it. They also discovered that every small action we take can make a big difference in creating a healthier, more sustainable world. So, let’s all remember to do our part to protect the Earth – not just on Earth Day, but every day of the year!
The moral of our story is that we all have a responsibility to take care of our planet. By making small changes to our daily habits and working together with others, we can create a more sustainable world for ourselves and future generations.
Let’s remember to reduce, reuse, recycle, plant trees, and be kind to all the creatures that share our planet. We only have one Earth, so let’s take care of it!
End of Play
AUTHOR: K I D S I N C O
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The Dry Tree
The Sad Squirrel
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