Baba-Yaga. CHARACTERS Narrator Natasha Father Stepmother Servant Cat

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1 Baba-Yaga ( 改編自 : CHARACTERS Narrator Natasha Father Stepmother Servant Cat Baba-Yaga NARRATOR: A long long time ago, in the depths of a Russian countryside, a place where the dreaded child-eater, Baba-Yaga lives. In the woods was a happy family. The father and the daughter depended on each other dearly. FATHER: Natasha, I have some news about our family. NATASHA: Yes father? FATHER: Well, it has been a long time since mother died and we both miss her very much. That is why I have decided to remarry. NATASHA: You mean I'll have a new mommy? FATHER: Yes, (thoughtful) a new mommy. NARRATOR: But Natasha's new stepmother did not love Natasha. She only loved Natasha's father. Natasha's Father was completely entranced by this lovely new family member,

2 and did not notice at all how poor his daughter had become. STEPMOTHER: Natasha dear, get me more tea, and I'll give you some bread. NATASHA: Yes mother-- STEPMOTHER: (interrupting) Little children are to be seen, not heard. FATHER: Just do it STEPMOTHER: Now go eat it somewhere out of sight. NATASHA: Yes mother-- STEPMOTHER: (interrupting) Little children are to be seen, not heard! NARRATOR: Natasha's Stepmother did not like children at all, and soon devised a plan to get rid of this one. She remembered her sister, Baba-Yaga. The dreaded child-eating witch! STEPMOTHER: Natasha, I need a needle and thread to mend a shirt, go to your auntie's house and get it for me. NATASHA: But we have a needle and thread. STEPMOTHER: Little children are to be seen, not heard! NARRATOR: Natasha set off to visit her aunt. NATASHA: I hope I don't get lost on the way. NARRATOR: After a long adventure she finally arrived Baba-Yaga's terrible house. NATASHA: Hello, is anybody home? SERVANT: Yes, who are you? NATASHA: I'm Natasha, I came to get a needle and thread for my stepmother. SERVANT: Of course, go right inside (sneezes) the master will see you

3 I'm sure. NATASHA: Oooohh! here, have my handkerchief. SERVANT: Thank you. BABA-YAGA: (Crooning) Hello Dearie, how are you today? NATASHA: I'm fine, Auntie, I just came for a needle and thread. My stepmother needs to mend a shirt. BABA-YAGA: Of course, Dear. Why don't you take over my weaving while I get you a needle and thread. heehee NATASHA: Yes, Auntie. BABA-YAGA: Prepare a bath for this tasty morsel. I shall make a stew of her! hahaha SERVANT: My master has asked me to prepare a bath for you. NATASHA: That is fine, but please take your time. CAT: I haven't had a bite of food in weeks, yet that witch, Baba-Yaga, is preparing to feast on you. NATASHA: Here, have some cheese. CAT: Thanks a lot! BABA-YAGA: Are you weaving? NATASHA: Yes'mam. CAT: Meow... I will tell you how to escape from here. Pay very close attention, because I only have time to tell you once. NATASHA: I'm listening. CAT: I will take over the weaving, you need to hurry before she realizes that I'm not you. First, you gather comb lying over on that table. second, If you throw the comb on the ground it will become an enchanted forest, so thick that Baba-Yaga won't be able to get

4 through. Now, go! BABA-YAGA: Are you still weaving? CAT: Yes'm. BABA-YAGA: That's not Natasha. YOU!!! BABA-YAGA: Incompetent fools! Why didn't you bite her? CAT: I was hungry and she gave me food, that's more than I get from you! BABA-YAGA: servant!! Why didn't you stop her!? SERVANT: She gave me a beautiful handkerchief, the most you ever give me is a used rag! NARRATOR: Baba-Yaga chased after Natasha. Just as she was about to close in on her, Natasha threw the comb onto the ground and a forest enclosed Baba-Yaga. BABA-YAGA: NOOOO!!! Now I'll never catch her. FATHER: Natasha! Where are you? Natasha! FATHER: Natasha! You're here, you're back! Thank goodness! NATASHA: Father, I'm so glad to be back. FATHER: Where have you been? I was worried sick. NATASHA: Stepmother sent me to her sister's house, it was terrible! FATHER: How bad could it been? NATASHA: Daddy, her sister is Baba-Yaga! FATHER: What!!! NARRATOR: As you probably guessed, the consequences were disastrous for the stepmother. Natasha's father threw her out of his house, and he nullified their marriage. As for Natasha, it was just like old times. Natasha and her father played

5 games with each other, and drank tea together. Natasha was allowed to be both seen and heard, and she always ate full meals in the company of her father.

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