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248 Reading: The Sport of Champions!
The Tortoise and the Hare: A Reader’s Theater Script
(Adapted by Jeanette Larson.)
Readers
Narrator
Tortoise
Hare
Race Official
Spectator
NARRATOR: Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, today’s featured event is a foot race. You
may think you’ve heard this story before, and maybe you have, but today’s tale is one worth
hearing again.
RACE OFFICIAL: The contestants must report to the starting line immediately for the race to
begin!
NARRATOR: Once upon a time, there were a tortoise and a hare. The tortoise was slow and
careful and he took his time. The hare was very fast and he loved to brag about his speed.
HARE: I’m quick, I’m fast, I’ll be out of here in a flash! Who is foolish enough to race me?
Anyone, anyone out there? Who’ll dare to challenge me?
TORTOISE: I’m brave enough. I will race you.
HARE: Brave? How do you think you even have a chance against me? I can race circles around
you. By the time you even think about starting to run, I’ll be at the finish line.
TORTOISE: Save your bragging until the race has been won.
HARE: Okay, let’s get going!
RACE OFFICIAL: The course is set. You will race on the path that leads through the woods.
SPECTATOR: Tortoise, I’m rooting for you! Do your best!
TORTOISE: Thanks, pal. I’ll see you at the finish line.
HARE: Get real! The race will be over before it’s begun. Slowpokes never win!
RACE OFFICIAL: You know the rules. First one over the finish line wins. Tortoise, are you
ready?
TORTOISE: As ready as I’ll ever be!
RACE OFFICIAL: On your mark, get set, GO!