Return to KOTB Home Page Melody is angry with Michael, Mark's twin brother. She is chasing Michael, yelling and screaming. Michael sees Mark and uses him, as some twins do when faced with untenable circumstances. Michael switches places with Mark. Unlike most twins, however, Michael must convince Melody that he shares his brother's disability for the ruse to work. (Michael, Mark, Melody)
Michael bursts into the kitchen, ready to tell his mom about his science accomplishment. Instead he finds a list of chores and a note from his mom stating that she and Mark have gone to Mark's physical therapy session. Michael is hurt and angry and confronts Mark about all the extra time their parents spend with him. (Michael, Mark)
Michael is upset that he did not defend Mark during an argument with another child. Michael explains why he feels guilty and begins "comparing notes" with Melody on what it's like having siblings with and without disabilities. Michael and Mel find that even though their circumstances are different, many of the joys and frustrations of having siblings are the same. (Michael, Melody)
NOTE: After each script the children ask questions directly to the puppets and the puppet characters themselves answer their questions.
| The Kids on the Block, created in 1977, features life size puppets who, through the magic of live puppet theatre, teach children and adults about disabilities, medical and educational differences, and social concerns. Through the hard work and dedication of many community based groups, The Kids on the Block puppets are able to touch the lives of people all over the world. |