PERIODIC TABLE
“Play”
Τhe curtain opens. The lights turn on. All the elements of the periodic table are shown. Up high, Ηhydrogen stands alone and behind him, a portrait of Mendeleev, the father of all elements. (Oxygen enters on the stage with Titanium).
- OX: What’s up big guy? Is everything alright?
- TIΤ: How could anything possibly be “Alright” when our useless ruler sleeps the sleep of the just?
- OX: (Puffs with indignation) Titanium! Don’t start again!
- TIT: I’m not going to tolerate Hydrogen doing whatever he wants. Yes, he is the firstborn, but enough is enough.
- OX: Well, I think you're becoming unfair.
- TIT: Really? Why?
- OX: Don’t forget that we have abandoned him with all the Metals, the scoundrels. We should feel sorry for him.
- TIT: Give me a break! I will never feel anything but hate for him!
- NE: Well said dear colleague! (New appears)
- OX: Another insurgent in our lives….
- NE: Come on, Oxygen, we know you quite well. You support him because you have the same mother.
- OX: No it’s not that the reason why... (ranting-awkward) it just that... we are all brothers and we must be united.
- NE: Cut the crap or tell them to Bromine, just in case he stinks no more.
- BP: I heard that! (Shouts from far the Bromine)
- TIT: And I thought you smelled it, since only you retain this privilege. (Lanthanum and Antimony starts laughing)
- BP: You're ridiculous Titanium! Stay with the youngest one and dream on. (Keep laughing) What are you laughing at you two, eh?! At least I’m neither dad's fault nor an orphan!
-TIT: Do not challenge me. I’ll say heavy words. As heavy as Barium.
- OX: By the way, where is he?
- NE: I think I saw him somewhere around. Yes... I saw him talking to dirty’s brother. Oh here he is. Ask him.
(Bromines' twin brother, Osmium, enters)
- OSM: What happened again guys? Your voices are heard all through the seventh period.
- NE: Beware of your brother Osmium, my patience ends.
-OSM: Ok, I get it. You should calm down and listen to me though.
- OX: Now what?
- OSM: I have news for you! Every team knows. Haven’t you heard anything of?
- OX: What now Osmium? Speak!
OSM: Come closer…
(All the present elements are gathered)
- NE: Bromine, leave now by my side. I can’t stand your smell!
- BP: Okay, okay. .
- OX: Will you stop at last? I’m drowning!
- NE: You can’t breathe, eh?
- OX: Ha, ha very funny. You say too much, don’t you think? Just because you are the youngest, doesn’t mean we will tolerate you.
- OSM: Not anymore...
(Everyone stares at Osmium)
- OX: What do you mean?
- OSM: That's exactly what I want to tell you. Helium, talked to the boss and has been informed that a new arrival is on the way. Krypton confided to me.
- A NEW ONE??????????? (They all shout in fear)
- OSM: Sh. Silence!
- OX: Oh no!
- TIΤ: Why do you take it so bad?
- OX: Because there are already many of us. We are on top of each other. Is it possible? And Hydrogen does nothing? He is the only one who has contacts with the father. He’s so incapable.
- TIT: Ha! I’ve told you so!
- OX: No way! I don’t accept it! It's a poorly staged alkali prank, I’m sure. Of course, that’s it. Only them, spread such nonsense. I don’t believe that Krypton came up with this story. He’s solid.
(Enters the Arsenic)
- ARS: I’m so furious that I’m going to tear this place apart. Don’t take liberties with me!
- NE: Oh please guys, be quiet. Macho man is talking.
- ARS: Kid, don’t provoke me. Stop it now.
- NE: Wow you scared me to death. I can’t stand so much testosterone. I’ m just an element!
- ARS: Be careful little one, or I’ll send you straight to the sixth period!
(A fight begins. Τhe others try to separate them. Suddenly a strange noise resonates. The lights off.)
- THE CREATOR: My children! Stop arguing and welcome your new brother.
- Yes father! (They say all together with a voice, a wide smile in their face and they hug, for Christ shake!)
DARKNESS
Philip Diamantidis
Το Keep Calm and Go Full STEAM Ahead, Χαλαρώστε και Εκσυγχρονιστείτε ΣυSTEAMατικά, είναι ένα πρόγραμμα Erasmus+ KA1 που εκπονήθηκε από εκπαιδευτικούς του 3ου ΓΕΛ Πετρούπολης την περίοδο 2021-2022, με θέματα σχετικά με τη διαχείριση του άγχους, καθώς και θέματα που αφορούν την εκπαίδευση STEAM. Αυτό είναι το blog μας που συγκεντρώνει το υλικό και οδηγεί στη διάχυσή του μέσω του διαδικτύου. Το πρόγραμμα πραγματοποιήθηκε με τη συγχρηματοδότηση της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης
