The Ugly Duckling

The second in The Misdirected Theatre Company series, following Robin Hood; they have once again missed their appearance, so, again, Margaret must fend for herself and present the classic Andersen tale utilizing her stalwart company. As the story unfolds, Mother gives birth to a set of very cute ducklings, and one very large, very awkward…thing…that might be a duck, or a turkey, or…who knows what. When the weird duckling realizes he is a laughing stock and is making everybody in the barnyard unhappy, he decides the best thing to do is to run away. When he does, he encounters a number of wild and crazy characters as he tries to find a new home. Among his new acquaintances are a group of Wild Ducks, who ride motorcycles, and the craziest farmer’s wife on the planet. Of course, the last group of friends he meets is a flock of swans, who will show him how important and beautiful he really is.