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 * //__The Band__//**

The Characters: Derrik: The singer and leader of the Band Leo: The Drummer of the Band Ted: The Guitarist of the Band Secretary: The secretary for Mr. Man Mr. Man: The Manager of the Record Company
 * __THE PLAY__**:

Derrik:Alright guys this is it. We're getting a contract today no matter what.

Ted: Yeah.

Leo: Just don't mess up Ted.

//Leo smiles and Ted stares back at him angrily//

//The band walks into the building//

Derrik: Hello ma'am, we got an appointment with a....

//He shuffles through his pocket to find the business card he'd been given.//

Derrik: A Mr. Man.

Secretary: Okay, what's the band name?

Ted: Well, we don't have one yet...

Secretary: That's alright, he'll see you in five minutes.

//They walk over to the couches in the lobby.//

Leo: Alright we’re so getting a contract!

Ted: Yeah!

Derrik: Guys, we have to do whatever it takes to get this contract, our parents are already mad because we’ve been spending all their money.

//Mr. Man walks in//

Mr. Man: Hello, are you the band?

Derrik: Yeah.

Mr. Man: Ok, well I'm going to need you to fill out this contract.

Ted: Wait, don't you want to hear us play?

Mr. Man: No, I just need you to do some things, just so we know you'll do whatever we say.

Leo: Um... sure man sounds good.

Mr. Man: We'll start with you, what’s your name?

Leo: My name's Leo...

Mr. Man: Ok Leo, go and buy me my groceries, here's my list. (Hands Leo a list)

Leo: Um... ok... (Leaves)

Mr. Man: Ok, you, what's your name?

Ted: My name's Ted.

Mr. Man: Ok, go and clean the bathrooms.

Ted: What??

//Mr. Man stares at Ted//

Ted: Ugh, whatever.

//Ted walks off//

Derrik: Mr Man, I'm not sure I see how this has to do with us getting a contract.

Mr. Man: Well, you’re going to have to get used to not thinking because that’s my job.

//Leo and Ted run back in//

Leo: Ok here are your groceries.

Ted: Yeah and the bathrooms are clean.

Mr. Man: Good, now we can get to work on signing your contract.

Secretary: [In a very bored manner] Oh sir, they don’t have a band name yet.

Mr. Man: What? Well we’ll have to change that.

Derrik: You have any ideas?

Mr. Man: Yes, I think I’ve got the perfect name. You guys will be the Funny Pink Muffins and will write and perform songs for children about the age of 3.

Ted: You’re kidding right?

Leo: Hah, yeah, for a sec I thought you were serious.

Mr. Man: No I’m completely serious, there’s tons of money out there to be made for a good band who can entertain tons of little three year olds.

Ted: Ok well we aren’t them, I’m out of here.

//Ted starts to walk off but Leo and Derrik hold him back//

Leo: Hey man, don’t leave; we need you as part of the band.

Ted: Well I’m not performing for this guy.

Derrik: Come on man, we really need the money, and we can't do it without you.

Ted: Ugh, fine.

Mr. Man: So, if you’ll all sign this contract…

//The Secretary pulls out a piece of paper.//

Mr. Man: Then we can start with recording right away.

Derrik: Ok.

//Leo picks up the contract and the band all begin reading it.//

Leo: Wait, what?? We have to work for you guys for 50 years??

Derrik: And we have to make 20 albums??

Ted: And we only get paid 5 dollars per song we right??

Mr. Man: Yes, that’s actually a much better contract than most people get.

Leo: What’re you talking about?? That’s just crazy.

Mr. Man: No, that’s the average contract for a new band.

Ted: Ok, now I’m really out of here.

Derrik: Yeah this whole thing is just stupid; we’ll have to find some other way to make some money.

Leo: Yeah, bye man.

Secretary: Bye, have a nice day.

//The band leaves.//

Mr. Man: Dang, now I have to make all those songs I promised for Sesame Street myself...

//The Band walks outside//

Ted: Man now we have to get real jobs.

Leo: Ya that really sucks.

Derrik: Well do you guys want to keep the band together or go separate ways.

Leo: Well it wouldn't hurt to stick together because we may be successful in the future.

Derrik: I think you're right.

//Mr. Man runs out.//

Mr. Man: Alright I'll sign you for $50,000 each for the first year.

//The Band looks at each other with confused faces.//

Derrik: What made you change your mind?

Mr. Man: Well you left a CD of your music in the room and it's just what the record companies have been looking for.

Ted: Alright awesome.

Mr. Man: So will you guys sign.

Leo: Make it 60 each and we've got a deal.

Ted: Ya with benefits.

Derrik: Hey guys don't make it to bad we don't want to drive them broke.

Mr. Man: No, we can make it happen please sign.

Derrik: Alright **//THE END//**