The Legend of Little Lump

FARCE. When crop circles appear, ominous noises are heard, and a government agent arrives disguised as a “fisherman,” the residents of Little Lump, TX, suspect something may be awry. The local radio station owner is convinced the government is trying to cover up nefarious alien activity in town. Luckily, Gertie, the owner of the Gas ‘n’ Sip gas station/diner, has been preparing for an apocalypse for years and has her own arsenal of rocket launchers she’s purchased on the Internet. Gertie’s determined not to go down without a fight, but what results is what you might call an “intergalactic whoopsie moment.” She shoots down an alien spaceship on a mission of peace and a terrified alien ambassador mistakenly takes refuge in the Gas ‘n’ Sip kitchen. Whooops! This hilarious action-packed farce requires only one set and features numerous opportunities to showcase physical humor.

 

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Cast: 
AUNT GERTIE: Owner of the Gas ‘n’ Sip; female. ELROY: Gertie’s dimwitted son; male. GRACE KELLY: Owner of the local radio station who believes there is a government conspiracy involving their town; male. LORETTA: Works for Grace Kelly at the radio station; voiceover; female. JIMMY: Gertie’s nephew; male. PIE: Jimmy’s uncle and Gertie’s brother who has noticed recent crop circles on his farm; male. AGENT MARCUS/MARCIA: Government agent disguised as a fisherman; wears blue jeans, a red shirt, a fishing vest, and black FBI-type sunglasses; flexible. (Note: If female, change name to “Marcia.”) ARMY: U.S. Army soldier named Norm; speaks through a bullhorn; flexible. (Note: If female, change name to “Norma.”) MISS LITTLE LUMP: Voiceover, female. NOTE: For flexible roles, change the script accordingly.
Authors: 
Jeff Folschinsky