Script
Audition Central: Elf The Musical JR.
Script: Sam
SIDE 1
SAM
We got a problem, Mr. Hobbs. Jingles The Jolly Christmas Puppy is tanking in every bookstore in the country.
WALTER
Why?
SAM
Because two whole pages are missing from the last chapter.
WALTER
What?
SAM
Without them the end of the book makes no sense.
WALTER
(calling to DEB)
Deb!
DEB
Yes, Mr. Hobbs.
WALTER
Coffee! Now!
DEB
Right away.
WALTER
(EMILY and twelve-year-old MICHAEL enter.)
EMILY
Hi, darling.
MICHAEL
Hi, Dad.
EMILY
Ready to go?
WALTER
Go where?
EMILY
Christmas shopping, remember?
WALTER
I can t. I m swamped.
MICHAEL
Dad, it is well documented that the children of workaholics are prone to self-esteem issues.
(WALTER stares at EMILY, baffled. DEB stifles a laugh.)
WALTER
Could we please continue this delightful conversation over here?