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A Catmas Carol

Characters:

Shroozle: Leader of the foozle tribe, a foozle who wants to skip the annual Catmas eve celebration at Rosie and Daisy’s castle, because it reminds him of a tragic event that happened the year before.

Ghost of Catmas Past (Onietta): A ki-turkey whose job is to help Shroozle see the way things happened last Catmas eve from a different point of view.

Ghost of Catmas Present (Pepperetta): A Ki-turkey whose job is to help Shroozle see what is happening at this very moment from the eyes of another foozle.

Ghost of Catmas Future (Fenneletta): A ki-turkey whose job is to help Shroozle see the consequences that will occur if Shroozle doesn’t go to the party on Catmas eve.

Rosie: King of Kittentown, host of Rosie and Daisy’s annual Catmas eve celebration.

Daisy: King of Kittentown, host of Rosie and Daisy’s annual Catmas eve celebration.

Recicoozle: Soon to be leader of the foozle tribe, and secretly in love with Shroozle

Lord Roberto: (Ex) Leader of the ki-turkeys

Last Year’s Shroozle: Shroozle but from one year ago

Foozle Assistant: Shroozle’s loyal assistant manager who is subject to Daisy’s… Daisyness

Does not occur on the timeline

(Enter narrator)

Narrator:

Pounce pon pon az emet, on a planet we all know and love: Mewpurrter, there once was a foozle named Shroozle.

(Enter Shroozle)

Narrator:

Shroozle was the ruler of the foozle tribe, and she was a powerful ruler who was known all throughout Mewpurrter, known for having an amazing sense of style.

Shroozle:

(Opening her arms) Look at my fabulous dress!

Narrator:

Shroozle ruled alongside her friend Recicoozle, who would become the new ruler years in the future

(Enter Recicoozle)

Narrator:

Shroozle and Recicoozle ruled the foozle tribe together in peace. Everything seemed fine, until one day…

(Exit Recicoozle, Shroozle is sitting in her home, looking out of her window at the foozles playing in the snow)

Narrator:

It was Catmas eve, and Shroozle was miserable. She had been dreading Catmas ever since the terrible events that had occurred last Catmas, tearing her and the foozle who she secretly loved: Recicoozle, apart.

Shroozle:

What do I do? I will never be able to face Recicoozle again, nor do I want to. It’s already been one year since the tragedy that tore us apart, but the pain is still as strong as it was the day it happened. Why is the world so cruel? (Shroozle falls dramatically onto her couch and starts crying.)

Narrator:

Something terrible must have happened between Shroozle and Recicoozle last Catmas! Shroozle was heartbroken. What could she possibly do to rid herself of the sorrow she feels once Catmas arrives?

Shroozle:

(Wipes eyes) I will never leave my home again! I’m too ashamed!

(Knocking on Shroozle’s door, a foozle enters)

Foozle Assistant:

Excuse me? Ms. Shroozle? Are you ready for your dress fitting for Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration?

Shroozle:

(Sobbing again) No! I am not to leave my home until Catmas has passed! I am never to go to that castle again after what happened last year!

Foozle Assistant:

(Taken aback) Oh, my bad Ms. Shroozle. I will alert the stylists that you will not need the dress

Shroozle:

(Voice muffled by her face in the pillow) actually, keep the dress

Foozle Assistant:

Yes ma'am

(Foozle Assistant quickly exits)

Narrator:

How disappointing! Shroozle’s appearance is always the highlight of Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration. What will happen if Shroozle doesn’t go?

(Narrator exits)

Shroozle:

(Sitting up) It’s sad, I suppose. I am the highlight of the party. But that doesn’t matter, I shouldn’t go, I can’t. I will never go to Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration again!

(Voice is heard)

Onietta:

I wouldn’t do that if I were you

Shroozle:

(Startled) What? Who’s there?

Onietta:

(Appearing from behind the couch) I said, I wouldn’t do that if I were you

Shroozle:

Ah! Who are you?

Onietta:

The Ghost of Catmas Past, that’s who! Now, we need to get going, we don’t have much time! The others will be along shortly!

Shroozle:

What do you mean? What others? I already know about the history of Catmas. I’m not going anywhere with you.

Onietta:

No no no, we’re not going to learn about the history of Catmas, we’re going to learn about what happened to you

Shroozle:

To me? Oh no, I- (Onietta and Shroozle are lifted into the air, and Shroozle’s surroundings start changing) Wait!

(The scene changes, and Onietta and Shroozle are now standing in the center of the ballroom in Rosie and Daisy’s castle)

Shroozle:

Where are we? Are we in-

Onietta:

Welcome to Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration, that is, last year’s celebration

(They watch everyone dancing and talking in the ballroom, no one seems to take notice of Shroozle and Onietta)

Shroozle:

Why did you bring me-

Onietta:

(Whispering) look!

(Last year’s Shroozle is seen talking to Rosie and Daisy at the side of the room)

Rosie:

Hey Shroozle!

Last Year’s Shroozle:

Hi Rosie, hi Daisy!

Daisy:

Are you ready for the greatest celebration of the year?

Last Year’s Shroozle:

I definitely am! After all, everyone will be shocked when they see my new silver gown, custom made specifically for the ball!

Rosie:

When can we see it? I’m sure it looks amazing!

Last Year’s Shroozle:

Well, I should be going to get changed any moment now-

(Assistant Foozle enters)

Assistant Foozle:

Ms. Shroozle? It’s time for you to get changed into your gown now!

Last Year’s Shroozle:

Well would you look at that! I’d best be going now!

(Last Year’s Shroozle exits, the lights on the stage go down)

Onietta:

This is where you make your big entrance

Shroozle:

I remember everything so clearly…

(Rosie and Daisy stand on the front staircase together, while everyone gathers at the base of the steps)

Rosie:

(Clears throat) Welcome everyone, to Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration!

(The crowd cheers)

Rosie:

We plan for this celebration every year, and make sure that each year we outdo the last!

Daisy:

And this year is no exception! As always, we have a close friend of ours appear as a very special guest!

Rosie:

Give it up for…

Rosie and Daisy:

Shroozle!

(The crowd cheers and the curtains open, and Last Year’s Shroozle is seen standing in a silver gown with a microphone in her hand, Shroozle’s Confession plays, and she sings at the top of the staircase. Onietta and Shroozle are watching from the side of the stage)

Onietta:

You really were the center of attention at the party last year

Shroozle:

I really was

Onietta:

But then something happened that changed everything…

(The music fades out, and the scene changes. Last Year’s Shroozle is seen in a hallway somewhere else in the castle, humming to herself.)

Last Year’s Shroozle:

No one will ever be as fabulous as Shroozle! Recicoozle will totally fall in love with me! La la la la… (she stops singing as she sees what’s happening down the hallway)

(Lord Roberto is holding Recicoozle’s hand and speaking to him)

Lord Roberto:

Recicoozle, you are the most parfloompi foozle I have ever seen! I love you so so much! Will you please be my date to Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration?

Recicoozle:

I would love to Lord Roberto! You’re my parfloompi love!

Last Year’s Shroozle:

(Whispering) No… This can’t be true. Recicoozle doesn’t love me?

(Last Year’s Shroozle runs off the stage sobbing)

Onietta:

That must have hurt

Shroozle:

It was one of the saddest moments of my life… but why did you bring me to the past? Was it just to have me watch my heartbreak again?

Onietta:

Not at all! I think we should watch this scene again, but from a different point of view.

(Onietta waves her wing, and time starts moving backwards. Now, Shroozle and Onietta are standing in the hallway before Lord Roberto and Recicoozle arrive, Last Year’s Shroozle can be heard performing Shroozle’s Confession in the background)

Shroozle:

Is this… during my performance?

Onietta:

Just watch…

(The performance ends, and everyone claps. Recicoozle and Lord Roberto are walking together in the hallway)

Recicoozle:

Why did you bring me here again?

Lord Roberto:

I need your help. I want to confess to Rosie tonight, but I don’t know how!

Recicoozle:

And how do you expect me to help?

Lord Roberto:

How does this sound? (he clears his throat) Rosie, you are the most parfloompi cat I have ever seen! I love you so-

Recicoozle:

Wait wait wait. Do it again and use my name instead. I might be able to judge better if it feels like it’s directed towards me.

Lord Roberto:

Um… okay?

(Last Year’s Shroozle enters the hallway humming, her humming fades out when she sees the two talking in the hallway)

Lord Roberto:

Recicoozle, you are the most parfloompi foozle I have ever seen! I love you so so much! Will you please be my date to Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration?

Recicoozle:

I would love to Lord Roberto! You’re my parfloompi love!

Last Year’s Shroozle:

(Whispering) No… This can’t be true. Recicoozle doesn’t love me?

(Last Year’s Shroozle runs off the stage sobbing)

Recicoozle:

Did you hear something?

Lord Roberto:

No idea. Wait a minute (pause) do you really think Rosie will say that to me?

Recicoozle:

It was a pretty solid confession, I’d say yes!

Lord Roberto:

Yay! Thanks Recicoozle! I hope your confession to Shroozle goes just as well!

(The scene fades away, and Onietta and Shroozle are standing in Shroozle’s room again)

Shroozle:

Wait, I don’t understand… Lord Roberto wasn’t confessing his love to Recicoozle? And (pause) Recicoozle was going to confess to me? I left the party for nothing? I’m so confused. Spirit? Can you help me? (Shroozle looks around, but Onietta is gone) Spirit?

(Shroozle looks around and jumps when she sees a figure standing in the corner of her room)

Shroozle:

Who are you? I won’t hesitate to fight you!

Pepperetta:

No need to fight me Shroozle! (Pepperetta steps into the light) It is I! The Ghost of Catmas Present! Here to show you your current Catmas eve!

Shroozle:

Um… I think I know what’s currently happening in my life right now (pause, muttering to herself) or do I?

Pepperatta:

Well, I’m certain you know about what’s going on in your life right now, but what about everyone else’s? What are Rosie and Daisy doing? What about Recicoozle?

Shroozle:

I-

Pepperetta:

(Lifting into the air) Well, come on! Let’s find out!

(The scene changes again, and Shroozle and Pepperetta are seen standing in Rosie and Daisy’s ballroom, everyone is setting up for the celebration)

Shroozle:

Is this..?

Pepperetta:

Everything you’re seeing is happening at this very moment

Rosie:

I think everything is turning out perfectly!

Daisy:

Me too! All we need is the red carpet for Shroozle’s entrance and then-

(Assistant Foozle runs in in a hurry, he stops to catch his breath)

Daisy:

(Whispering to Rosie) What’s Shroozle’s manager doing here

Rosie:

(Whispering to Daisy) Shouldn’t he be with Shroozle right now?

Assistant Foozle:

I have come with tragic news! Shroozle will not be attending Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration this year!

Rosie:

What!? What do you mean she’s not attending? She’s the highlight of our party!

Daisy:

(Muttering) Actually I think the throwing knives show is the best part but whatever

Assistant Foozle:

She mentioned something about not leaving her house until Catmas has passed

Rosie:

What!? This isn’t good

Daisy:

It’s not like Shroozle to miss an opportunity like this

Rosie:

Something must be wrong

Daisy:

Should I tell the ki-turkeys in the other room to return the red carpet? (nudging Rosie) I could replace the order with flaming throwing knives-

Rosie:

No. I still have hope, keep the red carpet

Daisy:

I- okay, I’ll let them know

Pepperetta:

Well, the mood has definitely shifted at Rosie and Daisy’s castle. Let’s see what’s going on back at home.

(The scene changes, and Shroozle and Pepperetta appear in Recicoozle’s room. He is pacing his room back and forth while reading a letter)

Recicoozle:

Dear Shroozle, you are the most parfloompi- (muttering) wait no, you are the most parfloompi- Ugh that doesn’t sound right either!

Shroozle:

Wait- is Recicoozle confessing to me?

Pepperetta:

To bad you won’t be there to hear it

Shroozle:

If only I hadn’t run off like that, and confronted Recicoozle last year…

Recicoozle:

I think that this Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration is going to be one of the most eventful ones yet!

Pepperetta:

I think so too! Too bad it will be the last one ever…

Shroozle:

Wait, what!?

(The scene starts changing, and suddenly Shroozle is standing in a dark void. There is a figure standing in front of her, who slowly becomes visible as a spotlight appears on Shroozle and the figure)

Shroozle:

Who are you?

Fenneletta:

I am the Ghost of Catmas Future

Shroozle:

Are you going to show me what next year’s Catmas Eve celebration will be like?

Fenneletta:

No, for this year will be the last of Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebrations.

Shroozle:

What? What do you mean?

(The lights suddenly come on, and Shroozle and Fenneletta are standing in the ballroom of Rosie and Daisy’s castle)

Shroozle:

Is this..?

Fenneletta:

Tonight’s Catmas Eve celebration? Yes, yes it is.

(Rosie and Daisy stand on the front staircase together, holding their microphones nervously while everyone gathers at the base of the steps)

Rosie:

(Whispering) Are we sure we should be doing this? I don’t think Shroozle’s coming

Daisy:

(Whispering) Don’t worry, if she isn’t here, I’ll think of something

Rosie:

(Whispering) I hope you can think of something fast. I have a bad feeling about this…

Daisy:

(Smirking) Don’t worry, I always have something planned in case of any emergency.

Rosie:

(Clears throat) Uh, welcome everyone, to Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration!

(The crowd cheers)

Rosie:

We plan for this celebration every year, and make sure that each year we outdo the last!

Daisy:

And this year is no exception! As always, we have a close friend of ours appear as a very special guest!

Rosie:

Give it up for…

Rosie and Daisy:

(Nervously) Shroozle!

(The crowd cheers and the curtains open, but Shroozle is not standing there, the crowd gasps)

Rosie:

(To Daisy) I knew this was a bad idea!

Daisy:

(To Rosie) Don’t worry, I’ve got this!

(Daisy runs off the side of the stage)

Rosie:

Sorry everyone! There’s been a bit of a delay… We’ll get this sorted out shortly, I’ll be sure to- (curtains suddenly close behind Rosie) What in the-

Daisy:

(From behind the curtain) You’ve heard his name throughout your lives! Today’s the day that he arrives! It’s time for a parfloompi surprise! Give it up for… Daisy and the flaming knives!

(The curtains open and Daisy is standing at the top of the stairs holding flaming throwing knives with a huge target behind him. Assistant Foozle is attached to the center of the target. Rosie Likey is heard playing in the background. The crowd cheers)

Shroozle:

Oh my god!

(The crowd gasps as Daisy throws a knife into the target, barely missing Assistant Foozle’s arm)

Daisy:

Ten points! This time, I will be blindfolded, and throw the knife directly at the target!

(The crowd gasps)

Shroozle:

Is he crazy!?

Daisy:

(Now with a blindfold on) Ready? (He starts spinning) One… Two…

Rosie:

Daisy, no!

(Rosie pushes Daisy to the side, and Daisy throws the knife, which lands in one of the curtains at the side of the staircase. The curtain catches fire, and the crowd screams)

Recicoozle:

Someone put the fire out!

(Everyone frantically runs around the ballroom, finding something to put the fire out. Daisy is running around laughing maniacally with the blindfold still on.)

Rosie:

Daisy! Help me put the fire out! Our castle’s on fire!

Daisy:

(With blindfold still on) No worries! I prepared for this moment! It’s all part of the show- Ah!

(Daisy slips down the red carpet, and rolls into Recicoozle, who drops the fire extinguisher, setting it off)

Rosie:

(Yelling) No! That was the only one we had! Oh I knew I should have bought more once Daisy mentioned he purchased some extra Aerosol! I knew he wasn’t house cleaning! (grabbing a microphone) Everyone evacuate the building immediately!

(Everyone screams and runs out of the building, the scene fades and Fenneletta and Shroozle are seen with everyone else sitting in a field together about a mile from the castle, watching it burn down)

Rosie:

I can’t believe this. There’s nothing we can do about it

Daisy:

I’m sorry Rosie. I tried using my powers, but the fire is too strong. This is my fault, I never should have used flaming knives. I should have just purchased normal ones instead

Rosie:

Why would you need to purchase knives, we already have plenty- you know what, it doesn’t matter now. We don’t have anything left anyway.

Daisy:

If only Shroozle had shown up…

Rosie:

(Nodding his head) If only Shroozle had shown up…

Fenneletta:

If only Shroozle had shown up…

(Fenneletta’s voice fades out, and the stage goes black. The lights come on again and Shroozle is seen laying on her couch in her room. Shroozle gasps and sits up)

Shroozle:

There’s still time!

(The stage goes dark again, and the lights come on as Shroozle bursts into Rosie and Daisy’s ballroom as they’re preparing for the party)

Shroozle:

I’m here! I promise I’m here!

Rosie:

Shroozle! I knew you’d come!

Daisy:

We were worried about you!

Shroozle:

I’m not too late, am I? I mean, no fires or anything?

Rosie:

Fires? What do you mean?

Shroozle:

(Laughing nervously) Oh, nothing…

Assistant Foozle:

Shroozle! So you’re staying for the party? We need to get you fitted into your dress as soon as possible! Come with me!

(Assistant Foozle and Shroozle exit)

Rosie:

I wonder why Shroozle mentioned fires… I don’t remember seeing anything flammable…

Daisy:

(Laughing nervously) yeah, me neither…

(The stage goes dark again, and when the light comes on Rosie and Daisy stand on the front staircase together, while everyone gathers at the base of the steps)

Rosie:

(Clears throat) Welcome everyone, to Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration!

(The crowd cheers)

Rosie:

We plan for this celebration every year, and make sure that each year we outdo the last!

Daisy:

And this year is no exception! As always, we have a close friend of ours appear as a very special guest!

Rosie:

Give it up for…

Rosie and Daisy:

Shroozle!

(The crowd cheers and the curtains open, and Shroozle is seen standing in a red gown with a microphone in her hand, Scoot plays, and she sings at the top of the staircase. After Shroozle’s performance, the crowd cheers, and Shroozle exits the stage)

Rosie:

What an amazing performance by Shroozle for Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration!

Daisy:

It sure was entertaining!

Rosie:

We’ll be sure to invite Shroozle again next year!

(The crowd cheers as Shroozle walks down to the ballroom floor with everyone else. Recicoozle walks over to her.)

Recicoozle:

Wow! That was an amazing performance Shroozle!

Shroozle:

Really? Thanks!

Recicoozle:

Hey, can you come with me? I need to tell you something.

(Shroozle and Recicoozle go down a corridor of the castle, and Recicoozle stops in front of Shroozle)

Recicoozle:

(Clears throat) Shroozle, you are the most parfloompi foozle I have ever seen! I love you so so much! Will you please be my date to Rosie and Daisy’s Annual Catmas Eve Celebration?

Shroozle:

I would love to Recicoozle! You’re my parfloompi love!

Recicoozle:

Really!? Wait… where have I heard that before…

Shroozle:

Oh, don’t mind that! Weird things do happen around Catmas time.

(Shroozle and Recicoozle hold hands as Onietta, Pepperetta, and Fenneletta enter the stage together)

Onietta:

Weird things really do happen around Catmas time

Pepperetta:

They sure do…

Fenneletta:

Uh… guys?

(Onietta, Pepperetta, Fenneletta, Shroozle, and Recicoozle watch as Daisy runs across the stage with flaming knives in his hand, Rosie is chasing behind him)

Rosie:

Daisy you get back here with those knives!

Daisy:

This is about to be the greatest encore show of all time!

Fenneletta:

Oh no

Shroozle:

(Gasps) My assistant manager!

(Shroozle runs off stage behind them, and the stage fades to black)