Description

Mama and Papa Brickle are the proud proprietors of Scoops, a little family-run ice cream shop. Scoops has been in the Brickle family business for generations, but Mr. I.C. Freeze, the landlord, wants to put Scoops out of business. When I.C. Freeze announces that he will use the building for a new and better business opportunity, the Brickles and the loyal customers of Scoops are determined to stop him. I.C. Freeze, however, can be swayed under one condition only: if he is promised Shirley Bert Brickle’s hand in marriage. The Brickles could never agree to their daughter marrying I.C. Freeze, and Scoops seems to be lost. But enter Walter Melon Cream, the ice cream delivery man who vows to help save Scoops and, hopefully, marry Shirley Bert himself. The town is all abuzz as the celebrity news anchor, Carmella Twist, gets word of the story and decides to report on it live. Meet the loyal patrons of Scoops, including Anna Split, Nieda O’Politan, Sherry Swirl, Myron Van Illio and more as they unite at the all-important town hall meeting to Save Our Scoops! This fast-paced and hilarious mini-melodrama is an ideal performance piece for middle-grade actors. Flexible set. Optional piano score and CD with underscoring available. Study guide available. Approximate running time: 45 minutes.