VBS Drama Day 2 Flashcards

(Sound of the Boat Arriving [sfx])

And now, ladies and gentlemen, as we arrive at our first outpost, the river portion of today’s expedition is concluded. If you’ve enjoyed the trip so far, you may exit the left side (dock side) of the boat. If you haven’t enjoyed it, you may exit on the right side (river side)!

I’m hot. I’d rather go swimming.

I wouldn’t recommend it.

Why not?

Well, let me just say, if the piranhas don’t get you, the crocs will…. and if the crocs don’t get you, the electric eels will… and if the electric eels don’t get you, the snkaes will… and—

Nah, I’m good. I hate bugs, remember?

And what’s amazing is they’re one of the strongest creatures on earth. They can carry up to 50 times their body weight! If you do the math, it’d be like one of us carrying a minivan with our mouth!

Hey, do you think we’ll see any Hercules beetles?

Oh, yeah, for sure. The jungle’s “crawling” with them. (laughs) Get it?

It’s a gigantic black bug with a big nasty claw on the front.

It’s actually a horn, if you want to get technical about it.

So, how big is it?

Well, let’s just say it’s one of the world’s largest insects. And that’s saying something considering we’re in a place with spiders as big as dinner plates!

Honey, he’s just teasing.

No, seriously, they’re about that big. (Holds up his fingers 6” apart)

Eeeuww!

And speaking of bugs, did you know that over 90% of the animal species in the jungle are insects and that within a square mile there could be over 50,000 different species? So, you know what that means? They’re literally EVERYWHERE!

I wonder if he’ll let me hold him?

NO, ZANE! STOP! Don’t touch it! It’s a poison dart frog. Very beautiful but VERY deadly.

You know, I think I’ve got enough pets.

Yeah, and the golden ones are the worst. IN fact, one gold frog has enough poison to kill 20,000 mice!

I think it’s gonna be a long week for her.

Then I’m gonna do all I can to make this her best trip ever!

I hope you’re up for a challenge.

In the meantime, we need to unload supplies for tonight. Zane, you want to lend a hand?

Sure.

(CJ and Zane exit to the boat)

……Could be soon though!

(CJ and Zane enter carrying duffles and supplies)

It wasn’t my idea.

That’s not true.

Oh sorry.( she instinctively turns toward Zane and the tube hits CJ)

Ow! Here, let’s put the fishing poles down, shall we? (grabs the tube)

Her, it’s not my fault! You made me carry it!

Did not. All I said was, “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.” It was your choice.

Humph, some choice.

It’s gonna be dark soon, so we need to get situated. We can probably all fit in the outpost here or there’s a tree house just down the path that’ll sleep four people. Take your pick.

We’ll take the tree house!

You sure? You’ll have to climb a ladder to get to it.

Oh, I hope so! That’s the best part!

Its pretty high.

Hey, the higher the better, I always say!

I don’t know….I fell off a 30-foot ladder once.

Oh no! were you ok?

Yes. Thankfully, I was only on the bottom rung when it happened, but still…..

Well, you don’t have to worry about Grams. She’ll be just fine.

All right, but if you fall and break your legs, dont come running to me! And what about you two?

We’ll sleep on the boat.

Sorry, not an option. Company rules.

Why? What’s wrong with it? Uh, yeah, we’ll take the tree house, too.

Oh, c’mon, it can’t be that bad. (looks inside, then squeezes his nose)

Sorry, the tree house is full.

Fine. I’ll sleep here. Go ahead and take your stuff to the tree house, and I’ll get dinner started.

Better not be fish. That’s all I can say.

Don’t worry. There won’t be any fish on the menu as long as I’m skipper. Last time I went to a seafood restaurant, I slipped and pulled a mussel, and it made me really crabby! (laughs at his own joke)

Quick, let’s go before we get wet!

Hmmm… hope it doesn’t spoil our snipe hunt!