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| Narrator #1: This year's Purim Shpiel takes place in the studio of the TV show "Shushan Idol," where we find the characters of King Ahashveros is Ryan Seacrest; Vashti is Jennifer Lopez - better known as J-Lo; Mordechai is Randy Jackson. Narrator #2: Esther is Carrie Underwood. Haman (PAUSE for "boo") is Simon Cowell. Narrator#1: King Ryan Ahashveros is hosting a grand party. All the guests are dancing the hora and having a wonderful time. Narrator #2: Let's all go now to the studio and join in on the celebration. Assistant #1: Attention, attention. Assistant #2: King Ryan Ahashveros has an important announcement to make. Assistant #1: Please lend us your ears. King: Soon my queen shall arrive and dance for all of my guests. (clap, clap) Assistants! Send orders to Queen Vashti J-Lo that we await her presence. (Assistants exit and go to the queen) Assistant #1: Queen Vashti J-Lo, King Ryan Ahashveros is ready for you to appear. You must come now. Queen: I will not appear at his party, I will not dance the hora for his guests. Tell him no! Queen's Assistant: But your highness, you must obey the King Ryan Ahashveros' wishes. Assistant #2: But Queen Vashti J-Lo, the consequences! Queen: You have my answer. Tell King Ryan Ahashveros NO! (Assistants go to the King) Assistant #2: King Ryan Ahashveros, Queen Vashti J-Lo has told us she will not dance for you. Assistant #1: Yes sire, she has refused to appear. King: What?? I am outraged! How dare she refuse my request? She will be dethroned for this act of disrespect and booted from the show! Guards bring me Queen Vashti J-Lo! (Guards exit and bring the Queen to see the King.) (Guards exit and bring the Queen to see the King.) Queen Lady: Sire, the Queen is here to see you. King: Send her in. Queen: Yes, sire, you wanted to see me? King: You have embarrassed me in front of my guests--for this you will be banished from Shushan Idol forever. Vashti Ain't Your Gurl To the tune of, "California Gurls" by Katy Perry I hate this place You know I really need to leave here You're like a child So this is something I'll make real clear This is such big news It's gonna make me feel so carefree I'll disconnect And don't you ever try to find me You might think I won't go Yeah, I'm up close Sayin' adios Hey King don't you try me I'm walkin' out the door Ooooooh oh ooooooh Vashti ain't your gurl It's undeniable My last dance Has come to a stop You will miss my face It's def adorable. Ooooooh oh ooooooh Vashti ain't your gurl It's not acceptable When you tell Vashti What to do Shushan let me vent And throw my hands up Ooooooh oh ooooooh Viewer #1: Did you hear that King Ryan Ahashveros FIRED Queen Vashti J-Lo and kicked her off the show? Viewer #2: Whatever will he do without a queen diva? King: Let it be known the queen's throne is now open. I will hold a talent contest to find the perfect wife to sit by my side and rule over Shushan. Viewer #3: Did you hear that? I've got a friend that's perfect. I've got to hurry up and tell her. Viewer #4: Yeah, I have a sister who would be wonderful as the queen. Viewer #1: Well, I have a one of my cousin's sister's who'd be wonderful. Viewer #2: I've got the daughter of my mother's cousin's brother's neighbor from around the block who I think would be perfect. Viewer #3: Enough of this. Viewer #4: Let's get going. Narrator #2: The viewers and TV crew quickly busy themselves to prepare for King Ryan Ahashveros' search for the next Queen. Scene 2 Narrator #1: Mordechai Randy goes to see his cousin Esther Carrie to talk to her about King Ryan Ahashveros' talent contest for a new queen. Narrator #2: Esther Carrie is a little shy and wonders if she can really do it. Mordechai: (Down on knees) Pretty please Esther Carrie? Will you just let King Ryan Ahashveros hear you? Once he hears you, I know he'll want you for his queen. You know I know my stuff, Dawwg. Esther: I don't know Mordechi Randy, do you think I'm talented enough? Mordechai: Of course you are. Esther: Do you think I'm smart enough? Mordechai: Of course. Esther: Do you think I've got what it takes to be the queen? Mordechai: I could think of no one better. Scene 2A Crew Member #1: The contest to select the King Jack Ahashveros' new queen will now begin. Crew Member #2: Contestants, please take your places. Crew Member #1: Contestant #1, please give us your name and tell us a little bit about yourself. Contestant #1: Well, My name is Jordyn, and I like to sing Hip Hop music and sing at karaoke bars. (maybe sings a line or two of a song?) Mordechai Randy: Wow! That was a little pitchy man! Crew Member #2: Contestant #2, please give us your name and tell us about yourself. Contestant #2: My name is Hillary, and I like classical music and opera. And I really need this job. (maybe sings a line from an opera??) Crew Member #1: All right, all right, contestant #3, please give us your name and tell us a little bit about yourself. Esther: My name is Esther Carrie, and my desire is to help King Ryan Ahashveros rule the music business in peace and tranquility. I will be your friend and confidante through thick and thin. (maybe sings a line from "You've got a Friend"???) Narrator #1: King Ryan Ahashveros hears Esther Carrie's words and voice and knows that she is the one for him. Narrator#2: The one thing the King does not know is that Esther Carrie is Jewish. King: I have made my decision. Esther Carrie is the woman who will reign in my castle and sit by my side. Come my dear Queen. |
Shushan Idol Drama Club Purim Shpiel
