05 July 2009

The POST-IT Show

Jeff said he could explain why he took the office supplies: "There's a reason I did it. I want you to understand."

Frustrated at the return desk, Chris was now perplexed by the return of pink and blue Post-It notes. "They're making my my hands...pink and blue," Jeff said. "Maybe they're magic," Chris suggested. But soon the two men recognized each other. It seems that Chris had attended an "amusement park and carnival summer camp" as a child. And Jeff was one of his counselors there. Chris had made quite an impression, apparently...

Young Chris was quickly shouted down as he introduced his new roller coaster design to his fellow campers. "The Monster" would be a roller coaster like none other. It would revive deceased riders...reanimate them...bring them back to life! Jeff (now head coaster tech, Click-Clack) dismissed the other campers and had a talk with Chris. He had great ideas, but...he needed to hone them, control them, develop thicker skin in the face of adversity. Click-Clack was facing his own adversity. One of his best counselors had taken ill, and was at the doctor's office learning the results of some recent tests...

Dr. Bennett would have to see the crusty coaster tech in Dr. Carson's absence. Bennett, known for his bedside manner, had grave concerns about the test results...which inconclusively suggested a worrisome prognosis. Perhaps a vacation was in order...a visit to the new capitalism museum/theme park, Corporate World.

The little old lady was thrilled with the tour provided by the little person tour guide. And now it was time for a very special part of the tour...for adults only. Corporate World was looking for incorporated businesses willing to leave all their assets to the museum upon their death. Mrs. Rosewater's unusual business was shared with a neighbor...but seemed like a good candidate for the program. But...would Mrs. Rosewater be a good candidate for employment at Corporate World...?

First day on the job for Jeff at a prestigious voice-over recording studio. His enthusiasm was to be tempered, however, by his hero's cynical attitude about the business, women, life in general. Downing vodka like water, Chris showed how the old voice-over scripts were grand...written on large sheets with compelling copy. Today's voice-over scripts were scribbled on Post-Its. Just ad lib...fill in the blanks...make it up. What was the point?

The little old lady got a shot to work at Corporate World...by trying to inspire the little person tour guide with big ideas.

Dr. Bennett convinced his patient to take a break from coaster camp.

Old Click-Clack showed young Chris how he could pursue his greatest dreams, while still keeping his feet grounded on terra firma.

The return clerk took back all of the pink and blue Post-Its...and convinced Jeff that there was indeed magic to be found in dye-dripping sticky notes.

And...Jeff explained that the point of any office supply item wasn't what it did or didn't do. It was in the hands of the end user.

Special thanks to Greenville Little Theatre's hilarious improv group, Laughing Stock and to our friends in Improv!Able Cause for making the Fourth of July show at Coffee Underground truly spectacular!

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