FOP

School

Play

2016

Theme

This year’s play is about a little fish in the

Ocean, who is different from all the other

sea creatures.

Follow him on his undersea adventure to

find love and acceptance.

Opening monologue

Queen of the Sea Narrator

sitting in shell throne in front of curtain

Monologue:

Earth special and unique

Only planet with an Ocean

The Ocean stretches across the planet and is inner-

connected. Oceans houses a diverse population of life.

Billions of plants and animals live in the Ocean from the

largest blue whale to the smallest of microscopic

plankton.

Life began in the Ocean, which is where our tale begins

Mish-Mash Fish

Mish –Mash Fish doesn’t look like the rest of the sea creatures.

One fin is pink, the other blue. He looks like he was made from many parts put together that don’t match.

He has a creation myth of how his Mom put him together will all the best parts that she could find.

For each external physical trait the other sea creatures have, Mish-Mash has a corresponding internal trait. Emphasizing such values as strength and compassion are more important than beauty or aggression.

Character Roles: Primary Department:

Jellyfish

Starfish

Middle Department:

Clownfish

Crabs

Mermaids

Upper Department:

Shark (2)

Narwhals

Seahorse

Parrotfish

Octopus

Other roles:

Mish-Mash Fish

Sea King Narrator

Sea Queen Narrator

Mother Nature Narrator

Comedic Crab (2)

jellyfish

Primary Department role

Jellyfish are proud of the bioluminescence.

In contrast, Mish-Mash has “the light from

the sun” which gives him a positive attitude.

Costumes will be plain black or blue clothes.

Prop will be light up umbrella, with timed

lights. Will enter when stage is dark, and

umbrellas will light up one at a time to beat

of music. Lights fade up, scene starts.

Shark:

2-person costume for Upper Department

Shark is proud of his aggressive / hunter /

bully character.

In contrast, Mish-Mash was made with “a

star from the sky” to give him moral

guidance.

Stage is quiet with kelp swaying for 16

seconds, then shark appears quickly running

through the set.

Costume: painted grey cardboard

Costume: cardboard painted grey

Clown Fish:

Middle Department

Clownfish are social creatures and are proud of

all the friends that they have.

In contrast, Mish-Mash was made “with a breeze

from the wind” to blow away any self-doubt. He

therefore has the courage and is brave enough to

make new friends.

Entrance is 30 seconds to music of rapid

running in circular motions up and down a ramp.

Narwhal:

Upper Department

Narwhals are mean boastful porpoises.

They speak together in clicks, whistles and

knocks (like gossip).

Mish-Mash in contrast was made from “the

silence of space” so that he may hear /

listen to others.

Starfish

Primary Department

Starfish are proud of their feet, and the

fact that they are not fish. They can

cling to and stand on the rock.

Mish-Mash in contrast was made from

“the heart of a bird” so that his spirit may

sore and rise above.

Costumes:

Seahorse

Upper Department

Seahorse is proud that he can change color.

Mish-Mash in contrast is made

From the darkness and light of

Shadow. He has gained balance

And perspective.

Crabs

Middle Department

Crabs are proud of their claws that can grab lots of stuff,

symbolizing greed.

Mish-Mash, in contrast was made from the “limitness of

the Universe” and therefore has generosity.

Parrot Fish

Upper Department

Parrotfish are vain about their beautiful

Bright coloring.

Mermaids

Octopus

Octopus is a one-person character for a

child in upper department that does

modern dance. Octopus dances for 41

seconds in introduction of her scene.

Octopus has a garden of collected

shells and shiny rocks and

miscellaneous pretty objects. She calls

it her Mish-Mash Garden, since it is

composed of all different items that

she found. Mish-Mash Fish is so happy

to find the Octopus enjoying the

unique and eclectic garden which

represents himself.

The band playing Octopus’ Garden

In Act 4, after Mish-Mash meets the Octopus and

the narrator speaks, the scenery gets pulled away

from the back middle of the stage, revealing the

mini stage with the band, who performs the

Beatles’ song.

Vocals: Hazel Drums: Ameena Guitar:

SageKeyboards: Ian

Group Sing Finale

All kids singing to Make A Wave,

Demi Lovato

Comedy Relief

At beginning of Act 2, and end of Act 3 a

comedic act is planned.

Brien and Willem will be dressed as crabs.

Each will enter from an opposite side of

the stage. They will come to center stage

and tell each other and the audience

sea-related jokes.

Structure:The Tale of the Mish-Mash Fish

Timing

total min.

Act 1 2 2 Narrator Opening Monologue

(16 min) 6 4 Jellyfish

10 4 Shark

14 4 Clown Fish

16 2 Narrator

Act 2 18.5 2.5 Comedy

(16.5 min) 22.5 4 Narwhal

26.5 4 Starfish

30.5 4 Sea Horse

32.5 2 Narrator

Act 3 36.5 4 Crabs

(14.5 min) 40.5 4 Parrot Fish

44.5 4 Mermaid

47 2.5 Comedy

Act 4 51 4 Octopus

(18 min) 53 2 Narrator

58 5 BAND Ocopus's Garden

60 2 Narrator

65 5 Finale Song Make a Wave

Set design: PVC pipe backdrops painted black

Can hang decorations from

Stage is deep. Have sets of PVC pipe, going deep back.

Can hang kelp, coral reef plants, animals, fish etc.

1 wooden ramp in middle for dance / running for fish

schools.

Clear and blue/green balloons for bubbles.