and why we have, and that's interesting. They wrote a bunch of grants. They had the idea to write an
original show, and Kim Carvajal, the director, she wrote, I don't know, 10, 15, like all these grants,
which she started getting involved, sending money, please, 10 times. Yeah, because I'm a special composer,
and that's my music, my music. I get paid for my music. And so, because of Rock, we have this show.
So it's really a special,
And Lauren Bernofsky was the director of Bridges Mayo about, I don't know, seven years ago. Something
like that. So all of this is full circle. So with that said, are you ready for the show?
It's filled with marbles, just for you. As you must know by now, the wilds are so scary that we've all
moved indoors, saved from beasts big and hairy. Not to worry, not to dread, there's a floor underfoot
and a dome ahead. And don't be fooled by his cutesy animals, they're really just robots called mechanicals.
The engineer who made us was Orlando Spinks. His head wobbles when he thinks. He frowns quite a lot
since his joints keep aching, and he frowns even more
When us robots keep breaking, then he fumes and busts us and throws quite a snitch. Goddamnit!
I got you.
There's lots of flicks there
Be careful, the lion is temperamental. In spite of the girl's assurance, he fears he might lose his
insurance if his mechanicals break down. And that's why he wears that frown. Looks to me, Mr. Lion,
like you barely could fight. Let me loosen this gizmo so you'll be less uptight. And while I'm at it,
I'll take off these bones and brush the glitter off your nose.
Okay.
snooze.
You'll ruin my zoo. You can't eat kids. Not one or two. But what if they're small? Neither big or small.
Neither short or tall. Not any at all.
Scarier, I have to confess. It all started when I welcomed that girl who may be the sneakiest girl in
the world. She pokes around like a rascally mooch. Oh, where could she be, that mischievous mooch?
me feel bad for wanting to boot you out of my zoo. So I suppose you can stay. But just for a few days,
if you'll polish the kangaroo's shoe, comb the panda bear's hair, and straighten the sag in the dragon's
Don't be surprised if us mechanicals are animals when he opens his eyes. We're no longer robots, no
longer fakes, with no cogs and gears inside us to break. But we may still speak in human words, even
after our animal souls are stirred. I can't decide if I should go outside to brave the wind and snow,
or if I should sit tight in here with Mr. Spinks, the engineer. He's been so very kind to me.
as kind as an actual father could be. I wish that I could stay here
This must be the work of that mischievous mooch, I bet. I must confess, I am afraid. I couldn't care
less. If they're no longer tame, my dear, I'll have to turn them off, I fear. I wouldn't try that, Mr.
Spinks. They're not still mechanicals, as you might think. We're no longer tame.
You mooch, you rascal, you've ruined my zoo. You've turned them all wild, now what should I do? Sorry
I'm such a bother when you've been like a father to this wandering orphan girl. You're an orphan, Colonel.
Even when I'm bad? Yes, even when you're bad.
You know very well our city's enclosed in a shadow-proof shell.