Performance time: 50 minutes
The Cast:
Papaw Owner/manager/maître d/cashier. Harried, seemingly grouchy, but really all loving.
Mamaw Head cook. Loving, but no nonsense
Maggie Head Waitress. Oldest granddaughter. Know it all.
Lizzie Waitress. Youngest granddaughter. Gentle, peacemaker. Various diners
Gabe A lingering guest – has mainly one line – “More coffee?” Sits at Table 3, reading a book.
Inspector Harrison Antagonist, wants to shut the diner down
Table One Guests (Group One) 2, 3 people, they leave right away and are done.
Table One Guests (Group Two) 2, 3 people- One speaks briefly.
Table Two Guests (Group One) 2, 3 people – One speaks briefly.
Marilyn Very Pregnant
Johnathan Husband
Flo Lamb Food groupie
Bo Lamb Food groupie
Set Design: This takes place in a diner. Upstage is the counter with all the plates, etc. An opening for the cook to pass the food through. Stage Right is the door into the diner. The cashier stand is next. Stage Left is the door to the kitchen. Four tables are across the front of the platform for the diners.
Prop List: This is not complete, but gives the essentials
Order pads Dishes for the diners
Fake food on plates
Various items on diner tables (salt, pepper, napkins, etc)
Coffee pot, cups
Phone on wall or near cashier stand
12 foot plank
Table cloth(s) for plank
Roaster pan Ingredients: • Baking Soda • Flour • Salt, Pepper • Baking Powder • Steak (foam)
Green Beans
Potatoes
Potato peeler
Bowls Wooden
Meat tenderizer
Styrofoam containers for food.
Inspector’s Clipboard
Cell Phone(s)
Paper work – permits, etc.
Purses
Two Rubber Chickens
Hand cuffs
Badges