SCENE 1
(At the conclusion of the song, workers start to settle into their
work stations and Sam goes to her desk.)
CAROLE: (looking around at the building) It's funny, all growing up, I
loved this building because of the beautiful cobblestone road
leading up to it, and because it was always decorated like
Christmas! But I never knew what you did here.
BOB: Well, to create the ugly sweaters, we do everything from
raising the sheep, to sheering the wool, to spinning the yarn, to
weaving the cloth.
CAROLE: That would explain the sheep pen next to the factory.
BOB: It's all about authenticity, and of course, taking it waaay over
the top!
CAROLE: But that's all you, I mean we, make? Ugly Christmas sweaters?
BOB: Oh, we dabbled in fruitcake, but that was a disaster.
(Bob produces a foil-wrapped item and drops it on the floor. It
makes a loud thud.)
SOUNDFX – "Fruitcake Thud"
BOB: See? We got stuck with 10,000 we couldn't sell. And you can't
throw them away because they aren't biodegradable.
CAROLE: What did you do with all of them?
BOB: Well, that cobblestone road you love that leads to the factory?
CAROLE: Yes?
BOB: Those aren't cobblestones.
(At this moment, they are interrupted by an announcement by Belle
who gets up on a small stool or crate to be seen, and the entire
factory quiets to listen.)
BELLE: Everyone! Everyone! Our founder and president needs no
introduction. She is our inspiration and our friend. I give you
… Samantha Ebenezer!
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