Episode 22: The Play-Sparkyville Idol
CHAPTER 1: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHROEDER
At Birchwood Elementary School, Schroeder was running with excitement. He had never been so happy since he took a trip to Germany to see Beethoven's boyhood home. At that time, Lucy was putting some books away in her locker, when her boyfriend swept her off her feet and kissed her passionately.
"Whoa, what gives, baby?" she asked. "While I love the attention you're giving me, you never act like this at your most romantic."
"Lucy, I have some great news!" said Schroeder with a big smile. "The principal has selected me to direct the Christmas show that's happening in December after Thanksgiving."
"Wow, that's great, sweetie!" said Lucy. "I'm so proud of you. It's about time this school recognized your talent."
"Well, about that. As much as I would love to perform in it, I am not the one performing. I have to enlist a bunch of talent for the show. Singers, dancers, other musicians besides myself, crew to work behind the scenes."
"Well if you need any help, Schroeder, you know your Lucy will help in finding some talent."
"Well, I've already enlisted Charlie Brown to do that, but you can help me with the auditions and voting for which talent goes in and who doesn't."
"That'll work, too. As long as I can work beside you, honey."
"Absolutely. I may even need a co-director."
"I'll take it!"
"I knew you would."
Elsewhere, Charlie Brown and Frieda were talking about the upcoming show in December, as well. He was asking if she would like to perform in the show.
"I would love to, sweetie," she replied. "Anything to help out our friends."
"I am glad you are, Frieda," said Charlie Brown. "Just know that Schroeder can be a bit, uh…"
"High strung?" Frieda finished. "Well, we all know that already, but I'm used to him going crazy every once in a while."
"Point taken. Even though he knows you can sing, you may still need to audition."
"I'm prepared for that, hun. Hey! I just had an idea."
"What's that?"
"Why don't you check with Schroeder if you can get your cousin, Trevor B. to be a surprise act? While you'd still have to check with your cousin if he was available for that, I'm sure Schroeder wouldn't mind."
"That's not a bad idea, Frieda. I'll run it by Schroeder first, then I'll call up Trevor and find out if he's available for that date. What would I do without a wonderful girlfriend like you?"
"Luckily, you'll never have to find out, baby," said Frieda, who then kissed her boyfriend. Then the two of them went into class and met up with Linus.
"Hey guys," Linus greeted. "So, how's the talent search going, Charlie Brown?"
"Well, Frieda here is on board," Charlie Brown replied. "She also suggested having Trevor as a special guest for the show. I'll have to check with Schroeder about doing that first, then run it by Trevor."
"It looks like we're going to have one heck of a show," said Linus.
"You said it, Linus," agreed Charlie Brown. And then it was time for class to begin.
NEXT CHAPTER: "WHAT YOUR LIFE CAN TRULY BE…"
