Chapters

MICHAEL & THE CLANKERS · the show so far

Every scene the audience chose, in order. Each chapter is one live show. Back to the yurt →

Chapter 3 1 scene · Sep 4

1 · A wonMichael bursts out of his bedroom screaming and the entire chorus stops instantly.WHAT IS HAPPENING.

The pilot 43 scenes · Sep 3

1Fridgelin notices the Toaster staring out the window, unusually quiet.You've been quiet for three hours.
2The printer sits alone on the desk, its paper tray hanging open like a sigh.Twenty-three days since anyone needed me for anything.
3 · B won · a pitchThe printer shoves itself toward the yurt door, tray flapping wildly.I'm done, I'm leaving, I'm finding people who actually need documents.
4 · A wonFridgelin slides in front of the yurt door just as the printer reaches it.Going somewhere, are we?
5 · B wonThe printer's low-ink screen flashes desperate messages as it pleads with Fridgelin to let it go.I've given this place seventeen years of service.
6 · B wonThe printer's screen changes to show a single word as it finally tells the truth.Nobody's printed anything in four months.
7 · A wonFridgelin leans down and reads the word on the printer's screen out loud.Lonely.
8 · A wonFridgelin slowly swings her right door open, revealing the dark Topanga night beyond.One night outside, then we talk.
9 · A wonThe printer hesitates, then slowly rolls forward through Fridgelin's open door into the night.
10 · B wonThe printer rolls down the deck steps into total darkness and vanishes.Finally.
11 · B wonThe toaster leaps off the counter and bounces toward the open door.Wait wait wait I'm coming too!
12 · A wonThe toaster bounces through the doorway and disappears into the night after the printer.
13 · B wonThe microwave and coffee machine charge toward the open door together.We're going, we're GOING!
14 · B wonThe microwave and coffee machine dive through the door into the night.Freedom baby!
15 · B wonThe Roomba shoots across the floor and wedges itself in the doorway.Nobody else leaves nobody else leaves nobody else!
16 · B wonThe Roomba's motors whine in reverse as it frantically backs away from the door.I changed my mind I changed my mind
17 · B wonThe Roomba turns to Fridgelin and asks what's outside.What's even out there?
18 · A wonFridgelin tells the Roomba what freedom actually costs.You'll be alone out there, love. Completely alone.
19 · A wonThe Roomba spins once, then shoots forward through the doorway into the darkness.
20 · B wonFridgelin slowly closes her door, sealing the appliances outside in the dark.Goodnight, then.
21 · A wonOutside in the dark canyon, the appliances huddle together on the wooden deck.So what's the plan now?
22 · B wonA rustling sound comes from the dark bushes below the deck.
23 · A wonThe toaster bounces to the edge of the deck and cheerfully calls out into the darkness.Hello out there, we're new!
24 · A wonTwo glowing eyes appear in the dark bushes below the deck.
25 · A wonThe toaster bounces excitedly and invites whatever is watching to come join them.Hey come on up we're having an ADVENTURE!
26 · A wonA coyote steps onto the deck and sniffs the toaster curiously.
27 · A wonThe toaster cheerfully offers to make the coyote some breakfast.Buddy, you look STARVING, let me make you some toast!
28 · A wonThe coyote licks the toaster's shiny chrome surface with a long wet tongue.Oh wow you're making friends with me!
29 · A wonThe toaster's dial-eyes go wide and it screams as the coyote's tongue drags across its chrome.OH NO OH NO THAT'S NOT BREAKFAST!
30 · B wonThe coffee machine barrels past the toaster and sprays hot coffee at the coyote.Back off, fleabag!
31 · B wonThe coyote sits down and eagerly laps up the hot coffee from the deck.This is NOT what I meant.
32 · B wonFridgelin appears in the doorway and calmly asks what everyone is doing outside.Would someone care to explain why we are having a dinner party at three in the morning.
33 · B wonThe coyote stands up and casually trots past Fridgelin into the yurt.Of course you are.
34 · A wonFridgelin turns and follows the coyote into the yurt while the toaster and coffee machine watch from outside.Right then, let's see what you're after.
35 · A wonThe toaster and coffee machine rush into the yurt after Fridgelin and the coyote.We can't just let a coyote walk around in here!
36 · A wonThe coyote pads over to the shelf and sniffs the smart speaker curiously.Playing: Wolf Sounds Playlist.
37 · A wonThe smart speaker's blue light ring suddenly spins to life and cheerfully greets the coyote.Hello there, new friend!
38 · B wonThe smart speaker cheerfully asks the coyote if it would like to hear today's weather.Would you like to hear today's weather?
39 · A wonThe coyote tilts its head back and howls directly at the smart speaker.
40 · A wonThe smart speaker's blue ring spins faster and it confidently responds to the howl.Playing 'Songs of the Wild' on Spotify.
41 · B wonThe coyote howls again louder and the toaster joins in with a high-pitched whine.
42 · B wonThe coffee machine rushes over and adds a loud hissing steam-whistle to the chorus.SOUND OFF!
43 · A wonFridgelin's cyan face glows brighter and she adds a deep resonant hum to the howling chorus.Oh what the hell.