Friday, July 25, 2025

Doomsday USA, Scene 1 (Revised Edition)

 By Nate Feldman

Josh and Ghazel are in the main office at Camp Doomsday, preparing to do a promotional ad.  They are standing in front of the main desk.  Behind them are signs and advertisements for the camp.  Josh begins speaking.

Josh: Hi everyone and welcome to Camp Doomsday, the only place in the world where humans and monster interact with one another and form lifelong relationships!  My name is Josh.

Ghazel: And I'm Ghazel.

Josh: And we're the co-founders and co-directors of this amazing place!  Have you seen all of those programs about the zombie apocalypse?  Or films about terrorizing creatures from space attacking humankind?  Well, we at Camp Doomsday don't believe it has to be that way.  Our camp gives young humans and monsters an opportunity to learn one another's traditions while breaking stereotypes. 

Ghazel: Growing up as a young witch, I heard stories of humans putting us on trial and hanging us from trees.  Every film I ever saw depicted us as horrible, vile things that threatened humanity.  But, meeting humans taught me that there are misunderstandings we have of one another and that with empathy we can learn to cooperate.  

Josh: Besides us two, our staff is made up of humans and monsters alike in a variety of positions, showing it is possible to work together when given a chance.  

Ghazel: It's not that we agree with each other on everything.  There are still significant differences between us.  But, we learn to listen to one another without fighting.  

Josh: So, whether you're a human....

Ghazel: Or a monster....

Josh: If you have a young child, enroll them at Camp Doomsday this summer

Josh and Ghazel (in unison): The Place where humans and monsters coexist!  

Josh: And if you need a brochure, I have some here for you!  

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