Solo Script – Super Boy
(Lights Circle Around. ‘Superman’ Theme plays. 22 secs in, play Narr 1)
NARRATOR (Narr 1)
Who do you call when your life is in peril? Whose name strikes fear into the hearts of evil-doers? When you ring for help, who picks up the phone? There’s only one answer…
(SUPER-BOY enters from the back of the room)
Super Boy, the greatest hero in the entire world!
SUPER BOY
Hey.
NARRATOR (Narr 2)
With his incredible strength…
SUPER BOY
Look at it.
NARRATOR (Narr 3)
….miraculous speed…
SUPER-BOY
Whoosh.
NARRATOR (Narr 4)
…and unmatchable intelligence…
SUPER-BOY
‘Unmatchable’.
NARRATOR (Narr 5)
…he will overcome any forces of villainy! Behold as he surveys the the world for matters that may require him, his heroic responsibility is unwavering.
SUPER-BOY
Errr, right, world news, world news, worrrrrrrld news!
(Super-Boy reads a newspaper as the music continues.)
SUPER-BOY
‘Hurricane in Cuba. (Beat) Earthquake in Portugal. (Beat) Flooded Asda in Yorkshire.’ That’s doable.
NARRATOR (Narr 6)
Astonishing! His bravery inspires us all! The people of Yorkshire are in safe hands, their fears will soon fade away once they’ve heard Super Boy’s famous catchphrase!
SUPER-BOY
(Pause) When…baddies are about……I will save- hopefully, I’ll save you.
NARRATOR (Narr 7)
Ooo that gave me chills! Now it is time to go kick some heinous anus! But first, superheroes must warm up before venturing out into the world and Super Boy loves to exercise.
(Super-Boy walks to the workout area)
NARRATOR (Narr 8)
Do not be fooled, Super Boy’s rippling muscles and butch physique are not all natural. Even superheroes need to look after themselves! Super Boy has got to work out to make sure that he’s in peak physical condition.
(Super-Boy removes his cape)
NARRATOR (Narr 9)
Let the routine begin! First we have ‘Superior Stretches’!
Next it’s ‘Justice Jacks’, get jumping!
Now, a ‘Marvelous Marathon’!
My favourite, ‘Wonder Weights’! ….whilst doing ‘Justice Jacks’!
And finally, a real challenge which shall demonstrate Super Boy’s legendary might, ‘One Thousand Pushups’! Ready. Set. Go! One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven…. Super Boy? Huh, that’s disappointing. No problem, onwards, more preparation should make up for that failure.
(Super-Boy walks to the paint area)
NARRATOR (Narr 10)
See as Super Boy glides through the air, his dedication to justice will never end! He will answer your call for help, for he is the icon of hope! When people see him coming they know they are safe and the villains realise they’re time is up. Which is why Super Boy makes sure his costume is all in tact and in it’s correct place. His signature look is not only recognisable, but also protects his hidden identity. Before every adventure, Super Boy puts on a mask even larger than the last, adding to the layers that hide who he truly is.
(Super-Boy begins to add paint to his mask)
NARRATOR (Narr 11)
Gee willikers! Would you look at that, Super Boy looks more heroic than ever! His devotion to his duty is inspiring. …….. In fact, he wants to add even more to his disguise.
…And a little bit more…
…Annnndddd the last bit. (Beat) Incredible, now that’s a hero. But before Super Boy flies off, he always recites some phrases he may use while rescuing others. Phrases such as ‘I am here to help you.’
SUPER-BOY
I am here to help you.
NARRATOR (Narr 12)
Or ‘Call and I’ll pick up.’
SUPER-BOY
Call and I’ll pick up.
NARRATOR (Narr 13)
Or even ‘My name is Super Boy and I am the greatest hero in the world!’
SUPER-BOY
My name is Super Boy and I… am the greatest hero in the world.
NARRATOR (Narr 14)
You sure are. Did you know that every superhero has an origin story? Super Boy’s origin story is the best one around, it begins in space and ends with him becoming the hero you see before you! It appears that he wants to tell you it now so you can all believe in him. Here he goes.
(Super-Boy moves towards the audience)
SUPER-BOY
I was born on another planet and then I came here and now I’m Super Boy.
NARRATOR (Narr 15)
Hahaha, there’s more to it than that! Super Boy goes to tell the viewers again, but this time, with all the details.
SUPER-BOY
(Pause) I…I…
NARRATOR (Narr 16)
(Sighs, clears throat) Super Boy was born on the planet Zenlah, which is twelve trillion light-years away. He lived there with his family, until one day when a radioactive Astro-Cloud appeared in the stratosphere. Zenlah’s civilisation began to mutant and were at risk of being totally eradicated, so they sent out a distress signal to all the orbatting moons, but none of them replied. They had turned their back on Zenlah, who had found themselves doomed and hopeless. Just before their final hour, Super Boy’s parents put him inside an escape pod and sent him to nearest colonised planet, which happened to be none other than our third rock from the sun that we call Earth. Now, Super Boy uses his powers to fight crime as to thank us for giving him a new home. But what pushes him to be a hero is knowing that Zenlah may have been saved had the moons answered their distress call. That is Super Boy’s one rule, he will pick up the call for help, he will never let you down, he will be there for you, for he is the greatest hero of all time!
(The phone ringing sound begins to play, cutting off the superman theme song. The lights gradually become normal, the room in neutral)
NARRATOR (Narr 17)
Oh look, someone needs help! Don’t worry, Super Boy is on it!
Super boy will pick up the phone!
He’s on the case!
He will never let you down!
Super Boy, to the rescue!
It’s time to pick up the phone!
Pick up the phone, Super Boy.
It’s your heroic duty.
Here he goes!
Three. Two. One. NOW!
Pick it up.
Now!
Super Boy!
(Super Boy takes the phone off the hook and walks around space and removes his mask and cape.) (Ringing sound cuts off)
(Afterwards he picks up the phone and sits with it and dials a number and holds it up to his ear)
SUPER-BOY
I need some help.
(Lights fade to black out.)
THE END