fade in
ext wemmicksville COUNTRYSIDE - DAY
The entire scene is a whimsical interpretation of a Currier and Ives winter postcard. The village and surrounding countryside are blanketed in fresh snowfall. In the sun everything sparkles. 
Molly (O.S.)
1. TEN! NINE! EIGHT!...
Molly's COUNTDOWN CONTINUES as WOODY, SPLINT, and MOLLY sit in a flying bicycle on top of a snow-covered hill. PUNCHINELLO sits in the driver's seat, and Molly sits behind him with a doll in her lap. They adjust their bucket helmets and pull down their goggles. They are at the very top of a snowy slope which ends in a ski jump-like ramp. 
punchINELLO
2. Wings?!
Splint fidgets with the controls, causing the wings to move back and forth. He gives Punchinello a thumbs up. 
splinT
2A. Check!
MOLLY
2B. Seven!
pUNCHINELLO
2C. Rudder?!
Woody manipulates the rudder's controls for a moment. 
wOODY
2D. Check!
Molly
2E. Six!
wooDy
2F. And good to go! 
Molly
2G. Five!
Woody gives Punch a thumbs up.
punCHINELLO
2H. Great!
(to everyone)
Speed!
Punchinello, Molly, Woody, and Splint begin to peddle. 
Molly
2I. Four!...Three!...
Molly (CONT'D)
2J. Two...ONE!
Punchinello looks down at the empty bicycle basket in front of him. He realizes he... 
punCHINELLO
2K. Wait!
Punchinello quickly jumps off and dashes away. Molly watches him in dismay. 
punCHINELLO (CONT'D)
2L. Be back in a second!
SFX: Snow and ice crack as the bike's skis break free and the plane begins to inch forward. 
TOADY, Punchinello's pet toad sits in a tub on a floating hot water bottle. He wears little ear muffs. Punchinello enters and grabs him out of the water. 
Punchinello frantically runs toward the flying bicycle, which has now started moving down the slope of the hill. 
splINT
2M. What about, Punch?
Molly
2N. Stop!
wooDY
2O. It's too late!
puNCHINELLO
2P. I'm coming!
Punch GRUNTS as he takes his last few strides then jumps onto the wing of the plane, runs across it, jumps into his seat, and throws a terrified Toady into the front basket. The plane zooms toward the bottom of the slope. In a panic, Toady attempts to leap from his basket, but Punchinello catches and pulls him close.
puncHINELLO (CONT'D)
3. I know you're excited Toady.
Toady's eyes widen with fear as Punchinello's bike zooms down the snowy runway. 
woody & SPLINT
4. Yippee Here we go! Yahoo! Yee hah!...
The plane zips off the ramp and swoops into the air. It stalls in midair then begins to lose altitude.
puNCHINELLO
5. Deploy wings!
splinT
6. Aye, aye, Captain!
CHUNK! Splint deploys the wings. The wings burst open and the plane pulls up, knocking the snow off the end of the trees.  
Punchinello commences their song together. 
PUNCHINELLO
7. Ohh...!
eVERYONE
7A. OOOOHHH!!
The gang instantly begins to sing a lively, Wemmick rendition of "Jingle Bells" as they fly over the snowy countryside.
SONG BEGINS:
8. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, 		Oh what fun it is to fly in an airborne cycle sleigh- 		Hey! Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, 		Oh what fun it is to fly singing all the way.
cut to:
ext wemMICKSVILLE sky - DAY
They fly over the town, sing their song to the villagers below, who are appropriately dressed for the season.
cut to:
ext WEMMICKSVILLe - dAY
The Mayor and the Mayor's Wife stand outside Hans' bakery.
mayor'S WIFE
9. Happy Holidays, Hans!
HANS, the baker, is up to his elbows in frosting. His enormous cake leans precariously. 
hans
10. Holidays? Holidays?!
Oh, I'm baking through the night, I'll skip the holiday, trying to save my Makerday chocolate truffle cake.
The MAYOR and the MAYOR'S WIFE see Violet just ahead of them. 
Violet
11. A wreath on every door, for the Holiday!
Violet waves at the Mayor and his Wife.  
Violet (CONT'D)
12. Oh, I must get started on my Makerday Bouquet
The Mayor's wife responds with a dramatic, almost operatic voice. 
Mayor and WIFE
13. Happy Holidays!!!
cut to:
ext WEMMICKSVILLE - DAY 
NIP stands alone on the top of a hill. 
tuCK (o.S.)
14. To your left!
Nip steps to his left. 
tucK (o.S.) (CONT'D)
15. To your other left!
Nip steps to his right. 
TUCK watches Nip from the scope of an enormous snowball-launching machine. 
tuck (CONT'D)
15A. This is really keen! I'll be the first to test Doc Marvel's monster snow machine!
tuck (CONT'D)
15B. Back a step...another step.
Punchinello's bicycle flies overhead. 
tuCK (CONT'D)
16. Steady as she goes!! Now I'll flip a little switch and see how far she throws!
Tuck flips a switch and presses a button. An enormous cannonball of snow launches straight at Nip. The ferocity of the blow knocks him over and sends him rolling. 
Nip unsteadily stands to his feet. He smiles a dim-witted smile, waves eagerly to Tuck, and gives him a thumbs up. 
Tuck (CONT'D)
(sigh)
17. I love the holidays.
The snowball continues zooming over the hill and toward Punchinello's flying bicycle. The gang watches it fly right past them.
punchinello and the gang
18. Ohhhh, jingle bells, jingle bells...(beat) Hi, Nip. Hi, Tuck! Cool! Wow! Look at that!...
Nip and Tuck wave eagerly. Tuck gets an idea. He places the flying bicycle in dead center of the scope. He smiles broadly. He follows their movement until Punchinello is directly overhead. 
tUCK
19. Aim it high up to the sky. Catch 'em on the fly. I'm gonna be the one who starts the Maker Day snow fight. 
Tuck launches a huge snowball at the unsuspecting gang. Punch, Woody, Splint, and Molly begin another chorus of Jingle Bells. The snowball flies up and reaches the top of its arc in front of the flying machine, missing it by inches.

The snowball flies downward and lands directly on Tuck's face. 
nip
21. You missed!
Nip laughs hysterically. Tuck scowls at Nip.  
cut to:
ext wemmICKSVILLE - DAY
Bundled Wemmicks watch and wave at the festive gang as they fly overhead in a final chorus.
gang
22. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to fly high in the sky today, hey! Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to fly and sing our favorite song today! (repeat)
(then)
Happy holidays, everybody!
cross cut to:
ext wemMICKSVILLE SKY - DAY
Punchinello, Woody, Splint, and Molly joyously finish their song as they zip around in the sky. 
Below them is a crooked and skinny house with an oddly shaped weather vane at the tallest point of the roof. A crooked and skinny Wemmick, DR. MARVEL, collects his mail.
punchinello
23. Dr. Marvel!
Dr. Marvel looks around for a moment. Punchinello swoops low to give him another wave.
puNCHINELLO (CONT'D)
23A. Dr. Marvel! Up here!
Dr. Marvel sees the gang. 
puNCHINELLO (CONT'D)
23B. Happy holidays!
Molly
24. Punchinello! Watch out!
The bicycle is heading straight toward the weather vane. 
punCHINELLO
24A. Hard right!
wooDY
24B. I'm on it. 
Punchinello barely misses the weather vane. 
puNCHINELLO
25. That was close!
A rear part of the underside of the sleigh gets caught on the weather vane. Punchinello continues to pedal the bicycle as weather vane stretches over, then snaps. The velocity of the abrupt change of direction rips off both wings. Punchinello and Molly blast out of sight while Splint and Woody linger in the air. They catch a sudden gust of air and begin to glide.
woody & Splint
25A. Ahhhh! Yippee Yeooow! Weeee!
Molly falls straight into a pile of snow.
cut to:
ext eli's house - day 
Punchinello and Toady scream at the top of their lungs as they careen toward Eli's house.
The window opens, and two big hands stretch out. ELI catches Punch in one hand then Toady in the other. 
Punchinello
26. Eli!
Toady croaks in relief as Punchinello bursts into laughter.
eli
27. Well, what brings you to the neighborhood?
pUNCHINELLO
28. My brilliant flying skills, I guess.
cut to:
ext wEMMICKSVILLE PEAK - day 
Splint and Woody land on the mountain top and careen down the slope on the flying bicycle's broken skis, while Nip and Tuck shoot snowballs at them. 
Splint and Woody ski down the mountain "snowboard" style. 
woody and SPLINT
29. Woo! Hooo!
They pass Nip and Tuck. 
nIP
30. There, see em?
tUCK
31. I'm not going to miss this time.
Snowball after snowball careens toward Woody and Splint but misses each time. They look behind them. 
tuck (CONT'D)
32. Rapid fire!
wooDy
33. Incoming!
woody & SPLINT
34. Wow! Yoo hoo! Yipee!  Wow – way cool – so refreshing!
tuck (CONT'D)
34A. Come back here you little match sticks!

Woody and Splint dodge the snowballs as they approach the Wemmicksville streets.
PAN to:
int eli'S HOUSE - DAY
Inside Eli's house is a cozy fire. Punchinello sits at a tiny table near the hearth. Eli pours hot cocoa into his mug.
eli
35. Here you are. 
Punchinello inhales the aroma.
Punchinello
36. Thanks, Eli. Mmmm. I love this time year! Everyone's so nice...
Eli smiles as Punchinello continues.
pUNCHINELLO (CONT'D)
37. This year, Hans is making a seven-layer version of his famous chocolate cherry souffle!
eli
38. Oh he is, is he?
pUNCHINELLO
39. Yeah, and you should see Wemmicksville! Lights and decorations are everywhere!
cross cut to:
ext wemMICKSVILLE streets - DAY
Various SHOUTS and SCREAMS echo through Wemmicksville streets as holiday lights RIP and POP off buildings. 
In the streets below, Woody and Splint are tangled in a holiday wreath and strings of lights as they continue their snowboarding spree. 
wooDY & SPLINT
40. Watch out! Oh no! 
They quickly approach a man standing on his ladder, decorating his home.
The wreath hits the ladder square on, taking it down. Woody and Splint are freed from their decorative entanglement. The man falls from above with a yell. 
For a moment, Woody and Splint look a little guilty. They quickly approach a pole.
wooDY
40A. Bread!
spLINT
41. And butter!
They skim either side of the pole with their hands. 
wooDY & SPLINT
42. Alright! Yeah!
spLINT
43. Race you to the fountain!
Splint blasts ahead. 
woODY
44. Hey! No head starts!
Hans transports his giant chocolate cake across the street. Woody and Splint quickly approach. 
woODY & SPLINT
45. Out of the way!  Look out belowwwwwwww!
hans
46. Oohh! Woah!! Ahh! No!!...
Woody and Splint burst right through the cake, YELLING. Hans WAILS. They come out with their mouths full of cake, leaving Hans to WHIMPER. 
The Mayor with his wife on his arm hears Hans and turns to see a blur rushing toward him. His eyes widen like a deer in headlights.
Woody screams.
Mayor screams.
Splint screams.
Mayor's wife screams.
Woody and Splint turn to stop, an arc of snow streams from underneath their snowboards. 
Silence. The snowboards have stopped within centimeters of the Mayor and his wife who are now snow-people representations of themselves.
Splint removes his goggles. The Mayor's wife trembles and slowly opens her mouth to speak.
They brace for the sound they're about to hear. 
 cut to:
ext eLI'S HOUSE - day 
Punchinello and Toady are leaving Eli's house. 
puNCHINELLO
48. Thanks for the cocoa, Eli!
The Mayor's Wife's shrill voice in the distance pierces the air.
punCHINELLO (CONT'D)
(sighs)
49. Sounds like the Mayor's Wife is practicing her solo again. 
Punchinello starts off, hesitates, then turns back to Eli.
punCHINELLO (CONT'D)
50. This year, I want to do something really big for you Eli. 
eli
50A. You do? Like what?
As Punchinello leaves,
puNCHINELLO
51. I don't know, but I'll think of something! I like you Eli. 
(a beat)
I want everyone to see. Without you, Eli, there'd be no me!
(a beat)
Hey, that rhymes!
Punchinello starts off. 
punCHINELLO (CONT'D)
52. Just wait, Eli. This year I'm going to do something really wonderful for you. Come on Toady!
eli
52A. Just being with you is enough for me, Punchinello. 
Eli smiles as Punchinello skips away HUMMING a tune.
ext wemmicksville streets - dAY
Punchinello happily walks through Wemmicksville. He HUMS a tune while gazing at the town's holiday decorations. The town is bustling. Wemmicks decorate a huge tree in the middle of town. 
Punchinello peeks in the door of Hans' bakery. 
int hans' bAKERY - dAY
Hans stands on the top of a ladder as he places a cherry on top of his seven-layer chocolate truffle cake. 

hanS
52A. I am the master…the master…
punchinello
53. Hi, Hans!
Startled, Hans jumps, and his ladder sways toward the cake. Punchinello runs to Hans and stabilizes the ladder before it tips into the cake. 
hanS
54. Whew! 
pUNCHINELLO
55. I'm sorry, Hans!
hANS
56. No problem.
Hans climbs down the ladder and looks proudly at his cake. 
hANS (CONT'D)
57. Isn't it something? Triumphant truffles! My creation is going to be the best part of the Makerday festival. 
pUNCHINELLO
58. Really?
hans
59. Really! The best part. 
(mumbling)
Now I just need to...
Shifting his focus completely on his cake once more, Hans climbs back up the ladder. 
PUNCHINELLO
60. Okay, see ya later, Hans!
hans
60A. …or over there – maybe 8 eclairs, is that too much?  Yes – too much… 
(mumbling)
ext wemmICKSVILLE STREETS - dAY
Punchinello continues walking. He approaches Violet's flower shop. Punchinello's eyes widen at the sight of so many flowers. 
int violet's floral shop - daY
pUNCHINELLO
61. Whooa – I’ve never seen such a great big wreath in my whole life.
Violet (o.S.)
62. Do you like it?
The voice appears to be coming from a moving flower. Punchinello gives the flower a strange look. 
pUNCHINELLO
63. I sure do. 
Punchinello leans into the flower, inspecting it closely. Violet's head pops out from the bouquet, startling Punchinello. 
violet
64. It's the biggest bouquet in the history of Wemmicksville! And it's going to be the best part of the Makerday celebration!
Punchinello looks a little confused. 
puNCHINELLO
65. Really, Hans just told me--
vioLET
66. Hans and his cake? Hah! Eli will like my wreath much more than that stack of dough!
Violet mumbles to herself as she continues arranging flowers.
puNCHINELLO
67. Oh...okay...
Punchinello turns to leave.
ext wemmicKSVILLE STREETS - dAY
As Punchinello leave's Violet's floral shop, he nearly runs into Lucia. 
pUNCHINELLO
68. Happy Makerday, Lucia!
Lucia keeps a fast pace. 
luCIA
69. Oh hi, Punch. Same to you.  
Punchinello speeds up to keep stride with Lucia. 
pUNCHINELLO
70. Whatcha doin'?
luCIA
71. I'm going to Dr. Marvel's. I'm directing the Makerday concert this year.  
puNCHINELLO
72. Wow...
luCIA
73. This concert is going to be the best part of Makerday!
pUNCHINELLO
74. But Hans and Violet just said--
luCIA
75. Dr. Marvel will be performing on the Marvellaphony-organoni.
pUNCHINELLO
76. Hey, I made up a song today...      Marvellaphony...macaroni...what?
Punchinello and Lucia approach Wemmicksville's Holiday Tree in the middle of town. 
puNCHINELLO (CONT'D)
77. Just look at it! Hey, let's hang some decorations!
luCIA
78. Sorry, I don't have time, Punch. 
puNCHINELLO 
   78A. Can I come too?

luCIA
   78B. Uh, sure, come on!
 
ext dr. MARVEL'S music manufactory - dAY
A crooked building is sandwiched between two buildings. A crooked and skinny sign above the door reads: Dr. Marvel's Music Manufactory. 
Punchinello follows Lucia through the door.  
int dr. MARVEL'S MUSIC MANUFACTORY - dAY
Punchinello and Lucia enter the room to an explosion of musical sounds. The interior is filled with an odd collection of inventor objects. Piles of springs, stacks of gears and widgets, reminder notes scribbled on  paper and taped to walls. There are also plates with festively decorated holiday cookies. Each has a handwritten card that reads- "Help yourself" or "Have another one" or "Who's counting?". 
Lucia proudly points to the source of the music, a monstrous, musical machine in the corner. The instrument resembles an explosion of an orchestra, re-assembled into a colorful pipe organ. Dr. Marvel sits on a bench, furiously playing his raucous song. 

Dr. Marvel (SINGING)
78C. I’m Dr. Marvel and I’m bringing joy to all, the bells are ringing.  Wemmicks everywhere are singing MAKER DAY IS HERE.  The leave are gone the snow is falling, Han’s cakes are so enthralling. Wemmicks everywhere are calling MAKER DAY IS HERE. The Mayor’s wife will sing so high the birds will fall down from the sky.  The little ones will shriek and cry MAKER DAY IS HERE.   

luCIA
79. Dr. Marvel!  Hello?
Dr. Marvel continues his song without hearing Lucia. His hands rapidly move from the keyboard to a series of buttons, levers, and whimsical controls. 
luCIA (CONT'D)
80. Hello, Doctor!
Still no answer. Lucia signals Punchinello. 
lucia & PUnchinello
(shouting)
81. Doctor Marvel!! Doctor Marvel!
The music comes to a sudden stop. Dr. Marvel turns toward Lucia and Punchinello. 
dR. MARVEL
82. Why hello, Lucia! Happy Makerday. And who’s your little friend?
puNCHINELLO
83. I'm Punchinello. 
dR. MARVEL
84. Well hello, Funny Pillow! 
Lucia laughs to herself. Punchinello makes a face.
dR. MARVEL (CONT'D)
85. Please come in and have a rest. Isn't my music machine the absolute best!
puNCHINELLO
86. Uh. Yes it is. I've never seen anything like it. 
dR. MARVEL
87. And you never will. My Marvellaphony-organoni is one of a kind!
luciA
88. Is it ready for the concert tonight?
dr. MARVEL
89. Why of course. You have nothing to worry about my dear. 
puNCHINELLO
90. How does it work?
dr. MARVEL
(proudly)
91. I'll show you!         (SINGING)  We love Eli that’s the meaning of this special Season’s Greeting.  He’s so great it bears repeating MAKING DAY IS HERE.  Ding Dong Ding Dong we will sing this happy song spreading cheer the whole day long MAKER DAY IS HERE.  We’re giving caring sharing loving laughing dancing running jumping calling shouting singing screaming MAKER DAY IS HERE. MAKER DAY IS HERE.  MAKER DAY IS HERE. Our favorite day of all the year MAKER DAY IS HERE.  MAKER DAY IS HERE.  MAKER DAY IS HERE.  Our favoriat day of all the year MAKER DAY IS HERE. 
Dr. Marvel steps up to the control panel. He presses a few buttons, pulls a few levers, and the Marvellaphony-organony whizzes and belches to life. 
Dr. Marvel raises his hands high and pauses in a dramatic pose. He suddenly brings his hands down and starts playing a beautiful melody. Dr. Marvel sings a sweet, whimsical song about Makerday (...they're thankful to Eli, their maker for making them...) Lucia and Punchinello eventually join Dr. Marvel in the chorus. 
Punchinello continues singing as he blindly dances his way on to the conveyer belt of a fantastic looking device with a plethora of mechanical arms, and cooking utensils. 
...SMACK! A rolling pin knocks him flat on a moving conveyer belt and carries him alongside a row of huge, colorful cookies. 
puNCHINELLO
92. Uh...Dr. Marvel!
Lucia and Dr. Marvel are still lost in song. The conveyer belt takes Punchinello inside a cookie-making machine. He is splattered and sprinkled by frosting and sprinkling devices. He comes out the other side looking very much like a gingerbread man with an icing cap.  
Punchinello looks at his cookied-limbs, and takes a bite of cookie from his arm as he continues down the conveyer belt. 
Punchinello reaches the end of the belt where a spring blasts him into the air and crashes into the Marvellaphony-organoni, stopping Dr. Marvel's song. 
Dr. Marvel and Lucia stare in wonder at Punchinello who now hangs upside-down by the strings of a violin. He still sports a frosting hat. 
puNCHINELLO
95. Help. 
Dr. Marvel sits at the organ. 
dR. MARVEL
96. Yes, yes, yes. Let's get you down from there, my little friend. 
Dr. Marvel presses a button. Trumpets blast in Punchinello's ear.
dR. MARVEL (CONT'D)
97. That can't be right. 
Dr. Marvel pulls a lever. A violin bow rubs against Punchinello, tickling him.
puNCHINELLO
98. Ooooh hoo! Tee hee hee! Ha ha....
Punchinello wiggles out of the strings and falls to the ground as all remaining bits of cookie frosting shake off. 
Punchinello smiles at Lucia as she helps him back to his feet. They walk toward Dr. Marvel and the organ. 
A loud buzzer RINGS. 
Dr. Marvel
99. Well, I guess it's time to go somewhere.
PUNCHINELLO
100. Go where?
DR. MARVEL
101. I'm not sure. 
Punchinello looks at the clock.
LucIA
102. It's time for the concert!
dr. MARVEL 
103. What ever would we do without our concert director?
Dr. Marvel heads for the door. 
luCIA
104. Doctor Marvel, aren't you forgetting something?
Lucia motions toward the Marvellaphony-organoni. 
dr. MARVEL
105. Oh Yes. Yes. Yes. How very silly of me! 
Dr. Marvel presses a red button on the side of the Marvellaphony-organoni. The machine rapidly folds into a small briefcase with much CREAKING, CRACKING, WHIZZING, and WHIRRING. Punchinello stares in wonder as Dr. Marvel totes off the little box like a briefcase. 
Punchinello
105A. Oh, wow, splibiddy!
luciA
106. We'll see you at the show, Punch!
dr. MARVEL
107. A pleasure meeting you, Fuzzy-jello!
Punchinello makes another face. Dr. Marvel and Lucia busily walk away. 
puNCHINELLO
108. Punchinello. 
cut to:
ext wemmicksville streets - day
Deep in contemplation, Punchinello walks through the cheery streets of Wemmicksville. A snowball smacks him in the face. Nip and Tuck are at the snowball machine.
NIP
108A. Ehh, you got ‘im. 

TUCK
108B. Aww,it broke.  
NIP
108C. Uh, here you go.  
TUCK
108D. Ahh, good as new.  
Molly, Splint and Woody are hiding on the sidewalk in the midst of the snowball fight. 
wooDY
109. Hey, Punch!
Punchinello feigns a smile. 
puNCHINELLO
110. Hi, Woody. Hi, guys.  
molLY
111. We're havin' a snowball fight, Punch. C'mon!
Punchinello shrugs. 
pUNCHINELLO
112. Not today, Molly. I still haven't found anything to get for Eli. And it's already Makerday!
A snowball smacks Woody in the face. Woody turns and throws one back to Splint. Their snow fight reconvenes, as Punchinello walks away. 
Punchinello passes Violet's floral shop once more and looks at her gargantuan bouquet. 
Punchinello walks by Hans' bakery and gazes at his perfect seven-layer chocolate truffle souffle. 
He shrugs his shoulders and walks on. 
int wemmicksville performance hall - eveNING
The Performance Hall is a covered, outdoor amphitheater located on the outskirts of Wemmicksville. Behind the stage curtain, various Wemmicks make final preparations for the Makerday concert. 
The Mayor's Wife proudly belts out a few operatic scales as she prepares her voice for the concert. 
Behind the Mayor's wife, Lucia directs the choir of eager holiday concert singers. PENELOPE, LOUISE, and other dressed-up Wemmicks also warm up their voices in acapella "do-re-me" style. 
Dr. Marvel performs a few colorful scales on the Marvellaphony-organoni as the Mayor's Wife heightens her frenzied singing.  
cut TO:
int wemmICKSVILLE perFORMANCE HALL - eVENING
Standing high on a ladder, Violet makes final arrangements to her giant bouquet, which now rests at the top of the amphitheater. 
Violet
113. Beautiful!
cut tO:
int wemmICKSVILLE pERFORMANCE HALL - eveNING
Near the stage, Hans adds the final touches of a few giant, whimsically shaped candy canes to his seven-layer chocolate truffle souffle. 
haNS
114. Ah, yes.  A work of art – it is ART!
cut to:
int PERFORMANCE HALL - dAY
Suddenly, the music comes to a clanging halt. A loud GROAN and KER-PLUNK echos from the Marvellaphony-organoni. 
The choir GASPS. Lucia races to the Marvellaphony-organoni. 
ext weMMICKSVILLE PERFORMANCE HALL - evenING
Punchinello approaches the performance hall, humming and singing "Punchinello's Makerday Theme".
int wemmICKSVILLE perFORMANCE HALL - eVENING
Punchinello cautiously goes back stage to find Lucia. 
puNCHINELLO
115. Hey, Lucia!
Lucia doesn't hear, so he walks walks closer. She stands by the Marvellaphony-organoni. 
puNCHINELLO (CONT'D)
116. Hi, Lucia. Do you have any ideas of something I could get Eli...since it is Makerday and everything.
Lucia ignores Punchinello. 
pUNCHINELLO (CONT'D)
117. I'm no good at baking, I can't really afford a...Hey where's Dr. Marvel? 
Lucia finally turns. She motions under the Marvellaphony-organoni. 
Dr. marvel
117A.  Oh, it’s the wrong one…
luCIA
118. Something's broken! And the performance is about to begin!
Lucia's face perks up as Dr. Marvel crawls out from under the organ with various mechanical parts in his hand. Lucia looks to Dr. Marvel expectantly. 
dR. MARVEL
119. I'm afraid it's kerplunk!
Lucia gasps in fear. 
dR. MARVEL (CONT'D)
120. The air pumper no longer pumps!  It’s pumpless!
ext wemmICKSVILLE PERFORMANCE HALL - dAY
The Mayor takes center stage and unrolls a large scroll as he addresses the crowd. 
Small clusters of Wemmicks have filled the performance hall. The Mayor's voice echoes through the auditorium through phonograph speakers.
mayor
121. Ladies and Gentlewemmicks!  It is my pleasure…
cuT TO:
int wemmickSVILLE PERFORMANCE HALL - eVENING
Lucia begins to panic.
lUCIA
122. What are we going to do? The show's about to begin! 
dr. MARVEL
123. I'm going to need an assistant! You, Mr. Nello will fit the bill. 
Punchinello smiles nervously. 
dR. MARVEL (CONT'D)
124. You must assist me while I play. 
Punchinello starts to shake his head no. 
dR. MARVEL (CONT'D)
125. Just do as I say, and we'll be the best part of Makerday!
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int weMMICKSVILLE PERFORMANCE HALL - eveNING
The mayor continues his boring speech. 
mayor
126. Being that this is Makerday, and we are made by our maker, Eli...
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int wemmICKSVILLE PERFORMANCE HALL - evENING
Lucia nervously runs around checking her list. 
lucIA
127. Organ? Check. Programs? Check. Hans' Cake? Check. Violet's boquet? Check. Get really, really nervous? Check.
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int weMMICKSVILLE PERFORMANCE HALL - eVENING
While the Mayor continues his drawn-out speech, Wemmicks file inside, chatting with anticipation. 
An usher hands out programs that read: Welcome to the Best Holiday Concert Ever, featuring Dr. Marvel's Marvellaphony-organoni. It also includes a photo of the Mayor's Wife, mouth open in song. 
mayOR
128. Uh, being that you the Wemmicks, are here this moment, at this time, uh, henceforth and -  I have it in my notes – yes, uh, the Wemmicksville festivities that are henceforth to progress as progressions. . .I hereby and with henceforth pleasure present to you the prized, beloved, and reason for the Makerday celebration...the jewel of our village...
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int sTAGE - eVENING
Behind the curtain, the choir gets into position. Lucia nervously glances about to make sure everyone is in place. She sees an empty spot. The Mayor's Wife is missing. 
lucIA
129. The Mayor's Wife?!?!
The Mayor's wife appears behind her.
mayor'S WIFE
130. Yes, dear. I was just powdering my nose. 
Mirror in hand, the Mayor's Wife powders her nose. She now sports a gargantuan holiday themed hat. Lucia's eyes widen at the sight. 
lucIA
131. I...uh...just didn't want you to miss the concert. 
mayor'S WIFE 
132. Miss the concert? My solo is the soul of the holiday season! It's the most important part!
Hans walks by. 
hanS
133. I thought my cake was the most important part of the Makerday Festival!!
Violet walks by with a large wreath.
Violet
134. But everyone knows my beautiful wreath are the most important part of Makerday.
(to Lucia)
Don't you agree, Lucia?
lucIA
135. Shh!
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int wemmICKSVILLE perfoRMANCE HALL - evENING
maYOR
136. Uh, I give you the Marvellaphony-organoni!
The curtain slowly opens to the applause of the crowd. The crowd oohs and ahhs. Violet's spectacular arrangement hangs above Han's cake adjacent to the magnificent organ. Dr. Marvel, looking spiffy in his tuxedo with a crooked and skinny tie, bows to the audience then sits at the organ.
The crowd CLAPS with anticipation.
Punchinello climbs atop Dr. Marvel's shoulders and faces an array of confusing controls. 
A musical groaning, similar to the sound of a pre-show orchestra tuning, echoes throughout the auditorium. 
dr. MARVEL
137. Ready, Mr. Jelly? 
Punchinello scowls at Dr. Marvel's missing his name yet again. Punchinello casts a nervous glance at the controls in front of him. 
puNCHINELLO
(whispering)
138. It's Punchinello. 
Dr. Marvel cues Punchinello.
dR. MARVEL
(whispering)
139. Left, right, jello, tug and toot!
Punchinello cautiously begins to manipulate the corresponding controls while MUMBLING the orders back to himself. 
A beautiful melody through the performance hall as Dr. Marvel plays the Marvellaphony-organoni.
dR. MARVEL (CONT'D)
140. Honey-mellow, let's get crackin’. Pull the lever that reads 'cymbal-clashing'!
Punchinello makes another face. A spotlight hits the Mayor's Wife, who stands in the very center of the stage. She takes one big inhale before bursting into her operatic-style song. She hits a high note--a very high note. The organ begins to shake. 
dR. MARVEL (CONT'D)
141. A blast from the tuba, now some strings from the cello. On your toes there, Funny-fellow. 
Yet another face from Punch. Punchinello leans his head down; his forehead accidently presses a button. 
puNCHINELLO
142. My name is Punchinello!
Dr. Marvel continues to call orders to Punchinello. 
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int wemmicksville pERFORMANCE HALL - night
The Mayor's Wife hits a high note in full vibrato (and sustains). Simultaneously, Dr. Marvel hits a dramatic high chord, and a chain reaction begins inside the organ.
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int Marvellaphony-organoni - night
Gears grate and grind, things ping and pop.
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int wemmicksville performance hall - night
Punchinello feels the organ start to shake. Dr. Marvel looks up at Punchinello. 
dR. MARVEL
143. Turn it down, she's starting to shake. The last thing we want is for this thing to break!
The Marvellaphony-organoni continues to shake and rattle. Punchinello continues his tasks at an even heightened pace. Punchinello begins to panic. Various Wemmick crowd members cower and cringe at the alarming sounds. 
KABOOM! The Marvellaphony-organoni explodes into space. A million pieces blast into the air. In the explosion, Violet's wreath is torn to shreds and Hans' cake is destroyed. All the Wemmicks stare into the sky as pieces of cake and bits of flower splatter all over them. 
The Mayor screams in panic.
punCHINELLO
144. Oh no.
Mayor's Wife screams in an aria.
Louise and Penelope cry.
Lucia, jaw dropped, watches without uttering a sound.
The organ pieces come crashing down, raining all around the gathered Wemmicks. All is silent. No one knows what to say.
The Mayor makes his way to the stage. 
mAYOR
145. The prized, the beloved, the jewel of our village, the Marvellaphony-organoni is ruined. My Festival...the most important part of Maker Day is ruined!
The Mayor bursts into tears.

With great sorrow, Lucia tears up her to do list of concert duties.
lucia
147. It's all ruined!
Lucia looks at the dwindling crowd, sits down, and puts her head in her hands. 
dR. MARVEL
148. Armi-dillow, my friend, may I tell you somethin'? It looks as if you've pushed the wrong button. 
int wemmicksville perFORMANCE HALL - night
From within the crowd, little Molly picks up an instrument that resembles a flute. She plays a few simple notes. The song is reminiscent of "Punchinello's Makerday Theme".
As if awoken from sleep, Punchinello immediately connects with the song Molly plays.
Molly stops when she realizes all of Wemmicksville is staring at her. She shrugs her shoulders and hides the flute behind her back. 
puNCHINELLO
149. Please...keep playing.    (singing)                              A simple gift I bring to You, a melody that’s pure and true.  I wish I had a symphony, but my simple gift is me. 			 
The crowd of Wemmicks nod in agreement. Molly resumes her simple tune. 
Woody and the other Wemmick kids pick up the instrumental pieces of the wreckage and begin to play them. hans picks up a flute-like pieece and joins in. Wemmicks all over the hall pick up nearby wreckage and begin to play. 
Punchinello nervously takes center stage and begins to sing "Punchinello's Makerday Theme." The Mayor's Wife sings as do Louise and Penelope. The entire village begins to sing along. Violet looks toward Hans, smiles, and happily joins in the song. 
puNCHINELLO (singing)
149. A simple gift I bring to You, a melody that’s pure and true.  I wish I had a symphony, but my simple gift is me.  A simple gift I bring to You, a melody that’s pure and true.  I wish I had a symphony, but my simple gift is me.			 
Lucia listens from the side of the stage. At the sound of Punchinello's song, she picks her head up. Punchinello sings about the most important thing to remember on Makerday: Their maker, Eli, and his love for them. A light dawns. 
Lucia walks to Punchinello. Instead of intervening, she joins in the song.  
Punchinello's song is so heartfelt and pure that one by one the Wemmicks stop to listen. They are mesmerized. 
The strains of the chorus rise above the performance hall.
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ext Eli's house - niGHT
Eli looks down over the village and smiles at the beautiful gift ringing through the countryside. Eli claps his hands and looks lovingly toward Punchinello as he speaks to the entire crowd. 
eli
What a most marvelous song...and what a most marvelous gift!
ext pERFORMANCE HALL - nIGHT
The song continues as the Wemmicks make their way toward Eli's house. Nip and Tuck watch the Wemmicks' lanterns illuminate a winding pattern up the hillside. 
Nip looks at Tuck with a teary eye. 
nip
150. Beautiful. Isn't it? 
Tuck nods in sincere agreement. 
tucK
151. Words can't describe. 
nip
152. The entire cake...just for us. 
Nip and Tuck happily sit in the cake's remains.
ext eli's houSE - night
Punchinello stands in front of the crowd of Wemmicks with Dr. Marvel on one side and Lucia on the other.
dR. MARVEL
153. Punchinello, my friend, this moment I must say is without a doubt the best of Makerday!
Punchinello smiles. 
lucia
154. Thanks, Punch...for reminding us why we were celebrating in the first place. 
credits
int eli's workshop - daY
Punchinello stands on Eli's workbench, looking at Eli. 
eli
155. That was indeed a most marvelous gift, Punchinello. 
punch
155A  Thanks Eli. 

They share a silent moment. 
woody (o.S.)
156. Wow, Eli! 
Punchinello turns, then joins Lucia, Woody, Molly,Splint, and Toady as they gather around the newly repaired flying bicycle.
molly
158. It looks better than before!

puNCHINELLO
157. Aren't you happy, Toady?
Toady shakes his head "no" and croaks a few times. 

Eli hands them each a box. 
eli
159. But that's not all ...
They each pull out a backpack.
woody
160. Backpacks for all of us!
eli
161 . Actually, they're parachutes.  Ah, ha ha ha ha… 
The End.