May 16, 2018
Spring Band Concert
Mercer Island High School
Wind Ensemble
Godzilla Eats Las Vegas by Eric Whitacre
The Top Secret Script was found in the MIHS Band Dungeon. It is revealed here.
Godzilla Eats Las Vegas
Script (Top Secret)
Part One
Our story opens to a bright sunny day as the curtain rises on Tinsel Town. There is excitement in the air as the possibility of hitting the jackpot is always present. The Casino lounge band kicks off their show in high gear and all is well.
In the distance we hear a lone flute heralding the arrival of something very very bad.
Back in our casino the band is entertaining a sparse crowd with a relaxed rumba.
While on the outskirts of town the military command center uses Morse code to alert the troops of impending doom.
Back at the lounge the band finishes its last set and heads outside where it is confronted with … GODZILLA!
Tearing through the town Godzilla destroys cars and sends tourists running for cover. The Band, confused and without any good solution, falls back on what they know and calls for Godzilla to Mambo.
He does. Dancing blissfully until he meets a tiny but brave terrier unwilling to back down.
Godzilla continues his path of destruction searching out the Las Vegas icons.
Frank Sinatra Stomped
Liberace Stomped
Not even the terrier escapes his wrath.
With the local legends destroyed, Godzilla continues his carnage until all of Vegas is leveled.
Part II
In the distance, a marching drum signals the arrival of the cavalry. A fearless Army led by Elvis (he’s alive!) approaching in lock step. The impressive force led by glitter and sideburns attack using bombs, missiles, and a hunka hunka burnin love.
Too strong for the army Godzilla utters a devilish laugh and sends the troops Running for cover.
Meanwhile on the outskirts of Vegas, Herbert the Snail sits lonely. You see, it’s tough for a 7 foot tall half-human half-snail to find someone their type.
As Godzilla finishes off the army, he approaches the Snail and their eyes meet. Instantly in love, they began to Tango, giving Elvis and his army a chance to regroup at the Pirate Ship at Treasure Island.
As Godzilla approaches, the army launches a new attack of cannonballs and hit their mark. Godzilla falls to the ground defeated.
Back at the Casino lounge, the celebration begins. All are joyous knowing that they stopped the great lizard dead in his tracks and saved Las Vegas forever … or did they?