(Bang)

In front of a bookcase, a burst of black smoke reveals Dr. Thesaurus. Dr. Thesaurus has short white hair and glasses. He wears a long dark blue robe and short sparkly blue cape.

Dr. Thesaurus says, GREETINGS,
SALUTATIONS, HI.

Dr. Thesaurus smiles.

He says, IT IS I,
DR. THESAURUS,
RESIDENT WORDSMITH,
LITERARY CRAFTSMAN,
SUPREME INTELLECTUAL
LITERATURE EXTRAORDINAIRE,
AND I AM HERE
TO PROPOSE A CHALLENGE.

Dr. Thesaurus taps his fingers together.

He says YOU, TVOKIDS,
MUST READ 50,000 MINUTES,
OR RISK LEAVING THE FATE
OF THE TREE FORT
IN MY HANDS.
THINK YOU'RE UP TO
THE CHALLENGE?
WELL THEN,
BE OFF!

Dr. Thesaurus gestures dramatically.

He says, GET READING,
READ EVERYTHING.
GRAPHIC NOVELS,
REGULAR NOVELS,
PICTURE BOOKS,
CEREAL BOXES,
VIDEO GAMES,
FURNITURE INSTRUCTIONS,
POSTERS ON THE BUS, THE TAG
ON THE INSIDE OF YOUR SHOE…

Dr. Thesaurus points to his shoes.

He says, …THE FINE PRINT
THAT NO ONE EVER READS.
READ IT ALL BEFORE MY EVIL PLAN
COMES TO FRUITION!

Dr. Thesaurus dramatically spreads his arms.

He says, WHAT IS MY EVIL PLAN,
YOU ASK?
YOU'LL HAVE TO
SEARCH FOR CLUES
HIDDEN ON THE TVOKIDS WEBSITE
TO FIND OUT.

Dr. Thesaurus laughs evilly.

(Bang)

A burst of black smoke with sparking light shimmers and fades. As it fades, Dr. Thesaurus has disappeared.