The Spare Planet

ACT ONE

SCENE ONE: Mission Control

DIRECTOR
We have misplaced Mars.

INTERN
The whole planet?

DIRECTOR
Let us not assign blame by size.

ANALYST
It was on the screen this morning.

INTERN
Did anyone check behind Jupiter?

ACT TWO

SCENE ONE: The Observation Deck

ANALYST
Found it.

DIRECTOR
Where?

ANALYST
Behind Jupiter.

INTERN
I accept no praise without snacks.

DIRECTOR
Noted for the official report.
