The Walrus, whose real name is Paul, is sitting in his home, a pile of rubbish, in Nowhere Land. As mayor, he has important duties and today’s is “most important indeed.” The Walrus has been waiting decades for the return of the one whose mottos are “Peace and Love” and he is near exhaustion at the task. Energy and a renewed purpose are in abundance this morning, however, because according to the calendar, “He is coming.”

His sister Pam, who works in a shop, has arrived to check in on him. She reckons his shaky hold on reality may actually be destroyed if indeed Ringot is arriving today as promised. She says as much. He resists and she leaves annoyed and unsatisfied.

The Walrus vainly begins preparations.

His best and oldest mate, local constable, Sargent Pepper, arrives with Loretta Martin in tow. She and her beautification guild have chosen this area of Nowhere as their new pet project. Walrus is frantic because today is the day for Ringot to arrive and such a project would leave things topsy turvy. Pepper explains to Walrus that he tried to stop her but she is a formidable force. After a way-too-aggressive and smiling dictate, Loretta gets the two to tell her who is coming. Gob smacked exits to also prepare.

The two mates hope she does not return and make ready what they can themselves, Pepper on his horn, Walrus with his oratory. And his hat.

To their dismay, Loretta returns in a gown. Walrus retreats to his rubbish pile in exasperated tears and Pepper fears his mate is done for. Pam then walks on completely changed. She has seen Ringot and is there to impart his gift. In a two-minute stream of consciousness she shows the others what could have been.

Pam departs changed for the better.

Loretta departs changed for dinner.

And the Walrus and the Sargent are left to wait.

Change will not be forthcoming…

Venue Notes: Chicago Dramatists is located at 1105 W Chicago Ave, in the River West neighborhood. Street parking tends to be difficult in the area — plan to take public transit or a hired car if possible, or plan extra time to park. The Chicago Blue Line station is directly across the street. The venue's entrance is at 798 N Aberdeen Ave (walk around the building from Chicago Ave). The theater space is on the first floor, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and two accessible bathrooms. Beverages will be available in the lobby before shows begin.