The Street Has I's

by Greg Lam

TEN-MINUTE: Noir meets The Street. Everyone knows that sunny days cast dark shadows. Everyone has enemies, even seemingly harmless pet rocks. Can The Street's grouchiest trashcan residing detective find out what happened to Rocky in time for it to host the Rock Music Festival? Or will he come afoul of The Street's little red monster power broker? This play brought to you by the letter "I", for "Investigation".

TEN-MINUTE: Noir meets The Street. Everyone knows that sunny days cast dark shadows. Everyone has enemies, even seemingly harmless pet rocks. Can The Street's grouchiest trashcan residing detective find out what happened to Rocky in time for it to host the Rock Music Festival? Or will he come afoul of The Street's little red monster power broker? This play brought to you by the letter "I", for "Investigation".

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The Street Has I's

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  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: The Street Has I's by Greg Lam
    “

    What a wonderful mish-mash of styles! Sesame Street noir? You can COUNT me in! So fun, so cute and so many ways this can be played! I'd love to see Omar solve this crime and more!

    What a wonderful mish-mash of styles! Sesame Street noir? You can COUNT me in! So fun, so cute and so many ways this can be played! I'd love to see Omar solve this crime and more!

    ”
  • Cherielyn Ferguson: The Street Has I's by Greg Lam
    “

    I recently had the pleasure of seeing this performed and it’s a hoot, a kick, and more. I was engaged throughout and was sorry when it was over. Each role offers a field day to imaginative actors willing to throw themselves into a wacked-out world that exists halfway between Sesame Street and Noir Avenue. More Arno, Omar, Zelda, and Mr. C—please!

    I recently had the pleasure of seeing this performed and it’s a hoot, a kick, and more. I was engaged throughout and was sorry when it was over. Each role offers a field day to imaginative actors willing to throw themselves into a wacked-out world that exists halfway between Sesame Street and Noir Avenue. More Arno, Omar, Zelda, and Mr. C—please!

    ”
  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: The Street Has I's by Greg Lam
    “

    In the midst of the Elmo vs Rocco era, comes this fun spoof by Greg Lam. Similar to "Avenue Q," this piece toys with the conventions of the infamous muppet-led children's program. A spoof of both Sesame Street and the film noir style, "The Street Has I's" is a silly, witty piece, perfect for all ages.

    In the midst of the Elmo vs Rocco era, comes this fun spoof by Greg Lam. Similar to "Avenue Q," this piece toys with the conventions of the infamous muppet-led children's program. A spoof of both Sesame Street and the film noir style, "The Street Has I's" is a silly, witty piece, perfect for all ages.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Zelda
    A Dame
    A little girl
    Any Race
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Omar
    The Grumpiest Detective on The Street. Lives in a garbage can.
    Any Age
    Any Race
    Any gender
  • Mr. C
    You can count on him.
    Any Age
    Any Race
    Any gender
  • Arno
    Arno had nothing to do with any missing rocks.
    Child
    Any Race
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child

Development History

  • Commission, The Pulp Stage, 2022

Production History

  • Professional, The Pear Theatre, 2023