Basic Plot: When a quirky, somewhat insecure line dance enthusiast ropes their coworkers into donning “10-gallon hats” for a night of Western fun, chaos ensues as everyone’s idea of the perfect hat wildly differs. This high-energy script lets actors shake off the tension and “dance the skit away” by learning the iconic Electric Slide in a rollicking finale full of heart and humor.
Genre: Comedy
Total Characters 5-6 : 1 Female, 5 can be either Male or Female
Setting/Era: modern day
Length of Skit: 6-10 minutes
★Find the MAD Society Pinterest board titled “10 Gallon Hat” for costume ideas and more!
Hints:
★ What will make this skit funny is not rushing through the lines quickly, but rather letting the nerdy awkwardness drag out and really leaning into the improv opportunities of the funny hats to provide laughter. The fun that the line dancers are having should be joyful and feel natural.
Basic Plot: When a quirky, somewhat insecure line dance enthusiast ropes their coworkers into donning “10-gallon hats” for a night of Western fun, chaos ensues as everyone’s idea of the perfect hat wildly differs. This high-energy script lets actors shake off the tension and “dance the skit away” by learning the iconic Electric Slide in a rollicking finale full of heart and humor.
Genre: Comedy
Total Characters 5-6 : 1 Female, 5 can be either Male or Female
Setting/Era: modern day
Length of Skit: 6-10 minutes
★Find the MAD Society Pinterest board titled “10 Gallon Hat” for costume ideas and more!
Hints:
★ What will make this skit funny is not rushing through the lines quickly, but rather letting the nerdy awkwardness drag out and really leaning into the improv opportunities of the funny hats to provide laughter. The fun that the line dancers are having should be joyful and feel natural.
