The key performer is the Catcher, who must wave around a can of
water without spilling. He simulates the spit hitting the can by
tapping on the can with his finger. He will need to practice so
that he does not spill, does not show the audience that there is
water in the can, and can be heard but not seen when he taps the
can. The catcher sits quietly in the audience. The can of water
is on the stage, but not obvious. A Scout loudly proclaims
himself as The Best Spitter In The World. He boasts about his
spitting ability, saying that he can spit farther than anyone
else. Other Scouts, who have been planted at the back of the
audience, challenge him to prove it, saying that they do not
believe him. The audience takes up the cry. The Spitter agrees
and asks for someone from the audience to catch for him, just to
prove his ability. The Catcher volunteers, acting as if he
expects to be the scapegoat. The Spitter explains that he will
stand about 20 feet apart. He will spit, and the Catcher will
catch the spit, just