Dan Reitz

Jaded 74-year-old reptile Leo has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle. When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher.

World renowned musical improv ensemble Baby Wants Candy (“Truly Amazing! Critics Pick!” New York Times) makes up a musical based on your title. Some recent titles we’ve liked: “Project Hail Mary Poppins”, “Sweeney Toddler” and the seminal “Hotuncles.com…the Musical”. Filmed live at the 2026 Del Close Marathon.