Uma Umbrella, SmartRot character art: Closed lavender umbrella with a chunky curved yellow handle, rounded tip and small coral arms; no sharp point.
✦ New cast · Round 2

Uma Umbrella

Closed lavender umbrella with a chunky curved yellow handle, rounded tip and small coral arms; no sharp point.

TeachesDeclining a risky-looking dare
EpisodeThe Silly Leap Request
LengthAbout 30 seconds
Catchphrase“A dare is not a duty!”

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Uma Umbrella, plus 2 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

saying no to a risky darePuddle, Not WallGogo dares Uma to jump off a high wall, and Uma says no and picks a safer fun choice.With Uma Umbrella, Gogo Gumdrop · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Gogo points at a tall wall.
    Gogo: I dare you to jump off that wall!
  2. 6-16s Uma looks up. Her handle wobbles.
    Uma: That looks risky. No thank you.
  3. 16-25s Gogo grins.
    Gogo: Are you scared? Uma: A dare is not a duty. Let's jump in a puddle instead.
  4. 25-30s They both jump in a puddle. Uma pops open just in time and the splash bounces off her like a fountain. Gogo laughs.
    Uma: A dare is not a duty!

“A dare is not a duty!”

not volunteering someone elseUma Did Not Say YesCaz tells everyone Uma will sing a solo, but Uma never agreed.With Uma Umbrella, Caz Cactus · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Show planning. Someone needs a singer. Caz jumps up.
    Caz: Uma will sing! She will do a solo!
  2. 6-16s Uma blinks.
    Uma: Wait. I did not say yes to that.
  3. 16-25s Caz pauses.
    Caz: Oh. Sorry. Do you want to sing? Uma: No thanks. I would like to be the curtain.
  4. 25-30s At the show, Uma opens and closes like a curtain. The audience laughs and cheers. Caz sings the solo himself.
    Caz: Do not promise for someone else!

“Do not promise for someone else!”

not spreading something you are unsure ofThe Flying RumorPali hears that Uma flies away in the wind, and Uma helps her stop the rumor.With Uma Umbrella, Pali Palette · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Pali whispers to friends.
    Pali: I heard Uma flies away every time it is windy!
  2. 6-16s Uma hears and walks over.
    Uma: Did you see that happen? Pali: No. Someone told me.
  3. 16-25s Uma smiles.
    Uma: Unsure? Do not spread it. Want to see what really happens?
  4. 25-30s A breeze blows. Uma just tilts and spins in place like a dancer. Pali laughs and tells everyone the true, much funnier story.
    Pali: Unsure? Do not spread it!

“Unsure? Do not spread it!”

being new and not knowing yetFirst RainNixie has never seen rain before, and Uma helps her feel okay being new.With Uma Umbrella, Nixie Snowflake · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Rain starts to fall. Nixie flinches.
    Nixie: What is this? I only know snow!
  2. 6-16s Uma opens wide above her.
    Uma: That is rain. It is okay to be new at it.
  3. 16-25s Nixie peeks out and lets one drop land on her arm.
    Nixie: It is wet! But not cold like me. Kind of tickly.
  4. 25-30s Nixie twirls under Uma and catches drops on her six arms. Uma twirls too, and they spin together in the rain.
    Nixie: New is a real stage!

“New is a real stage!”

knowing your worth even when not neededSunny Day UmaOn a sunny day Uma feels useless, and Ty reminds her she matters anyway.With Uma Umbrella, TY · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Sunny day. Uma leans alone in the corner.
    Uma: No rain today. Nobody needs me.
  2. 6-16s Ty sits beside her.
    Ty: You still matter, even when it is not raining. You are you.
  3. 16-25s Uma thinks. Then she slowly opens up.
    Uma: Hmm. Maybe today I can be shade!
  4. 25-30s Uma shades a picnic blanket. Everyone squeezes underneath. Ty falls asleep in the shade, snoring a little whistle.
    Uma: I matter, rain or shine!

“I matter, rain or shine!”

Guest appearances

checking what is happening nowWhat If It Rains?Worry Noodle's what-ifs about rain make Frizzle shed feathers until they look at the real sky.With Frizzle Feathers, Worry Noodle, Uma Umbrella · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Worry Noodle stares at a fluffy cloud; Frizzle's feathers start drifting off.
    Noodle: What if it rains? What if the sandwiches swim?
  2. 6-16s Frizzle takes a slow breath and points up.
    Frizzle: Let's check. Is it happening now? Sky says... sunny.
  3. 16-25s Uma Umbrella hops over, closed and calm.
    Uma: I can come along, just in case. No rain right now.
  4. 25-30s They picnic happily; one single raindrop lands only on Noodle's nose, and Uma pops open just over Noodle. Everyone giggles.
    Noodle: Okay. That one's happening now! All: Is it happening now?

“Is it happening now?”

knowing wishes don't control weatherI Jinxed ItRain falls on trip day and Avi thinks he jinxed it, until Uma helps him see weather just happens.With Avi Avocado, Uma Umbrella · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Field-trip morning. Rain streaks the window. Avi presses his face to the glass.
    Avi Avocado: It's raining on trip day! I wished too hard. I jinxed it.
  2. 6-16s Uma shakes her head gently.
    Uma Umbrella: Wishes can't make rain. Weather just happens.
  3. 16-25s Avi looks up. Uma pops open with a cheerful fwump.
    Avi Avocado: So, chance? / Uma Umbrella: Chance. And I'm ready! Pop!
  4. 25-30s They stomp through puddles under Uma. Avi's coral feet make the biggest splash.
    Avi Avocado: Puddle trip! / Uma Umbrella: Chance is not your worth!

“Chance is not your worth!”

handling a canceled planPicnic on the RugRain cancels the park picnic, Dottie feels disappointed, and Uma helps make a new picnic inside.With Dottie Domino, Uma Umbrella · tap for the script
  1. 0-6s Window. Rain pours. Dottie holds a basket, frowning.
    Dottie Domino: Our park picnic! Now it is raining.
  2. 6-16s Uma sits beside her. Dottie lets out a big sigh.
    Dottie Domino: Aww. I really wanted the park. / Uma Umbrella: That is a real feeling.
  3. 16-25s Dottie looks at the rug, then perks up.
    Dottie Domino: Rug picnic? / Uma Umbrella: I will be the roof!
  4. 25-30s Uma opens over the rug. Under her, they munch grapes while a toy duck "rains" bubbles from a cup.
    Dottie Domino: Indoor weather! Aww first. Next next!

“Aww first. Next next!”