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chiawei
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Next rehearsal, Tuesday lunch
Props to bring:
Liyi - white shirt, tie, black pants (Ruisian bring)
Linhui - apron, shirt
Michelle - peach jacket (Zhuhong bring)
Chiouchyong - uniform, t-shirt, black shirt, cap
Xinda - uniform, black shirt, any other colour shirt, scarf (Michelle bring), cap
Zhuhong - orange camp tee, ribbon
Chiawei - orange camp tee, ribbon (Zhuhong bring), black jacket
Ruisian - uniform, track pants, t-shirt
- Table cloth (Michelle)
- Plate + cutlery (Ruisian + yourselves)
- Basketball hoop (Chiawei, Ruisian)
- Luggage bag (Michelle)
Zhuhong
Props to bring:
Liyi - white shirt, tie, black pants (Ruisian bring)
Linhui - apron, shirt
Michelle - peach jacket (Zhuhong bring)
Chiouchyong - uniform, t-shirt, black shirt, cap
Xinda - uniform, black shirt, any other colour shirt, scarf (Michelle bring), cap
Zhuhong - orange camp tee, ribbon
Chiawei - orange camp tee, ribbon (Zhuhong bring), black jacket
Ruisian - uniform, track pants, t-shirt
- Table cloth (Michelle)
- Plate + cutlery (Ruisian + yourselves)
- Basketball hoop (Chiawei, Ruisian)
- Luggage bag (Michelle)
Zhuhong
Saturday, September 5, 2009
hello peeps
i hope you all will see this!
for monday, 7/9, we meet at 9 at the benches outside 101.
we booked m4-04 from 11 to 12
we'll pack up at 12 and leave for lunch to continue discussion [not compulsory]
for wed, 9/9, we will gather together after chem at whatever time it will be
no booking done so we will find any random places, like outside rooftop hall
lunch not confirmed
if you think that you have costumes or props that can be used pls bring
if you have things that you are unsure if we need it anot, you voice out on monday or just bring it :D
see you all tomoro!
chiawei
i hope you all will see this!
for monday, 7/9, we meet at 9 at the benches outside 101.
we booked m4-04 from 11 to 12
we'll pack up at 12 and leave for lunch to continue discussion [not compulsory]
for wed, 9/9, we will gather together after chem at whatever time it will be
no booking done so we will find any random places, like outside rooftop hall
lunch not confirmed
if you think that you have costumes or props that can be used pls bring
if you have things that you are unsure if we need it anot, you voice out on monday or just bring it :D
see you all tomoro!
chiawei
Friday, September 4, 2009
hi! Li Yi and I discussed about the script and edited it.
This is what we came up with so far...
Scene: ______
Where: Master Bedroom
Who: Alice, Richard, Malanie
What: Alice overheard parents’ (Richard and Malanie) conversation about an adopted child and she suspects herself to be the adopted child.
-Richard and Malanie quarelling about Richard leaving the birth certificates of their daughters lying around. Malonie is scared that the truth would be revealed should the girls see the birth certificates.
-Alice wants her father (Richard) to sign her report book and overheard her parents’ conversation, leading to the misunderstanding.
-Upon hearing the word “adoption”, she thought that it was herself who was adopted and left the scene before the actual truth was revealed (Anna was the adopted child).
-Anna flashback about her happy past.
Dialogue:
(Richard returns from work, remove blazer and hand to Malanie, who refused to take it)
Malanie: Do you have any idea where I found these birth certificates?
Richard: By the table, I guess.
Malanie: Crap, they are lying there, on the floor!
Richard: Did I leave them there? Sorry! (Pick BCs up, Malanie remains quiet looking frustrated with arms crossed.)
(Alice walks to Master Bedroom with her report card.)
Alice (to herself): Daddy’s finally back. I should let him sign my report card. He won’t compare me to Anna, unlike Ma.
(Overhears quarrel, leans head towards door)
Malanie: Enough! I have enough of your stupid blunders! What would happen if they discover these certs? They would know that they are not biological sisters! Do you know how sad Alice would be?
(Alice walks away)
Richard: Fantastic, I get blamed for everything! Argh, I just want to forget all this.
Malanie: Why, what geniuses we are! Why did we adopt Anna in the first place? If only we knew Alice would come into our lives sooner or later! (Sighs)
(Spotlight on Alice)
Alice: How can this be possible? Anna and I are not biological sisters?
But we were so happy together! (Flashback: Children playing, laughter.)
(Left-back light on with small Alice, Anna and friends playing)
Small Alice: Let’s play London Bridge! (softer than Alice, but seem like shouting to friends at the same time…)
Alice: Am I the adopted one? Is that why Mum always praise Anna?
(Right-back light on with Malanie, Anna runs towards mother, who pats her on her head. Alice stops playing and watches enviously. Meanwhile, blackout on Big Alice and she leaves stage)
Small Alice: I can do as well (solemnly) (leaves stage)
(Big Alice enters the spotlight previously taken by small Alice and watch enviously as the spotlight on Malanie and Anna dims and they leave stage.)
Scene ___
Where? In school canteen
Who? Alice, Anna, Kelly, Holly
(On all lights. Kelly and Holly enters the stage)
Kelly: Alice! How are you?
Alice: Fine. (Forces out a smile)
Holly: Do you want to join us for shopping this Saturday? It would be fun!
Alice: I’m not sure. I might not be free.
Holly: How about Sunday? Would you be free then?
Alice: I… I have tuition. Sorry guys. (Stammers, undecided)
(Anna enters scene)
Kelly: Hey Anna, are you free this Saturday?
Anna: I’ve the whole afternoon free! Why?
Kelly: I’m going to the mall with Holly! Want to join us?
Anna: Sure! Boy do I need to get a good break!
Kelly: Great!
Holly: Anna’s going, are you going? (Looks at Alice)
Alice: Look, I'm really busy. Bye. (Leaves)
Anna: Alice! Why didn’t you wait for me this morning? I thought we always go to school together.
Alice: Err…I had to complete some project. I’ve really got to go now! (Hurriedly leaves stage)
Holly: What's wrong with her? Is she really that busy lately?
Anna: I have no idea. (Disturbed by Alice’s attempt to avoid her)
Kelly: Never mind, let's go back to class now. Come on!
Scene: ______________
Where: In Alice’s bedroom
Who: Alice
What: Alice having an emotional struggle in her room and fears for her future.
(Blackout and spotlight on Alice, front-right)
Alice: How I wish I can go back to the past. Life is really torturous now, I can’t seem to face Anna. Whenever I see her, I get a cacophony of emotions. I’m not sure if I should be angry, be jealous or just treat her the way I used to.
(Confused) If mum isn’t mum, then who is? Why would she want to abandon me in the first place? What about dad? Most importantly, who am I?
And what if mum decides to send me back to the orphanage?
(Back-left spotlight on scene: Nurse trying to stop struggling ‘young Alice’ from leaving the orphanage, while Malanie and Richard leave. Other children in orphanage unwilling to accept stranger and cowards away from her)
How would I be living? Lonely? Sad? I would really miss my old life. (Pause, while spotlight on orphanage scene dims.)
Urg…fate has a funny way of playing with my life, doesn’t it? (Sarcastic) One moment it’s bright, the next it’s dark.
Why can’t I just be like anyone else, have a happy and complete family? Life sucks.
Scene:
Where: At the dining room
Who: Richard, Melanie, Anna and Alice
What: Alice rudely demands for the truth from her mother regarding her true birth. Unbeknownst to her, Alice was not the one adopted but it was Anna. Melanie could not take the pressure anymore and blurts out the truth in her which she has been hiding secretly for years. This resulted in chaos in the family.
(Left spotlight on, with dining table scene and Malanie enters the stage)
Malenie: Alice, Anna, dinner's ready! (Preparing dinner)
(Alice walks glumly towards the dining table, while front-right spotlight dims. Then, all lights on)
Anna: Beef, eggs and salad, great! Even better, dad's with us tonight!
Alice: (hesitates) Can I ask you something, Mum?
Malenie: Darling, what is it? You seemed troubled! (Looked concerned)
Richard: Eat your dinner first, Alice.
Alice: Dad, there’s this night, that…that I accidentally overheard your conversation with mum, and… and mum said that one of us is adopted.
Malenie: Goodness! Isn't the beef tasty? You should really try one, Alice.
Alice: Am I the one adopted?
Malanie: Let’s tuck in shall we? (Trying hard to pretend to be oblivious to what Alice says.)
Alice: Who cares about the food! Who is adopted? Is it me or Anna? How can you keep the truth from me! Who are my real parents? (Slams her knife and fork on the table and stands up)
Richard: Insolent girl! How can you speak to your mother in this kind of manner? Apologies to your mother immediately! ( Bangs his fists on the table and stands up)
Malenie: Jesus, what is happening? Richard sit down; and Alice, (pauses for a few seconds) No one is adopted. (Attempts to give an assuring smile)
Anna: Alice, hush! Can’t you see that mum is troubled over your harsh words? Who told you that one of us is adopted?
(Family pretends to ignore the interruption and continues eating. but Alice stares furiously at Malanie, Malanie finally gives in.)
Malenie: It is not that I refused to tell you…It’s just that… the truth is too hard to bear… you wouldn’t want to know…( moves away from her daughter, leans her head on the wall) ….I can’t tell…I can’t tell…I can’t tell…( mumbled softly)( Stumbles back to her room)
Richard: Perhaps it’s time I revealed the truth, Anna is the adopted one… she is the adopted one…not Alice… (Walks hurriedly off stage to comfort Malanie)
Alice: Oh what have I done? What have I done? ( Buries her head in her hands, and leaves the stage)
(Anna remains at the dining alone, dumbfounded and confused)
Scene 4
Where: Anna's classroom in school
Who: Anna, Alice, Keith
What: Anna is sad to find out that she is the adopted child, turns to Keith for comfort.
Alice feels bad that Anna is sad, regrets overhearing.
Anna decides to study overseas, (got scholarship) as an excuse to leave this family as she feels that she does not belong.
(Right spotlight on, with classroom scene and Keith. Anna walks towards the scene and left spotlight dims)
(Hands folded on the table and head resting on it)
Anna: Keith, how would you feel if one day, you found out that you were really adopted, and your parents told you they weren’t your parents, and your family isn’t your real family at all?
Keith (Calmly):It would be difficult to accept, but I would try hard to find out my true identity. I also wouldn’t hate my adopted family, because if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be who I am today, right?
Anna: Just what would you say? How would you act? (Take a deep breath) I… I have to tell you this. I…I’m adopted. My mum broke the truth to us recently.
Keith: You are?
Anna: I don’t know how to face my family anymore, after everything that has been revealed, I don’t know what is real, what I’ve been believing in, the life I’ve been living for the past 14 years, or my real identity.
Keith (gently): Keep your emotions in control, reality may be harsher than it seems, but time and maturity will enable you to understand why your adopted family and your real family did what they did.
Anna: Living a lie for 14 years… You wouldn’t understand! You don’t know how it’s like, for everything right under your feet to crumble just like that, in an instant, everything’s gone. You don’t know how it’s like to know that you’re who you are, but then again, you’re really not. (voice breaks) I wanted to believe I was just being led on, but it hurts, how it makes everything perfectly clear now, why mother was always biased, and how Alice must have felt. Just who am I? They lied to me! How can I ever trust them again? Who can I trust? Just a week ago they were my family! (break down and start crying)
Keith(offers tissue and pats her on the shoulder): You know, many times in our lives, things don’t go our way, the trick is to accept reality, don’t worry about the future yet, take one step at a time. (Smiles assuredly)
Let me cheer you up with some good news! Remember the scholarship we applied for? The news was posted and we got in! The trip to London is in less than a month, so you have to decide quickly.
Scene: ___
Where?
Anna's room
Who?
Anna, Keith
What?
Anna is packing her bag, with Keith helping her.
Keith excitedly talks about the scholarship.
Anna reveals why she wants to accept the scholarship.
(Anna packing bag)
Anna: London sems to be a nice place...(neutral)
Keith: Still thinking about what happened that day?
Anna: No...Erm...do you know where we'll be staying?
Keith: Should be the hostel, unless you want to rent an apartment.
Anna: The hostel will do.
Keith: What's Alice's reaction when she knew about the scholarship?
Anna: She doesn't know yet.
Keith: Aren't you going to tell her about it?
Anna: I don't know how to face her.
Keith: Do you think you will be homesick?
Anna: Maybe...
Keith: It'll be cold there, so remember to bring a jacket. I've got to go pack too, bye!
Anna: Bye.
Scene: ___
Where?
Airport/Departure hall
Who?
Melanie, Richard, Anna, Alice, Kelly, Holly
What?
-Anna received a scholarship due to her outstanding results and is leaving the country for the education as well as to leave the family for a while and to think about the fact that she is adopted
-everybody is happy that received the prestigious scholarship. Though Anna is sad, she accepts the fact that she is adopted and loves her “family”
(Alice at one corner emo-ing, inner conflict, while other activities happen at front stage)
Melanie: [with tears in eyes] Anna, take care of yourself okay? Call home frequently and remember to wear enough clothes. It’ll be cold there. Don’t sleep too late also and…
Anna: I’m not a kid anymore. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine
Melanie: I can’t believe that you are leaving at such a young age. Oh, I’m so proud of you! [hugs Anna]
Richard: Don’t forget to take lots of photograph and send them to us. We want to know how you will be doing over there.
Melanie: Exactly. And remember to eat well, sleep well and of course study well. Remember to keep your valuables properly. It may not be as safe there. Don’t forget to bring your jacket with you where ever you go.. Drink lots of water. Eat less fried and unhealthy food. It’s bad for you.
Anna: Fattening too. You must all take care of yourselves as well. Oh, ma! Please don’t cry.
Melanie: Geesh! I’m not crying (wipe away tears) just the dust, the dust. [Looks around] Your friends are here!
Anna: Holly! Kelly! Oh, I’m so glad both of you came! [Face holly] I thought you are supposed to have lessons now?
Holly: I cancelled them so I can come. Oh Anna, I’ll surely miss you [hug]
Kelly: [passes Anna present] just a simple gift for you. Hope you’ll like it. Take care, ya?
Anna: Kelly! There’s really no need for this. Oh, thank you!
(As Anna is leaving the stage, Alice approaches her, embarrassed and sorry for avoiding her)
Alice: I’m really sorry for what happened…
Anna (Cuts her off) Let’s put whatever that happened behind us. (Force smile)
Alice: we’ll keep in touch? (Comforted and relieved)
(Anna nods)
Voice from speaker: X3711a. Passengers taking flight number X3711a, please board the plane now. Passengers taking flight number X3711a, please board the plane now.
Keith: Come on, Anna. (Smile)
Anna: Bye. (partially unwilling to leave)
(Anna and Keith leave stage. Light dims, music sounds.)
THE END
Can read through? If there are any problems, can tell Li Yi or me.
Thank You:)!
byebye,
Lin Hui
This is what we came up with so far...
Scene: ______
Where: Master Bedroom
Who: Alice, Richard, Malanie
What: Alice overheard parents’ (Richard and Malanie) conversation about an adopted child and she suspects herself to be the adopted child.
-Richard and Malanie quarelling about Richard leaving the birth certificates of their daughters lying around. Malonie is scared that the truth would be revealed should the girls see the birth certificates.
-Alice wants her father (Richard) to sign her report book and overheard her parents’ conversation, leading to the misunderstanding.
-Upon hearing the word “adoption”, she thought that it was herself who was adopted and left the scene before the actual truth was revealed (Anna was the adopted child).
-Anna flashback about her happy past.
Dialogue:
(Richard returns from work, remove blazer and hand to Malanie, who refused to take it)
Malanie: Do you have any idea where I found these birth certificates?
Richard: By the table, I guess.
Malanie: Crap, they are lying there, on the floor!
Richard: Did I leave them there? Sorry! (Pick BCs up, Malanie remains quiet looking frustrated with arms crossed.)
(Alice walks to Master Bedroom with her report card.)
Alice (to herself): Daddy’s finally back. I should let him sign my report card. He won’t compare me to Anna, unlike Ma.
(Overhears quarrel, leans head towards door)
Malanie: Enough! I have enough of your stupid blunders! What would happen if they discover these certs? They would know that they are not biological sisters! Do you know how sad Alice would be?
(Alice walks away)
Richard: Fantastic, I get blamed for everything! Argh, I just want to forget all this.
Malanie: Why, what geniuses we are! Why did we adopt Anna in the first place? If only we knew Alice would come into our lives sooner or later! (Sighs)
(Spotlight on Alice)
Alice: How can this be possible? Anna and I are not biological sisters?
But we were so happy together! (Flashback: Children playing, laughter.)
(Left-back light on with small Alice, Anna and friends playing)
Small Alice: Let’s play London Bridge! (softer than Alice, but seem like shouting to friends at the same time…)
Alice: Am I the adopted one? Is that why Mum always praise Anna?
(Right-back light on with Malanie, Anna runs towards mother, who pats her on her head. Alice stops playing and watches enviously. Meanwhile, blackout on Big Alice and she leaves stage)
Small Alice: I can do as well (solemnly) (leaves stage)
(Big Alice enters the spotlight previously taken by small Alice and watch enviously as the spotlight on Malanie and Anna dims and they leave stage.)
Scene ___
Where? In school canteen
Who? Alice, Anna, Kelly, Holly
(On all lights. Kelly and Holly enters the stage)
Kelly: Alice! How are you?
Alice: Fine. (Forces out a smile)
Holly: Do you want to join us for shopping this Saturday? It would be fun!
Alice: I’m not sure. I might not be free.
Holly: How about Sunday? Would you be free then?
Alice: I… I have tuition. Sorry guys. (Stammers, undecided)
(Anna enters scene)
Kelly: Hey Anna, are you free this Saturday?
Anna: I’ve the whole afternoon free! Why?
Kelly: I’m going to the mall with Holly! Want to join us?
Anna: Sure! Boy do I need to get a good break!
Kelly: Great!
Holly: Anna’s going, are you going? (Looks at Alice)
Alice: Look, I'm really busy. Bye. (Leaves)
Anna: Alice! Why didn’t you wait for me this morning? I thought we always go to school together.
Alice: Err…I had to complete some project. I’ve really got to go now! (Hurriedly leaves stage)
Holly: What's wrong with her? Is she really that busy lately?
Anna: I have no idea. (Disturbed by Alice’s attempt to avoid her)
Kelly: Never mind, let's go back to class now. Come on!
Scene: ______________
Where: In Alice’s bedroom
Who: Alice
What: Alice having an emotional struggle in her room and fears for her future.
(Blackout and spotlight on Alice, front-right)
Alice: How I wish I can go back to the past. Life is really torturous now, I can’t seem to face Anna. Whenever I see her, I get a cacophony of emotions. I’m not sure if I should be angry, be jealous or just treat her the way I used to.
(Confused) If mum isn’t mum, then who is? Why would she want to abandon me in the first place? What about dad? Most importantly, who am I?
And what if mum decides to send me back to the orphanage?
(Back-left spotlight on scene: Nurse trying to stop struggling ‘young Alice’ from leaving the orphanage, while Malanie and Richard leave. Other children in orphanage unwilling to accept stranger and cowards away from her)
How would I be living? Lonely? Sad? I would really miss my old life. (Pause, while spotlight on orphanage scene dims.)
Urg…fate has a funny way of playing with my life, doesn’t it? (Sarcastic) One moment it’s bright, the next it’s dark.
Why can’t I just be like anyone else, have a happy and complete family? Life sucks.
Scene:
Where: At the dining room
Who: Richard, Melanie, Anna and Alice
What: Alice rudely demands for the truth from her mother regarding her true birth. Unbeknownst to her, Alice was not the one adopted but it was Anna. Melanie could not take the pressure anymore and blurts out the truth in her which she has been hiding secretly for years. This resulted in chaos in the family.
(Left spotlight on, with dining table scene and Malanie enters the stage)
Malenie: Alice, Anna, dinner's ready! (Preparing dinner)
(Alice walks glumly towards the dining table, while front-right spotlight dims. Then, all lights on)
Anna: Beef, eggs and salad, great! Even better, dad's with us tonight!
Alice: (hesitates) Can I ask you something, Mum?
Malenie: Darling, what is it? You seemed troubled! (Looked concerned)
Richard: Eat your dinner first, Alice.
Alice: Dad, there’s this night, that…that I accidentally overheard your conversation with mum, and… and mum said that one of us is adopted.
Malenie: Goodness! Isn't the beef tasty? You should really try one, Alice.
Alice: Am I the one adopted?
Malanie: Let’s tuck in shall we? (Trying hard to pretend to be oblivious to what Alice says.)
Alice: Who cares about the food! Who is adopted? Is it me or Anna? How can you keep the truth from me! Who are my real parents? (Slams her knife and fork on the table and stands up)
Richard: Insolent girl! How can you speak to your mother in this kind of manner? Apologies to your mother immediately! ( Bangs his fists on the table and stands up)
Malenie: Jesus, what is happening? Richard sit down; and Alice, (pauses for a few seconds) No one is adopted. (Attempts to give an assuring smile)
Anna: Alice, hush! Can’t you see that mum is troubled over your harsh words? Who told you that one of us is adopted?
(Family pretends to ignore the interruption and continues eating. but Alice stares furiously at Malanie, Malanie finally gives in.)
Malenie: It is not that I refused to tell you…It’s just that… the truth is too hard to bear… you wouldn’t want to know…( moves away from her daughter, leans her head on the wall) ….I can’t tell…I can’t tell…I can’t tell…( mumbled softly)( Stumbles back to her room)
Richard: Perhaps it’s time I revealed the truth, Anna is the adopted one… she is the adopted one…not Alice… (Walks hurriedly off stage to comfort Malanie)
Alice: Oh what have I done? What have I done? ( Buries her head in her hands, and leaves the stage)
(Anna remains at the dining alone, dumbfounded and confused)
Scene 4
Where: Anna's classroom in school
Who: Anna, Alice, Keith
What: Anna is sad to find out that she is the adopted child, turns to Keith for comfort.
Alice feels bad that Anna is sad, regrets overhearing.
Anna decides to study overseas, (got scholarship) as an excuse to leave this family as she feels that she does not belong.
(Right spotlight on, with classroom scene and Keith. Anna walks towards the scene and left spotlight dims)
(Hands folded on the table and head resting on it)
Anna: Keith, how would you feel if one day, you found out that you were really adopted, and your parents told you they weren’t your parents, and your family isn’t your real family at all?
Keith (Calmly):It would be difficult to accept, but I would try hard to find out my true identity. I also wouldn’t hate my adopted family, because if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be who I am today, right?
Anna: Just what would you say? How would you act? (Take a deep breath) I… I have to tell you this. I…I’m adopted. My mum broke the truth to us recently.
Keith: You are?
Anna: I don’t know how to face my family anymore, after everything that has been revealed, I don’t know what is real, what I’ve been believing in, the life I’ve been living for the past 14 years, or my real identity.
Keith (gently): Keep your emotions in control, reality may be harsher than it seems, but time and maturity will enable you to understand why your adopted family and your real family did what they did.
Anna: Living a lie for 14 years… You wouldn’t understand! You don’t know how it’s like, for everything right under your feet to crumble just like that, in an instant, everything’s gone. You don’t know how it’s like to know that you’re who you are, but then again, you’re really not. (voice breaks) I wanted to believe I was just being led on, but it hurts, how it makes everything perfectly clear now, why mother was always biased, and how Alice must have felt. Just who am I? They lied to me! How can I ever trust them again? Who can I trust? Just a week ago they were my family! (break down and start crying)
Keith(offers tissue and pats her on the shoulder): You know, many times in our lives, things don’t go our way, the trick is to accept reality, don’t worry about the future yet, take one step at a time. (Smiles assuredly)
Let me cheer you up with some good news! Remember the scholarship we applied for? The news was posted and we got in! The trip to London is in less than a month, so you have to decide quickly.
Scene: ___
Where?
Anna's room
Who?
Anna, Keith
What?
Anna is packing her bag, with Keith helping her.
Keith excitedly talks about the scholarship.
Anna reveals why she wants to accept the scholarship.
(Anna packing bag)
Anna: London sems to be a nice place...(neutral)
Keith: Still thinking about what happened that day?
Anna: No...Erm...do you know where we'll be staying?
Keith: Should be the hostel, unless you want to rent an apartment.
Anna: The hostel will do.
Keith: What's Alice's reaction when she knew about the scholarship?
Anna: She doesn't know yet.
Keith: Aren't you going to tell her about it?
Anna: I don't know how to face her.
Keith: Do you think you will be homesick?
Anna: Maybe...
Keith: It'll be cold there, so remember to bring a jacket. I've got to go pack too, bye!
Anna: Bye.
Scene: ___
Where?
Airport/Departure hall
Who?
Melanie, Richard, Anna, Alice, Kelly, Holly
What?
-Anna received a scholarship due to her outstanding results and is leaving the country for the education as well as to leave the family for a while and to think about the fact that she is adopted
-everybody is happy that received the prestigious scholarship. Though Anna is sad, she accepts the fact that she is adopted and loves her “family”
(Alice at one corner emo-ing, inner conflict, while other activities happen at front stage)
Melanie: [with tears in eyes] Anna, take care of yourself okay? Call home frequently and remember to wear enough clothes. It’ll be cold there. Don’t sleep too late also and…
Anna: I’m not a kid anymore. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine
Melanie: I can’t believe that you are leaving at such a young age. Oh, I’m so proud of you! [hugs Anna]
Richard: Don’t forget to take lots of photograph and send them to us. We want to know how you will be doing over there.
Melanie: Exactly. And remember to eat well, sleep well and of course study well. Remember to keep your valuables properly. It may not be as safe there. Don’t forget to bring your jacket with you where ever you go.. Drink lots of water. Eat less fried and unhealthy food. It’s bad for you.
Anna: Fattening too. You must all take care of yourselves as well. Oh, ma! Please don’t cry.
Melanie: Geesh! I’m not crying (wipe away tears) just the dust, the dust. [Looks around] Your friends are here!
Anna: Holly! Kelly! Oh, I’m so glad both of you came! [Face holly] I thought you are supposed to have lessons now?
Holly: I cancelled them so I can come. Oh Anna, I’ll surely miss you [hug]
Kelly: [passes Anna present] just a simple gift for you. Hope you’ll like it. Take care, ya?
Anna: Kelly! There’s really no need for this. Oh, thank you!
(As Anna is leaving the stage, Alice approaches her, embarrassed and sorry for avoiding her)
Alice: I’m really sorry for what happened…
Anna (Cuts her off) Let’s put whatever that happened behind us. (Force smile)
Alice: we’ll keep in touch? (Comforted and relieved)
(Anna nods)
Voice from speaker: X3711a. Passengers taking flight number X3711a, please board the plane now. Passengers taking flight number X3711a, please board the plane now.
Keith: Come on, Anna. (Smile)
Anna: Bye. (partially unwilling to leave)
(Anna and Keith leave stage. Light dims, music sounds.)
THE END
Can read through? If there are any problems, can tell Li Yi or me.
Thank You:)!
byebye,
Lin Hui
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Production Role
Playrights (edit/improve)
1. Liyi
2. Lin Hui
Directors & Stage manager
1. Ruisian
2. Zhuhong
Designers / Set costume & makeup
1. Michelle
2. Chiawei
Designers / Sound & Lighting
1. Chiou Chyong
2. Xinda
Performance Role
Richard - Liyi
Melanie - Lin Hui
Alice - Chiawei
Anna - Michelle
Holly - Xinda
Kelly - Chiou Chyong
Keith - Ruisian
Inner Alice - Zhuhong
ZHUHONG
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Scene 4
Where: Anna's classroom in school
Who: Anna, Alice, Guy Friend (temporary name is X)
What: Anna is sad to find out that she is the adopted child, turns to guy friend for comfort.
Alice feels bad that Anna is sad, regrets overhearing.
Anna decides to study overseas,(got scholarship)as an excuse to leave this family as she feels that she does not belong
(Hands folded on the table and head resting on it)
Anna: “…Hey X, how would you feel if one day, you found out you were really adopted, and your parents told you they weren’t your parents, and your family isn’t your real family at all?”
(calmly) X: “It would be difficult to accept, but I would try hard to find out my true identity. I also wouldn’t hate my adopted family, because if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be who I am today, right?”
Anna: “Just what would you say? How would you act? I don’t know how to face them anymore, after everything that has been revealed, I don’t know what is real, what I’ve been believing, the life I’ve been living for the past 14 years, or my real identity.”
(gently) X: “Keep your emotions in control, reality may be harsher than it seems, but time and maturity will enable you to understand why your adopted family and your real family did what they did.”
(interrupting) Anna: “Living a lie for 14 years… You don’t understand! You don’t know how it’s like, for everything right under your feet to crumble just like that, in an instant, everything’s gone. You don’t know how it’s like to know that you’re who you are, but then again, you’re really not. (voice breaks)I wanted to believe I was just being led on, but it hurts, how it makes everything perfectly clear now, why mother was always biased, and how Alice must have felt. Just who am I? They lied to me! How can I ever trust them again? Who can I trust? Just a week ago they were my family! (break down and start crying)”
(offers tissue and pats her on the shoulder)X: “Many times in our lives, things don’t go our way, the trick is to accept reality, don’t worry about the future yet, take one step at a time.”
Anna: “Naturally, you stick with me through thick and thin time and again, thanks.”
X: “Of course, that’s what friends are for! By the way, I’ll cheer you up with some good news! Remember the scholarship we applied for? The news were posted and we got in! The trip to Canada is in less than a month, so you have to decide quickly.”
Meanwhile, Alice is in her bedroom at home sitting on her bed.
(pacing around the room)
Alice: “P… My head hurts… What have I just done? Anna must be really hurt, and she must be feeling terrible, and all I’ve done is make her feel worse! Oh, why did I overhear the conversation? If only I had not been so eager and pressed mother…”(ends with her sitting on the floor, leaning against something with her head down)
This is Scene 4...
Chiou Chyong
Where: Anna's classroom in school
Who: Anna, Alice, Guy Friend (temporary name is X)
What: Anna is sad to find out that she is the adopted child, turns to guy friend for comfort.
Alice feels bad that Anna is sad, regrets overhearing.
Anna decides to study overseas,(got scholarship)as an excuse to leave this family as she feels that she does not belong
(Hands folded on the table and head resting on it)
Anna: “…Hey X, how would you feel if one day, you found out you were really adopted, and your parents told you they weren’t your parents, and your family isn’t your real family at all?”
(calmly) X: “It would be difficult to accept, but I would try hard to find out my true identity. I also wouldn’t hate my adopted family, because if it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be who I am today, right?”
Anna: “Just what would you say? How would you act? I don’t know how to face them anymore, after everything that has been revealed, I don’t know what is real, what I’ve been believing, the life I’ve been living for the past 14 years, or my real identity.”
(gently) X: “Keep your emotions in control, reality may be harsher than it seems, but time and maturity will enable you to understand why your adopted family and your real family did what they did.”
(interrupting) Anna: “Living a lie for 14 years… You don’t understand! You don’t know how it’s like, for everything right under your feet to crumble just like that, in an instant, everything’s gone. You don’t know how it’s like to know that you’re who you are, but then again, you’re really not. (voice breaks)I wanted to believe I was just being led on, but it hurts, how it makes everything perfectly clear now, why mother was always biased, and how Alice must have felt. Just who am I? They lied to me! How can I ever trust them again? Who can I trust? Just a week ago they were my family! (break down and start crying)”
(offers tissue and pats her on the shoulder)X: “Many times in our lives, things don’t go our way, the trick is to accept reality, don’t worry about the future yet, take one step at a time.”
Anna: “Naturally, you stick with me through thick and thin time and again, thanks.”
X: “Of course, that’s what friends are for! By the way, I’ll cheer you up with some good news! Remember the scholarship we applied for? The news were posted and we got in! The trip to Canada is in less than a month, so you have to decide quickly.”
Meanwhile, Alice is in her bedroom at home sitting on her bed.
(pacing around the room)
Alice: “P… My head hurts… What have I just done? Anna must be really hurt, and she must be feeling terrible, and all I’ve done is make her feel worse! Oh, why did I overhear the conversation? If only I had not been so eager and pressed mother…”(ends with her sitting on the floor, leaning against something with her head down)
This is Scene 4...
Chiou Chyong
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