Act
1 (scene 1)
Announcer: In the studios records in Broadway comes a show like no
other, where all the talented actors and actress gather here at the Apollo Theater.
However, in order to handle the tough critism and demands of Hollywood
performance they must have top-notch talent. Here are their stories:
Narrator: As everybody gather up for the lineup of the cast of
characters, waiting for the anticipation of the director’s approval of each and
everyone roles by their order of appearance:
Director: “Ok ladies and gentlemen quiet for now and hear what I
have to say (waiting). As you
all know we are here to perform one of the greatest play of the century. So I
know that am going to be a little harsh on you people bear with me.” We
must put on a good show”. Come on
folks we need the budget. Hear are the list for the main characters and side
characters. Enjoy! Oh did I mention the characters in this play production are
going to be your real name! how exciting is that.
(Elizabeth looking at her script for the
leading female role)
Elizabeth: Yesss! I get the
leading part, I'm sure hope am ready.
Jack: “Sure, you're ready for this role Elizabeth.” Your born for
this role. I Jack Chase Shipper however will be the dynamic character of myself.
Watch asked I dazzle the crowd with my smirky and charming charisma (smiling to
himself).
Elizabeth: Always craving for attention! I
think your perfect for this role Jack. Your such a goof ball!
Jack: Yea guess I don’t know
how to control myself.
(Just then walks Anna looking at
her script preparing for the role she is about to peform. Just then, Jack spots
Anna reading her script and begins to start a conversation with her).
Jack: So Anna I heard you got the role for being my lover. Boy I
know that you are excited for this part just like how am I excited about you.
Anna: “First of all Jack you need
to control yourself and your raging hormones.” Second, this is a play
production so is all in the act for else. So if we all going act together
please be civilized.
Jack: “Anna for you I will do
everything your heart desires. After all I admire your talents and generosity.”
Anna: “That’s better.”
Jack: But we both know in reality
that you and I see eye to eye. (winking at Anna).
Anna:” Will I never!”
Narrator: Just then walks Jonathan scanning his script
knowing that his role has to be his feelings towards Elizabeth.
Jonathan: “Elizabeth can I speak to you in private
please?”
Elizabeth: Sure Jonathan I will hear what you
have to say.
(both actors walked inside a dress room)
Jonathan: I know Elizabeth that my character is to confess my
love for you and show how much I cared. In truth I have the same feeling for
you.
Elizabeth: Jonathan I don’t know what to say.
I mean it’s all kind of a sudden.
Jonathan: You don’t have to say
anything Elizabeth
but at least try to hear what I have to say.
Elizabeth: “Am listening...
Jonathan: “For as long as I can live
I have tried to wonder, what life would be without you? “However, after seeing
you all my hope and dreams have brought a new light in my heart.
Elizabeth”: Quite the charmer aren’t you
Jonathan. For one minute there, I almost thought . Well we better rehearsed
together or else the director will bust or butts. So come on Jonathan.
Jonathan: Yea but listen Elizabeth
I…. Never mind let’s rehearse.
(As Jonathan and Elizabeth rehearse
their lines in comes Doris and Sarah after hearing the parts).
Doris: As always Doris
the glamour always, shine on the spotlight. Check my dazzling sparkle dress and
my beautiful smile (smiling to herself). What do you think Sarah?
Sarah: Oh I think your always
glamorous Doris. The way that you smile, the
walk that always catch a glimpse of light that shines bright in the sun, and the
way you show the attitude of yours have that spunk.
Doris:
Yes sometimes I wonder why am cursed with this kind of beauty. Oh well let’s
rehearsed.
Sarah: “Anything you say Doris.”
Narrator: (As every cast member of the play,
where ready to act the director gather up the characters for the opening set).
Director: “Ok everyone places up. “Now
are each and every one of you ready for the set.”
(Everyone giving a nod to the director
that they are ready for the play).
Director: Alrite an “action.”
(opening scene for the play
production of The Ballroom).
Radio-telecast announcer: “Good
evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the broadcast of the smooth sounds
of the up and coming artists “But first an announcement to the world about the U.S. economic
crisis. Today the world have suffer more of cut-backs of workers the labor
unions being laid off and more breadlines for many citizens to date. But to
cheer everyone up here are one of the songs from the Boswell sisters title
“Life is just a Bowl of Cherries”.
Elizabeth: “Today is the day where the
ballroom dance is coming up. I hope there
is someone I could go with.”
(Here comes Jack walking in and
snapping his fingers).
Jack: “I like that song Elizabeth isn’t it a
classic.”
Elizabeth: Yea it keeps the beat moving.
Jack have you ever wonder why these professional singers have the talent and
skill to perform ?
Jack: hmm… must be natural I guess?
Elizabeth: Ohh Jack you always seem
to brighten someone’s day with your high-strong energy.
Jack: Hey, I just got the kicked in
me. (kicking)
Elizabeth: Taking anybody to the ball lately.
Jack: Yea I’ve got an eye for this girl.
Elizabeth: and who would that be?
Jack: Why Anna of course. She’s my lady
like homemade apple pie.. but seriously do you think she would go out with me?
Elizabeth: You won’t know unless you try.
Jack: I think your right. I'll do it.
Elizabeth: Just remember to be yourself.
Director: ok ok. And cut alrtie that’s
a little bit better but I still think you folks needs more improvement in
acting. So next time show a little more enthusiasm ok.
(Both Elizabeth and Jack) “OK’
Director: alrite everyone moving on
to the next scene hustle people
Narrator: as the cast prepared for
the next scene in comes Doris and Sarah
walking across to the center of stage).
Doris:
Ahh the ball is coming up and I can’t wait to show my dazzling dress to
everyone. There just going to blush.
Sarah: Am already blushing by the
presence of your clothing Doris
Doris:
Yes Yes now please let’s await for my
audience come on girls.
(In comes three girls jotting down
the notes).
Doris: As you know ladies is the
walked and style of the Sway that gets men acting like little school boys.
(with a since of integrity). First you
must and always used your stunning and charmed of the smile that always catch
their eye. To let them know that you are interested in them, but not to
lookative just so they can catch a glimpse of your smile. Then ask you used the
sway while sitting down and crossing your legs with the sway of the arm (moving
her arms) they will drool for you at your feet. Remember to take note of this.
(Girls jotting down the notes).
Sarah: Wow diva you know all there is to fashion and
life. I wish I could have the sincerity and the courageousness of your talent.
Doris: Yes I know. It takes years of
practice Sarah. One day you will develop your personification of beauty aaah!
Sarah: Maybe blossom to a butterfly
or a spring of sunflower.
Doris: not quite their yet Sarah.
Maybe if you worked on your confidence then you will eventually blossom.
Director: alrite and clear. You’re
a natural Doris. Folks you should take note at
her performance. Now let’s got toe the next scene
Narrotor: with the next see coming
up is where Jack is trying to impress Anna with his charmed. Well it worked? Or
well he failed.
Jack: Hey there Anna! ( with a slay
smile). Would you be the lucky gal of them all is to accompany me to the ball
for some swing dancing yay! (kicking his feet).
Anna: (with a disgusting face) How
Rude! A gentleman supposed to treat a lady with respect. How are you ever going
to courtier a girl with such childish behavior! Hmmmphhh!
(Jack looking at Anna in a oddly and strangely matter)
Jack: That’s funny. Since when you
are a lady! I thought you where the kind of girl who goes for some knit
knacking slamming whamming fun. Now do
be a nice girl and accept my invitation.
Anna: will I Never! (Walking away with a
disgruntled and angry face) Jack chase shipper why won’t you act serious once
in awhile and be more romantic to me once in a while….
Jack: Hey wait (with a smirky
smile) Anna, Anna, darling don’t be like that I’ll let you ride with be in my
new Buick Anna... (Jotting to her asked she was leaving).
Narrator: As the scene was over
Jonathan was sitting in a chair thinking what shoud he write about to Elizabeth to expressed
his feelings for her).
Jonathan: “ok almost done. Now I
could just mail this to Elizabeth
and then she’ll know how much I like her.
Narrator: In comes Jack Shipper
walking in and seeing Jonathan writing a letter.
Jack: What’s this a love-letter
(reading) wow quite the romantic gentlemen aren’t you.
Jonathan: Writing a letter to a
girl can win their heart alright.
Jack: Really I think you should
tell Elizabeth
yourself Jonathan. That’s the key to swindle a girls heart.
Jonathan: Oh by the way have you
ever charm your way to Anna heart yet?
Jack: Am working on it!
Jonathan: Yea and I should follow
your advice.
Jack: why not?
Jonathan: I will eventually. After
I send this letter to Elizabeth
Narrator: As the mailman came
Jonathan dropped his letter to him and
requested to sent to her directly.
(Mailman comes in and gives the
letter to Elizabeth).
Mailman: Here you go madam.
Elizabeth: Thanks you very much (opening the
letter to read it).
Voice of Jonathan: Dear Elizabeth, asked I see you
walked blissfully through the halls admiring your sweet smile and relaxation of
your calm voice made me realized how much am falling for you. Whether or not
you have the same feeling for me doesn’t matter as long as I tell you the truth
that’s coming from my heart. If your listening to the words from my voice
please give me an answer. All am asking is a sign that you truly and deeply
cared for me. Sincerely yours Jonathan.
After Elizabeth
was done, reading the letter Jonathan walked in to hear Elizabeth reactions).
Johantahn: Well what would it be Elizabeth? Do you mine
going to the ball with me?
Elizabeth: Jonathan how I waited for you to
say those words for a long time. Yes Johan tan I will go with you to the ball.
Jonathan: You will? You make me the
happiest man alive.
Elizabeth: You could pick me up tonight?
Johantan: Ok
Director: “that’s a wrap folks. Ok
now let’s go to the last scene with Jack and Anna before we hit the big stage
with the ballroom. Alrite are you ready folks.
Jack: ready as always.
Anna: yes
Director: ok and role scene…
Narrator: With frustration Jack
couldn’t bear going with someone else other then Anna but his hope soon was
about to turn.
Jack: “Hey listen Anna. I know
sometimes I could really get wild up on things trying to sound all swell and
cool but I only id that so I can impress you.
Anna: Jack Shipper you should
always try to be yourself if you want to courtier a girl. If you have the heart
to face up to me with the truth then yes I’ll go with you to the all.
Jack: Yes! Alrite once again
Shipper you have charm for the ladies.!
Anna: ammpph! Jack you must be
polite!
Jack: Ok madam.
Anna: Now hold my hand
Jack: Yes dear.
Director: Now let’s hit of to the
big stage and where on to the ball.
Narrator: As all the cast gathered
on to the stage one by one their anticipation for the finale of the play has
finally arrived.
Director: Folks now this is going
to be the last scene so I demand pure perfection ok. Am not asking for much
just give it your best effort ok. Now let’s begin.
Host: Good evening ladies and
gentlemen and welcome to the 1933 ball. While your stay here we will make sure
all your delights of you favorite music right here at the gallery. So just
relaxed and enjoy the ball.
(Doris and Sarah arriving at the
ballroom)
Doris:
The party awaits me Sarah. Isn’t it a fabulous time to just look around at all
this amazing decorations (Pointing at herself).
Sarah: Yes the ball does have nice
ornament of decorations.
Doris:
Am not talkingabout the ball Sarah. Am talking about me silly.
Sarah: Sorry to misinterpret your
message Doris.
Doris:
Let’s just enjoy the all ok. I know it’s going to be a fun squaking time.
Sarah: By the way Doris,
do you happen to someone to go with on the ball.
Doris:
ahhh.. Apparently I don't have one.
Sarah: Geesh that’s too bad well
nice hanging out with ya gotta run!
Doris:
Wait Sarah where your going?
Sarah: Apparently I do have someone
to go wait to the ball. Good luck! (walking away)
(later Anna and Jack walks to the
entrance of the stage).
Jack: Anna I’ll make sure you have
the sweetest time of your life!
Anna: Oh and how are you going to
do that?
Jack: Easy we dance until the night
of day till dawn. Come on Sarah let’s have a good time.
Anna: Anything you say Jack,
anything you say.
Narrator: After the two finish up
dancing in the ball now the last couple have arrived ready to have the night of
their lives.
Elizabeth: Isn’t it a wonderful time to
relaxed and enjoy the sounds of music Jonathan.
Jonathan: Yes it is Elizabeth, but the most
precious time of all is just spending time with you.
Elizabeth: Oh Jonathan you make me feel like
the happiest girl in the world.
Jonathan: Of course, Elizabeth. That’s the only
reason why I wanted to go the ball in the first place, is to get closer to you.
Elizabeth: Oh Jonathan you make me feel like
the happiest girl alive!
Jonathan: Come on let’s dance.
(asking for a hand)
Narrator: After Anna witnessed the
two couples where staying closer together she look at Jack and wonder why he
wasn’t romantically involved with her like Jonathan and Elizabeth.
Anna: Jack how come you can’t say nice things to me once in a
while.
Jack: I do Anna. I say nice things to you.
Anna: How?
Jack: ummmm. You have nice eyes?
Anna: really you mean that?
Jack: I guess.
Anna: Don’t push it Jack
Jack: Yes dear.
Director: Ok that’s a wrap up folks. Now tomorrow is going to be
are last performances before the big stage. Hope you people are ready for the
show so take care.
Narrator: As the whole cast and members of the production are done
for tonight shows at the performance at the Apollo Theater will soon come up.
This time when the cast are ready they know that their performance have to be
top-notch. The only question is will they succeed?
to be continued.....