Prologue
(Allan enters with his lute)
(He address the audience)
Allan
Ladies and Gentleman, welcome.
As you may be aware you…
(Much interrupts Allan)
Much
Hold on there for a second, Allan
Allan
(turns around, frustrated)
What is it, Much?
Much
Well, to start off who are you talking to?
And two, you're doing it all wrong.
Allan
One, I'm talking to these guys (points to camera)
And two, got what wrong?
Much
The introduction.
Allan
And what is wrong with this introduction?
Much
Everything.
Allan
Everything?
Much
Yes, everything. The audience isn't going to understand you.
Allan
What aren't they going to understand?
Much
Ladies and Gentleman. It should be my Lords and Ladies.
Allan
Much, you do know they aren't actually in the camera?
Much
(confused)
Who's not in the camera?
Allan
The audience.
Much
Yeah, of course I know that. Anyway, you still have got it all wrong.
Allan
I haven't even started the introduction.
Much
(confused again)
How come?
Allan
Oh, I don't know? Maybe because I was interrupted by someone who thought it was a good idea.
Much
(still confused)
Like who?
Allan
(sarcastically)
I don't know, Much.
Much
Well, I don't know either.
Allan
Well, then let's just get on with the prologue, shall we?
(Much nods)
Allan
Ladies and Gentleman, welcome.
As you may be aware this is the tale of…
(Much interrupts again)
Much
Hold it right there.
Allan
(frustrated)
What now!?
Much
You've still done it wrong.
Allan
What did I do wrong this time?
Much
You are suppose to say:
My Lords and Ladies, welcome. Like I told you.
(Allan looks at him unamused)
Allan
Here, Much I have a better idea.
Much
What's that?
Allan
Why don't you introduce this story to the audience instead?
Much
No, no. This is your moment. You do it.
Allan
Are you sure? I mean you seem like you know what you're talking about?
Much
Yes, I'm sure. My lips are sealed.
Allan
My Lords and Ladies blah blah blah. Here ye shall witness the tale of Robin Hood. Now surely you all the legend of the outlaw who stole…
(Much interrupts once again)
Much
No, it still wrong again.
Allan
(angry)
MUCH!
Much
(innocently)
What?
Allan
You know what!
That's it! I've had enough!
Why don't you introduce the story to us then. I insist.
Much
Okay.
(Much exaggerates with his arm gestures and tone of voice)
Much
My Lords and Ladies, welcome. Here ye shall witness the tale of Robin Hood. Now surely you all know the legend of the outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor?
Of course you do. For centuries there have been many retellings of his story and now you are about to witness another. Except this one is different. Different from all the others that have been told.
And be expected to witness the unexpected.
(song begins)
Allan & Much
Some folks dream of the wonders they'll do
Before their time on this planet is through
Some just don't have anything planned
They hide their hopes and their heads in the sand
Now we don't say who is wrong, who is right
But if by chance you are here fore the night
Then all wee need is an hour or two
To tell the tale of dreamer like you
We all dream a lot- some are lucky, some are not
But if you think it, want it, dream, then it's real
You are what you feel
But all that we say can be told another way
In a story of a man whose dream came true
And he could be you
(song ends)
(Allan and Much walk off)