A/N: this is a modern greek tradgedy that i had to make for my sophomore english class... i thought it was pretty good so i figured i put it up... please review!!!!
ACT I
Scene 1
Start with Anna singing the final song of a play. After the curtains close she walks off stage. A man (RYAN WEBBER) is waiting off stage for her.
Ryan Webber: Anastasia Murphy?
Anastasia: she turns off her microphone Yes?
Ryan Webber: Ryan Webber they shake hands I am a teacher at Studio School of Performing Arts.
Anastasia: excitedly Studio?! Did they accept my application?
Ryan Webber: he shakes his head No, not yet, we need to evaluate you before you can be accepted. In other words, we need to judge you to see if you're good enough. I came by to see you perform because I like to get an idea of how applicants perform when they don't know that they are being scouted.
Anastasia: worriedly Really? What did you think?
Ryan Webber: RYAN WEBBER smiles to himself at ANASTASIA'S uncharacteristic show of insecurity I think you have talent. I see that you enjoy yourself when you are on stage. To me it is important that performers truly love what they do.
Anastasia: she insists Oh, I do Mr. Webber. Performing is my favorite thing! I would do anything to get into Studio! Do you need a tape of one of my performances for the evaluation?
Ryan Webber: he pulls out a yellow legal pad and a fancy looking black pen Good gracious, no! As if this were the most absurd thing he'd ever heard. In order to evaluate you we need to see you in a live performance. When is your next production going to be? The spring musical I presume? He writes down some notes on his pad
Anastasia: Oh, of course she covers her mistake we're putting on Footloose!
Ryan Webber: RYAN WEBBER writes one last note on his pad and snaps his bag shut. he pulls a business card out of a side pocket and hands it to ANASTASIA Well then, Anastasia, send us the time at least a week before the show and we'll see you then.
Anastasia: ANASTASIA clutches the card tightly Thank you Mr. Webber, you won't be disappointed!
ACT I
Scene 2
You see JACQUELINE in her room listening to music. She is singing along until the phone rings.
Jacqueline: she grabs the phone and hits a button Hello?
Logan: Hey Jacks, its Logan.
Jacqueline: she sits up and turns the music off Oh, hey Logan. What's up?
Logan: Not much, is Anna home? JACQUELINE thinks for a moment
Jacqueline: No, I think she's at dance, why?
Logan: I wanted to see if she had the calculus assignment. JACQUELINE checks her watch
Jacqueline: Well she should be home in about an hour if you want to call back.
Logan: Sure. So are you doing Footloose?
Jacqueline: I don't know JACQUELINE says reluctantly I'm probably not good enough
Logan: Why not? LOGAN insists I'm sure you're fine. Don't you ever sing?
Jacqueline: Well yeah she admits reluctantly but only to myself LOGAN chuckles
Logan: Tell you what, stay after school with me and rehearse. His voice turns playful I'll be able to tell you how bad you are
Jacqueline: Alright I'll come, but be nice when you tell me I'm awful.
ACT II
Scene 1
The school gossip is standing out side the band room
Chorus: Did you hear about Anastasia? Her life is perfect! She's a senior and about to be accepted into the best performing arts college in the country. All she has to do is be her usual talented self in Footloose and she's in. She is so lucky!
LOGAN is already sitting at the piano when JACQUELINE comes in. She drops her bag next to the piano bench.
Logan: Hey, glad you could make it
Jacqueline: Ha! As if I would miss a chance to make a fool out of myself she makes a face. This makes LOGAN laugh
Logan: That's the spirit! He puts the sheet music on the piano Now let's get started.
Jacqueline: Alright.
Logan: Start here he points to a spot on the music
Jacqueline: LOGAN starts to play and JACQUELINE starts to sing Yeah he likes to pretend he's a man among men, but with his hands in his pockets he can't count to ten. Don't worry, baby your secret's safe with me. And he bores me to tears with his beers and his bikes, but I keep him around 'cause when temptation strikes, I got the motor and he's got the key. LOGAN stops playing and JACQUELINE stops singing
Logan: LOGAN looks at JACQUELINE with wonder Jacks, you're incredible! How have you never sung before? JACQUELINE just shrugs
Jacqueline: I used to be really shy; I only got over it last year.
Logan: Seriously, you might even be better then Anna LOGAN'S face is completely serious you should definitely try out for Footloose ANASTASIA walks in
Anastasia: Who should try out for Footloose Logan? She notices JACQUELINE Jacqueline, are you going to do Footloose?
Jacqueline: she glances at LOGAN I guess so She smiles at LOGAN. LOGAN smiles back
Anastasia: That's great! Drama Club always needs more members She smiles and turns to LOGAN do you have the music? LOGAN pulls out a folder and hands it to ANASTASIA Thanks. She exits
Jacqueline: Do you really think I could get the lead? LOGAN grins at her
Logan: Without a doubt.
ACT II
Scene 2
JACQUELINE is walking down the hall when LOGAN grabs her and steers her in the opposite direction.
Jacqueline: Logan what are you doing?
Logan: Just come with me
They get to the band room and LOGAN pulls JACQUELINE over to the bulletin board. The cast list had been put up. In big letters next to ARIEL MOORE it says JACQUELINE MURPHY. Next to LOGAN McBAIN it says REN McCORMACK.
Jacqueline: Oh my god! Logan this is great She gives LOGANa big hug Thank you so much!
Logan: For what? He laughs It was all you.
Jacqueline: But if it weren't for you I never would have auditioned. With sincerity Thank you.
ANASTASIA walks into the room and immediately walks over to the bulletin board. She scans the list for her name. Next to ANASTASIA MURPHY it says RUSTY
Anastasia: Who did they cast as Ariel? They are making a big mistake! She runs her finger down the list of names. Her finger freezes on a name. She turns around and forces herself to appear happy Oh. Jacqueline. Good job.
Jacqueline: I'm sorry; I didn't mean to take the role you wanted.
Anastasia: No, not just the role I wanted, you took the role I needed to get into Studio A look of realization appears on JACQUELINE'S face
Jacqueline: Anna, I am so sorry, I had no idea that you needed this part.
Anastasia: Well what's done is done. Now I won't get to go to Studio ANASTASIA strides briskly out of the room
The school gossip is standing out side the band room
Chorus: Sophomore against Senior. Sister against Sister. If Anna doesn't play Ariel she'll never get into Studio! This is not going to end well.
ACT II
Scene 2
JACQUELINE and LOGAN are sitting in the band room.
Logan: Jacks this is not your fault! Anastasia didn't tell you about studio because she didn't want to jinx it. How were you supposed to know that she needed this part to get in? JACQUELINE sits sullenly on the piano bench
Jacqueline: I know, but I should have been able to convince Mr. Osmen to give her the part.
Logan: Jacqueline, listen to me. He never would have changed his mind he assures her Mr. Osmen is the kind of director who needs to have everything his way.
Jacqueline: gloomily Maybe, but I still feel awful.
ANASTASIA is walking around and venting to herself about loosing the lead to her younger sister.
ACT II
Scene 3
Anastasia: Jacks got the role of Ariel. This can not be happening to me. She thinks for a moment I've never even heard her sing! Is she a better singer then me? Groans How can I get into Studio if I don't have the lead?! They'll think I can't even get the lead in a school play and that I'm a joke! Stops pacing and angrily faces the crowd If it weren't for Jacks I would have the lead. A light bulb goes off in her head That's it! If Jacks doesn't play Ariel then they'll need me to do it! All I have to do is get Jacks out of the way.Jacqueline: Her voice is scratchy Logan, I have a problem LOGAN looks worried
Logan: What's wrong? You sound a little funny.
Jacqueline: I'm losing my voice. After school Anastasia came up to me and told me how she was proud that I had gotten the part. Then she said she would help me rehearse my lines in the auditorium. As we were reading lines she said I needed to project my voice more so I found myself getting louder and louder until I was practically shouting. She pauses for a moment I don't think I can rehearse tonight.
Logan: But Jacks, you need to! We're learning the biggest musical number in the whole show tonight!
Jacqueline: She shakes her head Logan, I can't do it! I can hardly talk let alone sing! It's impossible.
Logan: Wait a minute… He flips open his cell phone and pushes a few buttons Band room. Now. He snaps the phone shut She should know better then this. He shakes his head. ANASTASIA walks in
Anastasia: What? I'm going to be late for dance class.
Logan: You never cease to amaze me JACQUELINE gets up and stands next to him
Jacqueline: Logan? What's going on?
Logan: he indicates ANASTASIA It appears that you dear sister is trying to get your part for herself.
Jacqueline: Anna? Is that true? Were you trying to make me lose my voice so I couldn't sing?
Anastasia: Of course it's true! She spits outYou are a sophomore! You have two more years to be in the musicals! I don't! Never mind the fact that I need this part to get into Studio! If I don't get into Studio this is my last claim to fame! There is nothing for me after this!
Jacqueline: Fine, you want the part so bad you can have it! She pushes the script and the sheet music into ANASTASIA'S hands before running out the door
Logan: I hope you're happy he looks at ANASTASIA with disgust before running after JACQUELINE
MR. OSMEN is standing on the stage talking to the members of the cast
Mr. Osmen: Everyone listen up! It is my deepest regret to inform you all that the show has been canceled. Unfortunately our two main characters have dropped out of the play. That is all. He strides off the stage. ANASTASIA blocks his exit
Anastasia: But Mr. Osmen! What about the understudies? I know the lines, I could do it!
Mr. Osmen: He shakes his head I'm sorry Anastasia but at this point I don't feel comfortable re-blocking the whole play and re-teaching the music. Besides who would play Ren? His understudy just broke his arm. ANASTASIA starts to protest No Miss Murphy, the spring musical is canceled. He walks away leaving ANASTASIA standing there in despair
The school gossip is standing just off stage watching the whole thing
Chorus: Poor Anna, she brought this whole thing on herself. If she just stepped back and thought about what she was doing this whole thing never would have happened. She ended up crushing the dreams of Jacqueline and alienating herself from Logan. And most of all she ruined her chances to get into Studio.
THE END
A/N: please review!