Were in a music class where students are doing a performance guided by their drama/music teacher Mrs Poppolina. While they perform we have the Janitor mopping the floor around them
Mrs Poppolina
Julia and everyone, are you ready to sing Musicals and Me?
Everyone
Yes Mrs Poppolina
Musicals
Version with vocals
Version that's piano only as a backing track
Verse
When I was young I fell in love with shows. Musicals. Mrs Poppolina Matilda was one, Wicked I loved that too. Then there was Six. Nadia
Then later on, I went to the Edinburgh Fringe, every year Julia
I was so inspired by original brilliant shows, musicals Dana
Chorus
Musicals, they make me laugh, they make me cry But most of all, they cheer me up, make life so fine and I am so in la la la la love with musicals I'm so in love with musicals
ANNA
With musicals
Outro
When I was young I fell in love with shows. Musicals. Mrs Poppolina
Mrs Poppolina
That was wonderful, well done. I think musicals are the best thing ever and you guys performing a song from a musical like that makes me so happy.
Ingrid
Oh I don't know Mrs Poppolina. I went to see a secret Rapper called PapaG last week and I think that's better than any musical I've every seen.
Talina
Well I went to see a film called Far Wars last week, it was incredible. Better than any musical.
Nadia
And I got this new video game cadded Fighter Pilot. That was better than any musical.
Mrs Poppolina
Ok, I get the message. Musicals are the best thing ever for me and many others but it's not for everyone. Anyway, time is up so I'll see you all next week
Everyone leaves the class except Victoria, Julia and Dana who are talking to the teacher.
Victoria
I so agree with you Mrs Poppolina, I loved Six, loved Matilda and as for Wicked..
Mrs Poppolina
Victoria, if all my students were like you my job would be even better. I don't think I could live without drama and music.
Julia
I don't care what they say, I agree with you too Mrs Poppolina and thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to sing the solo
Dana
Me too. You've really grown my confidence over the last few months. There's no way I ever thought I'd get up and perform in front of an audience.
Mrs Poppolina
Thank you so much. It's good to know that it's helping you guys.
Victoria
Well I wish I could spend all my time in your classes. It's what makes me come to school. If it was all maths and science I don't think I'd be able to get out of bed in the morning.
Mrs Poppolina notices someone approaching wearing a hood so starts looking with some suspicion while Victoria is talking.
The boy is walking past when he suddenly grabs Victoria's water bottle out of her bag. The water bottle is Wicked the Musical merchandise
Hoodie Boy
Shut up man. Nobody loves musicals
Victoria
Give that back
Hoodie boy runs away with the bottle off stage with Victoria, Dana, Julia and Mrs Poppolina in hot pursuit
Scene 2
Victoria and Mrs Poppolina walk back on stage
Mrs Poppolina
Sorry Vicky. I didn't manage to find him
Victoria
Nor me. He was too quick. What am I going to do. I saved up for ages for that Wicked bottle and...
Mrs Poppolina
Don't worry please Vicky, I've had a word with the headmaster and he has taken my description and he's arranged an identity parade. I think we're going to get the rascal who did this and punish them for their crimes.
Victoria
Crime you mean. He stole my bottle.
Mrs Poppolina
No, crimes, for stealing the bottle and what he said about musicals.
Mrs Poppolina's phone rings
Mrs Poppolina
Hi Mr Tallyencontu. That's great we're coming over now
She puts down the phone
Mrs Poppolina
Right let's go, the identity parade is being readied at the moment
Scene 3
We see a number of hooded students walk in and line up ready for the identity parade Then the headmaster Mr Tallyencontu walks on
Mr Tallyencontu
I believe one of these is the person we're looking for. To help, as you approach them, I've asked them to say "shut up, no one likes musicals". When you've identified the culprit we'll ask them to return the bottle.
Victoria and Mrs Poppolina approach each one and they say their words, all very individual and funny. Once they've moved to each one Mr Tallyencontu turns to Victoria and Mrs Poppolina
As she approaches one of the hoodies they sing the words in a musical theatre way.
Hoodie from the Hood
Shut up, no one likes musicals
Singing Hoodie
Shut up no one likes musicals
Mrs Poppolina
Wow, I want you in my class
the hoodie replies in song
Singing Hoodie
No chance, I can't sing.
Next one is very high pitched (Mia?)
Main Hoodie Boy
Shut up no one likes musicals
Next one flings off his hoodie, he's a nerd, he gets out a calculator
Nerd hoodie
According to my calculations, and my new algorithm, no one likes musicals ☝️🤓
Hoodie Technophone
Shut up no one likes musicals
She then takes a selfie
Nerd hoodie
According to my calculations phones are prohibited on the school premises
Hoodie technophone replies aggressively
Hoodie Technophone
According to my calculations nobody asked for your opinion
Mr Tallyencontu
Well? Who do you think it is?
Mrs Poppolina
I can't tell from that. They all look like the person but no one sounds like them
Dana
I can't tell either
Julia
Sorry Mr Tallyencontu. I wish we could but I can't tell from this line up either
Victoria
It's the same with me. Only thing is, now I'll never get my bottle back.
Scene 4
We have a group of hooded figures in a group when Victoria is walking past
Main Hoodie Boy
Oh look who it is, little miss musicals
Hoodie from the Hood
Are you missing your bottle?
Singing hoodie
Are you getting a little thirsty?
Hoodie four, gets the wicked bottle out of his bag
Hoodie Technophone
If you are, come and grab it and you can have a drink
Victoria
Give that back
Nerd Hoodie
You come and take it
Victoria runs to get it but they tease her by throwing it at each other and she can't get hold of it and is getting worked up. Suddenly they hear a voice
Mark
Give her bottle back
Hoodie Technophone
Oh you, Mr Caretaker. Go and mop the floor or something and leave us to what we do best
Mark
I said, give her bottle back
Main Hoodie
Well why don't you come and get it
Suddenly we hear music begin to play and Mark takes off his overalls to reveal a smart suit underneath and he proceeds to fight the hoodies in slow motion while doing a walts. He defeats them one by one with bottle wielding one last. and that's when the music stops
Mark
Here's your bottle Victoria
Victoria
Thank you so much
Mark
It was nothing, it's just me doing my job. Cleaning up. So no need to thank me, it will only embarrass me.
With that Mark walks off, onto his next job
Scene 5
We see Victoria and Mrs Poppolina walk on
Mrs Poppolina
I heard about what Mark did. All the students involved have now been suspended from school.
Victoria
He was truly amazing and I feel I need to thank him beyond just words but I don't know how. Shall I get him a gift
Mrs Poppolina pinches her lips deep in thought and then says
Mrs Poppolina
I've got an idea. Let's go and have a chat and see if we can make it happen.
Scene 6
We see Mark come in to change a light bulb. As he changes it and switches the light on we suddenly see the whole musical department perform their song/rap in honour of Mark
Mark Wrap
Backing track
sample with vocals
Chorus
Mark, Mark, yeah yeah yeah
Mark, Mark, yeah yeah yeah
Verse
It's Mark the Janitor, cleaning up the place
Mopping up the halls, faster than a race, Annabelle
The unsung hero keeping it tight
Workin' through the day, and even in the night. Ruby
Bridge
Mark, Mark, hour after hour, Lucia Scrubbin' all the floors, never losin' his power, With a broom in his hand and a heart of gold, Mark the janitor, a hero untold.
Chorus
Mark, Mark, he's the hero of the hour,
Mark, Mark, Cleaning up our school so we do not cower
Mark, Mark, he's the hero of the hour,
Mark, Mark, Cleaning up our school so we do not cower
Hi everyone,
I was thoroughly impressed by the energy and talent shown at auditions today (Tuesday, 3 Feb)! The students did a fantastic job.
Because we are working with a condensed schedule this term (7 lessons) and I want to ensure we maximize our rehearsal time, I am releasing a Provisional Cast List today.
Please note:
This list is a starting point: As I get to know the students and their specific strengths better over the next week, we may make adjustments to these roles.
Rehearsals: We want to get students moving and acting immediately, rather than spending another week solely on auditions.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we navigate this fast-paced production schedule. I look forward to exploring the play further with the cast next week!
