Entries by CraigWilson

“FATHER”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE THIRTEEN “FATHER” In E–Spanish Guitar intro (dialog, inside the Catholic church) Luisa   (slightly unsure of herself) Father, we seek guidance for what we should do Father, now we bring confessions to you. for these  young boys made some blunders, but they don’t have a home Let he […]

WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY? REPRISE ACT 2

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE TWELVE “WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY–REPRISE?” Trumpet intro–C, C#, D (Dialog, outside the Catholic Church and Church School) Boy 1                                      Hey, Waterbug.  Where ya been hiding, man? Waterbug (proudly)                 Hiding, nothin’.  I’ve been around. Boy 2                                      We ain’t seen ya around here. Waterbug (defensively)            Well, that’s because […]

“SEPARATE STORIES”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE ELEVEN “SEPARATE STORIES” Flute Intro–Guitar In C (Solo) John Hawthorne          1.         From a Sunday night flight from Chicago, to a place that I can’t comprehend. An innocent conversation led to an unforgettable friend   With me in my rumpled trench coat, and she in her uniform blues. […]

“MAMA — REPRISE”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE TEN “MAMA — REPRISE” Accordion/ Guitar intro – Amin, Bmin, Emin, Dm9, C In C Helena                         Mama–did you get to know each other? Luisa (winking)           Would you like to see your Brother?  (Waterbug sleeping on the couch) Of course I’m just kidding, but This baby sitting’s OK […]

“THE GANG”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE NINE “THE GANG” Captain Ernesto Carvalho is monitoring the conversation going on inside Tamanero’s hideout.  The wiretap is in a police precinct office.   Military rap style music in Am–drums start.  (Carvalho has a deep voice.)   Carvalho                      Mine, Mine, Mine. He’ll get his all right.    (Hearty […]

“MINE – REPRISE”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE EIGHT “MINE – REPRISE” At Tamanero’s hide-out, the Lieutenant reports back on the location of John Hawthorne. Dialog Lieutenant                   Senhor Tamanero Tamanero                    Yes, Marcello. Lieutenant                   I have some good news for you. Tamanero                    I like good news. Lieutenant                   We have found the American. Tamanero                    Excellent.   Where […]

“BITTERSWEET”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE SEVEN “BITTERSWEET” In D Luisa      Verse 1         Where’s your Mama to hold you tight? Rock you gently till you feel all right? And who will keep you safe all through the night?   Segue1                        And people walk on by now… Like they’re preoccupied now. So […]

“MOUND OF PLENTY’”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE SIX “MOUND OF PLENTY” At Helena’s apartment, Waterbug and Luisa are debating on the what to do with the the money. Waterbug initially sees the money as the solution to all problems.  Luisa tries to change his opinion.  Luisa is growing fond of Waterbug, who is starting […]

“NEVER BE THE SAME’”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE FIVE “NEVER BE THE SAME” As“Cruisin’”music continues, , John  is observing all the people on Copacabana Beach.   John Hawthorne          Roberto, you are one cool dude.  (obvious exaggeration.) Roberto Sanna                        (Pulling off his sun glasses, smiling) I know.  (Looking at his watch)                                     Oh no!  I was […]

“CRUISIN’”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE FOUR “CRUISIN” Following the inside scene in the Rio Park Hotel.   John Hawthorne          Roberto, perhaps I am missing something, but for a truly beautiful city,  there seems to be nothing but problems. Roberto Sanna                        Oh no, Senior.  You have not seen the Rio I know.  Soon […]