Entries by CraigWilson

“SERVICE WITH A SMILE–REPRISE”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE THREE “SERVICE WITH A SMILE–REPRISE” The hotel workers are buzzing with rumors about the shots heard outside the hotel last night.  In Eb Porter                          I heard there was a bit more than partying out on the beach last night. Maid                            Yes, and a bit more of a […]

“TWIST OF FATE”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE TWO “TWIST OF FATE” Luisa is cooking breakfast when Helena walks into the room, rushing as she is late for work. In Db. Verse 1 Luisa                           How was your evening, you look like you had a rough night.   Helena                         It’s no fault of John’s, when I’m […]

“MINE”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO ACT TWO–SCENE ONE “MINE” In Bmin. Dona Marta Hill headquarters of Senior Tamanero.   The wounded enforcer staggers into general chambers of Tamanero.  He and his lieutenant and other henchmen are in a meeting.  Waterbug’s Uncle Miguel is also there. Enforcer: (in obvious pain)         Senhor Tamanero. Tamanero:                   Yes? Enforcer:                     I […]

“RIO”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO SCENE FIFTEEN “RIO” In Amin John starts walking back toward the Copacabana Beach, reflecting.   I.                                  Rio, where the Centavos won’t buy you a thing. Where El Tourista’s supposedly king. That’s where I found her a jewel among thieves, glistening in sunshine a flower among weeds.   Rio, where […]

“BETTER BE READY”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO SCENE FOURTEEN “BETTER BE READY” In a shadowy alley near the Copacabana strip, below the Pinnacle Restaurant building, a gang enforcer is escorting Waterbug to the scene of his exchange.   In G min. Enforcer                      You better be ready, there’s your contact walk-in’ round There’s his signal, don’t let […]

“DREAM”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO SCENE THIRTEEN “DREAM” Strolling minstrels visit the table of John and Helena.  They play a soft song in G major.   Minstrels                     More amore amore.   Like to know you more More amore amore.  Like to know you more.   John                             Tell me your dreams, how do you see this […]

WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY? REPRISE ACT 1

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO SCENE TWELVE “WHAT DID YOU MAKE TODAY? –Reprise” All of the rich are self congratulating themselves in the Pinnacle Restaurant.  Music played Gavotte style. Strings play the melody. In Gm Chorus                         What did you make today? Man 1                          Well the market was strong, I bought low – sold high. […]

“WATERBUG”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO SCENE ELEVEN “WATERBUG” Members of the Tamanero gang hand off a white bag of cocaine to Waterbug and give him strict instructions on what he is to do.  They are rough and seedy in appearance.   In Bmin   Enforcer                      Waterbug, here’s your big chance, to be worthy to […]

“NOT A PROBLEM”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO SCENE TEN “NOT A PROBLEM” John Hawthorne arrives with flowers at Helena’s apartment to get her mother Luisa’s permission to date.   He examines the paper, which the flowers are wrapped, and is slightly embarrassed that there are roots on the flowers)     In Bb   Helena                         Let me […]

“SERVICE WITH A SMILE”

BACK TO INTRODUCTION OF RIO RIO SCENE NINE “SERVICE WITH A SMILE” Dialog between Daniel Ribeiro and Roberto Sanna.   DR                  Sanna–take these flowers up to Senior Hawthorne.   No wait, perhaps I need to go with you to show you how to maximize our,  uh,  your tips.   RS                   WOW, this is great!  I need […]