THE SOUND OF MUSIC 2 – SCREENPLAY – WORK IN PROGRESS
OCEAN LINER COMING INTO VANCOUVER
Opening Song 'Be Brave, Be Strong'
BE BRAVE BE STRONG
(On the Ocean Liner coming into Canada)
Maria: Be Brave (Puts a cap on Kurt)
Be Strong (Adjusts Friedrich's Tie)
In Canada We still Sing our Song
Be Noble
Be True
We've come so far
Still much to do
A brand new day awaits us all
Gretl: We'll be brave and true
Liesl: We'll still stand tall
A brand new life is welcoming us
Brigitta: We'll walk right in
Marta: We won't be a fuss
A brand new start in our lap
For the Von Traps
Max: And I could use a nap
This old Von trap
Maria: Have courage
Be Proud
In Canada we'll sing out loud
Be bold
Be Bright
We'll face the day
We faced the night
A brand new life awaits us all
Gretl: We'll be clean and smart
Liesl: We'll be on the ball
A brand new life is here for us
Brigitta: We'll speak good words
Marta: And never cuss
A brand new start in our hearts
For the Von Traps
Max: Even for this tired old Sap (Indicating Captain Von Trap, who sighs)
Captain Von Trap
They move into their new home in Vancouver, a double storey building.
Maria visits Vancouver monastery. She talks with the Mother Superior.
Maria is sitting in a chair in the monastery. 'Mother Superior will see you now, Maria.'
'Thank you,' replies Maria, and follows the sister into Mother Superior's office, the sister leaving. Maria sits down. Maria looks at the bible and then the crucifix with the rosary beeds around them on Mother Superior's desk. She looks at the chair, but mother superior still has her back turned to Maria on the chair. There is a cane on the desk.
'You don't cane the nuns, do you?' asked Maria. 'That is terribly strict. I could not abide such strictness. I would complain.'
'I was told you were a problem,' says the Mother Superior turning now in the chair. 'A problem Salzburg could not really solve in the end. Too much – free spirit.'
'More of a Mary than a Martha, you say,' replies Maria.
'Quite obviously,' replies mother superior, picking up her cane and standing.
'They look like rather old rosary beads,' says Maria, making to pick them up. The Mother Superior slams down the cane in front of Maria on the table.
'Far too much free spirit,' says Mother Superior.
'Oh, I was only,' begins Maria.
'Thou shalt not covet, Maria. It is the rules of the Church,' replies Mother Superior.
'Very legal rules,' says Maria. 'I recall the old rules were done away with.'
'The law is eternal. Alike the Gospel. But never mind. Without love law is lame, and vice versa,' replies the Mother. 'Now, what do you wish from me.'
'A general blessing,' replies Maria. 'We've come to a new home, and the family is faithful. We want to continue our life in this new world.'
'The Lord blesses those who obey him, Maria,' says the mother.
'And he calls those who follow after his spirit. Such being, the children of God, mother superior.'
The mother looks at Maria and starts her song 'The Problem with Maria'.
'Maria, Maria. The rules we're meant to Keep. The Blessing. The Bracha. For those obedient sheep.
Who follow the master, and do just what he says. Not blither. And blather. And dreams all in our head.
The problem with Maria, is that she has too much – free spirit.
The problem with Maria, is that she needs to learn – how to can it.
(Wacks the cane down as Maria moves to get the rosary beads again.)
Oh a problem. A problem child. Head somewhat sober. But heart is wild.
Oh a problem. A problem kid. She'll do as she's told. But that's not what she did.
Maria, Maria, Maria, it's obvious to me.
That the problem of Maria is she is just, too much, free.
Maria, Maria, Maria, you left the Monastery.
But your heart, so wild, untamed, just had to be free.'
Silence.
'Yes, I'm afraid so.' replies Maria.
'Taming a mountain goat. Can't be done,' says Mother superior.
'The blessing?' asks Maria.
Mother Superior sits, and takes Marias hands.
'Heavenly father. You know the problem of Maria. But none of us is without fault.
Bless her home, her family, and her free spirit in this new world she has found herself
in. Be with her, I ask of you.'
Maria opens her eyes. 'Thank you mother superior.' Maria leaves.
'Like taming a mountain goat. Lord be with her,' says the Mother Superior, and sits back down.
and so on...
Maria Sings 'The Sound of Music' (The Second Song with the same title) up on
the hills over Vancouver.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Music can make you glad
Music can make you very sad
Music is quite a thrill
Every note, every trill
The Sound of music
Well, music to my ears
Through life's miseries
Hearteaches and tears
Music can make you so glad
I love music still
Music can make you mad
Music can make you feel quite bad
Darker melancholy songs
Remind you of your bitter wrongs
The Sound of Music
Well, music for the sould
Through Life's miseries
Heartaches and tolls
Music can make you mad
But I love music still
The Sound of Music
Is right and wrong
Every word in every song
The Sound of Music
Is a joy for us
In every verse and each chorus
The Sound of Music goes on
Long after we're gone
The Sound of Music goes on
Long after we're gone
Max: 'The Family Von Trapp Singers have done it before, so it's time to grind the axe, and come up with the new world anthem.'
'Thank you Max,' says Maria, and gives him a funny look pushing him to the side.
'Very well. I have many tunes,' says Maria.
'New world anthem,' says Max, sitting down on the mountainside.
'New World Anthem, mother,' says Gretl. 'Uncle Max is always right.'
'Has he been telling you that?' asks Maria suspiciously.
'Uncle Max is always right,' says Kurt.
'Oh, you too,' says Maria. 'Very well,' she says, sighing looking at Max. 'New World Anthem it is. Let me see. What can we come up with.'
'It's the new world,' says Liesl.
'With a new spirit,' says Brigitta.
'So make it new,' says Max.
'Thank you Max,' says Maria. Maria looks around at the mountains and down at Vancouver City.
'Well, here we go.
Songs always begin with Do Re Me
'Brigitta – Do Re Mi'
'Marta – Do Re Mi'
But some songs dare this, Me Re Do
Me Re Do,' says Gretl
Me Re Do,' says Liesl
Such a new world, a new city
New City, says Kurt
New City, says Friedrich
Brave new world with People on the go
People on the go, says Liesl
People on the go, says Gretl
So in our new world we say
'Everyone: LET'S GO'
It's a busy, busy world with Far So La
Brigitta: Far so La
Louisa: Far so La
So hold up, hang tight, La so Far
Liesl: La so far
Gretl: La So Far
There's trucks and trains and trams and cars
Kurt: Trams and Cars
Friedrich: Trams and cars
There's glitter and glory and flags and stars
Louisa: Flags and Stars
Brigitta: Flags and Stars
So many stars with people on the go
So in our new world we say
Everyone: 'LET'S GO'
We used to drink 'Te'
Max: But now we make 'Do'
It's a wonderful brave new world you know
Max: With plenty of 'Do'
And not enough 'Te'
It's a brave new world for all to see
So to make it in this new world we know
Everyone 'Let's Go'
Max: And we'll make plenty of do, so
Everyone: Let's go
I've managed to find us a new gig, says Max
Max, I don't want to hear it, replies Captain Von Trapp. With the meagre funds we managed to bring along I've found us this new home, and Kurt and Friedrich have managed to find labour work.
But don't you see. They know about us. They've heard about the family Von Trapp.
I'm sure the pope in Rome has heard about the family Von Trapp. But that doesn't put food on the table, says Captain Von Trapp.
No. But $1500 Canadian Dollars will. It's the first prize for the Vancouver New Talent Awards. I've entered in the Family Von Trapp to the competition. For a small commission of course, says Max.
Max. You're talking fantasy. We can hardly build a new life out of being singers. It was a one off for Austria and our heritage. It's not a life we can live,' says Captain Von Trap.
No. But the New World disagrees. This is a land of possibilities. Amazing ones. We've entered. And we can win. Think it over.' And Max places the flyer for the competition on Captain Von Trapps desk and leaves. Captain Von Trapp sighs, and gets on with his work, but after a moment picks up the flyer and looks at it.
Max starts training the children to sing again. Captain Von Trapp is far from impressed.
'You don't like the idea,' says Maria.
'Max lives in a world of make believe. But the children like to sing. I'll let him have his fun.'
'And the competition?' asks Maria.
'We came to this world to start a new life. Not carry on with the old one,' replies Captain Von Trapp.
'No, it is a new beginning of course. Of course,' she repeats.
Captain Von Trapp looks at her. 'Of course.'
Max looks at Captain Von Trapp, and shakes his head, but returns to instructing the children's singing.
'I don't know how you've fooled me into this,' says Captain Von Trapp.
They are at the competition on the first night.
The family sings the song 'Now What Do You Think About That?'. They win and go into round two.
There's a Royal Austrian Pussy Cat
He sat on the throne and he got quite fat
He got quite fat?
He got quite fat.
Did the pussy cat?
Yes the pussy cat
Now what do you think about that?
There's a humble Austrian Cuckoo Bird
It goes cuckoo which is quite absurd
Does it cuck?
Yes it cucks
Does it coo?
Yes it Coos
Now what do you think about that?
There is delicious Austrian Chocolate cake
It makes you fat you won't be a rake
Tasty cake?
Tasty cake
Not a rake?
Not a rake
Now what do you think about that?
There's this fine and divine Austrian Wine
It's sip and a nip and you won't go blind
It's a wine?
It's wine
Won't go blind?
Won't go blind
Now what do you think about that?
Austria, Austria
A marvel you see
From densest forest
To busy city
Austria we know
In all its splendour
But now we're learning
About Canada
And what do you think about that?
In the audience one of the other singers in the contest, a certain David Koch, is watching, and becomes enamoured with Liesl. He meets her after the song is over.
'Your family is excellent. You,' he says, taking her hand, and kissing it. 'Were particularly exemplary.'
'And who is this?' asks Captain Von Trapp, walking from Maria over to Liesl.
'Uh, David sir. David Koch.'
'A good Austrian name,' replies Captain Von Trapp. 'I believe you performed earlier. You were quite good.'
'Yes. My family is from Austria. I was born here in Vancouver, but we emigrated after the great war. Canada has been good to us.'
'Hopefully it will continue,' says Liesl, looking fondly at David.
David nods his head and walks away. Liesl watches after him and Captain Von Trapp, smiling, shakes his head and returns to Maria and the family.
They sing a new song in round 2 called 'The Family Von Trapp' and get into the final.
THE FAMILY VON TRAPP
Tinker, Tinker, Tinkerbell.
Peter Pan we all know well.
Dorothy is lost in Oz
And will Alice ever get home
Fantasia is such a land
Splendid vision, very grand
Disney, Warners & MGM
Glory we all know
Up there, the silver screen
Up there, we live our dream
Maybe one day, all of us
Will be in Cinema
But right now we do our work
Singing songs, no we'll not shirk
To entertain you with our mirth
So sing Halleljuah
Hallelujah to the stars
From Fred Astaire to Sinatra
From Marilyn to Bing Crosby
Oh so cool on the scene
Maybe bright stars we'll become
Singing songs which make you clap
I think we'll do the best we can
From the family Von Trapp
They sing another song in the final and win.
CHEERS, GOOD TIDINGS AND DANKE SCHON
Cheers, Good Tidings and Danke Schon
It's a pleasure to meet you one and all
Cheers, Good Tidings and Danke Schon
It's a joy to sing for you at this ball
Cheers, good tidings, and Danke Schon
Tonight has been a happy show
Cheers, good tidings and Danke Schon
So Good night and now we must go
I'm Liesl, the eldest, and full of dreams
I'm Kurt, the strongest, and full of schemes
Im Brigitta, the wisest, and full of books
I'm Louisa, the kindest, and I can cook
Cheers, Good Tidings and Danke Schon
It's a pleasure to meet you one and all
Cheers, Good Tidings and Danke Schon
It's a joy to sing for you at this ball
Cheers, good tidings, and Danke Schon
Tonight has been a happy show
Cheers, good tidings and Danke Schon
So Good night and now we must go
I'm Marta, the happiest, and of course I can Sing
I'm Friedrich, the bravest, naturally the king
And I'm little Gretl, the baby of them all
And We're the Von Trapps, to entertain you all
Cheers, Good Tidings and Danke Schon
It's a pleasure to meet you one and all
Cheers, Good Tidings and Danke Schon
It's a joy to sing for you at this ball
Cheers, good tidings, and Danke Schon
Tonight has been a happy show
Cheers, good tidings and Danke Schon
So Good night and now we must go
I am Maria, the mother of this crew
I watch them with love, and know just what to do
And I am the Captain, I run the whole pack
From Liesl to Gretl, the family Von Trapp
Cheers, Good Tidings and Danke Schon
It's a pleasure to meet you one and all
Cheers, Good Tidings and Danke Schon
It's a joy to sing for you at this ball
Cheers, good tidings, and Danke Schon
Tonight has been a happy show
Cheers, good tidings and Danke Schon
So Good night and now we must go
There fame renews again.
There is another singing even, and they sing, and start touring through Canada and the USA as the Von Trapp Family singers. 3 or 4 new songs.
Captain Von Trapp says they are going on a holiday.
'Where?' asks the family.
'Why, to Austria of course.'
Silence.
Maria says 'Do you think that will be for the best? After all we went through.'
'Nonsense. Things have changed. It will be good to see our homeland once more. Now before you start, I'm not saying we're going home for good. It's just a holiday.'
'As you wish,' replies Maria.
They Visit Austria, and go to a festival. Liesel runs into Rolf, and then the Intermission.
The second part is about the romance of Liesl in finding a husband. The song 25 is sung
25
Liesl: 25, 25, In Canada I've found new life
Brigitta: But soon you'll be 26
Marta: No more parties
Gretl: No more tricks
Liesl: 25, 25, A Wonderful time to be alive
Brigitta: But 26 is at your door
Marta: Men come suiting
Gretl: Such a bore
Oh why can't I stay 25
I'd rather die than leave 25
Maria: But 26 you'll be grown up
Brigitta: Dinners
Marta: Balls
Greta: And cute teacups
Maria: Time to move on with your life
Brigitta: Sister
Marta: Dear
Greta: You'll be a wife
Liesl: Quite frankly, with all that, I'd rather die
So my dear sisters, for now, I'm 25
and the song 'There's a Clock in the Corner of my room' is sung,
CLOCK IN THE CORNER OF MY ROOM
There's a clock in the corner of my room
It goes cuckoo far too soon
I'd rather be out past 8
But the clock cuckoos whenever I'm late
So this is what I'm going to do
When the clock cuckoos
I'll tell you what I will do
When the clock cuckoos
I'll run right down to the promenade
I'll drink fine wine
Not pink lemonade
I'll wine and dine with the proudest men
I'll be a peach
The finest hen
So whenever that clock cuckooks
That's what I'll do
Whenever that clock cuckoos
That's what I'll do
and also 'Mr Von Trapp' is also sung.
There's nothing quite like Mr Von Trap
Beware his whistle
Or he will snap
He runs a tight show
A very strict ship
Dreadfully old fashioned
Not quite hip
He'll have you eating out of his lap
Mr Von Trap
We call him Darling
Daddy
Father
He's our Papp
Mr Von Trapp Runs things on time
He watches his pennies
He counts his dimes
In this new world
He's still the boss
Fearfully bossy
He's on top
He'll have you pulling up your bootstraps
Captain Von Trap
Captain
Admiral
Sir
Captain Von Trap
But he has a softer side
The man that I love
He's sensitive, and full of peace
Harmless as a dove
I'd follow him wherever he goes
Through Fire and Ice
Through Rain and Snow
My Darling
My Father
Our Captain
Mr Von Trap
Liesl finds a husband, gets married, has a child. But Rolf returns, and in a fit of jealousy hits the husband who is dazed and falls into the ocean behind the boat, but gets beaten up with the baby as well by the propellor. Liesl screams, and Captain Von Trapp comes to the back of the boat, and looks and says 'Rolf, what have you done?'
Rolf replies 'I didn't, I mean, it wasn't,' and he realizes what has happened, and takes out a gun, shooting himself in the head, falling overboard into the water. Liesl screams a second time and Captain Von Trapp says 'Foolish boy.'
Liesl hereafter is in a melancholic state at home, and nothing can cheer her up. Eventually a Christmas day comes, and Maria is beside herself with what to do. She sings 'Nativity Song'
NATIVITY SONG
Sing blessed virgin
Tell me your heart
Liesl's heartbroken
Her love did depart
Tell me blessed virgin
Why is it so?
To give her love freely
And take it so?
Mary Mother of God
What is the way?
To reach my Liesl's heart
Don't lead me astray
Sing blessed Christ Child
Tell me the truth
Liesl's devastated
Her heart is aloof
Tell me blessed Jesus
What's the reason why?
To give her love freely
For it only to die
Jesus Son of our God
What is the way?
To reach our Liesl's heart
Don't lead me astray
Sing blessed Donkey
Tell me a tale
Of Liesl renewed
Not weeping in your hay
Tell me this Christmas
What's it going to take
For Liesl's poor heart
To find what it takes
To reach dear Liesels Heart
Don't lead me astry
God show me what to do
This Christmas Day
and that evening Captain Von Trapp goes in and sings 'Maple Leaf' to Liesl,
Edelweiss
White as Snow
Mother Austria
We love you so
But we've begun
A brand new leaf
From Edelweiss
to Maple Leaf
Edelweiss
Clean and Bright
Every morning
Every night
But Canada
Is were we meet
From Edelweiss
to Maple Leaf
Red Rich courage
We all Need
Children of the Maple Leaf
From Pure and white
To Richest Red
To Maple Leaf
We now are wed
Edelweiss
Edelweiss
In the morning you met us
In Canada
We start again
A brand new road before us
Maple Leaf
Be our new start
Guide us truly
Guide our heart
Maple Leaf
Your our new way
Be our guadian
Every day
who finally agrees to come down to dinner and they celebrate Christmas, now that the tragedy has passed.