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?


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.

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.