Cast
Raymond: Raymond
Kemp: Raymond’s father
Michelle: a passerby
Grace: a composer
Peggy: piano teacher
Heather: a composer
Summary
This play is about a singer’s life. When Raymond was a child, his father found him having a great gift for music. So, he began to learn some musical instruments. He joined lots of contests and also became a music writer. Besides, he liked singing very much. He wanted to have an album of his own. Could his dream come true? Let’s take a look.
SCENE I
(Raymond’s home)
R’s F: Welcome to my house. It’s a little messy. Make yourself at home.
PT: That’s OK. We haven’t seen each other for a long time since we graduated from college. You haven’t changed much. Is someone playing piano in your house?
R’s F: Yeah it’s my son. Hey, Raymond. Can you stop making noise? You have been playing the piano all day long.
PT: He’s playing the piano very well.
R’s F: Thank you. The piano is his birthday gift from his mother when he was 12 years old. He has played the piano every day since then.
PT: I think that he has potential playing the piano. I’m a music professor at Tunghai University. If it’s OK with you, I want to teach him how to play.
R’s F: Great! Thank you. I think that his mother would agree, too.
SCENE II
(Raymond was in his music class one afternoon.)
R: I’ve already made a mistake at this part many times. I don’t think I can play the piano well.
PT: Why do you think so? I think you have great talent. You can try to take part in some music contests. You might win.
R: Are you sure? Do you really think I can join contests?
PT: Sure! I believe that you’ll become a wonderful pianist in the future. But you must first study with me step by step. Do not give up.
R: I know. Since my mother passed away, no one has taught me how to play the piano. Thank you so much!
PT: As long as you practice hard, I’ll be happy. By the way, I’m going to move to the States next month. I’m very sorry I can’t teach you anymore.
R: What? You mean…You can’t continue teaching me to play the piano?
PT: Yes. I’m so sorry. I’ve got some serious illness so I have to receive some medical treatment in America.
R: I’m very sad to hear that. Hope that you can recover as soon as possible.
PT: Whether I continue teaching you or not, you should hold on to your dream: to become a famous musician.
R: I’ll always remember what you said.