英语话剧 一个歌手的一生

A Singer’s Life

by Betty Liao廖寶彩

6人英语剧本，一个歌手的一生 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.

SCENE III

(Seven years later, Raymond created his own songs and joined many contests.

But no one liked to listen to his songs. For the past 7 years, he often suffered from unpopularity.

However, Raymond still wrote some new songs and sent them to a record company.)

Raymond: Sir, these are my songs. Please listen to them.

C1: (To composer 2) I think his songs are pretty good, but….

C2: But the style is not very favorable in the market, right?

C1: Well, how about changing his style?

C2: That sounds great. We can make some small changes in his songs, and let the music company try to produce a new album for him.

C1: So…tell him to come over and discuss the details.

C2: (To Raymond) We think your songs have potential. You can make some changes in them. And then, we can help you to publish them. You might become a super star.

R: Thank you! But I don’t want any changes in my songs. So I think we can’t work together this time. Sorry!

C1: Hmm… OK! Suit yourself!

SCENE IV

(Raymond left the company and walked on the street. He thought if should change his style in the music and publish his songs. But he had no ideas. And then, he began to sing songs on the street.)

R: ( singing )

(A passerby looked at him.)

P: You really have a good voice. I think you can think about signing a contract with us.

R: Really? Do you really think I have a good voice? But, why don’t you think my style is strange? Why don’t you suggest I change it?

P: No! No! No! I like your style. I think you’re the right person for us. Let’s work together and our company will publish a new album for you! My name is Michelle. I’ll call you soon.

R: This is my phone number.

P: OK. Bye-bye.

SCENE V

(One day, Raymond got a call from a foreign company.)

Stranger: Is this Raymond?

Raymond: Speaking.

Stranger: This is a singing company. We appreciate your creation very much. We want to buy your copyright. We hope you can think about it seriously. If you want, you can come to America. We’ll pay for the plane ticket.

Raymond: OK, when?

Stranger: Next week.

(After that, Raymond published his first album and everyone liked his songs very much. He became a super star in America.)

SCENE VI

Stranger: Congratulations! This concert is very successful. Our boss wants to see you.

Raymond: Who is he? I don’t know him.

Stranger: Don’t ask so much. You’ll know when you see him.

(The stranger brings him to a large c

ompany.)

Raymond: Where is this?

Stranger: It’s the boss’s office. Please wait,

(A pretty lady came into the room.)

Raymond: Excuse me. Where’s your boss? I’m waiting for him.

Michelle: I’m the boss. Don’t you remember me?

Raymond: Oh, it’s you! So you’re my boss. Oh, my! I can’t believe this. It’s fate.

Michelle: It’s my mother’s last wish. She hoped you could be popular in America. She said you

were the best student she had ever taught.

Raymond: She was my best teacher, too