Episode 105: A Sneak Peek Into "Come Away with Me, Annie Twist: The Musical"

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this episode, Stephanie gives us a sneak peek on an original play she wrote. You’ll hear a couple scenes being acted out with the help of the podcast class, as well as a reinterpretation of “Maybe” from Annie sung by Stephanie and Jillian. Check out the synopsis below and enjoy the episode! Synopsis: “Come Away with Me, Annie Twist: The Musical” is set somewhere in the USA. It’s an inspired piece based off of two critically acclaimed musicals “Annie” and “Oliver!” However, there’s a twist, and it’s not just in the title! This original musical is a romantic comedy that follows two orphans who meet under unusual circumstances. As their injuries improve so does their love! Audio Transcription: (Please listen on Podomatic or Spotify to view the full transcript)  *Intro music by Artbeat Radio staff*   Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.  Stephanie: Hello ladies and gentlemen. My name is Stephanie J. Monis. Welcome to my sneak peek of my original written play episode of “Come Away with Me Annie Twist: The Musical”. It is a love comedy between two orphans, Annie and Oliver. They randomly meet at the hospital. Last February, I decided to write and direct this musical. I sat down and started brainstorming ideas. From then on, I started the process of my musical. Writing and directing has been fun. Stay tuned for it. Find me on YouTube and enjoy! Cast for the podcast version of the musical: Narrators – Brian, Tim, and AaronAnnie – StephanieMs. Birch – ReneeService Assistant – ReneeNurse – AlisonOliver - BrianACT 1 - SCENE 1 Ms. Birch’s Orphanage for Little Orphan Girls A fourteen-year-old girl named Annie and her dog Sandy arrive at “Ms. Birch’s Orphanage, for Little Orphan Girls.” The loud sound of a car driving off is heard in the distance, and becomes faint. Ms. Birch, a cruel woman who drinks often, greets Annie and Sandy at the orphanage's creaky patio doorstep. Ms. Birch, without a word, opens the squeaky door for Annie and points to the staircase. With Sandy in her arms Annie looks into the foggy distance as she sees her parent’s car’s tail lights become dim. She sighs. Annie: (to herself) Why did they not say goodbye to me? Am I not important enough? Ms. Birch “clears her throat” and points to the staircase. Annie slowly walks up a long, dark, and dreary staircase which leads up to her room. Annie enters the room. The door immediately slams behind her. Ms Birch: (yelling from the stairwell) Annie you must be appropriate in your room, and obey all the rules like a good little girl. (picks up a bottle of whiskey from a cabinet beside the stairwell and takes a huge “gulp”) Whatever you do (hiccups) don’t start singing! Annie: (looks around the dark scary room) Why am I here? Why is it that my Mom and Dad don’t want me anymore? Is it because I was difficult to take care of? Did I cost too much? We always enjoyed getting ice cream together. (She looks at Sandy in her arms) I know you always enjoyed that too, Sandy. (giggles) Annie walks over to the window with Sandy and they both stare into the empty distance Annie: I really wish that someday I will see them again. *the song Maybe begins* Lyrics:  Maybe if I prayI’ll see them once againDad would be giving me a bear hug Mom would be braiding my hair  Maybe if I’m good In a cottage is where we’ll be Mom is cooking us dinner Dad is payin’ the bills!  Betcha they’re creative And they collect art Bet they makes things Like cookies and tarts  Betcha they’re great Why wouldn’t they be? They’re a heck of a bunch Why’d they give up me?!  So maybe now it’s time When Sandy and I will wake They’ll be calling me Baby... (she whispers) Maybe.  Maybe far away Or maybe real ne(continued)