漂亮女孩小学英语剧本.docx

漂亮女孩A Pretty Face改编自“书虫牛津英汉双语读物（美绘光盘版）”1级漂亮女孩CHARACTERS IN THE PLAYZoe, a girl who acts the part of Juliets motherMike, a student at Newport College who likeswriting playsAnnie, a student at Newport College, Zoes friendTodd Marin, the only famous playwright inNewportAct 1Place: Newport College CafThis week, the play of Newport Players is Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Zoe acts the part of Juliets mother. She knows all her words and speaks them well. On Tuesday evening the next week, Zoe and her friend Annie are drinking coffee in the Newport College Caf. Annie is a student at Newport College and sometimes in the evenings she and Zoe meet at the caf.ANNIE: Hi, Zoe!ZOE: Annie.ANNIE: Why do you look furious?ZOE: (Throwing a newspaper to her) Look at the reviews for the Newport Weekly News on Romeo and Juliet!ANNIE: Oh. “ and Zoe Baker acts the part of Juliets mother. She has a pretty face and shespeaks her words well. But she is a young girl in an older womans costume, and we all know it. She can never make me believe differently.” Dont care about it, Zoe.ZOE: What does he know about acting? (She sees a boy sitting at a table across the room.) Whos that boy?ANNIE: (Laughing) Do you like him? He has anice face. His names Mike. I often see him at the college.ZOE: Mike? Mike who?ANNIE: Mike Morrison.ZOE: (Furious) Thats Mike Morrison?ANNIE: Yes, why?ZOE: He writes reviews for the Newport Weekly News.ANNIE: Thats right. His aunt is the editor. HeOh! The review of Romeo and Juliet!ZOE: Right! Nice face or no nice face, I hate him!ANNIE: (Laughing) OK, go and tell him. Go and say “I hate you, Mike Morrison. You write stupid reviews for the newspaper.” Go on!ZOE: Yes, all right! (She begins to get up from her chair. Then she stops suddenly.)ANNIE: Whats wrong? Are you afraid?ZOE: No, I have a better idea. Does he come into this caf often?ANNIE: Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, I think. He has a writing class at the college, and he comes here after it finishes.ZOE: Thats very interesting.ANNIE: Is it? Why is it interesting? What are you thinking of doing?ZOE: Tell me, am I a good actress?ANNIE: Yes, you are. ButZOE: OK. Im a good actress and I want to prove it to Mr. Mike-Nice-Face-Morrison.ANNIE: How do you want to do that?Zoe tells her idea to Annies ear.Act 2Place: Newport College CafOn Thursday, Mike comes to the Newport College Caf after his writing class. He asks for a cup of coffee, then starts to read one of his books. Some minutes later, a woman comes into the caf. She is carrying a magazine under her arm.ZOE: Hello, are you Mike Morrison?MIKE: Yes, thats me.ZOE: (Smiling) Can I sit at this table?MIKE: Yes, of course.ZOE: My name is Kate Lawson. Im the editor of Yes! magazine. Do you know it?MIKE: Yes, I know it. Its a magazine aboutfamous people.ZOE: Thats right. Do you want to write something for it? Can you do an interview for me?MIKE: An interview? Why are you asking me?ZOE: You sometimes write theatre reviews for the Newport Weekly News. Is that right?MIKE: Yes, I do. I want to write plays one day, andZOE: Well, do this interview for my magazinethen. Its with a famous playwright. He lives inNewport.MIKE: Todd Marin is the only famous playwright in Newport. He lives quietly and doesnt go out very often. And hes famous for not talking to reporters fromgossip magazines. He throws them out of his house!ZOE: (Laughing) Are you afraid? Good reporters arent afraid to do difficult interviews. You want to write plays, dont you? Well, perhaps he can tell you something about play-writing.MIKE: Youre right. Perhaps I can learn something from Todd Marin. OK! When can I do it?ZOE: Tomorrow morning. You must tell Marin, “This interview is for Yes! magazine.” But tell him after you get into the house. OK?MIKE: OK.Act 3Place: Todd Marins homeThe next morning, Zoe hides behind the bushes in front of Todd Marins house.ZOE: Todd Marin! He throws gossip magazinereporters out of his house! I want to stand outsidehis house and watch Todd Marin throw Mike Morrison out!MIKE: (Going to the front door) I dont like Yes! magazine very much, but this is an important interview. And Perhaps I can talk to Todd Marin about my play. I have a list of questions to ask the playwright. But Im a little afraid of the famous man.ZOE: This is funny.(Mike knocks at the door.)MARIN: (Opening the door) Who are you?MIKE: Hello, Mr Marin. Im Mike Morrison. Im a student at Newport College, and I want to write plays.MARIN: Do you?MIKE: And I write reviews in the Newport Weekly News.MARIN: What do you want from me?MIKE: Can I ask you some questions?MARIN: Why? Is it for the Newport Weekly News?MIKE: Thats a difficult question. What do I donow? Do I tell him a lie, or do I tell him the truth? Itits for Yes! magazine. Listen, I know its a stupid magazine, butMARIN: Come into the house.MIKE: Really? Thank you! (He comes into thehouse.)ZOE: Right. Hes in the house. Now lets wait for Todd Marin to throw him out!Act 4Place: Todd Marins houseAn hour goes by and nothing happens. Zoe isgetting impatient.ZOE: What are they doing in there? Todd Marin never gives interviews to gossip magazines, so what are they talking about? I want to see his face when Todd Marin throws him out of the house. How long must I wait?Mike comes out of the house. He and the playwright are smiling.MIKE: Thank you.ZOE: Whats happening? Why are they so friendly?Mike and Marin shake hands. Then Todd Maringoes back into the house and Mike walks away.Zoe comes out of the bushes.MIKE: Oh, hello. Im surprised to see you sosoon. Are you waiting for me?ZOE: Yes. Im waiting for your interview.MIKE: Look, I cant lie to you. Theres nointerview for Yes! magazine. Mr Marin alwaysrefuses to talk to reporters from gossip magazines.ZOE: But what?MIKE: What can two people talk about for an hour and a half? About writing, about characters and about plot. Nothing for Yes! magazine, Im afraid. Oh, I have my list of questions and Mr Marins answers, but my interview is for the Newport Weekly News. And I know a lot more about writing plays now. Hes very interested in my play.ZOE: Your play?MIKE: Yes, Im writing a play for TV. And MrMarin wants to read it. He can help me with thecharacters and the plot.ZOE: Well, thats nice. Say hello to Mike Morrison, the famous playwright! He writes stupid reviews for the Newport Weekly News but his plays are OK.MIKE: Youre angry. Listen, Im sorry about the interview for Yes! magazine.ZOE: (Laughing) No, its OK. Im not angry. (She takes off her hair.)MIKE: Youre wearing a wig!Zoe takes off her glasses and she smiles at Mike.MIKE: Youre not Kate Lawson! YoureZOE: Thats right! Im the seventeen-year-old girl in an older womans costume, Mr Mike Morrison, review writer for the Newport Weekly News!MIKE: I feel embarrassed. What a trick! So there is no Kate Lawson, editor of Yes! magazine.ZOE: No, there isnt. What do you think now?Does this prove something? Am I a good actress?MIKE: Yes, you are a good actress. And Im going to put that in the Newport Weekly News.ZOE: Are you?MIKE: Yes, and thanks for making me go and see Todd Marin. Now I can get help with my play. Come on, lets get a cup of coffee. And Im paying!ZOE: Well, I cant refuse a free coffee!剧中人物佐耶，扮演朱丽叶母亲的女生迈克，纽波特大学的学生，喜欢创作剧本安妮，纽波特大学的学生，佐耶的好朋友托德马林，纽波特唯一的著名剧作家第一幕地点：纽波特大学咖啡馆纽波特剧团本周要上演的是威廉莎士比亚的戏剧罗密欧与朱丽叶。佐耶扮演朱丽叶的母亲。她对自己的台词非常熟悉，说得也很好。下周二晚上，佐耶要和她的朋友安妮在纽波特大学的咖啡馆一起喝咖啡。安妮是纽波特大学的学生，她有时和佐耶晚上在咖啡馆里碰面。安妮：嗨，佐耶！佐耶：安妮。安妮：你怎么很生气的样子？佐耶：（扔给安妮一份报纸）你看一下纽波特新闻周报上罗密欧与朱丽叶的剧评吧！安妮：哦。“佐耶贝克扮演朱丽叶的母亲。她有张漂亮的脸蛋，台词说得很好。可是我们都看得出来，她只是乔装打扮成老妇人的年轻女孩。她无法让我对这个人物信服。”别太在意，佐耶。佐耶：他对表演懂什么？（她看见一个男孩坐在房间对面的一张桌前。）那个男孩是谁？安妮：（笑）你喜欢他吗？他有张帅气的脸。他叫迈克。我经常在校园里见到他。佐耶：迈克？哪个迈克？安妮：迈克莫里森。佐耶：（愤怒）他就是迈克莫里森？安妮：是啊，怎么了？佐耶：他给纽波特新闻周报写评论。安妮：没错。他的阿姨是那儿的编辑。他哦！罗密欧与朱丽叶的剧评！佐耶：正是！不管他长得帅不帅，我都讨厌他！安妮：（笑）好吧，那就过去告诉他，过去对他说，“我讨厌你，迈克莫里森。你在报上写的剧评糟透了。”过去呀！佐耶：行，就这么办！（她从座位上站起来，突然停住。）安妮：怎么了，你害怕了吗？佐耶：不是，我有一个更好的主意。他经常到这家咖啡馆来吗？安妮：好像是每周二和周四的晚上。他在学校里上写作课，每次课后都会到这里来。佐耶：真有意思。安妮：是吗？有什么意思？你想做什么？佐耶：告诉我，我是不是一个好演员？安妮：是的，可是佐耶：好，我是一个好演员，而且我要证明给那个迈克莫里森帅哥看。安妮：怎么证明？（佐耶凑到安妮的耳朵告诉她。）第二幕地点：纽波特大学咖啡馆周四，迈克上完写作课，来到纽波特大学咖啡馆。他点了一杯咖啡，然后开始看书。几分钟后，一位女士走进咖啡馆，胳膊下夹着一本杂志。佐耶：你好，你是迈克莫里森吗？迈克：是的，我就是。佐耶：（笑）我能坐在这儿吗？迈克：当然可以。佐耶：我叫凯特劳森，是Yes!杂志的编辑。你知道这本杂志吗？迈克：是的，我知道。这是本关于名人的杂志。佐耶：没错。你想为我们的杂志写稿吗？你愿意去为我做个采访吗？迈克：采访？你为什么让我去呢？佐耶：你有时候为纽波特新闻周报写剧评，对吗？迈克：是的。将来我想写剧本，还有佐耶：那么就为我们杂志做这次采访吧，采访的对象是一位著名的剧作家，他住在纽波特。迈克：托德马林是纽波特唯一著名的剧作家。他深居简出，而且出了名地不喜欢接触八卦杂志的记者。他会把他们赶出家门！佐耶：（笑）你害怕了吗？好记者是不会害怕做有难度的采访的。你想写剧本，不是吗？他或许能给你讲讲剧本创作呢。迈克：你说的对。也许我能从托德马林那儿学到一些东西呢。好！什么时候采访？佐耶：明天上午。你必须告诉马林，这是为Yes!杂志做的采访。不过要等到进了他家再说，好吗？迈克：好的。第三幕地点：托德马林的家第二天上午，佐耶躲在托德马林家门前的树丛中。佐耶：托德马林！他一向是把八卦杂志的记者赶出门外的！我要站在他家门外，等着看托德马林把迈克莫里森赶出来！迈克：（来到马林的家门口）我不喜欢Yes!杂志，可是这是一场重要的采访。而且我也许还能跟托德马林谈谈我的剧本。我准备了一份向这个剧作家提问的清单，不过，我还是有点儿害怕这位著名的剧作家。佐耶：真搞笑。（迈克敲了门。）马林：（开门）你是谁？迈克：您好，马林先生。我叫迈克莫里森，是纽波特大学的学生，想写剧本。马林：是吗？迈克：我还给纽波特新闻周报写评论。马林：你想要我做什么呢？迈克：我能问您几个问题吗