I'm Ready
MOTHER:
Finding the right college is like finding the right husband. When you know you have the right fit--you'll just know.
FATHER:
Have faith in yourself, sweetheart. You'll know which place is right for you. In your own time..
They exit.
The stage is bear. The GIRL stands alone. She runs out to meet up with the MOTHER and FATHER but they've already left the stage. She stops and stares out at the audience.
GIRL: (to herself) I've been so afraid for so long. So damn scared of making that first step out into the world and forever regretting the choices I made.
A beat
I want them to accept me. I want them--I want to find my perfect match. That one place where I can feel truly at home. Where I don't have to deal with this nonsense anymore. I want that so badly I can taste it. I'm just...afraid.
She sings.
Marry me a little,
Love me just enough.
Cry, but not too often,
Play, but not too rough.
Keep a tender distance
so we'll both be free.
That's the way it ought to be.
She runs down stage and shouts.
I'M READY!
Marry me a little,
Do it with a will.
Make a few demands
I'm able to fulfill.
Want me more than others,
Not exclusively.
That's the way it ought to be.
She runs opposite ends of the stage as if searching.
I'M READY!
I'M READY NOW
You can be my best friend,
I can be your right arm.
We'll go through a fight or two--
No harm, no harm.
We'll look not too deep,
We'll go not too far.
We won't have to give up a thing,
We'll stay who we are.
Right?
Okay, then.
She walks backwards almost offbalance.
I'M READY!
I'M READY NOW!
SOMEONE!!!
Marry me a little,
Love me just enough.
Warm and sweet and easy,
Just the simple stuff.
Keep a tender distance
So we'll both be free.
That's the way it ought to be.
Lunges forward.
I'M READY!
Marry me a little,
Body, heart, and soul.
Passionate as hell
But always in control.
Want me first and foremost,
Keep me company.
That's the way it ought to be.
I'M READY!
I'M READY NOW
Oh, how gently we'll talk,
Oh, how softly we'll tread.
All the stings,
The ugly things
We'll keep unsaid.
We'll build a cocoon
Of love and respect.
You promise whatever you like,
I'll never collect.
Right?
Okay, then.
Runs out.
I'M READY!
Step left.
I'M READY NOW
Down on knees--pleading.
Someone!
I'M READY!!!!
FADE OUT.
-Z
P.S. By the way, this is how I feel about college and high school BS and being ready and all that. I just thought I'd point out how this song really captures that feeling. And that I love musicals. Ciao <3 (Oh yeah, photos from Columbia (the school I'm ready for) will be up soon..when I get around to it :P)
Finding the right college is like finding the right husband. When you know you have the right fit--you'll just know.
FATHER:
Have faith in yourself, sweetheart. You'll know which place is right for you. In your own time..
They exit.
The stage is bear. The GIRL stands alone. She runs out to meet up with the MOTHER and FATHER but they've already left the stage. She stops and stares out at the audience.
GIRL: (to herself) I've been so afraid for so long. So damn scared of making that first step out into the world and forever regretting the choices I made.
A beat
I want them to accept me. I want them--I want to find my perfect match. That one place where I can feel truly at home. Where I don't have to deal with this nonsense anymore. I want that so badly I can taste it. I'm just...afraid.
She sings.
Marry me a little,
Love me just enough.
Cry, but not too often,
Play, but not too rough.
Keep a tender distance
so we'll both be free.
That's the way it ought to be.
She runs down stage and shouts.
I'M READY!
Marry me a little,
Do it with a will.
Make a few demands
I'm able to fulfill.
Want me more than others,
Not exclusively.
That's the way it ought to be.
She runs opposite ends of the stage as if searching.
I'M READY!
I'M READY NOW
You can be my best friend,
I can be your right arm.
We'll go through a fight or two--
No harm, no harm.
We'll look not too deep,
We'll go not too far.
We won't have to give up a thing,
We'll stay who we are.
Right?
Okay, then.
She walks backwards almost offbalance.
I'M READY!
I'M READY NOW!
SOMEONE!!!
Marry me a little,
Love me just enough.
Warm and sweet and easy,
Just the simple stuff.
Keep a tender distance
So we'll both be free.
That's the way it ought to be.
Lunges forward.
I'M READY!
Marry me a little,
Body, heart, and soul.
Passionate as hell
But always in control.
Want me first and foremost,
Keep me company.
That's the way it ought to be.
I'M READY!
I'M READY NOW
Oh, how gently we'll talk,
Oh, how softly we'll tread.
All the stings,
The ugly things
We'll keep unsaid.
We'll build a cocoon
Of love and respect.
You promise whatever you like,
I'll never collect.
Right?
Okay, then.
Runs out.
I'M READY!
Step left.
I'M READY NOW
Down on knees--pleading.
Someone!
I'M READY!!!!
FADE OUT.
-Z
P.S. By the way, this is how I feel about college and high school BS and being ready and all that. I just thought I'd point out how this song really captures that feeling. And that I love musicals. Ciao <3 (Oh yeah, photos from Columbia (the school I'm ready for) will be up soon..when I get around to it :P)