{"id":180,"date":"2015-08-20T04:24:25","date_gmt":"2015-08-20T04:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freaksoftechnology.com\/?p=180"},"modified":"2015-08-20T16:22:01","modified_gmt":"2015-08-20T16:22:01","slug":"180","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freaksoftechnology.com\/?p=180","title":{"rendered":"My Cause Is Just"},"content":{"rendered":"

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Jenn took me to go see \u201cWicked.\u201d I loved it, but I thought that the second act was a little short and a little weak. I don\u2019t know if you\u2019ve seen it or read the book. But one of the most interesting aspects of both is the creeping fascism in Oz and the increasing restrictions and marginalization of the talking animals. There is a song about it. But nothing about Elphaba\u2019s (the Wicked Witch) role opposing the Wizard and specifically her involvement with the Animal rebellion or underground or whatever it is. So I wrote a song about it.<\/p>\n

I don’t know how to write songs, much less write for theater, so came up with my own system for discussing lighting, stage direction, arm movements and my own symbols for pitch, emphasis and phrasing. I think the symbols are pretty intuitive, underline = emphasis, the higher or lower word is on line = pitch, up arrow at end of word (or syllable) = uptick, right arrow… = word stretched out, bold, capitol V <\/strong>= downtick. I was only able to figure out how to show 1 degree of pitch change up or down, so at a couple points in the song it says [UP] before a word, that word is sung at an even higher pitch than the word before it. I tried to keep the stage direction to a minimum, same with pitch and inflection and stuff like that. What else? The song is sung by Elphaba and a 5 member chorus of talking animals (Animals) #1-5. \u00a0If I was to seriously try to make this into a song I would have to have someone help me write the music. Anyway, be kind, it\u2019s my first attempt. I had a lot of fun.<\/p>\n

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[Starts directly at end of \u201cEverywhere The Wicked\u201d (no curtain break) Elphaba runs on stage with broom, to center stage, spotlight follows. While Elphaba speaks & sings, human chorus leaves, talking animal chorus arrives]<\/p>\n

Elphaba: [SPOKEN] \u00a0 Wait!<\/p>\n

Elphaba: [SPOKEN] \u00a0 You\u2026you\u2019ve got me all wrong<\/p>\n

Elphaba: [SPOKEN] \u00a0 \u00a0 I\u2019m not wick \u00ad \u00aded<\/p>\n

Elphaba: [SPOKEN] \u00a0 \u00a0 maybe a little headstrong.<\/p>\n

Elphaba: [SPOKEN] \u00a0 \u00a0 Although my skin may be green<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[R ARM OUT FINGER UP]<\/p>\n

Elphaba: [SPOKEN] \u00a0 \u00a0 there’s not a bone in my body that\u2019s\u2026unkind. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [ARM DOWN]<\/p>\n

[Music starts]<\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0There\u2019s a burning<\/span> in my chest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0There\u2019s a fire<\/span> in my mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In this<\/span> I trust<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [R ARM OUTSTRETCHED]<\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0my cause<\/span> is just<\/span><\/p>\n

[Lights go on chorus, stage right]<\/p>\n

All (chorus & Elph.): \u00a0the future\u2019s<\/span> where you\u2019ll<\/sup> find<\/span> us><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [R ARMS OUTSTRETCHED]<\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 standing free><\/span><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 we shall be><\/span><\/p>\n

All: [QUICKLY] \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0victorious<\/span>! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [R ARMS PULL DOWN & IN]<\/p>\n

[PAUSE]<\/p>\n

(Lights on chorus only)<\/p>\n

Chorus: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 We should have heard<\/span> \u00a0it<\/span> \u00a0soon^<\/span>erV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Chorus: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 the susurrus<\/span> \u00a0of<\/span> \u00a0ru^<\/span>morV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Chorus: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 cold stares get<\/span>ting<\/span> \u00a0cool^<\/span>erV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Chorus: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 skewed barbs gett<\/span>ing<\/span> \u00a0cruel^<\/span>erV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

[SHORT PAUSE]<\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0And when they came<\/span> at first we hardly<\/span> noticed<\/p>\n

#2-5: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [QUICKLY] if we tried<\/span>!<\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The banns<\/span> felt like mere bother<\/sup><\/p>\n

#2-5: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [QUICKLY] This too shall pass!<\/span><\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0But it got hard<\/span> \u00a0to<\/span> \u00a0swall^<\/span>owV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0as more restrictions<\/span> \u00a0foll^<\/span>owedV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

#2-5: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [QUICKLY] And so we organized!<\/span><\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Political per<\/span>suasion<\/span> \u00a0was a phase we engaged<\/span> \u00a0in<\/span>.<\/p>\n

#2: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 See<\/span> we tried it their way \u00a0 \u00a0[ARM OUTSTRTCHD FINGER POINTD]<\/p>\n

#2: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0but<\/span> their way got us no<\/span>where<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0no<\/span>where<\/span> \u00a0but here \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[POINTING TO GROUND]<\/p>\n

Chorus: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Shipped<\/span> back to the farm in a cattle^<\/span> \u00a0carV<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[R ARMS OUT]<\/p>\n

Chorus: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Stripped<\/span> down to our pelts in their abat^-<\/span>toireV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

[SHORT PAUSE]<\/p>\n

(Lights on chorus and Elphaba)<\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0And now the times<\/span>^<\/span> de^[UP]<\/sup><\/span>mand^<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0we execute bat<\/span>\u00c3\u00a9<\/span>tle^<\/sup><\/span> \u00a0[UP]plans^<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0to get them to un^<\/span>der^[UP]<\/sup><\/span>stand^<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0that we should walk hoof^<\/span> \u00a0in^<\/sup><\/span> \u00a0[UP]hand^<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0together>^<\/span> \u00a0forever>^<\/span><\/p>\n

[PAUSE]<\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0There\u2019s a burning<\/span> in my chest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0There\u2019s a fire<\/span> in my mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In this<\/span> I trust <\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[R ARM OUTSTRETCHED]<\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0my cause<\/span> is just<\/span><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0the future\u2019s<\/span> where you\u2019ll<\/sup> find<\/span> us><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [R ARMS OUTSTRETCHED]<\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0standing free><\/span><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0we shall be><\/span><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[QUICKLY] victorious<\/span>! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[R ARMS PULL DOWN & IN]<\/p>\n

(Elphaba rises through air with broom, slowly increase green hue on light)<\/p>\n

[PAUSE]<\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 There she is! (light #1 & 2)<\/p>\n

#2: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Where?<\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Over there<\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 That black silhouette<\/p>\n

#1,3,4&5: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Reeking havoc on the enemies>^<\/span> \u00a0of<\/sup><\/span>\u00c3\u00a8>^<\/sup><\/span>[UP]<\/sup>Animals>^<\/span> <\/sup>[R ARM OUTSTRETCHED]<\/p>\n

#1,3,4&5: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The forces of the \u201cgreat\u201d>^<\/span> \u00a0and \u201cwonderful\u201d>^<\/span><\/sup> \u00a0[UP]wizard>^<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n

[SHORT PAUSE]<\/p>\n

#2: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[SPOKEN] Oh, her<\/p>\n

[PAUSE]<\/p>\n

#3: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 It\u2019s a mitzvah!<\/p>\n

#4: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 She\u2019s our savior!<\/p>\n

#5: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 She\u2019s a gift from the sky!<\/p>\n

Chorus: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Flying>^<\/span> \u00a0by>^<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Maybe<\/span> it\u2019s fate><\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Maybe<\/span> it\u2019s meant<\/span> to<\/span> be<\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Every<\/span>where \u00a0I<\/span> \u00a0can<\/span> \u00a0see<\/span> \u00a0The<\/span> \u00a0difference><\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Animals break^<\/span>ing^<\/sup><\/span> \u00a0[UP]out^<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Not<\/span> \u00a0afraid^<\/span> \u00a0to^<\/sup><\/span> \u00a0[UP]speak^<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n

Elphaba \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Not<\/span> \u00a0afraid^<\/span> \u00a0to^<\/sup><\/span> \u00a0[UP]shout^<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n

Chrorus: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Resistance>^<\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0My \u00a0 furry<\/p>\n

#1: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0feathery<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

#2: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 scaly<\/p>\n

#3: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0hairy<\/p>\n

#4: \u00a0 \u00a0[LOW PITCH] \u00a0smooth skinned<\/sub><\/p>\n

#5: \u00a0 [HIGH PITCH] \u00a0leathery<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0brothers><\/span> \u00a0and sisters><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0together><\/span> \u00a0for<\/span>ever><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

[PAUSE]<\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0There\u2019s a \u00a0burning \u00a0in my \u00a0chest.<\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0There\u2019s a \u00a0fire \u00a0in my \u00a0mind.<\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In \u00a0this \u00a0I \u00a0trust \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[R ARM OUTSTRETCHED]<\/p>\n

Elphaba: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0my \u00a0cause \u00a0is \u00a0just<\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0the \u00a0future\u2019s \u00a0where \u00a0you\u2019ll<\/sup> \u00a0find \u00a0us> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [R ARMS OUTSTRETCHED]<\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0standing \u00a0free><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0we shall \u00a0be><\/p>\n

All: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[QUICKLY] \u00a0victorious! \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[R ARMS PULL DOWN & IN]<\/p>\n

(Chorus freezes with right arms up \u2014 power fist, with Elphaba above like Mao picture.)<\/p>\n

(Last musical phrase = 1st<\/sup> musical phrase of \u201cThe Internationale\u201d)<\/p>\n

Mao pic: https:\/\/greatleapforwardspeed.files.wordpress.com\/2012\/07\/chairman-mao-is-the-reddest-sun-in-our-hearts.jpeg<\/p>\n

Internationale: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t8EMx7Y16Vo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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