Hey! Don't hesitate to change the whole scenes as long as the story line is still the same. Make it as hilarious as possible !
-Stanley
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Scene 1
Time : Day
Setting :Four youngsters are seen on the stage. In the background, we can see people lining up. In front of the line, two armed Japanese soldiers are standing.
Act 1 : The victims of the Japanese occupation line up to collect their food from the two soldiers in front.
Soldier : Identification card, please.
The soldier would ask for this when each one of them approaches. The soldiers continue to give food until a man shows up. One of the soldiers takes his identification card and studies it.
Soldier : (Turning to the other soldier) It’s fake.
The other soldier grabs him on the collar and pulls him to the back of the stage. Then, gunshots can be heard.
Act : Meanwhile, in the front of the background, stood four young looking students. Dressed in baggy clothes. They seem to be discussing something.
Jack : Look at this! This is our nation, our home and yet we have no liberty, no freedom, no identity.
Mustapha : We need to do something about this. This occupation is destroying
Samy : We need a plan to get rid of these Japanese.
Jack : I’ve got one! It’s risky, but it might work.
Joanne : What is this plan then?
Jack : We’re going to assassinate a Japanese collaborator . The plot is simple; we’re going to lure him into a place where we can kill him.
Mustapha : But a Japanese collaborator? We’ll get killed.
Jack : Not if we keep out mouth sealed.
Samy :Jack, how are we suppose to lure him anyway?
Jack : Look, Samy, I got it all planned. We’re going to try to get into his social cycle and lure him into a place where we can assassinate him.
Mustapha : And if we fail?
Jack : We won’t. Don’t be so pessimistic all the time, Mustapha.
Joanne : Who are we targeting?
Jack : The national traitor, Mr.Tian. He’s the head of the secret police in charge of resistance investigation.
Samy : What? Are you out of your mind? Do you know how stiff this task will be?
Jack : This is for our nation!
Samy : And who’s going to do the luring, huh? You? ( Chuckles)
Joanne : (Steps forward)No, I am.
The three boys glance at the shy girl.
Samy : Joanne’s going to do it?
Jack : ( Gazing at Samy, then to Mustapha) Look, we can do this, I’ve got it all planned. This traitor double-crossed our nation and now plays an important role in the collaborationist government. We can save
Mustapha : And how is Joanne going to lure him?
Jack : Seduction. Joanne is capable of penetrating the tight security surrounding Mr.Tian in an attempt to seduce him and luring him into a place where we can kill him.
Mustapha : (Sigh)(looking at Joanne) You think you can do this?
Joanne : I’m sure of it. For
Mustapha :(To Joanne) You really got this all planned?
Jack : Right to the smallest details.
Mustapha : Then we’ll begin .
Lights out.
Scene 2
Time: Day
Setting : A table is set on the stage. A small counter with a waiter behind it can be seen. The stage is split in two, showing two sides, the exterior and the interior. A chair outside the exterior is also set.
Act : A waiter walks around the table, arranging some plates and forks. He then switches on a Richard Clayderman number.
Outside he noticed a woman.
Joanne walks fast towards the door of the restaurant before halting. She stops looked over her shoulder on the right, then on the left. She wears a long grey jacket over a blue cheongsam and to top that all ,a round hat. She sits down on a chair outside the restaurant and waited.
Then a man , dressed in black suit and pants, walks towards the door . He is flanked by two Japanese guards.
Joanne , pretending to not notice the man, bumps into him.
Joanne : (Eyes not meeting the man)Oh, I’m sorry.
Man : It’s alright.
She slowly walks away from him and then looks back. The man begins to stare at her.
Man : Do you want to dine with me? It’s often lonely for me during breakfast. These two guards don’t talk much.
Joanne : Why, of course. I mean, if that is your intention. I would be delighted.
Man : It’ll be my pleasure.
The man offered her his hand and they walk hand in hand into the restaurant while the two guards guarded the front door of the restaurant. The man pull out a chair near a table , allowing Joanne to sit. He then reach out his hand again to her.
Man : You can call me Mr.Tian.
Joanne : ( Shaking his hand) My name is Joanne Lee. Call me Miss Lee.
Mr.Tian: (Shrug) Fair enough.
A waiter , holding two kettles, emerges from behind the stage and walks towards them.
Waiter : (Clears throat)Mr.Tian I assumed?
Mr.Tian : Yes. That’s me.
Waiter : Tea or coffee, sir?
Mr.Tian : Coffee .
Waiter : (Turning to Joanne) And you Mdm.?
Joanne : Tea.
Waiter : Anything else I can get for you two?
The two shake their heads. There was an utter silence. Joanne then caught Mr.Tian staring at her.
Mr.Tian : I assume you know who I am.
Joanne : (Nods head) Everyone knows who you are here. You’re the collaborator in the Japanese collaborationist government.
Mr.Tian : Aren’t you scared?
Joanne : Should I?
Mr.Tian : Your pretty smart.
Joanne : ( Takes a sip from her cup) What benefits can you obtain from being the collaborator ?
Mr.Tian : I want what everyone else wants. Money.
Joanne : ( Chuckles) I’m not surprise. I would be a collaborator too if I have the chance.
Mr.Tian : Interesting.
The waiter then suddenly emerges from behind the counter and walks towards the couple.
Waiter : Miss Lee, you have a call.
Joanne : Oh? (Turning to Mr.Tian), I need to take this, please wait for a while.
Mr.Tian : Sure, sure. Take your time.
Joanne gets up from her seat and followed the waiter to the counter where the phone was located. She picks up the receiver and listened. The spotlight focuses on her as she talks on the phone.. The voice from the other end is Jack.
Jack : Joanne, this is Jack. Do you have him?
Joanne : Yes . I have his attention. He invited me to join him for breakfast.
Jack : Good. We’re ready for him, do you think you can lure him over to my house now?
Joanne : You may have to wait a bit.
Jack : Hurry. And be careful, he’s very cautious.
Joanne : Bye.
Jack hangs up the phone from the other end. The whole stage is brighten up again. Joanne puts down the receiver and walks a round the counter and towards the table.
Joanne : (Smiling to Mr.Tian) My brother says he needs me home now. I forgot to prepare breakfast for him today.
Mr.Tian : Really? (Nods head), ok then.
Joanne slowly walks towards the door before stopping and turning back at Mr.Tian .
Joanne : You can call your guards away and come over to my place to have some tea. I make better tea than this restaurant.
Mr.Tian gets up from his seat and walks to Joanne, accompanying her out from the restaurant. As he walks away from the restaurant, the two guards followed him in which before Mr.Tian halted and raised his hand.
Mr.Tian : Don’t follow me. You two can go home now.
The two soldiers bowed.
Soldiers : Yes, sir.
Mr.Tian then turns to Joanne and flash her with a smile. He place her arm around her waist and stroll away from the restaurant.
Lights out.
Scene 3
Time : Day
Place : Samy’s house
Setting: The stage is split into two. One side shows the internal of the house and the other is the external. Inside the house, three chairs are arranged around a table which on top of it , a gun and two knives are placed . A small lamp is located on the table as well.
Act: The spotlight focuses on the internal where Mustapha , Samy and Jack are.The three seem to be reading newspapers. Then suddenly, Jack went to peek through the door.
Mustapha : They’re here! They’re here!
Jack bounces up from the chair and went to turn off the lamp , he then dashes across the floor, grabbing a gun from the table. He waits while pointing his gun towards the door.
Mustapha and Samy are holding a knife each while crouching on the floor.
Jack : Ready? Get into your positions.
Setting : The light on the internal side of the stage are turned off. Allowing the focus to shift to the external.
Mr.Tian comes out from behind the stage with his arm still around Joanne’s waist . He stopps and turns Joanne to him .
Mr.Tian : I have something for you.
Joanne : Really?
Mr.Tian : Wait.
Mr.Tian pushes his hand into his pocket and takes out a small box and open it.
Joanne : ( Places her hand on her chest, looking surprise) A ring?
Mr.Tian : Yes, a ring. 50 carats of diamond. It’s very rare.
Joanne : Why give it to me?
Mr.Tian : It’s been a long time since I fall in love.
Joanne : We just met.
Mr.Tian :So what? I believe in love at first sight.
Mr.Tian slips the ring into Joanne’s right ring finger and studies her hand.
Mr.Tian : It looks beautiful on you.
Joanne turns away from him and look down, she then gives a loud sigh. Mr.Tian, once again turns her to him and lifts her head up to meet his eyes.
Mr.Tian : What’s wrong?
Joanne : Nothing. I’m just a little tired.
Mr.Tian : I’ll accompany you inside.
Joanne : That’s unnecessary.
Despite what she said, they walked together towards the door. Gently, Joanne took out her keys and pushed it into the door knob before opening it.
Before she turns the keys, she spun towards Mr.Tian.
Joanne : I’m afraid I can’t accept this ring.
She pulls the ring from her finger and places it on Mr.Tian’s hand.
Mr.Tian : What’s the matter? Don’t you like me?
Joanne : ( Begins to cry) I do .
Mr.Tian : Then?
Joanne : I can’t love a traitor.
A gun emerges from the door, pointing at Mr.Tian’s head. A voice is heard.
Voice : Don’t move, traitor.
Mr.Tian slowly steps away from the door , giving way to Jack.
Mr.Tian : (Pointing at Joanne) You are a resistant ! I should have known.
Jack : Shut up and kneel down.
Mr.Tian did as told.
Mr.Tian : The Japanese military will come for you after they know I’m dead .
Jack : We’re waiting for them.
Lights out.Then a single gunshot is heard.
Scene 3
Time : Night.
Setting: The stage is empty.
Joanne, Samy, Mustapha and Jack walk out from behind the stage, guarded by 2 soldiers. Their hands are cuffed behind them. The soldiers lead them to the middle of the stage.
Soldier : Kneel down.
The soldiers force them to kneel.
Soldier: Any last words?
The soldier pointed his hand gun to Jack.
Jack : We are not victim of this occupation, we are saviors ,we are heroes and we are have fought brave.
Samy : The Japanese can wound thousands of people and kill millions. But they can never kill the Sarawakians’ spirit.
Joanne : In the name of
Lights out. Gunshots can be heard.
~End~
