Rhythm City Libretto & Vocal Book

A New Musical
Book, Lyrics, and Music By:

Jeremy K. Moritz
Arrangement By:
Christine Moritz
Orchestration By:
Michalis Koutsoupides
2004, 2010 rhythm city llc.
all rights reserved.
Rhythm City Cast of Characters

(in order of appearance ages are approximated)
Crooks (1 and 2)
[m] adults
Mr. Bennett
[mbaritenor] adult
Mrs. Bennett
[falto] adult
Theresa Bennett
[fsoprano] 17 years old
Cody Bennett
[m] 13 years old
Cheri
[fmezzo soprano] adult
Louie Pasani
[m] adult
Townspeople
[m & f] town ensemble, all ages
Hawks Gang:
Mitzi
[fsoprano] 17 years old
Jazz
[mbaritenor] 17 years old
Rudy
[m] 16 years old
Bette
[falto] 16 years old
Scrub
[m] 12 years old
Reyna
[falto] 18 years old
Frankie
[mbaritenor] 18 years old
Chase
[mtenor] 19 years old
Other Hawks [m & f] gang members, teenagers

Mason
[mbaritone] adult
Others
[m & f] various speaking and/or singing roles, all ages
Rhythm City Musical Numbers and Synopsis of Scenes

ACT ONE
Prologue [December 21, 1991]
Scene 1Courtroom / Back Alley [June 18, 1992]
Scene 2Rhythm City Town Square [June 20, 1992]
Rhythm City ........................................................................................................ TOWNSPEOPLE
Bookstore ............................................................................................................ TOWNSPEOPLE
Rhythm City (Reprise) ........................................................................................ TOWNSPEOPLE
Scene 3Junkyard (Hawks Hangout) [June 20, 1992]
In Just a Single Moment ......................................................................................................CHASE
Were the Hawks ................................................................................................................ HAWKS
Scene 4Junkyard [June 20, 1992]
Lift Those Heels ....................................................................... FRANKIE, MITZI, BETTE, CODY
Scene 5 Junkyard [June 20, 1992]
Scene 6 Back Alley [June 21, 1992]
Scene 7Town Square [June 23, 1992]
How to Break Up a Gang ..................................................................... MASON, TOWNSPEOPLE
Independent Woman ........................................................................................................... CHERI
Scene 8 Junkyard [June 23, 1992]
Scene 9Town Square [June 23, 1992]
Song of Our Own ............................................................................................. CHASE, THERESA
ACT TWO
Scene 1Town Square [July 14, 1992]
Look! Theyre at It Again ........................................................................................... COMPANY
Scene 2A Park Bench [July 14, 1992]
Gone ....................................................................................................................... REYNA, MITZI
Rhythm City (2rd Reprise) ................................................................................... TOWNSPEOPLE
Music of Life .................................................................................................... THERESA, CHASE
The Welcome ...................................................................................................... TOWNSPEOPLE
Scene 4 Junkyard [July 19, 1992]
Congratulations ............................................................................................. MASON, COMPANY
I Loved You Too Much........................................................................................ MASON, CHERI
Scene 6Courtroom [July 23, 1992]
Scene 7Town Square [August 1, 1992]
A Brand New Life ........................................................................................................ COMPANY
RHYTHM CITY
ACT ONE
# 01 Overture
PROLOGUE
(Following the final notes of the Overture, a thunderous police siren howls as
faint lights rise on the grand curtain. Two CROOKSeach wearing a mask and
carrying a large, full bagsprint onstage breathing heavily. CROOK 2 stops
and pulls off his mask gasping for air. CROOK 1 wearily motions for him to
keep running. When CROOK 2 continues to gasp, CROOK 1 takes off his own
mask and gives his partner an urgent gesture to hurry. The BENNETT family
MR. and MRS. BENNETT, THERESA, and CODYall wearing heavy winter
coats and carrying shopping bags, enter casually from the same direction as the
CROOKS, curious about the blaring siren but unaware of the CROOKS.
CROOK 1 grabs his partners bag and helps him get moving when CROOK 2
sees the family. In a panic, CROOK 2 draws his gun and nervously points to
each member of the BENNETT family who frightfully freeze in place. CROOK 1
drops one of the bags, abruptly lowers his partners gun, and flashes a livid
expression at him. CHERI enters casually from the opposite direction wearing a
long heavy coat and rummaging through her purse. CROOK 1 tosses the bag at
CROOK 2 who catches it arduously. The two CROOKS rush offstage and
aggressively shove the unsuspecting CHERI to the ground in their haste. The
BENNETTS move toward CHERI to help her as a policeman in uniform dashes
onstage in a chase looking anxiously in every direction. Upon seeing CHERI on
the ground, the policeman hurries to her side. MR. BENNETT points offstage in
the direction of the CROOKS exit, and the policeman rushes off after them. As
the BENNETTS help CHERI to her feet, a detective with a long trench coat runs
on following behind the policeman. After passing by the BENNETT family and
glancing offstage after the policeman, he turns toward CHERI and the
BENNETTS and draws out a pad of paper with a pencil. The detective proceeds
to question them as the sound of the siren grows faint and the lights fade to a
blackout.)
SCENE 1ACOURTROOM
(SETTING: Six months later, it is now summertime in an American courtroom in
1992. As the curtain rises, a JUDGE is seated at his bench with the bailiff
alongside him. The BENNETT family and CHERI are all at a table near the
prosecuting attorney while both CROOKS are dressed nicely and seated at a
table with the defense attorney.)
JUDGE
Bail has been posted, suspects are free to go. Well begin trial in 5 weeks on July 23rd
1992. As the testimony of the eyewitnesses is crucial to the states case, I would advise
that the prosecution ensure that they are kept in safe custody until the date of trial. Next
case.
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(JUDGE bangs gavel. CROOKS and the defense attorney are led away by bailiff
as another group prepares their case for arraignment. Lights dim on this group.)
CHERI
Wow. I never thought Id be caught in the middle of something like this. You think
these things only happen on TV.
MRS. BENNETT
I know.
CODY
How can he let them just walk away like that?!
THERESA
Thats justice for you.
MR. BENNETT
I spoke with the Chief of Police earlier. He said if the robbers posted bail, he would have
to keep us under police protection to ensure our safety.
LOUIE
(Enters wearing a sharply tailored suit.)
Mr. Bennett?
MR. BENNETT
Mr. Pasani. I was just talking about you.
LOUIE
(very friendly.)
Please, call me Louie. Heres my card. If you ever need something, you can always
reach me on my pager.
MR. BENNETT
Thank you.
LOUIE
Fantastic. As expected, we will need to keep you in protective custody.
MR. BENNETT
I understand.
LOUIE
Let me finish some final paperwork in my office and well get you on your way. Alright?
Great. Ill be right back.
(leaves.)
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THERESA
He sure seems cheerful about all this.
CHERI
Amazing what a couple of coffees will do to you.
CODY
Mom, I gotta go to the bathroom.
THERESA
Again?
MRS. BENNETT
Now, dont get yourself turned around. Remember, youll have to go back to where
CODY
I know where it is.
(leaves.)
MR. BENNETT
So where did you say you were from, Cheri?
CHERI
Ive lived here for a couple years, but I grew up in a small town.
MRS. BENNETT
Your husband took a new job?
CHERI
No, Ive never married.
MRS. BENNETT
(embarrassed.)
Oh! Im sorry.
CHERI
Its fine.
MRS. BENNETT
I noticed the ring on your finger.
CHERI
Yeah, I got close.
(changing the subject.)
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RHYTHM CITY
[CHERI]
So, how about you two?
MR. BENNETT
Well, Im a commercial builder, so Ill be here as long as this city keeps growing.
MRS. BENNETT
Have you seen that new Italian restaurant downtown?
MR. BENNETT
(modest.)
Carol
CHERI
with the sourdough breadsticks!
MRS. BENNETT
Right! Greg built that one. And he helped with the Mendez building. And that coffee
shop on 3rd Street? He designed that completely on his own
(Lights down)
(Optional) # 02 Scene Change I 1a-1b (NOTE: Do not use unless necessary)

SCENE 1BBACK ALLEY
(Lights up on the back alley of the courtroom. There is a brick wall with a door,
and some metal trashcans nearby. CODY comes through the door and it closes
behind him.)
CODY
Whoa. I guess I dont know where it is. Howd I get out here?
(tries to go back through the locked door.)
Oh man.
(tries the doorknob again then stops, frightened, as he hears the CROOKS.)
CROOK 1
(offstage, almost too quiet to be heard, but getting progressively louder.)
Ya just had to use the briefcase, didnt ya?
CROOK 2
(offstage.)
Whats wrong with a stinkin briefcase?! It looks professional!
CROOK 1
Now that judge probly knows we were tipped off!
RHYTHM CITY
(CODY gets inside one of the trashcans and closes the lid.)
CROOK 2
They was gonna book us, Charlie! Whatd ya want me to do?!
CROOK 1
It just looks suspicious, thats all.
CROOK 2
Suspicious. You and yer big words. Why ya always gotta talk in big?
CROOK 1
(entering.)
Whatre ya so uptight for?
CROOK 2
(entering.)
I cant help it, Charlie. Them squealers are gonna nail us! They saw our faces!
CROOK 1
Relax. Louies got it covered. Im tellin ya
LOUIE
(Enters through the door, poised and confident.)
Well, well, well I should have known Id find the garbage out back.
(pulls out his gun.)
I think I should save the citys money and just waste you both right here.
(after a tense moment, LOUIE bursts into laughter. The CROOKS slowly join in
as LOUIE holsters his gun.)
Ha, ha, ha! You should have seen your faces!
CROOK 1
That aint funny!
LOUIE
Whats the matter? You worried?
CROOK 2
How do we know we dont get pinned for this, Louie?
LOUIE
Thats quite simple: it wont be your fault. It wont be anyones fault.
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CROOK 2
Whadya mean? Aint we payin you good money to off them snitches?
LOUIE
Gentlemen, please. Not so loud. Let me tell you the plan. Ive rented a Marvs Movers
van to pick up the witnesses right here at the courthouse.
CROOK 1
A movin truck?
LOUIE
Thats right. Ill tell them it will avoid suspicion, but the real reason is to make sure they
cant get out once we leave the courthouse.
CROOK 2
Ooh! Good thinkin, Mr. P.
LOUIE
Im goin to say Im taking them up to a secret cabin in the mountains. But on the way,
(with emphasis.)
we get a flat tire.
CROOKS
(getting excited.)
Yeah?
LOUIE
When I leave to go fix it
(pauses for emphasis, then punches his palm.)
WHAM!
CROOK 2
Wham!
CROOK 1
Ooh! Thats good. Whams good!
LOUIE
Then, when they dont show up for court, the two of you will get off scott-free.
Provided, of course, that I get my money.
CROOK 1
Oh, youll get it. Dont worry.
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CROOK 2
Yeah. This is great what yer doin. Yer a saint, ya know that?
LOUIE
Dont mention it. Now run along boys. And do me a favor: stay out of trouble until the
dust has settled on this whole deal. Trust me. I know what Im doing.
CROOK 1
Aright. Thanks again, Louie! Cmon, Earl.
CROOK 2
Im goin. Im goin.
(CROOKS exit. LOUIE exits the opposite direction. CODY slowly peeks out of
the trashcan with the lid on his head, checks carefully to see that everyone is
gone, then gets out and bolts offstage. Lights down on the back alley.)
(Optional) # 03 Scene Change I 1b-1c (NOTE: Do not use unless necessary)

SCENE 1CCOURTROOM
(Lights up on the courtroom.)
MRS. BENNETT
(to CHERI, who has clearly lost interest in the subject.)
and you know that brick building with all the different shapes on the roof?
CHERI
(absently.)
Shapes?
MRS. BENNETT
Greg filled in for the contractor when he had the measles.
(CODY rushes in.)
CHERI
Did he? Thatsgreat
CODY
(in an anxious, loud whisper.)
Dad, I hafta talk to you! You know that guy, Louie, whos supposed to protect us? Hes
working with the bank robbers and he has an plan to put us all in the back of a Marvs
Movers truck and drive us up to a cabin in the mountains that doesnt really exist and
make us think it does because on the way, hes gonna uh
(looks around nervously.)
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MR. BENNETT
What?
CODY
(quieter, but intense.)
Hes gonna kill us!
MRS. BENNETT
(calmly.)
Honey, where did you hear all of this?
CODY
They were tellin each other outside! I heard everything. You hafta believe me! I was in
the trashcan!
MR. BENNETT
Son, hes the Chief of Police.
THERESA
Lay off the comic books, Cody.
LOUIE
(entering.)
Well, were just about ready for you.
MR. BENNETT
(grinning.)
Hi, Louie! My son has kind of aconcernI guess you could say.
LOUIE
(light-hearted and friendly.)
He does, huh?
(rubs CODYs head. CODY moves away from him.)
Well allow me to explain the plan, and I think I can clear up some confusion. Is that
alright?
MR. BENNETT
Oh, of cou.
LOUIE
Perfect. Heres what well do. Ive rented a Marvs Movers truck to take you straight
from this courtroom to a.
MRS. BENNETT
Excuse me. Did you say aa moving truck?
RHYTHM CITY
LOUIE
Yes, Mrs. Bennett. Were using a moving truck because it will avoid suspicion and keep
us from being followed. Ill personally take you to a cottage up in the mountains where
youll spend the next five weeks. This will be such a nice getaway. Itll be like Heaven,
and you wont be heard from for a long time. As if youve vanished right off the face of
the earth. Hows that sound?
MR. BENNETT
(pause.)
Great!
LOUIE
(to CODY.)
And did that answer your question?
MR. BENNETT
(quickly.)
Yes. Yes, it did.
LOUIE
Terrific. Ill have the truck outside in ten minutes, and well be on our way. Okay?
Alright, Ill be right back.
(LOUIE exits as CHERI and the BENNETTS exchange concerned, knowing
glances at one another.)
THERESA
Weve got to do something.
MRS. BENNETT
We ought to report this man to the police.
CODY
Mom, we cant do that! He is the police! Thats just asking to get whacked!
MRS. BENNETT
Cody, this is not a game. We have to
MR. BENNETT
Codys right, Carol. If we cant trust the Chief of Police, we have no way of knowing
who is in on this. We cant let on that we know anything at all.
THERESA
Then what do we do, Dad?
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MRS. BENNETT
We cant stay here for five weeks. Theres a bounty on our heads!
CHERI
We need to sneak out the back door. I know a place well be safe till the trial.
MRS. BENNETT
What? Where are we going?
CHERI
Ill explain on the way. Follow me.
(Blackout as CHERI exits with the BENNETTS.)
# 04 Scene Change I 1-2

SCENE 2TOWN SQUARE
(Rhythm City Town Squarethere is a small platform stage and a tall marble
monument that reads Rhythm City / Est. 1821. Rhythm City TOWNSPEOPLE
are going through an everyday routine. CHERI enters followed by the
BENNETT family. They are weary from travel.)
CODY
Man, my neck hurts.
THERESA
I told you not to sleep with your head against the window.
CODY
I was tired. Weve been driving like forever.
CHERI
Well, here we are.
MRS. BENNETT
So, this is Rhythm City.
CHERI
The one and only.
MR. BENNETT
A rather unusual name for a town. Why do they call it that?
(MAN quickly crosses to the BENNETTS and CHERI.)
RHYTHM CITY
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CHERI
(with hesitation.)
Well
MAN
Are you new here?
CHERI
(to herself.)
And here it comes.
(cringes.)
MR. BENNETT
Yes, we are.
# 05 Rhythm City
(TOWNSPEOPLE)
MAN
(calling to WOMAN.)
Yes, they are!
WOMAN
How wonderful!
(MAN shakes MR. BENNETTs hand vigorously as WOMAN approaches.)
MAN
WED LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO RHYTHM CITY
WOMAN
SURE IS NICE TO SEE A FRESH NEW FACE
TOWN
YOULL NEVER FIND A BETTER PLACE
(The BENNETTS are shocked and disoriented at the fact that the entire town is
singing to them.)
BAKER
HELLO, IM DON. I RUN THE BAKERY
TRY A SAMPLE OF MY GARLIC BREAD
(shoves a piece of bread in MR. BENNETTs mouth.)
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RHYTHM CITY
COFFEE SHOP OWNER
HAVE A CAPPUCCINO OR A FRESH LATTE
AT MY COFFEE SHOP; ITS STRAIGHT AHEAD
TOWN
HOTEL PROPRIETOR
FOR A NICE HOTEL, YOU ALL SHOULD COME MY WAY
FREE H.B.O. AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST,
I ASSURE YOU THERES NO BETTER PLACE TO STAY
TOWN
WOMEN
WE ARE CERTAIN THAT YOU WILL AGREE:
TOWN
EVRYONE WHO COMES TO RHYTHM CITY
MEN
CAN APPRECIATE OUR HOSPITALITY
REAL ESTATE AGENT
IF YOURE LOOKING FOR A BRAND NEW HOME
(hands a sheet of paper to MRS. BENNETT.)
HERES A TWO-BEDROOM, ONE-BATH,
WITH A THREE-CAR GARAGE
(hands business cards to MR. BENNETT and THERESA.)
IM JILL, YOUR AGENT; CALL ME ANYTIME
MASSEUSE
(forceful, with Swedish accent.)
IM OLGA. I GIVE BRISK MASSAGE
MAGIC STORE OWNER
HEY! TELL ME, SON, DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
(fans an oversized deck of cards in front of CODY.)
PICK A CARD
(CODY picks a card.)
EIGHT OF DIAMONDS!
RHYTHM CITY
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CODY
(flipping the card so its visible to everyone: 2 of diamonds.)
Two.
MAGIC STORE OWNER
(flips out a 4 of diamonds.)
TIMES FOUR
MAKES EIGHT!
RANDOM KID
HOWD YA DO IT?
MAGIC STORE OWNER
THATS THE SECRET
TO FIND OUT, JUST STOP ON BY MY MAGIC STORE
(Dance Break.)
TOWN
IF YOU ARE NEW TO RHYTHM CITY
OR MAYBE JUST PASSING THROUGH IN RHYTHM CITY
THEN WE WELCOME YOU TO RHYTHM CITY
THERES NO BETTER PLACE TO BE
(Song ends in a classic, presentational pose. The BENNETTS are huddled
together in speechless astonishment at what has just happened. After a pause,
TOWNSPEOPLE resume a normal routine and slowly begin to dissipate until
few are left.)
THERESA
(slowly and succinctly.)
What on earth was that?
CHERI
(choosing each word carefully.)
There is something I neglected to tell you about Rhythm City.
MR. BENNETT
Do they do that whole song for every visitor who comes to town?
CHERI
That song? Nope, youre the first.
MRS. BENNETT
They didnt rehearse all of that just for us.
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CHERI
Well, youre right about that. They didnt rehearse it at all.
(laughs nervously.)
Funny, huh?
MR. BENNETT
Cheri, what are you trying to say?
CHERI
I know it sounds crazy, but people here sing just as easily as they talk.
THERESA
(deadpan.)
That sounds crazy.
CHERI
When I was growing up, it made perfect sense to me. Sometimes, I would just hear
music and start singing or dancing to express whatever I felt at the time. When I moved
away, I couldnt hear the music anymore.
(pause.)
Why are you looking at me that way?
(GIRL 1 & GIRL 2 enter.)
MR. BENNETT
Cheri you cant possibly expect us to believe
CHERI
Hold that thought. Let me prove my point.
(to the GIRLS.)
Excuse me, young ladies? Can you help me? I need directions.
(The GIRLS speak in rapid succession, almost overlapping each other, with
increasing enthusiasm.)
GIRL 1
Certainly!
GIRL 2
Where would you like to go?
GIRL 1
The post office?
GIRL 2
The library?
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GIRL 1
Town Hall?
GIRL 2
The cemetery?
GIRL 1
The gas station?
GIRL 2
The junkyard?
GIRL 1
Chamber of Commerce?
GIRL 2
The Bookstore?
CHERI
(abruptly.)
The bookstore. That will be fine. Can you please direct me to the nearest bookstore?
# 06 Bookstore
(TOWNSPEOPLE)
GIRL 1
WELL IM SURE THAT WE CAN HELP WITH THAT
GIRL 2
FOR STEPHEN KING IN PAPERBACK
GIRL 1
JUST SIMPLY GO DOWN MAIN STREET TO THE LIGHT,
THEN ONE BLOCK RIGHT
GIRL 2
TO READ GRAPES OF WRATH
GIRL 1
OR NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR
BOTH
THATS YOUR STORE
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GIRL 1
GET YOUR FILL OF SEUSS
GIRL 2
OR HEMINGWAY EACH NIGHT
BOTH
ITS THE BOOKSTOREBOOKSTORE
GIRL 1
THERES NON-FICTION BY THE FRONT DOOR
BOTH
ALL THOSE SELF-HELP BOOKS ARE SURE TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
GIRL 2
YEAH!
BOTH
AT THE BOOKSTOREBOOKSTORE
GIRL 2
THATS THE PLACE YOU OUGHT TO LOOK FOR
BOTH
ANY MAGAZINES AND BOOKS YOU WANT TO READ
(GIRL 1 & GIRL 2 do a dance step moving offstage. The BENNETTS watched
song and dance in amazement.)
MR. BENNETT
(slowly)
Do you know those?
CHERI
No.
MRS. BENNETT
Well, did they?
CHERI
Nope.
CODY
Then they must have
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CHERI
Yeah.
MR. BENNETT, MRS. BENNETT, THERESA, & CODY
(pause.)
Huh.
# 07 Rhythm City (Reprise)
(TOWNSPEOPLE)
MR. BENNETT
So let me get this straight. Youre telling us that ordinary people going through an
everyday routine can just start singing at the drop of a
(A HUSBAND and WIFE couple enter.)
WIFE
I THINK WERE OUT OF TOILET PAPER
HUSBAND
ILL BE SURE TO GET SOME WHILE IM GONE
WIFE
AND GO DEPOSIT ALL YOUR PAYCHECKS
OUR BANK ACCOUNT IS OVERDRAWN
(The HUSBAND and WIFE exit different directions. Music continues lightly
under dialogue. The BENNETTS watch in disbelief.)
THERESA
Did that lady just sing about toilet paper?
CHERI
You never know what might motivate people around here.
(A BUSINESSMAN with a bag of golf clubs enters followed by his SECRETARY.)
SECRETARY
MR. PHELPS, YOU STILL HAVE THREE APPOINTMENTS
BUSINESSMAN
WELL JUST SAY IM SICK. I WENT HOME WITH A BAD COUGH
IF MY WIFE CALLS
SECRETARY
YOURE WITH A CLIENT
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RHYTHM CITY
BUSINESSMAN
Right.
JUST DONT TELL HER IM PLAYING GOLF
(SECRETARY and BUSINESSMAN go separate ways as MOTHER and BRAT
enter.)
BRAT
MOM, IVE TOLD YOU FOR THE LAST TIME
I NEED THAT BIKE! DONT MAKE ME SCREAM AND RANT
I NEED IT! HAFTA HAVE IT! BUY IT NOW! NOW! NOW!
MOTHER
ALRIGHT! ILL GIVE YOU ANYTHING YOU WANT
(MOTHER and BRAT exit.)
MR. BENNETT
A singing temper tantrum?
MRS. BENNETT
Who knew it was so effective?
(LADIES enter.)
LADY
I NEED A QUARTER FOR THE PAYPHONE
(Other lady digs through her purse for change as STUDENTS enter.)
STUDENT
I DONT KNOW WHY THE TEACHER CHOSE THIS BOOK
(STUDENTS continue silently as two sets of PARENTS enter.)
PARENTS
(proudly.)
OUR SONS ENLISTED IN THE ARMY
(PARENTS continue silently as two GUYS enter.)
GUY
MY PROSTATE EXAM WAS
THERESA
(genuinely fed up.)
Would you people cut it out?! Were trying to have a conversation here!
(Music stops. The groups all exit in the uncomfortable silence as MITZI enters.)
RHYTHM CITY
CHERI
(resignedly.)
I guess itll take some getting used to.
MITZI
Cheri? Is that you?
(CHERI turns.)
Oh my gosh! It is you!
CHERI
Mitzi!
MITZI
(almost too excited.)
What are you doing back in Rhythm City?!
CHERI
Well, Its kind of a long stor
MITZI
Oh, its so good to see you!
CHERI
Thanks, its good to
MITZI
Waitll I tell the gang!
CHERI
Oh the Hawks! Can you take us there, Mitzi? I want to see Chase.
MITZI
Follow me. You hafta see the new hangout.
(begins to exit followed by CHERI who motions for the BENNETTS to follow.)
Things are so totally different now since you left!
CHERI
Really?
MITZI
Yep. Chase and Reyna broke up.
CHERI
Again?
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MITZI
(as they all exit, MITZI keeps talking rapidly until she can no longer be heard by
the audience.)
Yeah, and Frankie flunked his math class. Oh, and Rudy has a new girlfriend. Actually,
now that I think about it, things are pretty much the same. Except Jazz can drive now;
and his dad bought him a new car; and he wont even let ya touch it
(exeunt. Blackout.)

SCENE 3JUNKYARD
(Hawks Hangouta junkyard. All of the HAWKS except for MITZI and
CHASE are onstage shouting, laughing, etc. as they watch a slingshot
competition between FRANKIE and SCRUB.)
JAZZ
Cmon, Scrub, you got this!
RUDY
Lets go, buddy! Show us what yer made of!
(SCRUB shoots his slingshot, with an imaginary pebble, out over the audience
where it goes a long distance before we hear the sound of a startled chicken. The
gang is fairly impressed.)
BETTE
Good goin, Scrub!
JAZZ
I couldnt even see that chicken!
SCRUB
Lets see what you got, Frankie. Think you can hit the chicken?
(HAWKS shake their heads, knowing whats coming.)
REYNA
Listen, Scrub. Youre pretty good. ButI cant believe you never saw Frankie with a
slingshot bfore.
(FRANKIE takes his time as he prepares to shoot.)
SCRUB
Then whatcha waitin for, Frankie? If youre so good, lets see ya do it!
FRANKIE
I gotta get it lined up.
RHYTHM CITY
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(FRANKIE waits a moment, then fires. In the distance, we hear the chicken
again, followed by a screeching cat, some cans being knocked over, a car alarm,
and a man yelling, Ow! Stupid kids!. HAWKS cheer.)
JAZZ
Youre still the man, Frankie!
BETTE
That was wicked cool!
SCRUB
Howd ya ricochet it like that?
RUDY
I tried to tell ya. Nobody beats this guy! Right, Frank?
FRANKIE
(smiling.)
Shut up, Rudy.
MITZI
(entering excitedly.)
Guys! Youll never guess who I brought!
CHERI
(entering.)
Hello?
HAWKS
(after a brief pause for recognition, some HAWKS erupt with excitement and
crowd around her. ad lib.)
Cheri! Oh my goodness! Youre back! Hi, Cheri! What are ya doing here? How ya
been? Etc.
CHERI
Great to see you guys.
(motioning to the BENNETTS who are entering cautiously.)
Hey, I got some people you need to meet. These are the Bennetts.
MR. BENNETT
Hello, kids.
HAWKS
(regaining their cool, they ad lib shyly.)
Yeah, hi. How are ya? Hey. Etc.
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RHYTHM CITY
CODY
(looking around.)
A junkyard?
MRS. BENNETT
Cheri, who are these kids?
FRANKIE
You didnt tell em?
CHERI
I thought Id give you the honors, Frankie.
CHASE
(entering.)
Hey! Whats goin on over here?
HAWKS
(ad lib.)
Chase! How are ya? Good to see ya, buddy! How was work? Etc.
MITZI
(anxious to surprise him.)
Chase! Youll never guess who I
CHASE
(seeing CHERI, rushes past MITZI.)
Cheri!
CHERI
Hi, Chase.
(CHASE gives her an enthusiastic hug.)
CHASE
Cheri, whereve ya been?
CHERI
First let me introduce you to my friends. These are the Bennetts. Greg and Carol
CHASE
Hello, sir.
(shakes MR. BENNETTs hand eagerly.)
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CHERI
and their son Cody
CHASE
(slaps CODYs palm.)
Hey, Cory! Whats happenin!
CHERI
and this is Theresa.
# 09 In Just a Single Moment
(CHASE)
CHASE
Ther
(captivated by her beauty, CHASE backs off as the lights go down except for a
spotlight on him. HAWKS freeze in place.)
Theresa
IN JUST A SINGLE MOMENT
(The BENNETTS look confused at each other not knowing what to think of all
this. CODY gently pushes the frozen MITZI who teeters back and forth like a
manikin.)
MY HEART HAS STOPPED WITHIN ME
ENCHANTED BY THE BEAUTY OF YOUR FA
CODY
(loudly.)
Are you talkin about her?
(Music stops abruptly on a dissonant chord. CHASE, realizing that his soliloquy
has been overheard, tenses up, stops singing, and turns away in embarrassment.
Lights come back up, and the HAWKS return to normal.)
MRS. BENNETT
(unsure of what to say.)
Thats sweet.
CHERI
(trying to lighten the awkward mood.)
So! Would you like to hear why we came back to Rhythm City?
HAWKS
(ad lib.)
Yeah! Lets hear it, Cheri! Tell us. What happened? Etc.
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RHYTHM CITY
CODY
(to THERESA.)
What was that about?
THERESA
(to CODY.)
This town is so messed up.
MITZI
Listen up, everybody! This is important.
CHERI
It all started when this family and I witnessed a bank robbery.
SCRUB
A robbery?! Cool!
CHERI
Then just yesterday morning, we had a hearing. The judge set a court date for five weeks
from now, and the robbers posted bail.
RUDY
Ooh, thats dangerous.
CHERI
They put this guy named Louie Pasani in charge of keeping us safe
MITZI
Oh, thats funny! My uncle has the exact same name!
BETTE
(dismissing the comment.)
Yeah, yeah, real funny.
(to CHERI.)
So then what happened?
CHERI
So we assume well be safe with Mr. Pasani because hes the chief of police, but
MITZI
(excited, not at all suspicious.)
Oh my goodness! My uncle LOUIE is a police ch
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BETTE
Nobody cares about yer stupid uncle! Would ya let her finish?
CHERI
Well heres the thing: the Police Chief hes secretly working for the bank robbers!
SCRUB
(getting excited.)
NO WAY!
RUDY
Thats so cool!
(HAWKS look at him.)
Except, of course, that hes working for the bank robbers. That parts not so cool.
CHERI
But, when Cody overheard their plan, we needed some place to hide till the trial. So, I
took them here.
CHASE
And thats where we come in, right?
FRANKIE
You need our help, Cher?
CHERI
We just need you to find us a couple places to stay for five weeks. Think you could help
us out?
CHASE
Do you even have to ask? Youre talkin to the leader of the Hawks here!
SCRUB
(putting his hand on MR. BENNETTs shoulder.)
We got connections!
# 10 Were the Hawks
(HAWKS)
CHASE
As far as Im concerned, Cheri, youre one of us. Right guys?!
HAWKS
YEAH!!!
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RHYTHM CITY
CODY
I feel a song coming on

FRANKIE
WERE THE CITYS KING, NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHING
WERE THE GREATEST GANG THAT YOULL EVER COME ACROSS
JAZZ
YA SHOULDA SEEN LAST JUNE BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
WITH SOME WATER BALLOONS,
WE SHOWED THIS CITY WHOS THE BOSS
BETTE
WE AINT SCARED, WE NEVER RUN
NO ONE DARES TRY TO RUIN OUR FUN
FRANKIE, JAZZ, & MITZI
AND WELL NEVER GIVE IN OR BE OUTDONE
HAWKS
WE'RE THE HAWKS
MITZI
AND WE ALWAYS STICK TOGETHER
SCRUB
ALONE I GOT IN TROUBLE
JAZZ & SCRUB
BUT TOGETHER MAKE IT DOUBLE
HAWKS
WE'RE THE HAWKS
CHASE
THIS GANG'S THE GREATEST AND THERE AIN'T NO DOUBT
HAWKS
THAT'S WHY WE GOTTA SHOUT IT OUT!
(Dance Break.)
CHASE
ANYBODY OVER THIRTY THINKS WE'RE ROTTEN AND WE'RE DIRTY
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[CHASE]
WANTS US OFF OF ANY PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY WALL
FRANKIE
WE GET FOLLOWED BY THE COPPERS THE CITY WANTS TO DROP US
BUT NOBODY'S GONNA STOP US 'CUZ WE'RE SMARTER THAN 'EM ALL
MITZI
YEAH WE'RE COOL AND WE'RE EDGY
SCRUB
I NEVER EAT MY VEGGIES
FRANKIE
IN SEVENTH GRADE I STARTED GIVIN' FIRST-CLASS WEDGIES
(HAWKS laugh as FRANKIE gives SCRUB a wedgie.)
HAWKS
WE'RE THE HAWKS
BETTE
WE STAY OUT PAST THE CURFEW
BETTE & JAZZ
WITH LIGHTERS IN OUR POCKETS
SHOOTIN' BOTTLE ROCKETS
HAWKS
WE'RE THE HAWKS
REYNA
THEY SAY OUR MUSIC IS TURNED UP TOO LOUD
HAWKS
BUT STILL WERE GONNA SHOUT IT OUT
(Dance Break.)
REYNA
THOUGH THIS CITYS ALWAYS BARKIN AND HISSIN,
CREATIN OPPOSITION
IT DONT MATTER WHAT THEY TELL US,
CUZ WE AINT GONNA LISTEN
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RHYTHM CITY
FRANKIE & JAZZ
WE DISRUPT EVRY CLASS
FRANKIE, JAZZ, & BETTE
WE SIPHON ALL OUR GAS
WERE RECKLESS AND CRASS
BUT WE'RE HAVIN' A BLAST
HAWKS
WE'RE THE HAWKS
FRANKIE
WE GOT SOMETHIN' TO BE PROUD OF
MITZI
WE RULE THIS TOWN
'CUZ WE'RE THE HOTTEST GANG AROUND
HAWKS
WE'RE THE HAWKS
CHASE
THOUGH SOME MAY WANT TO KEEP US UNDER LOCKS
FRANKIE, JAZZ, MITZI & REYNA
THEY'LL NEVER KEEP US UNDER LOCKS
HAWKS
WHETHER SOAPIN UP THE FOUNTAIN OR SKATIN' AT THE MALL
WE'LL BE STICKIN' TOGETHER AND HAVIN' A BALL
CAUSE WE'RE PART OF THE COOLEST AND GREATEST GANG OF ALL
WE'RE THE HAWKS!
(Blackout.)

SCENE 4JUNKYARD
(Lights come up on MITZI and BETTE seated elsewhere in the junkyard.)
MITZI
(Pulling lip gloss from her purse.)
Should I go with the sparkly lip gloss or matte finish?
RHYTHM CITY
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BETTE
(without looking up from reading an automobile magazine.)
Sparkly.
MITZI
But do you think its too showy? It doesnt look very natural.
BETTE
(still reading.)
Okay, the other one.
MITZI
Are you sure? I thought the sparkles would be a good complement to my eye shadow.
BETTE
(showing her magazine to MITZI, she says patronizingly.)
Hey, Mitzi, should I install the V6 engine in my chevy or go with the inline 4-cylinder?
MITZI
(clueless.)
Uh
BETTE
I get more low-end torque from the three-and-a-half liter V6, of course, but the 4-cylinder
engine is more compact and delivers better horsepower in the upper rpm range.
MITZI
Um six?
BETTE
The V6? Thats what I was thinkin too.
(going back to reading.)
Can never have too much torque.
(MITZI still looks confused. FRANKIE enters followed immediately by CODY.)
CODY
I just dont get it. How does it work?
FRANKIE
Kid, you are startin to tick me off.
MITZI
Whats he doing, Frankie?
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RHYTHM CITY
CODY
Im just asking a simple question!

BETTE
Whadya wanna know, Cory?
CODY
Cody.
BETTE
Whatever.
CODY
How can you do all this singing and dancing stuff?
FRANKIE
(to BETTE and MITZI.)
See what I mean? How do you answer a stupid question like that?
BETTE
(to CODY.)
Its simple, kid. Ya just go with the music.
CODY
What music?
BETTE
That music you hear when someones about to sing. You know.
(CODY stares blankly.)
Doncha?
MITZI
Maybe he doesnt know
(Music begins to play.)
# 12 Lift Those Heels
(FRANKIE, MITZI, BETTE, CODY)

CODY
(Thinks about it.)

How does it work?
(MITZI and BETTE, bobbing their heads in time with the music, turn to look at
FRANKIE.)
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FRANKIE
You really cant hear that?
(CODY shakes his head. FRANKIE sighs.)
Alright. Cmere. Start snapping your fingers with me.
(CODY starts snapping his fingers. Hes a little off at first)
Now, whatever I say to you, do it, okay?
CODY
(overwhelmed.)
Okay
FRANKIE
Bette, Mitzi, help me out.
(BETTE and MITZI get up.)
(*All sung dance movements may change to match choreography as long as
meter and rhyme scheme remain constant.)
SLIDE RIGHT, SLIDE LEFT
FOLLOW WHAT THE RHYTHM REVEALS
NO MATTER HOW YOU USE IT, FEEL IT IN THE MUSIC
MITZI
KICK, SPIN, DOWN, DOWN
OH! HOW NICE IT FEELS
ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR CHANCES, STARTING UP A DANCE IS
EASY WHEN YOU LIFT THOSE HEELS
BETTE
FOLLOW WHAT WEVE DEMONSTRATED
YOULL FIND ITS NOT COMPLICATED
FRANKIE
LIFT THOSE HEELS, COME ON NOW
BETTE
CLAP YOUR HANDS, AND SOMEHOW
BETTE & MITZI
(clap/stomp rhythm pattern)
YOU WILL BE DANCIN ON YOUR OWN
FRANKIE
LIFT THOSE HEELS, AND LISTEN
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MITZI
CLAP YOUR HANDS LIKE THIS AND
FRANKIE, BETTE, & MITZI
FEEL THAT BEAT
THATS MUSIC FLOWING THROUGH YOUR BONES
CODY
But Ive never danced before. How am I sposed to know what to do?
(FRANKIE, BETTE, and MITZI stare at CODY.)
BETTE
JUST MOVE
CODY
Move?
MITZI
JUST MOVE
CODY
Whadya mean?
FRANKIE
JUST DANCE. DO A STEP FROM ANY DANCE YOU EVER SEEN
CODY
Like what?
BETTE
LIKE A SLIDE
MITZI
LIKE A SHUFFLE, LEAP, TOE
FRANKIE
JUST PRETEND YA GOT AN AUDIENCE; YOURE PUTTIN ON A
SHOW
CODY
Hey, that rhymes!
MITZI
HUH?
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CODY
What he said: thats a rhyme.
BETTE
NO IT ISNT
CODY
YES IT IS! AND YOURE DOIN IT EVRY TIME!
(pause.)
Whoathat was weird.
MITZI
Follow me, Cody.
(During this section, FRANKIE, BETTE, and MITZI dance together in unison
while CODY struggles to keep up. By the end, he figures it out, and the three
HAWKS follow him.)
FIVE, SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT
STEP, STEP; SHUFFLE, STEP
SCUFF, HOP, STEP; BALL-CHANGE, BALL-CHANGE
NOW LEAP, TOE, STEP; A-SHUFFLE, TOE, SLIDE
STEP, PREPARE; AND TURN RIGHT SIDE
BETTE
NOW KICK, SLIDE THROUGH; DO A FLOOR SPIN
COME UP TO YOUR FEET; JUMP OUT, JUMP IN
FRANKIE
NOW BEND REAL LOW; TURN YOUR KNEES IN
TOUCH DOWN BOTH HANDS, AND COME UP AGAIN
THEN ISOLATE YOUR ARMS; REAL SMOOTH AND SLOW
ONE PUNCH TO THE FRONT
CODY
Wait, guys! I think I know!
KICK ACROSS, DOWN; SLIDE LEFT, AND STOMP
SCUFF, BALL-CHANGE; FEET TOGETHER, AND JUMP
PUNCH RIGHT, PUNCH LEFT; HALF-SPIN ON YOUR TOES
JUMP TO CROSS FEET; UNWIND AND POSE!
FRANKIE
NOW YOU SEE THERES NOTHIN TO THIS
ALL YOU EVER HAVE TO DO IS
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RHYTHM CITY
FRANKIE, BETTE, MITZI, & CODY
LIFT THOSE HEELS
(instrumental.)
LIFT THOSE HEELS
(instrumental.)
LIFT THOSE HEELS!
CODY
Whoa! That was so cool!

BETTE
Youre a quick study, kid.
CODY
I cant believe it!
(FRANKIE motions for MITZI and BETTE to come to him. As CODY rambles,
they whisper together.)
I was dancing, and you were following me, and I was moving to the beat, and I could
hear music, andWow! Wow! This is awesome! Frankie, we gotta go show somebody.
FRANKIE
(turning to CODY.)
Hey, Cory, We got a proposition for ya. Howd ya like to join our gang?
CODY
Serious?! That would be so cool! Thanks, Fra!
BETTE
Whoadont get ahead o yerself, kid.
FRANKIE
This gang aint fer just anybody. Theres somethin ya gotta do first.
(to BETTE.)
Get the cans.
(BETTE gets two cans of spray paint out of a trashcan and shakes them.)
Follow me, kid.
(All begin to exit.)
Ever hearda Vincent Van Gogh?
(Blackout.)
RHYTHM CITY
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SCENE 5JUNKYARD
(Lights come up on CHASE who struggles to stay awake on a misplaced park
bench in another area of the hangout. THERESA enters carrying a book.)
THERESA
Hi.
CHASE
(startled awake.)
Hi! Sorry, I
THERESA
Im looking for my brother. Have you seen him?
CHASE
Yeah, I think he mighta went out with a couple o the guys.
THERESA
What is this? Guard duty?
CHASE
Kinda like that.
THERESA
What for?
CHASE
This town doesnt like us much. They think were only here to cause trouble.
THERESA
Well, arent you?
CHASE
No! Not at all. The Hawkswere like family, ya know? But nobody sees it that way.
The mayor even kicked us out of our hangout.
THERESA
So thats why you live in a junkyard.
CHASE
Yeah. Only we dont live here
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RHYTHM CITY
THERESA
Youre just here all the time.

CHASE
Ya get used to the mess after a while.
(pause.)
You dont like this place much, do ya?
THERESA
The junkyard?
CHASE
The whole city.
THERESA
Itsabsurd.
CHASE
What is?
THERESA
Everybody. This town is nuts. Like just an hour ago, there was this man on the sidewalk
singing about the hills and the rain and who-knows-what. Then, some random little girl
walking her dog just joins in to sing a verse with him! And this doesnt bother anyone?
(looks at CHASE who is lost in thought.)
What are you smiling about?
CHASE
I never heard anybody talk about it like that before.
THERESA
Its completely illogical! People cant just create songs out of nowhere andand sing in
unison and
CHASE
Butthey do.
THERESA
I know!
(sighs.)
Alright? I know they do. Thats whats so weird about it.
CHASE
I guess its easier to just call everybody crazy, huh?
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THERESA
I wouldnt expect you to understand. Youre no different. But just five more weeks, and
Ill be out of here. I can get back to real life again.
CHASE
Without any singin or dancing? Sounds boring.
THERESA
At least it makes sense.
CHASE
But wheres the magic?
THERESA
It doesnt exist! There is no magic!
CHASE
Exactly.
(After a brief pause, CODY, holding two cans of spray paint, enters upstage with
MITZI, BETTE, and FRANKIE. The four run across the stage laughing and ad
libbing, then exit.)
Well, there he goes.
THERESA
(lost in thought.)
What?
CHASE
Your brother. Werent you lookin for him?
THERESA
Yes. I was.
(a pause. THERESA starts to speak, stops short.)
Good night, Chase.
(crosses to follow CODY.)
CHASE
Theresa.
(She turns.)
Why dont you give this place a chance? Youre gonna be here anyway. Whatve you
got to lose?
THERESA
My sanity.
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RHYTHM CITY
CHASE
Its overrated.
THERESA
(pause.)
Ill think about it.
(exits.)
CHASE
(watches her offstage, then begins to sing very slowly A Cappella.)
IN JUST A SINGLE MO
REYNA
(entering.)
Chase.
CHASE
(turns abruptly.)
Hey, Reyna.
REYNA
Whadya think yer doin?
CHASE
Huh?
REYNA
I saw the way you looked at her.
CHASE
Oh, Theresa. Yeah. Shes an interesting girl.
REYNA
Chase, dont even think about it.
CHASE
Excuse me? Didnt you break up with me last week?
REYNA
Well actually, thats why I came. I been thinkin about that.
CHASE
Here it comes.
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REYNA
I know I got upset, Chase. And we both sang some things we didnt really mean. But I
know if we just give it one more ch
CHASE
(in unison with REYNA.)
know if we just give it one more chance, we can work this out. Is that it?
REYNA
(pause. Under her breath.)
Yer such a jerk.
CHASE
Whatd ya come here for?!
REYNA
(getting upset.)
Yes. Thats it, Chase. I wanna give it another chance.
CHASE
Ya think fifth times a charm, huh?
REYNA
Chase, dont this relationship mean anything to ya?
CHASE
Im movin on, Reyna.
REYNA
Just like that. After everything we been through together, youre just gonna throw it
away for some girl you met a few hours ago.
(CHASE shrugs his shoulders.)
Youre gonna be sorry, Chase.
(REYNA exits as CHASE sits pensively. Blackout.)

SCENE 6BACK ALLEY
(Lights up on the back alley outside the courtroom. The CROOKS enter.)
CROOK 2
I told you, Charlie! I told you!
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RHYTHM CITY
CROOK 1
Shut up, Earl!

CROOK 2
He musta tipped em off. Why else would they all just disappear and not go home for
two days straight?
CROOK 1
Louie wouldnt do that. He wants this money as much as we do.
CROOK 2
Once a cop; always a cop. It dont matter how many times they say theyve gone corrupt.
They cant do it! It aint in their nature.
CROOK 1
Hes our only chance, Earl! What do you want me to do?! Just turn ourselves in?! Is
that what you want?! Cuz if thats what you want
LOUIE
(entering.)
Hey, dummies! This is a courthouse! What are you doing here?
CROOK 2
We gotta talk to you, Louie.
LOUIE
You brought my money?
CROOK 1
No.
LOUIE
You found my witnesses.
CROOK 1
Not yet, but
LOUIE
Then get back out there and
CROOK 1
Louie, we cant find em.
LOUIE
Dont tell me that!
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CROOK 2
We been searchin for two whole days without a
LOUIE
Two days? Two days?! If you dont find those witnesses, they will turn you in; theyll
turn me in. We are gonna get twenty years without parole because you couldnt spend
more than two days looking for them! Is that what you want?
CROOK 1
Thats what I said to him, Lou
LOUIE
(to CROOK 1.)
Shut up!
(to CROOK 2.)
Is that what you want?!
CROOK 2
No, Louie, it aint.
LOUIE
Then go find my witnesses! I dont want to see your dogfaces again until youve got
blood on your hands and cash in your suitcase! Now get out!
(CROOKS exit hurriedly.)
CROOK 1
(exiting.)
Well find em, Louie!
LOUIE
Go!
(Blackout.)

SCENE 7TOWN SQUARE
(The town monument now has the large word Hawks spray painted across its
front. TOWNSPEOPLE are seated around the platform stage listening to MAN
who stands at a podium. Other TOWNSPEOPLE are wandering leisurely across
the stage as CHERI enters followed by MR. and MRS. BENNETT.)
MAN
And now, ladies and gentlemen, I have the great honor and privilege of presenting to you
our beloved mayor. Please welcome your friend and mine, Mr. Mason Harper.
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RHYTHM CITY
(TOWNSPEOPLE applaud as MASON approaches the podium.)
CHERI
(seeing MASON, laughs to herself.)
Well, whadya know?
MRS. BENNETT
A town meeting.
MR. BENNETT
Im sure its nothing that would concern us. We should go.
CHERI
No. Lets stay.
(CHERI, MR. BENNETT, and MRS. BENNETT take seats.)
MASON
(amidst more applause.)
Thank you. Thank you. Youre very kind. Thank you very much. Well, friends, I
sincerely wish I could greet you with good news today, but Im afraid I cannot. People of
Rhythm City, we have a problem on our hands. Im sure all of you are well aware of the
presence of a gang in our community.
CHERI
(to herself.)
Oh, no.
MASON
They call themselves
(motions to the defaced monument.)
the Hawks. Some of you parents have children in this gang, and it is to you that I am
most sympathetic. The governing body of Rhythm City has remained silent far too long
on this issue. Our sons and daughters are running with a group that breeds violence,
apathy, and rebellion. People, they are the future of Rhythm City!
(TOWNSPEOPLE murmur ad lib in agreement with MASON, getting
progressively louder as MASON continues.)
Our own children have substituted respectable work and civic responsibility with idleness
and insubordination.
# 16 How to Break Up a Gang
(MASON, TOWNSPEOPLE)
For their own safety and well-being, we must stop this unruliness once and for all! Its
the only way to protect Rhythm City from the threat of a moral, social, and economic
collapse!
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[MASON]
WED BETTER TAKE HEART
MAN
Take heart! Take heart!
MASON
AND EVRYBODY DO YOUR PART
THESE ARE PRINCIPLES ON WHICH OUR ANSWERS HANG
MAN
HANG
MASON
WELL GET A GOOD START
MAN
Good start! Good start!
MASON
BY SPLITTING APART THAT BAND OF HOOLIGANS
AND THATS HOW TO BREAK UP A GANG
NOW LISTEN,
MOTHERS, FATHERS, ANYONE STANDING BY,
THESE HAWKS HAVE GOTTEN
BADLY OUT OF HAND, AND THIS IS WHY:
OUR TOWN HAS BEEN TOO
CARELESS WITH OUR DAUGHTERS AND OUR SONS
THEYRE TURNING NOW TO
GROUPIES WITH THEIR KNIVES AND CHAINS AND GUNS!
WELL TEAR THEM FROM THEIR
FRIENDS TO STOP THE VIOLENCE AND CRIME
WEVE GOT TO DO IT
NOW BECAUSE WERE RUNNING OUT OF TIME
MAGIC STORE OWNER
We have to do something!
WOMAN
Thats right!
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Because of this gang, my son didnt even come home last night until just before
suppertime!
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RHYTHM CITY
BAKER
My daughter is dressing like a hippie!

HOTEL PROPRIETOR
I saw a whole group of them at the playground just the other day!
COFFEE SHOP OWNER
My son has stopped practicing his tuba!
(Lots of commotion ensues as TOWNSPEOPLE shout complaints about the
HAWKS.)
MASON
(trying to calm the crowd.)
People, pleaseEveryone, please, calm downLadies and Gentlemen, we are all very
upset about what has developed here, but let us not behave irrationally. To counter this
problem, we must act together. Are you with me?!
TOWN
YEAH!!!
MASON
WE MUST NOT WAIT
TOWN
We must not wait!
MASON
TO SET THESE WAYWARD CHILDREN STRAIGHT
THEIR EDUCATION WILL NOT BE IN VAIN
TOWN
Vain! Vain!
MASON
WELL HAVE A CLEAN SLATE
TOWN
Clean Slate! Clean Slate!
MASON
THIS TOWN WAS GREAT AND WILL BE ONCE AGAIN
BUT FIRST, WE MUST BREAK UP THE GANG
(Everyone except CHERI is excited and in total agreement with MASON.)
RHYTHM CITY
Heat!
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TOWN
WERE TURNING UP HEAT
Heat!
BECAUSE THIS GANG WE MUST DEFEAT
MASON
WE WILL TAKE THIS BOUNDLESS TIGER BY THE FANG
TOWN
FANG
FANG
FANG
FANG
WELL CLEAN UP THE STREET

Clean up the street!
ONCE WE HAVE BEATEN ALL THOSE RUFFIANS
CAUSE THATS HOW TO BREAK UP A GANG!
(TOWNSPEOPLE get up and start heading out quickly, ready to take action.)
MR. BENNETT
The problem is worse than I ever imagined!
MRS. BENNETT
(panicked.)
Greg, Cody was on his way to go see them when we left!
MR. BENNETT
Well catch up with you later, Cheri. We have to find our son.
(MR. and MRS. BENNETT exit with TOWNSPEOPLE leaving only CHERI
onstage with MASON who is collecting his things.)
CHERI
That was quite an influential speech, Mr. Mayor.
MASON
Well, I do what I can.
CHERI
So you really believe all that?
MASON
Of course!
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RHYTHM CITY
CHERI
That theyre arming themselves with knives and guns?
MASON
Maam, I would love to stay and chat, but I have an important meeting in five minutes,
and I must be g
(turns to see CHERI. Drops his briefcase.)
Cheri!
CHERI
Hello, Mason.
MASON
You came back.
CHERI
Looks like it.
MASON
CheriI dont know what to say Ive missed you so m
CHERI
Mason, dont I didnt come back for this.
MASON
You didnt?
CHERI
No.
MASON
Thenwhy did?
CHERI
It had nothing to do with you.
MASON
Really?
CHERI
Really.
MASON
Alright. Thenwhy did you leave?
RHYTHM CITY
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CHERI
Mason, I dont want to
MASON
No letter, no explanation How could you do that to me, Cheri?
CHERI
Do you really want to bring this up right now?
MASON
No. I wanted to bring it up two years ago, but it seems one of us was unavailable!
CHERI
I was unhappy, Mason. You had your friends, your politics, your speeches, your
parties,I held out for a long time hoping that someday, our relationship would be
important enough to fit into your busy schedule. But I waited and waited until it finally
hit me: my day was not coming. So, I left.
(pause.)
Theres your explanation.
MASON
You never told me that. You didnt give me a chance.
CHERI
No, Mason. You never gave us a chance. You were always too busy withnever mind.
Its in the past now. Theres no need to discuss it.
MASON
(reflectively.)
Im sorry.
CHERI
You dont have to apol
MASON
Cheri, I want to make it up to you.
CHERI
No. Things are over between us.
MASON
They dont have to be.
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RHYTHM CITY
CHERI
It took me a long time to get over you, Mason. Im not going back. Besides, you havent
even changed.
MASON
What do you mean by that?
CHERI
This show I just watched. You got everyone in town rallying against a bunch of harmless
kids.
MASON
You havent even been here, Cheri. What do you know about the gang?
CHERI
I know that a lot of those kids come from rough homes. I know they need each other. I
also know that theyre good kids! By breaking up the Hawks, youll be destroying the
closest thing to a family
MASON
And you think the problems they cause are going to get smaller? Weve got to stop this
now before they start getting into real trouble.
CHERI
Maybe the solution is to give them something to do. Something constructive. Create
some opportunities for them so they dont spend all their time hanging around a junkyard.
MASON
Cheri, its not that easy.
CHERI
You said these kids were carrying guns!
MASON
I was only making the point that
CHERI
So its okay to tell lies as long as youre making a point. Is that it?
MASON
I was painting a picture. Cheri, I know Im not perfect. But I really have changed. Im a
different man now.
CHERI
Are you?
RHYTHM CITY
MASON
Just give me a chance. Let me take you out for lunch.
CHERI
Dont you have a big meeting to go to?
MASON
What meeting?
CHERI
You said you had a meeting in five minutes.
MASON
I did? Oh yeah. Well, I
(laughs nervously.)
I didnt know that was you at the time.
CHERI
(pause, then coldly.)
I see.
(MASON hangs his head.)
MASON
Im sorry. That was wrong; I know it. But if youll just give me another chance
CHERI
Mason. Its over. Now, if youll excuse me
(tries to exit; MASON grabs her left hand.)
MASON
Then whats this on your finger?
(CHERI looks at her engagement ring.)
Didnt I give this to you a while back?
CHERI
(soberly.)
Yeah.
(the ring clearly holds much sentimental value to CHERI.)
MASON
Its been two years now, hasnt it? Been wearing it all along?
CHERI
Itits a nice ring.
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RHYTHM CITY
MASON
But I guess it doesnt mean much anymore, huh?
(pause. CHERI pulls her hand back protectively.)
Tell me the truth, Cheri. Do you really want me to leave you? Because if you do, Ill
walk away right now. Ill go home, sulk over a stiff drink, and never bother you again
Do you want that?
CHERI
II dont know
MASON
Cheri
CHERI
(takes the ring off and hands it to MASON.)
Justgo. Please.
(MASON reluctantly accepts the ring, picks up his bags and exits.)
# 17 Independent Woman
(CHERI)
\
I WAS SO SURE THAT I WOULD NEVER NEED TO FEEL HIS ARMS
AROUND ME ANYMORE, THAT ID BE HAPPY THIS WAY
SOMETIMES I KNOW THAT WHAT IM DOING IS THE BEST THING
BUT IT SEEMS THAT I THROW ALL MY FEELINGS AWAY
FOR MY OWN GOOD, I MUST PUT THESE HOPES BEHIND ME NOW
AND DO WHAT I SHOULD: KEEP ON LIVING ALONE
I KNOW IT WONT LAST, BUT WHEN I SEE HIM NOW, I WISH I COULD
FORGET ALL THE PAST AND WELCOME HIM HOME
BUT I AM AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN
I CAN LIVE ALL BY MYSELF
AND I DONT NEED HELP FROM THE MAN
I THOUGHT I LOVED BEFORE
I KNOW IVE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION
AND ALTHOUGH I THINK ABOUT HIM ALL THE TIME,
LIFE WITHOUT HIM IS JUST FINE
AND I DONT NEED TO REMIND MYSELF
OF THE TIMES WE LAUGHED OR THE WAY WE CARED
OR THE PROMISES MADE OR THE DREAMS WE SHARED
OR THE LOVE WE HAD THAT WE DONT HAVE ANYMORE
RHYTHM CITY
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[CHERI]
SOME WOMEN LONG TO FIND A MAN FOR THEIR SECURITY
WHILE OTHERS ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO HAVE IT THEMSELVES
ID RATHER BE FREE TO MAKE ALL MY OWN DECISIONS
BECAUSE WOMEN LIKE ME DONT NEED ANYONE ELSE
IM STRONG AS A STONE. I GET ALONG JUST FINE
AND I HAVE LIVED ON MY OWN FOR ALL OF THESE YEARS
SO WHY SHOULD I CARE THAT WHEN I COME HOME EACH NIGHT
I DONT FIND ANYONE THERE TO DRY OFF THE TEARS?
I AM AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN
I CAN LIVE ALL BY MYSELF
AND I DONT NEED HELP FROM THE MAN
I THOUGHT I LOVED BEFORE
I KNOW IVE MADE THE RIGHT DECISION
AND ALTHOUGH I KNOW HE ALWAYS SEEMS SO SWEET
I JUST CANT GO DOWN THAT STREET
AND MY LIFE IS COMPLETE WITHOUT
BEING HELD SO CLOSE IN THE POURING RAIN
BEING KISSED GOODNIGHTTHERE I GO AGAIN
I AM AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN
THE RELATIONSHIP WE KNEW WAS JUST A FLING
I CAN DO WITHOUT HIS RING
I DONT EVEN WANT TO THINK ABOUT
ALL HIS TENDER WORDS OR HIS HANDSOME FACE
OR HIS SPARKLING EYES OR HIS WARM EMBRACE
OR HIS GENTLE TOUCHI JUST CANT ERASE
ALL THE MEMRY OF THAT AMAZING LOVE
THAT I DONT HAVE ANYMORE
(Blackout.)

SCENE 8JUNKYARD
(At the Hawks hangout, THERESA sits on a bench, reading a book. CHASE
enters, picks up a discarded newspaper, and sits on the opposite side of the
bench, pretending to read.)
THERESA
(still reading.)
Hello, Chase.
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CHASE
Oh, hey Theresa. Come here often?

(continues reading.)
THERESA
Its the only quiet place in town.
CHASE
(putting down newspaper.)
Well, I think I can fix that.
THERESA
Im sure you could.
CHASE
You know we have a library.
THERESA
I went there. It was quiet until some guy started serenading the librarian.
CHASE
Ooh.
THERESA
And of course, if one person starts a song, everybody just has to join in.
CHASE
So, youre still not diggin the whole music thing, huh?
THERESA
Not hardly. My brother sure is, though.
CHASE
Yeah?
THERESA
Ive never seen him like this before. The last couple days, all he wants to do is dance.
He cant get enough of it.
CHASE
Really.
THERESA
And my dad even started singing. He never sings! Now, all of a sudden, its
RHYTHM CITY
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[THERESA]
(mock-singing with low voice, mildly off-key)
Oh, were having pancakes! Has anyone seen my keys?
(Celebratory noise is made offstage by CODY and the HAWKS.)
CHASE
Sounds like the gangs gettin back.
THERESA
So much for a quiet place to read.
CHASE
Hey, lets get outta here. Ya like ice cream?
THERESA
Sure.
(CHASE and THERESA exit just as the HAWKS enter. All are cheering except
for CODY and FRANKIE who hold slingshots.)
JAZZ
Youre the man, Cody!
MITZI
I never thought anyone could beat him!
FRANKIE
I demand a rematch!
BETTE
Give it a rest, Frank! Ya lost fair-n-square!
SCRUB
Hows it feel now, huh?
FRANKIE
I was goin easy on him!
(HAWKS laugh at FRANKIE.)
I was! Rudy, you know I was!
RUDY
Sure ya were, Frankie.
FRANKIE
Best two-out-of-three!
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JAZZ
Lets hear it for Cody!

(leads the group in chanting CODYs name. MR. and MRS. BENNETT enter.)
FRANKIE
(as the HAWKS chant and lift CODY onto their shoulders.)
Oh come on! It was one stupid match! Alright, now youre bein ridiculous!
MR. BENNETT
(upset.)
Cody!
(The chanting quickly winds down as the HAWKS lower CODY and stare guiltily
at MR. and MRS. BENNETT.)
CODY
(oblivious to their frustration, runs to his parents.)
Mom! Dad!
MR. BENNETT
Cody, tell your friends to leave us for a minute.
CODY
Dad, I was in a slingshot match with Frankie, and I won!
MR. BENNETT
Slingshots?!
MRS. BENNETT
Oh dear. Cody, your father and I
MR. BENNETT
Please, honey, let me handle this. Cody, we are going to have a talk.
CODY
But the gang was gonna
MR. BENNETT
No son of mine is going to be associated with any gang!
CODY
Dad, whats gotten into?
BETTE
Hey, Cody, well catch ya later.
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FRANKIE
Lets go, Hawks!
(HAWKS leave.)
CODY
Dad, whats going on here? Just a few days ago
MR. BENNETT
You are not to talk to those kids anymore! Do I make myself clear?!
MRS BENNETT
Cody, your father and I have
MR. BENNETT
You have no idea what this gang is like! Theyre ruffians! Rebellious and unruly! You
are never to see them again! And that is final!
CODY
Thats not fair!
MR. BENNETT
Were not discussing this any longer. Now come with us, and
CODY
Im not coming.
MRS. BENNETT
Cody
MR. BENNETT
Yes you are, son.
(CODY storms off towards the gang.)
Cody, come back here! Cody!
MRS. BENNETT
Oh dear. I dont know where we went wrong. He used to be so respectful.
MR. BENNETT
Get used to it, Carol. The teenage years have begun.
(Blackout.)
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SCENE 9TOWN SQUARE
(CHASE and THERESA enter. THERESA is still holding her book from the
previous scene.)
CHASE
(laughing.)
I guess that makes it official: music is everywhere.
THERESA
(laughing.)
I shouldve known we wouldnt be safe in an ice cream shop.
CHASE
Well, with so many flavors
THERESA
Its just a matter of time before somebodys gotta sing about them.
CHASE
Its true.
THERESA
Im just glad we didnt ask about the waffle cones.
CHASE
The ones with icing on the top: very inspirational.
THERESA
(laughs. Brief pause.)
So tell me. Whats it like?
CHASE
The mint chocolate chip? I said you could have a bite.
THERESA
(laughing.)
Not the ice cream! I mean the music. The singing you all do here. Whats it like? How
does it work? What do youthink about?
CHASE
Well, it uh
(laughs.)
I dunno. I never really tried to explain it before.
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THERESA
So what do you mean about things being inspirational? Does that have something to
do with it?
CHASE
Well,yeah. Sort of. I guess its just that there are thingsthings that seem too special
to just describe in regular words.
THERESA
(joking.)
Like ice cream.
CHASE
(serious.)
Yeah, sometimes. It can even be little things like that.
(slowly getting caught up in the moment.)
But for a moment, those little things give ya a strong feeling, ya know? And whatever it
is, normal words just cant quite say it. Thats when ya start to hear somethin: music
that comes outta nowhere. Its so soft that at first, ya think its all in your head. But it
says exactly what you feel in a way that only music can tell it. Only its not complete by
itself. It needs words. And somehow, ya aready know just what the words arelike
somebody else is givin em to ya. So ya start to sing em out. You may only know one
phrase, but bfore youre done with it, ya think of the next one and the next one after that!
Next thing ya know, youre finishing a song. And evrything ya said came straight from
your heart.
THERESA
(thoughtful.)
Thatsfascinating.
CHASE
So whats holdin you back?
THERESA
What do you mean?
CHASE
You been here three days, and you havent sang a note. What are you afraid of?
THERESA
Itdoesnt work for me, Chase. Ive tried.
CHASE
You have?
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THERESA
(embarrassed.)
Yeah. I feel so stupid for telling you this. But that first night, just to see if there was
anything to it, I locked my door and tried to sing It wasnt pretty.
(Music begins to play softly.)
# 20 Song of Our Own
(CHASE, THERESA)
CHASE
Try again.
THERESA
Chase, please. It wont work.
CHASE
Try again.
THERESA
No. Trust me
CHASE
Just one more time.
THERESA
I cant do it, Chase! Dont you get that?! It doesnt work.
CHASE
So when you hear that music playin, youre tellin me you dont even get the slightest
urge to start singin?
THERESA
Ive told you, Chase. Its not that I dont want to What music?
CHASE
Wellthis music, for example.
(THERESA looks confused.)
Dont you hear that?
THERESA
I dont know what youre talking about.
CHASE
Theres music playin right nowDo you really not hear it?
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THERESA
Chase
CHASE
Do you even believe me?
THERESA
I dont hear a thing.
CHASE
Well, maybe thats it. Maybe you cant hear it unless you believe it first. Thats it,
Theresa. You gotta listen. If you just listen, really listen, for the music
THERESA
Chase, I
CHASE
(putting a finger over her mouth.)
Shh.
LISTEN, LISTEN, THE MUSIC PLAYS
LISTEN, HEAR WHAT THE MUSIC SAYS
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION YOULL
FIND ITS A CINCH WHEN YOU
LEAVE INHIBITIONS, YOULL SING LIKE A BIRD
ITS HARD TO EXPRESS IT
YOU WONT KNOW UNLESS YOU
JUST LISTEN TO YOUR HEART AND LET OUT THE WORDS
YOU CAN MAKE MUSIC LIKE YOUVE NEVER HEARD
YOU CAN LET THE NOTES FLOW
SINGING WORDS THAT YOU DONT KNOW
CREATING YOUR OWN MELODIES AND TONES
YOU MUST LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART
DONT THINK ABOUT IT; JUST START TO SING
CREATE NEW MUSIC FROM SOMEPLACE UNKNOWN
A SONG OF YOUR OWN
THERESA
Chase, I appreciate what youre trying to do. Singing has been a big part of your life, and
you want me to have that too. I understand. But I am not from Rhythm City. I dont
hear all that mystical music, and its not something I can just be persuaded about
Believe me, Chase: if I could do it, I would. But I cant. Youre just making it harder for
both of us.
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RHYTHM CITY
CHASE
JUST FOR A MOMENT,
THERESA
Chase, please
CHASE
FORGET WHAT YOUVE KNOWN
ALL YOUR LIFE TO BE TRUE AND ACCEPT WHAT I SAY
YOU MAY NOT PERCEIVE IT RIGHT NOW
BUT BELIEVE AND I KNOW
THAT YOULL SOON HEAR THE MELODIES PLAY
LET YOUR INSPIRATION GET CARRIED AWAY
RHYTHM CITY IS MAGICAL
THERES SOMETHING INCREDIBLE
THERESA
IT SURE WOULD BE WONDERFUL
CHASE
Yes!
THERESA
TO SING THOUGHTS ALOUD
CHASE
Theresa, you did it!
THERESA
That was really strange. For a second there, I thought I heard that music you were talking
about.
CHASE
Well, dont stop now. Keep singin.
THERESA
II cant. Im sorry, Chase. I dont know what came over me before. It was just an
easy rhyme. Thats all.
CHASE
Theresa,
DONT TRY TO HIDE IT
THERES MUSIC INSIDE OF YOU
RHYTHM CITY
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[CHASE]
WAITING TO TAKE YOU WHERE YOUVE NEVER BEEN
THERESA
I DONT UNDERSTAND IT
COMPLETELY UNPLANNED, IT JUST
COMES OUT OF NOWHEREA SONG FROM WITHIN
CHASE
LIFT UP YOUR VOICE NOW, AND LET IT BEGIN
BOTH
WE CAN LET THE NOTES FLOW
SINGING WORDS THAT WE DONT KNOW
CREATING OUR OWN MELODIES AND TONES
THERESA
THERES SO MUCH TO PERCEIVE
BOTH
IF ONLY WE BELIEVE
WE CAN SING JUST LIKE WEVE ALWAYS KNOWN
A SONG OF OUR OWN
THERESA
THERES A WHOLE NEW WORLD TO EXPLORE
BOTH
THERE IS BEAUTY ALL AROUND US THAT WEVE NEVER HEARD
BEFORE
THERESA
OUR MUSIC CAN REACH TO THE SKIES
NOW THAT YOUVE OPENED MY EYES
CHASE
THE MUSIC, SO NEW AND SURPRISING
CAN POUR FROM YOUR SOUL
NOW THAT YOURE REALIZING THAT
BOTH
WE CAN LET THE NOTES FLOW
SINGING WORDS THAT WE DONT KNOW
CREATING OUR OWN MELODIES AND TONES
CHASE
NOW YOU SEE ITS TRUE
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THERESA
AND ALL BECAUSE OF YOU
BOTH
WE CAN SING JUST LIKE WEVE ALWAYS KNOWN
A SONG OF OUR OWN
A SONG OF OUR OWN
(THERESA and CHASE stare adoringly at each other. They kiss softly, then exit
hand-in-hand. A very jealous REYNA enters and stares off after them.
Blackout.)
END OF ACT ONE
RHYTHM CITY
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ACT TWO
# 21 Look! Theyre at It Again
(COMPANY)
SCENE 1TOWN SQUARE

(Curtain rises to find the HAWKS crowded around FRANKIE and another
member in a fight. After FRANKIE wins, HAWKS cheer.)
HAWKS
LOOK! HES DONE IT AGAIN
OL FRANKIE IS THE CHAMP
RUDY
(addressing the loser.)
SERVES YA RIGHT FOR TRYIN TO USE
THE MOVES YA LEARNED AT CHURCH CAMP
HAWKS
HE ONLY KNOWS HOW TO WIN
MANY HAVE TRIED TO DEFEAT HIM
BUT NOBODY EVER CAN BEAT HIM
AND IF YA COME AROUND
HELL DO IT AGAIN
GROUNDSKEEPER
LOOK! THEYRE AT IT AGAIN
DO THEY HAVE TO HANG AROUND HERE?
RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN SQUARE
MAN
THERE IS NO EXCUSE
FOR THEIR INSOLENT BEHAVIOR
WOMAN
ITLL BE MY EARLY GRAVE
GROUNDSKEEPER, MAN, & WOMAN
THE GANG IS RECKLESS AND DEPRAVED
GROUNDSKEEPER, MAN, WOMAN, & MORE TOWNSPEOPLE
WE CANT PUT UP WITH THIS ABUSE
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RHYTHM CITY
TOWN
THIS IS MORE THAN WE CAN STAND
SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT IT
THIS GANG IS OUT OF HAND
WE COULD REALLY DO WITHOUT IT
(Two more HAWKS square off for a friendly match and start fighting. MASON
enters. TOWNSPEOPLE appeal to him.)
ITS REALLY BECOMING A PROBLEM
HOW ARE WE GOING TO STOP EM?
(CHERI enters, unseen by MASON.)
MASON
WEVE GOT TO BE EXTREME
TOWN
(hushed.)
Yes!
MASON
WILL ANYTHING GET IN OUR WAY?
TOWN
(louder.)
No!
MASON
IS WHAT THEYRE DOING OKAY?
TOWN
(louder.)
No!
MASON
ARE WE GONNA DO IT TODAY?
TOWN
(full volume.)
Yes!
JAZZ
(to the HAWKS.)
WHOS UP FOR ICE CREAM?
RHYTHM CITY
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(The HAWKS, including the fighters, ad lib agreement, get up happily, and start
heading for the ice cream shop. At the same time, CHERI shakes her head
disapprovingly at MASON and exits. MASON, discouraged at her reaction,
excuses himself from the group to follow after her. TOWNSPEOPLE move
toward the HAWKS to take action but stop short seeing that the gang is already
leaving.)
SHOPKEEPER
(seeing the HAWKS approach his store.)
BEEN COMIN HERE EVRY DAY NOW
IS MY STORE A HANGOUT
FOR HOOLIGANS AND THIEVES?
HAWKS
HOWDY, MR. FLYNN!
FRANKIE
ID LIKE TO BUY SOME ROCKY ROAD
BETTE
ID LIKE A BROWNIE A LA MODE
SCRUB
ID LIKE A CHOCLATE OVERLOAD
SHOPKEEPER
ID LIKE FOR YOU TO LEAVE!
FRANKIE
WHOA, HOLD ON HERE
FLYNN, WHAT ARE YA SMOKIN?
YA MUST BE JOKIN
WE COME HERE EVRY DAY
PATRON 1
YOU KIDS ARE ALWAYS LOUD
PATRON 2
YOURE OBNOXIOUS, ROUGH, AND ROWDY
SHOPKEEPER
I USED TO HAVE A CROWD
BUT YOURE DRIVING THEM AWAY
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RHYTHM CITY
PATRON 1
LOITERING CANDY AND COFFEE SHOPS
PATRON 2
LEAVING A MESS ON THE TABLE TOPS
FRANKIE
YA DONT GOTTA SCOLD US
BETTE
YA COULDA JUST TOLD US
SHOPKEEPER
YOU BETTER GET OUT OR IM CALLING THE COPS!
(FRANKIE grabs a loose stack of napkins and tosses them in the air. The
patrons and shopkeeper voice their frustration as the HAWKS exit quickly. MR.
and MRS. BENNETT enter on opposite side of stage.)
MRS. BENNETT
I THOUGHT WE RAISED THEM BETTER THAN THIS
WHERE DID WE GO WRONG?
ITS ALL SO CONFUSING
MR. BENNETT
BUT ALSO AMUSING
HOW LATELY, ALL OF OUR THOUGHTS ARE EXPRESSED IN SONG
MR. BENNETT & MRS. BENNETT
HAVE WE BEEN HERE TOO LONG?
(HAWKS enter, now led by CHASE.)
HAWKS
CHASE
THIS CITY IS OUR HOME
YET THEYLL DRIVE US OUT OF PUBLIC SPOTS
THEN SAY WE CANT BE LEFT ALONE
TOWN
THEY CANT BE LEFT ALONE
RHYTHM CITY
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[TOWN]
IF THIS REBELLION DOESNT STOP
IMAGINE WHEN THEYRE FULLY GROWN
HAWK
GUILTY BY ASSOCIATION
TOWN
THEY SHOULD BE ON MEDICATION
HAWK
THIS DEMANDS AN EXPLANATION
TOWN & HAWKS
ITS A REGRETTABLE SITUATION
TOWN
THEYRE LOITERING IN THE PARK
STAYING OUT AFTER DARK
AND PLAYING THEIR MUSIC LOUD
ITS WORSE THAN ITS EVER BEEN
CONSIDERING WHAT THEY JUST DID
THE RUFFIANS CANT BE TRUSTED
AND WHEN WE TURN AROUND
THEYRE AT IT AGAIN
HAWKS.
KICKIN US OFF THE MAIN STREETS
TREATIN US LIKE WERE DEADBEATS
RUNNIN US OUTTA TOWN
WE ONLY TRY TO FIT IN
BUT ITS GETTIN OUT OF HAND CAUSE
THEY DONT TRY TO UNDERSTAND US
TAKE A LOOK AROUND
THEYRE AT IT AGAIN
SOME HAWKS & TOWNSPEOPLE

THEYRE AT IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN
(TOWNSPEOPLE ad lib complaints toward the HAWKS as the HAWKS argue
back. Both groups continue ad lib under the following lines.)
GROUNDSKEEPER
Youre not welcome here!
RUDY
Youre not welcome!
PATRON 1
All ya do is cause trouble!
PATRON 2
(as THERESA enters.)
Get outta here!
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RHYTHM CITY
PATRON 1
Ya hoodlums!
SCRUB
Youre not the boss of me!
THERESA
Chase, please say someth
SHOPKEEPER
Go back to that junkyard, where you belong!
FRANKIE
Well go wherever we want!
CHASE
And right now, the junkyard is exactly where we want to go, right guys?
FRANKIE
What?! Chase
CHASE
It aint worth it, Frankie. Lets go, Hawks!
(Most of the HAWKS begin to exit.)
FRANKIE
Did you hear what they called us?
CHASE
Lets go! Theres better ways to settle this.
(As the HAWKS exit, TOWNSPEOPLE disperse.)
PATRON 2
Good riddance!
GROUNDSKEEPER
Maybe youll clean up after yourselves next time!
(FRANKIE looks frustrated at CHASE, then exits.)
THERESA
Is he pretty mad?
CHASE
Frankie hates backin down from a fight.
RHYTHM CITY
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[CHASE]
(shrugs.)
Hell get over it.
THERESA
So, what has happened here? Why did this whole town turn against you guys?
(REYNA enters unnoticed by CHASE and THERESA, and watches.)
CHASE
You knew about the mayors speech three weeks ago, right? Your parents were there.
THERESA
Well, sure, but cmon one little speech?
CHASE
Never underestimate the power of a song and dance.
THERESA
(pause.)
Is that what did it?
CHASE
Thats always what does it. You get a catchy tune in someones head, and theyll almost
believe anything.
THERESA
Is that so?
CHASE
(making a move on her.)
Worked on you, didnt it?
THERESA
(chuckles.)
Well, I cant argue with that.
(They kiss briefly. REYNA is visibly hurt by this.)
Id better get going. I told my parents Id be home for lunch.
CHASE
Will I see you later?
THERESA
Ill drop by the hangout.
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RHYTHM CITY
CHASE
Ill be there.
(THERESA exits. CHASE sits and watches her leave. REYNA moves to him.)
REYNA
So, I guess you and her are pretty close, huh?
CHASE
Oh. Hi, Reyna. I didnt see you there.
REYNA
Yeah, Im gettin used to it.
CHASE
(looks at her for explanation; shes looking away.)
Whats that supposed to mean?
REYNA
Youve had your head in the clouds for three weeks, Chase. You aint got time for your
real friends no more.
CHASE
The Hawks are fine.
REYNA
Im talkin about me, Chase! I know what youre doin. Youre tryin to make me
jealous. Youre tryin to get back at me for breakin up with you!
CHASE
Reyna, this is none of your business.
REYNA
How can you say that? Am I nothin to you, now? Before Theresa came along, our
relationship was really startin to go someplace. Remember when you told me you loved
me?
(CHASE rolls his eyes and looks away.)
You sang it over and over again.
CHASE
(frustrated.)
It was the chorus.
(MASON and CHERI enter, arguing inaudibly.)
REYNA
Well, you meant it, didnt ya?
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CHASE
We broke up, Reyna. Again. For the fourth time. Doesnt that mean anything to you?
REYNA
Of course it does! It means our relationship is strong enough to go through crap like that
and still stay together!
(during the previous dialogue, CHERI motions toward CHASE as if presenting
MASON with a dare. MASON begins to cross toward CHASE.)
CHASE
(responding to REYNAs assertion.)
I dont believe this.
(notices MASON, sighs.)
Excuse me
(turns to leave.)
REYNA
Where ya goin?
(CHASE begins to leave as REYNA turns to see MASON headed for them.)
MASON
Chase!
(CHASE turns around.)
I need to talk with you.
CHASE
I have nothin to say to you, Mr. Harper.
MASON
Id like to work something out.
CHASE
For the Hawks?
MASON
Well, no. More for you.
CHASE
Whatever.
(turns to leave.)
MASON
Chase, would you please just listen to me for one minute?
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RHYTHM CITY
CHASE
(turns, looks at his watch.)

Alright. Go.
MASON
I want you to know that I see a lot of leadership potential in you. You really could have a
bright, successful future if you would only apply yourself to more substantial endeavors.
CHASE
Like what?
MASON
Lots of things, Chase. You could get a solid, well-paying job. You could go to college.
If youre interested, we could always use more confident, charismatic leaders working at
City Hall. There are all sorts of opportunities for young men of your talent. I just dont
like to see that kind of potential wasted on keeping a gang together.
CHASE
(looking at his watch.)
Thirty seconds.
MASON
Look, I know you have a lot of influence. That could really serve you well in your
future
CHASE
Yeah, I think I read that in a fortune cookie.
MASON
Chase, Im being serious. There is no future in this gang.
CHASE
You dont know nothin about the Hawks, Mr. Harper. You just wanna control us.
Were the only part of this city that you dont have control over, and you cant handle it.
If thats what becomes of men who achieve their bright, successful future, I want
nothin to do with it. Times up.
(exits.)
MASON
Just think about it, will you?
(REYNA shakes her head at MASON and exits as CHERI crosses to him.)
CHERI
(patronizing.)
So how did it go?
RHYTHM CITY
MASON
You saw the whole thing.
CHERI
Told ya so. He wont budge, Mason. I know him better than you do.
MASON
You were right.
CHERI
And?
MASON
And
(rolls his eyes with a smile.)
I was wrong.
CHERI
I love hearing you say that. You should try it more often.
MASON
I guess I owe you dinner then, huh?
CHERI
(laughs mildly.)
Nice try.
MASON
What? I lost fair and square. Let me take you out tonight.
CHERI
Thanks for the offer. But I
MASON
But you cant think of anything youd rather do? Wonderful! Ill pick you up at six!
CHERI
(smiles.)
Cute.
(starts to walk past him.)
MASON
Whats wrong?
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RHYTHM CITY
CHERI
(pause, then seriously.)

We cant do this, Mason. Were just setting ourselves up to be hurt again.
MASON
Why do you keep saying that?
CHERI
Because I wont marry you!
MASON
(playfully.)
Marriage?! Whoa, slow down, Juliet! I was just talking about dinner.
CHERI
Im an independent woman, Mason. Im not going to let myself fall for you again.
MASON
Okay, that rules out bungee jumping. How about fettuccine alfredo with a sourdough
breadstick. Thats your favorite, isnt it?
CHERI
Mason
MASON
White tablecloth, bottle of merlot, and a couple of candles Real casual.
CHERI
It will just be a waste of time.
MASON
Then its time well-wasted.
(CHERI hesitates.)
So Ill pick you up at six?
CHERI
(pause, then in spite of herself.)
Seven.
MASON
Six-thirty it is! And thank you for the opportu?
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CHERI
(walking offstage.)
Dont mention it.
MASON
Of course. Would you like me to walk you?
CHERI
That wont be necessary.
MASON
Alright. But if you need anything
CHERI
Ill see you tonight, Mason.
(exits.)
MASON
Yes. Tonight. See you then.
(looks upward, enthusiastically mouths the words Thank you, and exits.
Blackout.)
# 22 Scene Change II 1-2

SCENE 2A PARK BENCH
(Late at night, MITZI is sitting alone on a park bench wearing a hat and holding
a newspaper to hide her face. CODY, FRANKIE, BETTE, and JAZZ, holding
rolls of toilet paper, rush onstage and hide in various places.)
ANGRY MAN
(shouted from offstage.)
Get back here!
(runs onstage wearing pajamas, slippers, and a hat and holding a rolled-up
newspaper.)
You little whippersnappers! Where are ya?! Dont think ycan hide from me!
(exits.)
BETTE
(peaking out from behind the park bench and watching offstage after the man.)
Phew! That was close!
(FRANKIE and JAZZ come out laughing.)
CODY
That was so fun!
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RHYTHM CITY
JAZZ
Did you see the look on his face?!

FRANKIE
All that just cuz we help a guy redecorate his trees.
BETTE
And they wonder why its hard to find good help these days!
FRANKIE
Jazz, I cant believe I went two months without T-P-in a house!
JAZZ
I told ya.
FRANKIE
Next week, I promise you can count me in.
BETTE
(to CODY.)
So ya really never done this bfore, huh?
CODY
Never.
JAZZ
Poor kid. Were ruining him.
FRANKIE
Yeah. We really oughta straighten up.
BETTE
(tossing a roll of toilet paper to FRANKIE.)
So, where to next?
JAZZ
I vote Mitzis house!
(MITZI, unnoticed by the others, lowers the paper and with a shocked look on
her face.)
FRANKIE
Perfect!
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BETTE
She never suspects a thing.
(MITZI is upset but remains silent as the others start to exit.)
FRANKIE
Lets go!
JAZZ
After this one though, I gotta head home. My moms gonna wonder
BETTE
Oh no! Here comes that guy! Hide!
(BETTE and CODY hide behind the park bench. FRANKIE sits next to MITZI
and grabs her newspaper to hide his face. JAZZ takes her hat and wears it over
his eyes leaning against the bench. MITZI looks around frantically, then feigns a
sleeping position as the ANGRY MAN returns.)
ANGRY MAN
(breathing heavily.)
Either o you see some teenagers run by?
JAZZ
(disguising his voice.)
Uh, yeahI think they were headed for the beach.
(all, except ANGRY MAN, point offstage.)
ANGRY MAN
Thanks.
(turns to go.)
JAZZ
Dont mention it.
(Just as the ANGRY MAN turns, MITZI abruptly takes her paper back from
FRANKIE and sits up behind it.)
ANGRY MAN
(stops short.)
Wait a minute. We dont have a beach!
(turns to see FRANKIE.)
You!
(lunges to get FRANKIE who leaps over the back of the bench as CODY and
BETTE come out of hiding.)
JAZZ
Run!
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RHYTHM CITY
BETTE
(grabbing the ANGRY MANs hat.)
Hey, did ya want this?!
(ANGRY MAN moves toward BETTE who quickly pulls the hat away.)
Psych!
(passes the hat to CODY.)
(FRANKIE, BETTE, JAZZ and CODY, laughing and carrying the toilet paper
rolls, run off in different directions. CODY tosses the hat back onstage as he
exits.)
ANGRY MAN
(picking up the hat.)
Ya lousy, good-for-nothin rascals!
(furiously rushing offstage.)
Get back here right now!
(exits.)
(MITZI continues to hide behind her newspaper as MASON and CHERI are
heard offstage.)
CHERI
(offstage, barely audible at first but getting progressively louder.)
Remember when we were out on our second date, and I insisted you had to try sushi?
MASON
(entering with CHERI, both in semi-formal attire.)
Of course I remember that! That spicy guacamole just about did me in!
CHERI
It was wasabi.
(giggling.)
And you werent supposed to eat a mouthful of it.
MASON
My eyes were watering the rest of the night.
CHERI
(playfully.)
I thought you said that was from allergies!
MASON
Oh that's right!
(laughs.)
Yeah my hay fever really acts up in January.
(They both laugh.)
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CHERI
(sighs.)
Those are fun memories.
MASON
(pause.)
We had a lot of them, you know. Fun memories.
CHERI
We did Like the time you made lasagna with nacho cheese sauce?
(chuckles.)
MASON
Or when you locked your keys in the car and tried to break in using the antenna?
(both laugh.)
I sometimes wonder if you did stuff like that just to get attention.
CHERI
(playfully.)
I guess youll never know, will you?
MASON
You were such a flirt back then. Every guy in town fell for you.
CHERI
I wasnt flirtingnot with them anyway. I had my eye on you well before then.
MASON
You did?
CHERI
Remember when I pretended I couldnt swim, and you jumped fully dressed into the lake
to try and save me?
MASON
And I lost a shoe, my wallet sank to the bottom, and everyone laughed in my face? Yeah,
I think I remember.
CHERI
(somberly.)
WellI wasnt laughing on the inside.
MASON
Are you sure? Cause you were laughing pretty hard on the outside.
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RHYTHM CITY
CHERI
Nobody had ever come to my rescue like that before. It was a day I will never forget.
MASON
(pause.)
Kind of liketonight, huh?
(CHERI looks at him tenderly and smiles.)
I had a wonderful time with you, Cheri.
CHERI
I did too.
MASON
(dancing slowly with her.)
The way we danced tonightit was like nothing had changed.
CHERI
I know.
MASON
(pause.)
We should do this again. How does tomorrow evening look for you?
CHERI
(smiling.)
You have a city to run, Mr. Mayor.
MASON
Okay. Lunch then.
CHERI
Sorry. Ive got plans.
MASON
Really. Plans?
CHERI
Yes. Plans.
MASON
Plans to sit at home alone playing hard-to-get?
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CHERI
(coy smile.)
My spice rack wont alphabetize itself, ya know.
MASON
So what do you say? I know this great little cafe on Main
CHERI
MasonI dont want to discuss this now. This has been a wonderful night. Lets not
spoil it, okay?
MASON
(pensively.)
Okay.
(pause.)
Come on, Ill walk you home.
(MASON kisses CHERIs hand and puts her arm in his as they exit. After a
moment, a wide-eyed MITZI lowers the paper staring offstage after the couple.
REYNA enters.)
REYNA
(whispering.)
Pssst. Mitzi!
MITZI
Reyna! Youll never believe who I just saw!
REYNA
SsshQuiet down.
MITZI
It was the mayor and!
REYNA
Not now, Mitzi! I got somethin important.
MITZI
Yeah?
REYNA
How well do you know yer uncle Louie?
MITZI
My uncle Louie?
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RHYTHM CITY
REYNA
Yeah, Louie Pasani, yer uncle. Are you two kinda close?
MITZI
Not really. I met him when I was four. He lives like super far away.
REYNA
Do ya think ya could get his phone number for me?
MITZI
Why do you want that?
REYNA
I think hes the guy Cheri was talkin about from the robbery.
MITZI
Do you mean to tell me that that Louie Pasani the Police Chief is actually my police chief
uncle Louie Pasani?!
REYNA
Exactly!
MITZI
Thats impossible!
REYNA
Why?
MITZI
Because the guy Cheri talked about was bad! My uncle Louie has to be good; its his
job.
REYNA
Of course he is.
(pause.)
But it sure makes ya wonder about that Bennett family, dont it?
MITZI
Huh?
REYNA
Think about it.
(coaxing.)
There was a robbery Then they went to court Now theyre on the run And the
police are lookin for em
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MITZI
You dont mean?
REYNA
What?
MITZI
that maybe they robbed the bank?
REYNA
(gasp.)
Ya think so?
MITZI
Well, I dont know.
REYNA
Mitzi, I think ya might be on to somethin!
MITZI
Really?
REYNA
Why else would they be runnin from the cops?
MITZI
Wait a minute. The Bennetts seem way too nice for that. And weve known Cheri since
we were kids.
REYNA
Yeahalways who ya least expect, aint it?
MITZI
I guess so.
REYNA
If youre right about this, Mitzi, then we cant just stand by and let em get away with it.
Criminals gotta be brought to justice! If only there was some way we could tell your
uncle
MITZI
Well, I think we might have his phone number in an address book at
REYNA
Really? Thats a great idea! We should call him!
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RHYTHM CITY
MITZI
Oh, we cant do that. I cant turn against Cheri.
REYNA
But what about all that stuff ya said about justice andwomens suffrage!
MITZI
I know, Reyna, but Cheris my friend. I could never do that to her. Not for a million
dollars!
REYNA
(sigh.)
You couldnt, huh?
MITZI
Wellmaybe for a million dollars
REYNA
Really?
MITZI
Well, yeah, I meana million dollars?! Think what you could buy with
REYNA
Cuz ya know about the reward money for catchin bank robbers, dontcha?
MITZI
Reward money?
REYNA
Yeah! A million dollars in reward money!
MITZI
(eyes widening.)
Really?
REYNA
This is our chance to finally do somethin with our lives, Mitzi! As soon as we get that
reward, well leave town. We can go wherever we want!
MITZI
And do all those things you only read about in the movies!
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REYNA
Now yer gettin it! So, you in?
MITZI
Wellit sounds good and all, butI just dont know, Reyna. Ive never done anything
like this before.
# 23 Gone
(REYNA, MITZI)
REYNA
Its now or never, Mitzi. Whadya say?
(MITZI hesitates.)
SOMETIMES LIFELL GIVE YA SECOND CHANCES
OTHER TIMES, YA GOTTA KEEP THE CARDS YOUVE DRAWN
YA CANT KEEP SITTIN OUT A HUNDRED DANCES
OR SOON YOUR CHANCES WILL BE GONE
MITZI, THIS COULD BE THE TICKET
THIS COULD BE OUR CHANCE TO FINALLY BE FREE
WELL HAVE CHAMPAGNE AND SKYLIGHTS
WELL BE LIVIN THE HIGH LIFE
THERE IS SO MUCH MORE FOR US TO SEE
WELL NEVER HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE
IF WE LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS
WE CANT WAIT FOR THE RIGHT TIME
THIS IS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME
AND WE SIMPLY GOTTA MOVE FAST
BEFORE ITS GONE!
MITZI
Gone?
REYNA
GONE
LIKE THE STARS AT THE FIRST LIGHT O DAWN
WE HAVE ONLY ONE SHOT
MITZI
BUT WE JUST MIGHT GET CAUGHT
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RHYTHM CITY
REYNA
STILL, WE GOTTA TAKE IT NOW BEFORE ITS GONE.
MITZI
SO IF WHAT YOURE SAYING IS TRUE
REYNA
Yeah?
MITZI
WELL MAKE A FORTUNE IN NO TIME AT ALL
REYNA
Yes!
MITZI
ON MY OWN PRIVATE SHIP
I CAN GO ON A TRIP
AROUND THE WORLD AND SHOP AT EVRY MALL
REYNA
Thats right!
MITZI
Wait!
THE HAWKS MIGHT NEVER UNDERSTAND
REYNA
Mitzi,
DONT YA SEE? IT DOESNT MATTER NOW!
ONCE WE REVEAL THEIR CRIME
WELL PICK UP EVRY DIME
AND BY THE TIME THEY FIGURE OUT HOW
Well be gone!
MITZI
Gone?
REYNA
Yes, gone!
MITZI
Gone.
RHYTHM CITY
REYNA
BUT ONLY IF WE ARE QUICK TO RESPOND
MITZI
WE COULD DO SO MUCH MORE
THAN WEVE DREAMED OF BEFORE
REYNA & MITZI
WELL EXPLORE THE WORLD AS SOON AS WE ARE GONE!
MITZI
BUT WE HAVE TO KEEP THIS TO OURSELVES
REYNA
Right!
NO ONE ELSE CAN KNOW WHAT WEVE PLANNED
MITZI
I CAN KEEP IT A SECRET
I WILL NOT EVEN SPEAK IT
TIL WERE LOUNGING ON THE HOT SAND
REYNA & MITZI
AND GOING WHEREVER WE WANT
DOING WHATEVER WE PLEASE
REYNA
LIKE A LIFE-LONG VACATION
MITZI
WE WILL TRAVEL THE NATION
REYNA & MITZI
WITH OUR HAIR FLYING IN THE BREEZE
AND WELL BE GONE
MITZI
WE WILL BE LONG
REYNA & MITZI
GONE
ITS A GOLD MINE THAT WERE SITTING ON
THIS ONE SMALL ENDEAVOR
WILL GIVE US FOREVER
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RHYTHM CITY
[REYNA & MITZI]
WHATEVER WE DESIRE WHEN WERE GONE
GONE
GONE!
(Blackout.)

SCENE 3TOWN SQUARE
(Rhythm City TOWNSPEOPLE are in the midst of more routine, everyday
activities. THERESA and CHASE are walking together. Two NEWLYWEDS
enter.)
# 26 Rhythm City (2nd Reprise)
(TOWNSPEOPLE)
NEWLYWED 1
PLEASE COME BACK TO ME, MY DARLING
NEWLYWED 2
I MUST GO OR ILL BE LATE FOR WORK
ITS A SACRIFICE, BUT PEOPLE NEED ME
THATS WHY I AM A GROCERY CLERK
(NEWLYWEDS part ways, dramatically. THERESA watches all of this with
delight.)
CHASE
What are you smiling about?
THERESA
I love this city.
CHASE
(proudly.)
You do?
# 27 Music of Life
(THERESA, CHASE)
THERESA
I do. It used to drive me nuts. Now, I cant get enough of it.
CHASE
Funny how it works like that, huh?
RHYTHM CITY
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THERESA
And its all thanks to you.
ONCE, I THOUGHT THAT ALL ID SEEN WAS ALL THERE IS TO SEE
I WAS CONTENT WITH THAT. I COULDNT ASK FOR MORE
BELIEVING LIFE WOULD JUST GO ON
THE SAME ROUTINE, AND WHEN WERE GONE,
EVERYTHING WOULD MOVE ALONG JUST LIKE BEFORE
NOW IVE HEARD, AND I HAVE SEEN,
AND I HAVE FELT SO MANY THINGS
IN THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW WORLD I NEVER KNEW
THERE IS MUSIC ALL AROUND US
THIS WONDER THAT SURROUNDS US
WITH NEW, ENCHANTING SOUNDS TO LISTEN TO
BUT MOST OF ALL, ITS HERE THAT I FOUND YOU
NOW IVE HEARD, IVE FELT THE MUSIC OF LIFE
I WOULD HAVE NEVER BELIEVED IT
BUT WHEN IM WITH YOU, THEN I KNOW IT TO BE TRUE
YOUVE TAUGHT ME HOW TO SING THE MUSIC OF LIFE
ILL NEVER BE THE SAME
NOW THAT IVE FOUND MY PLACE WITH YOU
CHASE
ALL MY LIFE I HEARD THE SONGS OF COUPLES LIVING ON
THE WINGS OF LOVE, AND I THOUGHT: IT CANT BE TRUE
THEY SING OF NEVER-ENDING HIGHS
A HUNDRED SPARKLES IN THEIR EYES
THEN ALL AT ONCE, I REALIZED I FEEL IT TOO
EVER SINCE I MET YOU, IVE BEEN FEELING SO ALIVE
AND STILL, THERES SO MUCH MORE I WANT TO KNOW:
WHAT ITS LIKE TO BE IN REAL LOVE
THE KIND WE ONLY DREAMED OF
AND SING OF HOW THE FEELING SEEMS TO GROW
THATS WHY I NEVER WANT TO LET YOU GO
NOW IVE HEARD, IVE FELT THE MUSIC OF LIFE
BUT WHEN IM WITH YOU, THEN I KNOW ITS REALLY TRUE
MY HEART IS FILLED WITH SONG, THE MUSIC OF LIFE
NOW THAT IVE FOUND MY PLACE WITH YOU
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RHYTHM CITY
CHASE & THERESA
WITH YOU
THERESA
WITH YOU, IVE HEARD,
IVE FELT THE MUSIC OF LIFE
BUT WHEN IM WITH YOU,
THEN I KNOW ITS REALLY TRUE
CHASE
WITH YOU, IVE HEARD,
IVE FELT THE MUSIC OF LIFE
YOUVE SHOWN ME HOW TO SING

THE MUSIC OF LIFE
NOW THAT IVE FINLLY
HEARD THE SOUND
OF THE MUSIC AROUND US
IVE FOUND MY PLACE WITH YOU
YOUVE FILLED ME WITH

THE MUSICLIFES MUSIC
I BELIEVE
AND I KNOW ITS REALLY TRUE
THERES NOTHING LIKE THE SOUND

OF THE MUSIC AROUND US
IVE FINALLY FOUND MY PLACE WITH YOU
(They kiss.)
THERESA
Can you believe we really just sang that whole song off the top of our heads?
CHASE
(laughs.)
You really gotta get out more.
THERESA
Its amazing. Just spending the last three weeks here has completely changed the way I
look at life.
CHASE
Actually, its been over a month. But whos counting?
THERESA
It has?
CHASE
Yeah. Todays the 19th; you got here in mid-June
THERESA
Oh no.
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CHASE
What?
THERESA
Its already July 19 ! Chase, we have to testify in court on the 23rd! Im going home in
three days.
th
CHASE
Three days? Are you sure?
THERESA
(very disappointed.)
I cant believe its almost over.
CHASE
Well, wait a minute. Of course its not overright? I mean, youre comin back
THERESA
Chase, its like a thousand miles away.
CHASE
Soyoure tellin me this is it then. Just three more days, and we call it quits.
THERESA
Oh, dont say it like that.
CHASE
Well, how do you want me to say it? In three days, youre gonna leave, and Ill never see
you again.
(THERESA looks away. Pause.)
I better go. Im gonna be late for work.
THERESA
(turns to him.)
Chase
CHASE
We can talk later.
(CHASE exits. THERESA stares sadly offstage after him.
followed by MASON.)
MASON
Cheri, can we please talk about this?
CHERI enters
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RHYTHM CITY
CHERI
Weve been over it a hundred times, Mason; I have to leave. Why wont you accept that?
MASON
Because, if I accept it, Ill never see you again!
(THERESA exits.)
CHERI
Mason
MASON
Two years ago, after you left, Cheri, I was an absolute mess. I realized I had just lost
what was most important to me. I sang to God that, if He would give me one more
chance, I wouldnt make the same mistakes again. And now, youre here. And why?
Because of some crazy bank robbery that happened a thousand miles away! Cheri, this is
my second chance PleaseI cant lose you again.
CHERI
What about the Hawks, Mason? Do you think I can just stand aside and watch you
destroy the only thing that those kids have to be proud of?
MASON
The only thing to be proud of? Cheri, the Hawks are a gang of reprobate teenagers, and
you talk about it like its a community service group! Do we have to mention the
Hawks right now?
CHERI
Theres just no compromising with you, is there?
MASON
Not on this particular issue.
CHERI
Im sorry to hear that. Goodbye, Mason.
(LOUIE and the CROOKS enter with a briefcase.)
MASON
(as she exits.)
Cheri, please
(she is gone. MASON lets out a frustrated sigh and exits.)
LOUIE
(to CROOKS.)
Now remember, guys. Weve got to move quick and get out. Dont do anything that
might attract attention.
RHYTHM CITY
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(MAN and WOMAN enter.)

CROOK 1
Sure thing, Louie.
LOUIE
(to MAN.)
Excuse me. Were new to this area. Just passing through. Can you tell me where I
might find a young lady named Reyna? She was suppos
MAN
(enthusiastically.)
Whats that?
LOUIE
Reyna.
WOMAN
Did you just say you were new to our town?
LOUIE
Uhyeah. Just passing through.
# 28 The Welcome
(TOWNSPEOPLE)
MAN
Thats wonderful!
WOMAN
Simply wonderful!
MAN
Glad to have you!
WOMAN
Pleased to meet you!
MAN
GENTLEMEN, WE
WOMAN
WELCOME YOU TO
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RHYTHM CITY
MAN
RHYTHM CITY
WOMAN
IM MARIANNE
MAN
AND MY NAME IS JEROME
CROOK 1
What thuf?
MAN & WOMAN
BOTH OF US ARE ACTIVE ON THE TOWN COMMITTEE
IN CHARGE OF MAKING VISITORS FEEL AT HOME
LOUIE
Thank you, but this is really unnecessary. We
MAN
PLEASE STEP OVER THIS WAY
WOMAN
WELL SHOW YOU TOWN SQUARE
MAN
ALL THE
WOMAN
CITY MEETINGS
MAN
HAPPEN HERE
WOMAN
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
MAN
DONT HESITATE TO ASK
MAN & WOMAN
EVRYBODYS HONEST AND SINCERE
RHYTHM CITY
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MAN
Come on, everyone!
WOMAN
Visitors!
TOWN
(except MAN & WOMAN)
Visitors?!
MAN
Lets tell em!
(TOWNSPEOPLE break into song and dance. LOUIE and CROOKS are
shocked, confused, and scared all at the same time.)
TOWN
YOU WILL SEE ITS GREAT TO BE IN RHYTHM CITY
ITS THE FINEST PLACE THAT YOU COULD EVER GO
OUR TOWN IS ALL INHABITED
WITH FUN AND FRIENDLY FOLK
YOULL LIKE US ALL THE MORE, THE MORE YOU KNOW
OH, ANYONE KNOWS EVRYRONE IN RHYTHM CITY
AND ALL ENJOY THE KINDNESS THAT WE SHOW
COFFEE SHOP OWNER
IF YOU EVER NEED A FAVOR,
WE WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU OUT
REAL ESTATE AGENT
CAUSE BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR
IS WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT
HOTEL PROPRIETOR
JUST SPEND A DAY OR TWO IN TOWN,
YOULL KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT
TOWN
ITS THE FINEST PLACE THAT YOU COULD EVER GO
THE FINEST PLACE THAT YOU COULD EVER GO
WE CAN PROVE YOULL WANT TO MOVE TO RHYTHM CITY
THERES A WEALTH OF BUSNESS OPPORTUNITY
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HOME-BASED BUSINESSMAN
HELLO THERE, FINE YOUNG GENTLEMEN.
IF YOUD LIKE TO BE RICH,
YOU OUGHT TO JOIN MY MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING!
TOWN
OH, WHEN YOU TRY AND STOP ON BY IN RHYTHM CITY
YOULL RECEIVE THE KINDEST HOSPITALITY
BAKER
WE HAVE A TOWN CAMARADERIE
YOU DONT SEE EVRYWHERE
MAGIC STORE OWNER
OUR CITYS SENSE OF FRIENDLINESS
IS REALLY, TRULY RARE
MASSEUSE
IN RHYTHM CITY, YOU CAN COUNT ON PEOPLE WHO CARE
TOWN
ITS THE NICEST PLACE YOUD EVER WANT TO BE
THE NICEST PLACE YOUD EVER WANT TO BE
(Dance break. LOUIE and CROOKS are passed from group to group during the
music. They dont like it, but are too confused to resist very much.)
ITS THE NICEST PLACE YOUD EVER WANT TO BE
THE NICEST PLACE YOUD EVER WANT TO BE
(Song ends in an exaggerated, presentational pose.
TOWNSPEOPLE resumes normal activities.)
WOMAN
(to LOUIE.)
Were glad to have you here.
(MAN and WOMAN exit.)
CROOK 2
(accusingly.)
What was that about, Louie?!
After a pause,
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LOUIE
(snapping back.)
How am I supposed to know?! That was the most ridiculous thing Ive ever seen!
(REYNA enters and crosses to LOUIE.)
CROOK 1
Lets just grab our witnesses and cut outta here quick.
REYNA
Can I help ya with somethin?
CROOK 2
No! No more help! Please!
LOUIE
You have a familiar voice. Reyna, I presume?
REYNA
That depends.
LOUIE
If it depends on whats in this briefcase, Id say youre our girl.
REYNA
Is it all there?
LOUIE
Every dime.
REYNA
Lemme see.
LOUIE
Huh-uh. Not until I know you can deliver.
REYNA
Aright. But remember: we made a deal. Youre only allowed to hold em till after you
win that trial.
LOUIE
You have nothing to worry about, miss. Just lead the way.
(REYNA motions for them to follow her offstage. Just as they exit, MITZI runs on
followed by the HAWKS.)
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RHYTHM CITY
FRANKIE
Hey, Mitzi, why are we stoppin?

MITZI
Just wait here.
SCRUB
What? Why?
FRANKIE
I thought you said this was an emergency.
MITZI
I did?
BETTE
Ya said this was an emergency, and we had to follow you right away. So, where ya
takin us?
MITZI
Umright here.
JAZZ
What?
RUDY
Mitzi,theres nothin happening here.
MITZI
We just have to stay here. Trust me; Ive got it all figured out.
JAZZ
Youve got it figured out?
BETTE
Youthe girl who wondered what kind of cow gives us peanut butter?
MITZI
Its not a dairy product. I understand that now.
FRANKIE
Come on, Mitzi. I think you got some explaining to do.
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MITZI
(to BETTE.)
See? Im not the only one!
(to FRANKIE.)
Well, Frankie, they call it peanut butter, but actually
FRANKIE
Not that! I mean why you brought us here!
MITZI
Well,II cant tell you.
JAZZ
Im goin back to the junkyard.
MITZI
No! Dont! You cant go back there!
FRANKIE
(probing.)
Why not?
MITZI
Well, becausewell, I meanbecause, uh
(HAWKS stare impatiently at MITZI.)
You promise you wont get mad?
HAWKS
MITZI!
MITZI
Okay! Okay!
(deep breath, then quickly.)
Reyna called my Police Chief uncle Louie whos coming to take Cheri and the Bennetts
back for sneaking out of town when they were supposed to stay put until after the trial.
There! I said it, alright? No big deal. Now, whos up for ice cre?
SCRUB
We gotta do somethin!
FRANKIE
Lets go, Hawks! We hafta get to the junkyard!
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RUDY
Hold up, Frank! Those guys might have guns! We could get killed!
FRANKIE
(stopping short.)
Oh, youre right.
BETTE
We cant just leave em there!
FRANKIE
We aint leavin nobody!
JAZZ
So what are we doin?
FRANKIE
(thinking intensely.)
Uh
BETTE
Whats the plan, Frankie?
FRANKIE
Gimme a sec. Im thinkin.
SCRUB
Lets get Chase! Hell know what to do!
FRANKIE
I aready know what to do!
RUDY
Whats that, Frank?
FRANKIE
Wellfirst we gotta bust Chase outta work, then Ill tell ya the rest. Lets go!
(HAWKS, except MITZI, sprint offstage.)
MITZI
(moment of hesitation.)
Wait! Im coming too!
(MITZI rushes offstage. Blackout.)
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SCENE 4JUNKYARD
(Lights up on Hawks hangout. MR. and MRS. BENNETT enter.)
MR. BENNETT
(frustrated.)
Cody? Cody! I dont see him.
MRS. BENNETT
Cody? Are you sure Reyna said the junkyard?
MR. BENNETT
Of course Im sure. And you know as well as I do this is where Codys been spending
his time.
MRS. BENNETT
I still cant believe he sneaked out on us. The Mayor was right.
MR. BENNETT
Well Im going to put a stop to it, once and for all.
THERESA
(entering with CHERI.)
Mom! Dad!
MR. BENNETT
Theresa?
CHERI
Just after you left, Reyna called back. She said Cody went to the other side of the
junkyardover the second fence.
MR. BENNETT
The second fence?
MRS. BENNETT
Wheres that?
THERESA
We dont know. She said youd know where it was.
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CODY
(entering.)
Hey, guys. What are you doing here?
MR. BENNETT
Maybe youd like to explain what youre doing here.
CODY
I was with Reyna, just like she told you.
MR. BENNETT
Thats not what she told me.
MRS. BENNETT
Cody, what is going on here?
LOUIE
(rising from a hiding place, brandishing a pistol.)
Allow me to answer that.
(MRS. BENNETT and THERESA gasp in fear. CROOK 1 appears with a gun
and the briefcase. CROOK 2 rises from a hiding place, also with a gun and a
length of rope. CHERI and the BENNETTS are surrounded.)
MR. BENNETT
Oh no.
LOUIE
Its nice to see you again, Mr. Bennett. It was awfully inconsiderate of you all to leave so
abruptly back at the courthouse.
CROOK 2
Yeah. We didnt even getta say gbye.
(LOUIE and CROOK 1 move to stand by CROOK 2their guns remain steady
on the five witnesses.)
# 30 The Rescue
CHERI
How did you find us?
CROOK 1
Oh, we had a little help.
(He gestures offstage to REYNA who reluctantly appears as if out of hiding.
CROOK 1 hands her the briefcase.)
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[CROOK 1]
Thanks, dollface.
THERESA
Reyna?! Why?
REYNA
(sheepishly.)
Dont worry, guys. They aint gonna hurt ya. All they want is
CROOK 2
Who says we aint?!
REYNA
(pause.)
Thatthat was the deal.
LOUIE
Ya know
(points gun at REYNA.)
I dont think I like that deal anymore. Do you like that deal, Charlie?
CROOK 1
NoI never did like that deal.
LOUIE
Well then, how about we propose a new deal? We keep the money
(REYNA slowly sets down briefcase and steps back from it.)
you stand over there
(motions REYNA to stand with the hostages. She does.)
and the three of us get to do whatever we want with you. Hows that sound?
CROOK 1
Sounds real good, Louie.
CROOK 2
(snickering.)
Yeah. Real good.
LOUIE
Tie em up!
(CROOK 2 puts his gun away and moves to the six hostages with the rope. The
HAWKS, led by CHASE, spring onstage with various, make-shift junkyard
weapons to tackle LOUIE and the CROOKS. After a quick, chaotic fight, the
HAWKS seize all three of the guns. The chaos ends with the briefcase safely held
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RHYTHM CITY
by MR. BENNETT and LOUIE and the CROOKS tied up by their own rope in the
middle of the stage. RUDY, FRANKIE, and BETTE are all pointing guns at
them. THERESA wraps her arms around CHASE as music ends.)
CHASE
Are you alright?

(THERESA nods, still holding him tightly.)
JAZZ
We did it, Hawks!
(HAWKS cheer.)
SCRUB
(to MR. BENNETT, proudly.)
Its a good thing you got us lookin out for ya. You mighta been in real trouble.
FRANKIE
What should we do with em, Chase?
(CHASE steps away from THERESA, looking intently toward REYNA.)
Chase?
CHASE
Yeah, Frankie, why dont ya take over from here.
FRANKIE
Sure thing, boss. Scrub!
(tosses gun to SCRUB whose eyes light up in excitement. He quickly assumes a
tense, watchful pose pointing the gun at the criminals.)
Rudy, take some of the guys and escort these creeps to jail. And dont let em out of your
sight.
RUDY
You got it!
SCRUB
I better go tooin case things get ugly.
(RUDY, SCRUB, BETTE, and some other HAWKS begin to take LOUIE and the
CROOKS offstage at gunpoint. REYNA moves away from the group feeling
remorse for what happened.)
FRANKIE
Jazz, lets you and me go find the mayor and tell him to meet us at Town Square. He
needs to know about this.
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JAZZ
You bet!
CHASE
(to all remaining HAWKS.)
Hey, why dont you guys go with em. Gimme a minute here.
HAWKS
(ad lib.)
Alright, Chase. Well meet ya there. See ya soon. Etc.
(HAWKS lead CHERI and the BENNETTS offstage.)
THERESA
Are you coming, Chase?
CHASE
Go on ahead. Ill be there soon.
THERESA
Alright.
(Exeunt all but CHASE and REYNA. CHASE crosses to REYNA.)
CHASE
Welllooks like you came close, huh?
(waits a beat for an answer.)
You wouldve really made a name for yourself.
(silence.)
Ive known ya since we were kids, Reyna. I never thought ya had it in you to do
somethin like this. What makes you so all-important that innocent people can die to pay
for your shopping spree?
REYNA
(fighting tears.)
I didnt know, Chase.
CHASE
Didnt know what? That youd get found out?
REYNA
I didnt know they were gonna kill em. Honest, I didnt.
CHASE
Whod ya think you were dealin with? Boy scouts? Why did ya do it?
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REYNA
I dont know. It was lotsa things.

CHASE
Its always lotsa things, Reyna.
REYNA
It was her, alright?!
(pointing offstage.)
I couldnt even look at her, Chase. Every time I saw you together, I just
(pause.)
But I really didnt think they were gonna hurt em. Chase, you gotta believe m
CHASE
What now, Reyna? Whatre ya gonna do when the whole town knows who you really
are?
REYNA
II dont know.
CHASE
Ya still gonna hang around here?
REYNA
I dont know, Chase.
CHASE
Try and earn peoples trust all over again? Its not easy to do.
REYNA
I said I dont know! I never thought about all this bfore.
CHASE
Well, think about it! Another fifteen minutes and ya might be wearin handcuffs.
REYNA
Ya think I oughta leave town?
CHASE
Maybe ya should.
REYNA
Well, what do you want, Chase?
(pause.)
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[REYNA]
I could stay here and pay the price for what I did. But if you dont want me around no
more, it aint worth it. Do ya want me to go? If you do, just say the word, and Im gone.
CHASE
You really mean that?
REYNA
Yeah.
CHASE
(pause.)
I want you to go.
REYNA
Ya do? Likefor good?
CHASE
I do For good.
REYNA
(hurt.)
Wellaright then, ChaseGbye.
(REYNA exits. CHASE watches her leave, then exits opposite side. Blackout.)

SCENE 5TOWN SQUARE
(TOWNSPEOPLE are seated around the platform stage where MASON stands at
the podium with CHASE and FRANKIE at his side. CHERI and the BENNETT
family stand together with all of the other HAWKS, except REYNA. Lights up on
TOWNSPEOPLE applauding.)
FRANKIE
(leaning in to microphone.)
Sure, it was dangerous! Sure, we coulda been killed! But when your friends are in
trouble, ya cant think about stuff like that!
CHASE
(downplayed.)
We did what we had to do, and were just glad nobody got hurt.
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MASON
Well, that is remarkable. I must say, you Hawks have shown the kind of loyalty, bravery,
and overall quality of character that I would like to see in every citizen. Chase, you and
your friends are an inspiration to our city. In view of this, there are going to be a few
changes around here. Starting today, all efforts to break up the Hawks will cease
permanently!
(TOWNSPEOPLE cheer.)
# 32 Congratulations
(MASON, COMPANY)
As long as I am mayor, this group will have the respect and approval of our government.
Finally, on behalf of the town council and the citizens of Rhythm City, we would like to
extend our heart-felt congratulations on a job well done.
(All cheer, applaud, etc.)
YOU DID IT. YOU SAVED THE DAY
WE COULDNT EVER DO IT ANY OTHER WAY
NOBODY HAS THE BRAVERY THAT YOU HAVE SHOWN US HERE
WE LOVE IT. YOUVE PROVED TO US
THIS GANG IS WORTHY OF THE CITYS FAITH AND TRUST
AND ON BEHALF OF EVRYBODY, LET US MAKE IT CLEAR:
You deserve a cheer!
CONGRATULATIONS, WITH EXCLAMATIONS
THIS GENERATIONS INSPIRATION TO US ALL
NO MORE PROBATION OR SEGREGATION
WHICH, IN TRANSLATION, MEANS WERE TEARING DOWN THE WALL
NOW THAT WE HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT, THERES NO NEED TO FEUD
NO, EVEN ON THE CONTRARY, WE MUST EXUDE WITH GRATITUDE
THIS DECLARATION OF ADMIRATION
FOR HOW BRAVELY THEYVE BEHAVED IN SAVING THE DAY
MAN
THEY DID IT!
WOMAN
THEY BEAT THE CROOKS!
MAN & WOMAN
YOU CAN NEVER TELL A BOOK BY HOW THE COVER LOOKS
RHYTHM CITY
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MASON
YES! THAT IS AN IMPORTANT LESSON WE HAVE LEARNED TODAY
WOMAN
WERE SORRY TO TREAT YOU WRONG
MAN
WE SEE THAT YOU WERE BENEFICIAL ALL ALONG
MASON, MAN, & WOMAN
SO WE DECLARE OFFICIALLY: THE HAWKS ARE HERE TO STAY!
MASON
And wed like to say:
TOWN
MASON
YOUR REPUTATIONS RESTORATION HAS BEGUN
TOWN
A CELEBRATION, A DEMONSTRATION
JUST CONFIRMATION THAT THE VICTORY IS WON
HAWKS NEVER HAVE TO HIDE OUT OR DIVIDE OUT AGAIN
THE HARMONY IN TOWN WILL NOW BE
GREATER THAN ITS EVER BEEN
CONGRATULATIONS: OUR OBLIGATION
WE WANT TO SHOW IT SO YOU KNOW WE OWE IT TO YOU
MAN
ONCE,
WOMAN
THERE WAS A TIME
MAN
WHEN MOTHERS
WOMAN
AND FATHERS
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MAN
THOUGHT THEIR SONS
WOMAN
AND DAUGHTERS
MAN & WOMAN
WERE PUNKS,
MAN
PURSUING CRIME
MAN & WOMAN
WHAT A SHAME
MAN
NOW,
WOMAN
YOU CAN BE SURE
MAN
WE ALL SEE MUCH CLEARER
WOMAN
THAT WE WERE IN ERROR
MAN & WOMAN
SOMEHOW,
WOMAN
AND FURTHERMORE,
MAN & WOMAN
WE PROCLAIM:
MAN
LETS SHOUT IT ONCE AGAIN!
TOWN
THIS GENERATIONS INSPIRATION TO US ALL
NO MORE PROBATION OR SEGREGATION
WHICH, IN TRANSLATION, MEANS WERE TEARING DOWN THE WALL
RHYTHM CITY
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[TOWN]
(Dance Break.)
NOW THAT WE HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT,
THERES NO NEED TO FEUD
NO, EVEN ON THE CONTRARY,
WE MUST EXUDE WITH GRATITUDE
THIS DECLARATION OF ADMIRATION
FOR HOW BRAVELY THEYVE BEHAVED IN SAVING THE DAY
(The HAWKS and the BENNETTS are greeted by many TOWNSPEOPLE while
others slowly disperse. BETTE moves to CHASE and FRANKIE.)
BETTE
Ya looked good up there, captain!
CHASE
Thanks, Bette. Think I oughta go into politics?
BETTE
Sure, and I oughta go into figure skating!
(laughs. RUDY and MITZI rush to the group.)
RUDY
Man, can you believe it, Frankie? We aint criminals anymore!
MITZI
No more messy junkyard!
FRANKIE
Pretty sweet, huh?
(The BENNETT family cross to the group.)
MR. BENNETT
Chase, it took a lot of bravery to do what you all did back there. I must say, I feel I
misjudged you. All of you. And Im sorry.
CHASE
(shaking his hand.)
I appreciate that, sir. All is forgiven.
(MR. BENNETT turns around, and THERESA hugs CHASE. During the next few
lines, all of the HAWKS are exiting with the BENNETT Family.)
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CODY
(to JAZZ.)
You guys were awesome! See, mom?
MRS. BENNETT
That was very brave.
JAZZ
All in a days work, madam.
CODY
(to RUDY.)
And whered you learn to slide-tackle like that?!
RUDY
Ya liked it, huh? Ill teach ya sometime.
JAZZ
You think thats cool. You gotta see my famous hammer-hold!
CODY
Wow!
(All have exited, leaving the stage empty except for CHERI and MASON, who is
collecting his things. CHERI moves to him.)
CHERI
Well, Mr. Mayor, I think youve outdone yourself.
MASON
Thank you, Ms. Hall.
CHERI
I never knew you to change your mind about anything. Im impressed.
MASON
Im finally seeing things clearly now.
CHERI
They are good kids arent they?
MASON
The Hawks? No, this had nothing to do with them.
RHYTHM CITY
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CHERI
I dont understand.
MASON
Dont you see, Cheri? I did this for you for us.
CHERI
For us?
MASON
I love you, CheriIm crazy about you I love you so much I cant imagine spending
my life without you. And if welcoming a bunch of troubled kids is what it takes to keep
you here, then so be it!
CHERI
Troubled kids?
MASON
I realize now that this is what you wanted all along. And if were going to make this
marriage work, somethings gotta give.
CHERI
Whoa, who said anything about marriage?
MASON
I did. Just now.
(gets down on one knee and pulls out a jewelry box.)
I mean it, Cheri. I love you. I will do anything for you And I want you to be my wife.
(opens the jewelry box to reveal CHERIs engagement ring.)
Will you m?
CHERI
Stop. Please.
MASON
Oh no.
CHERI
I cant. Im sorry, Mason.
MASON
Wha what did I do wrong? I thought
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RHYTHM CITY
CHERI
What did you do wrong?! Mason, you just told me this entire thing was a lie! And now
youre asking me to marry you?!
MASON
Did I miss something here?
CHERI
The whole song and danceCongratulations with incantationsyou didnt mean a
word of that! It was all so you could propose to me!
MASON
Why cant you just accept the fact that Ill do anything to keep us together?!
CHERI
I never doubted that. As usual, you will do and say anything to get what you want.
(MASON struggles for a response.)
Goodbye, Mason.
(starts to exit.)
MASON
(desperately.)
Please dont go. Cheri, wait!
(CHERI turns to listen. MASON struggles for what to say, then turns away with
a frustrated sigh.)
CHERI
If youve got something to sing, then sing it.
# 33 I Loved You Too Much
(MASON, CHERI)
MASON
TWO YEARS I'VE WAITED FOR ANOTHER CHANCE
NOW YOU'RE LEAVING ME AGAIN WITHOUT A SECOND GLANCE
I DID EVERYTHING YOU WANTED, CHERI. ALL FOR WHAT?
SO YOU COULD WALK AWAY AND LEAVE ME WITH A DEEPER CUT?
I PRAYED FOR YOU TO FINALLY RETURN TO ME
I'VE BECOME THE MAN YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED ME TO BE
I THOUGHT IF ONLY I COULD FIND YOU, YOU WOULD SOON AGREE,
BUT NOW I CLEARLY SEE...
I LOVED YOU TOO MUCH
I HELD YOU TOO CLOSE
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[MASON]
I LET YOU IN ON THINGS ABOUT ME NO ONE ELSE KNOWS
I'VE WASTED MY DAYS
SHOULD'VE GONE MY OWN WAYS
LOOKED AWAY FROM YOUR GAZE AND
KEPT MY HANDS FROM YOUR TOUCH
CHERI
SO YOU THINK THAT YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WHO'S FELT THIS WAY?
LIKE I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS TO BE SWEPT AWAY?
THAT WAS MY PROBLEM ALL ALONG
I GOT SO CAUGHT UP IN YOUR SONG!
I IMAGINED HOW THE GOLDEN YEARS WOULD UNFOLD
YOU HAD ME SMILING AT THE THOUGHT OF GROWING OLD
AT ALL THOSE EMPTY DREAMS THAT I WAS SOLD
AND THE TRUTH BE TOLD:
I HELD YOU TOO CLOSE
I BELIEVED EVERY WORD
EVEN WHEN YOUR LIES WERE EXPOSED
I FOLLOWED YOU BLIND
LEFT MY WHOLE LIFE BEHIND
I SURRENDERED MY MIND AND LEANED ON YOU LIKE A CRUTCH
MASON
YOU COULDNT EVEN TELL ME WHY YOU WENT AWAY
YOU JUST LEFT ME HERE TO WONDER
WHAT DID I DO WRONG?
WHAT DID I NOT SAY?
WHAT COULD I HAVE DONE TO MAKE YOU STAY?
CHERI
THAT'S THE PRICE YOU PAY
WHEN YOU TAKE SOMEONE FOR
GRANTED LIKE YOU DID THAT WAY
YES YOU DID! YOU ALWAYS DID!
YOU NEVER SEE IT IN YOURSELF!
I LOVED YOU MORE THAN YOU DESERVED
MASON
I NEVER TOOK YOU FOR GRANTED
WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME
BETTER THAN I KNOW MYSELF?
I LOVED YOU MORE THAN YOU DESERVED
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[CHERI]
YOU LEFT ME WAITING ON THE SHELF
WHY MUST WE ALWAYS ARGUE?
WHY CAN'T YOU HEAR ME OUT?
DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT MY ATTITUDE
YOU ONLY LISTEN WHEN I SHOUT
DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT!
NO! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO STARTED THIS
LIKE YOU OFTEN DO
NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO, YOU'RE
ALWAYS STIRRING UP A FEUD
OH REALLY? YOU'RE A ONE TO TALK
YOU HAVEN'T GOT A CLUE!
AND ITS ALL TOO TRUE
[MASON]
YOU LEFT WITHOUT A WORD
AND THERE YOU GO AGAIN
THAT SAME SELF-RIGHTEOUS ATTITUDE
I'M HEARING EV'RY WORD
YOUR SHOUTING CAN BE HEARD FOR
MILES AROUND
DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT!
I THINK IT'S TAKEN TWO OF US
TO GET THIS FAR. YOU ONLY SEE IT FROM
YOUR POINT OF VIEW
CHERI, YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU
PUT ME THROUGH
AND ITS ALL TOO TRUE
BOTH
YOU HURT ME TOO DEEP
CHERI
BUT I'M OVER YOU NOW
MASON
I WON'T LOSE ANY SLEEP
BOTH
SO THIS IS GOODBYE
NO NEED TO ASK WHY
AND I'M NOT GONNA CRY FOR YOU OR LONG FOR YOUR TOUCH
'CAUSE I LOVE YOU
(MASON and CHERI pause for a moment as they realize their Freudian slips.
MASON kisses CHERI. She slaps him. After a beat, CHERI kisses MASON, then
holds him tightly. MASON offers the ring one last time.)
CHERI
(in spite of herself.)
Yes.
(CHERI and MASON sigh and share an exhausted laugh. Blackout.)
RHYTHM CITY
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SCENE 6COURTROOM
(Lights up on the courtroom. LOUIE and the CROOKS are wearing prison garb.
The BENNETTS, CHERI, the JUDGE, two attorneys, and bailiff are present.
The CROOKS briefcase is on the JUDGES bench.)
JUDGE
Will the defendants please rise?
(LOUIE and CROOKS stand up.)
As stated in the jurys verdict, the defendants have been found guilty of all counts of
armed robbery and attempted murder. You will each be sentenced to twenty years
without parole in the state penitentiary. Court is adjourned.
(JUDGE bangs gavel. Bailiff puts handcuffs on LOUIE and the CROOKS and
escorts them out. Others engage in conversation as the crowd slowly disperses.)
CHERI
(to the PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.)
Thank you so much. Youve been a big help.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
We had a very strong case, Ms. Hall. Im glad I could help see that justice was done.
CHERI
Me too.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
You have a nice afternoon. And congratulations again on your engagement.
CHERI
Thanks.
(PROSECUTING ATTORNEY exits. CHERI and the BENNETTS convene.)
MRS. BENNETT
I am so glad this is finally over. What a relief to know those men are locked away!
MR. BENNETT
We need to celebrate! Whatdya say we go to that Japanese place where they chop up
the food in front of you!
CODY
Cool!
MR. BENNETT
Can you come with us, Cheri?
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CHERI
Oh, I dont think so. I have a lot of packing to do.
CODY
Going back to Rhythm City?
CHERI
Yep. After two years of running, Im ready to go back home.
MRS. BENNETT
We wish you and Mason the best of luck.
CHERI
Thank you.
THERESA
(downhearted, giving CHERI a hug.)
Goodbye, Cheri. I wish I could come with you.
MRS. BENNETT
Theresa, is something wrong?
THERESA
You know whats wrong, mom.
MR. BENNETT
Honey, I know he was special
THERESA
Its not just about Chase, Dad. Its everythingthe people, the music, the dancing,It
was the mostunbelievable place!
MRS. BENNETT
Im going to miss it too, sweetheart. It sure was a nice vacation, wasnt it?
CODY
Yeah, just like that song they sang, ya know?
(CODY attempts to sing but has considerable difficulty producing the correct
notes or words.)
YOU WILL SEE ITS GREAT
no, I mean:
ITS GREAT TO BE IN RHYTHM
no, thats not right. Gosh, why cant I sing it? You know what song I mean?
RHYTHM CITY
- 119 -
MRS. BENNETT
I know, dear. It goes
(squinting, trying to hear the tune in her head.)
YOULL SEE
RHYTHM CI
(she stops herself, embarrassed by her lack of musicality.)
Oh, my! I dont know whats wrong with me.
MR. BENNETT
I believe it goes more like
CHERI
You wont get it.
MR. BENNETT
Huh?
CHERI
The same thing happened when I left Rhythm City. Those songsthey dont come back.
CODY
(visibly troubled by this.)
What do you mean?
THERESA
Dont you see, Cody? Theres no magic here. Everything that was natural in Rhythm
City is now impossible. All the music, the singing, the harmony, everything
CODY
(almost pleading with CHERI.)
What about dancing? Can I still do that?
CHERI
You can try to learn again, but itll take years. And its definitely not the same.
CODY
Oh, no
MRS. BENNETT
Im sorry, honey. But theres really nothing we can do about it now.
MR. BENNETT
Maybe there is.
(all turn to look at him.)
- 120 -
RHYTHM CITY
[MR. BENNETT]
I am a builder after all.

THERESA
(hopefully.)
Dad?
MR. BENNETT
I run my own business. I can set up shop wherever we like.
CODY
So,ya mean?
MR. BENNETT
Honestly, the musical life it was starting to grow on me.
(turns to MRS. BENNETT for approval.)
MRS. BENNETT
Lets do it.
MR. BENNETT
Better start packing, kids. Were moving back!
THERESA
Oh, Dad!
(hugs him.)
CODY
Yessss!
THERESA
Youre the greatest!
MRS. BENNETT
Thank you, Greg.
MR. BENNETT
Well, what are we waiting for? Lets call Marvs and rent a moving truck!
(Cheers from everyone. Fade to blackout as CHERI and the BENNETTS exit.)
RHYTHM CITY
- 121 -
SCENE 7TOWN SQUARE

(TOWNSPEOPLE are milling about. Most of the HAWKS are with their families
now. BETTE, JAZZ, and SCRUB are playing catch with a Frisbee.)
CHASE
(entering with MASON.)
so do ya see what Im saying? That would give the kids a chance to hang out together
and contribute to the towns development at the same time. Well hire a commercial
builder to oversee the project and we could get started first thing next week.
(JAZZ tosses the Frisbee toward BETTE. It flies over her head and offstage.)
MASON
This is an excellent plan, Chase. I like the way you think. So all we need is that builder.
Who do you think we should get to do it?
CODY
(rushing onstage, holding the Frisbee.)
Ya gotta watch him, Bette. Jazz throws like a girl!
BETTE
Cody?!
(MASON and CHASE quickly turn to see CODY.)
Whatre ya doin here?!
SCRUB
Hey, Cody!
JAZZ
Youre back!
SOME HAWKS
(running to greet him, ad lib.)
Hey, Codys back! Whats goin on, Cody? I thought you went home. Great to see ya!
etc.
(CHASE rushes to the group. THERESA enters and moves behind them.)
CHASE
Cody, is your sister?
(THERESA taps CHASE on the back. He turns to see her.)
Theresa!
THERESA
Did ya miss me?
- 122 -
RHYTHM CITY
CHASE
I couldnt stop thinkin about you! How long are you visiting?
THERESA
Were not visiting, Chase. This is our home.
(CHASE gives THERESA a hug, then a kiss. MR. BENNETT, MRS. BENNETT,
and CHERI enter. CHERI rushes to meet MASON)
CHERI
Mason!
MASON
Darling! How did it go? Did you win?
CHERI
We won!
MASON
Thats my girl!
(they kiss.)
MR. BENNETT
(standing with MRS. BENNETT and the HAWKS.)
Well, Cody, Im glad to see youre so happy.
CODY
Thanks, Dad.
SCRUB
So does this mean youre gonna staylike, all the time?
MR. BENNETT
I think so, Scrub.
(HAWKS ad lib general glee.)
CHERI
(with MASON.)
This is it, Mason. I have everything with me, and Im not going back.
MASON
Youll never want to, Cheri. Things are going to be different around here. This is the
start of a brand new life.
RHYTHM CITY
# 36 A Brand New Life

CHASE
THERESA, I WAS SO AFRAID ID LOST YOU
THERESA
HERE BESIDE YOU IS RIGHT WHERE I WANT TO BE
CHASE & THERESA
LIKE IT OUGHT TO BE
CHERI
MASON, WHY DONT WE START WHERE WE LEFT OFF?
MASON
AND THIS TIME, LETS STAY TOGETHER, YOU AND ME
MASON & CHERI
FOREVER YOU AND ME
MR. BENNETT
WELL START A BRAND NEW LIFE
HERE ON THIS SOLID GROUND
BEGIN A BUSINESS AND GET RIGHT ON TRACK
MRS. BENNETT
ISNT IT FUNNY HOW THINGS SEEM TO TURN AROUND?
FIRST, CROOKS WERE CHASING US; DEATH WAS FACING US;
NOW, WERE RACING RIGHT BACK
MR. BENNETT & MASON
THIS IS A BRAND NEW LIFE; IM SURE WELL SETTLE IN
MRS. BENNETT & CHERI
IT TAKES SOME WORK JUST GETTING REALIGNED
MR. BENNETT, MRS. BENNETT, MASON, & CHERI
WERE TURNING OVER A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER
NOT KNOWING WHAT WE WILL FIND
ITS A BRAND NEW LIFE; LETS LEAVE THE PAST BEHIND
THERESA
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? WE CAN BE TOGETHER NOW
NO GOING BACK TO WHERE WE STARTED FROM
- 123 -
(COMPANY)
- 124 -
RHYTHM CITY
CHASE
IN THE CONFUSION, EVRYTHING WORKED OUT SOMEHOW
CHASE & THERESA
LIKE BIRDS OF FEATHER, WELL STICK TOGETHER
WHATEVER WEATHER MAY COME
MASON
THIS IS A BRAND NEW LIFE, AND WE CAN MAKE IT WORK
CHERI
WELL START A FAMLY NEVER KNOWING STRIFE
MASON
LIKE COMMON MEN, I AM NOW BEGINNING AGAIN
WITH YOU AS MY WIFE
MR. BENNETT, MRS. BENNETT, CHASE, THERESA, MASON, & CHERI
NOT A THING WE CANT DO IN THIS BRAND NEW LIFE
ALL
(TOWN, HAWKS, & LEADS)
THERE IS A BRAND NEW UNITY WITHIN OUR TOWN
ITS MORE THAN WE HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE
THE WALLS THAT SEPARATED US HAVE FALLEN DOWN
WITH NEW INSIGHT, WE HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT
WE DONT FUSS OR FIGHT ANYMORE
FROM NOW ON, RHYTHM CITY WILL BE MODIFIED
REFLECTING CHANGES MADE WEVE YET TO SEE
AND SOON WE CAN TURN OUT BETTER THAN
EVER PLANNED AND WE GUARANTEE:
RHYTHM CITY IS
YES, OUR CITY IS
RHYTHM CITY IS THE GREATEST PLACE TO BE!
(Blackout.)
# 37 Curtain Call
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Rhythm City Cast of Characters

[fsoprano] 17 years old

[m] 13 years old

[fmezzo soprano] adult

[m & f] town ensemble, all ages

[fsoprano] 17 years old

[mbaritenor] 17 years old

[m] 16 years old

[falto] 16 years old

[m] 12 years old

[falto] 18 years old

[mbaritenor] 18 years old

[mtenor] 19 years old

Other Hawks [m & f] gang members, teenagers

[m & f] various speaking and/or singing roles, all ages

Rhythm City Musical Numbers and Synopsis of Scenes

(Optional) # 02 Scene Change I 1a-1b (NOTE: Do not use unless necessary)

(Optional) # 03 Scene Change I 1b-1c (NOTE: Do not use unless necessary)

# 04 Scene Change I 1-2

# 07 Rhythm City (Reprise)

# 08 Scene Change I 2-3

# 09 In Just a Single Moment

# 10 Were the Hawks

I feel a song coming on

# 11 Scene Change I 3-4

Im just asking a simple question!

# 12 Lift Those Heels

(FRANKIE, MITZI, BETTE, CODY)

(Thinks about it.)

Whoa! That was so cool!

# 13 Scene Change I 4-5

Youre just here all the time.

# 14 Scene Change I 5-6

Shut up, Earl!

# 15 Scene Change I 6-7

# 16 How to Break Up a Gang

My daughter is dressing like a hippie!

WELL CLEAN UP THE STREET

# 18 Scene Change I 7-8

Oh, hey Theresa. Come here often?

Lets hear it for Cody!

# 19 Scene Change I 8-9

# 20 Song of Our Own

# 21 Look! Theyre at It Again

SCENE 1TOWN SQUARE

SOME HAWKS & TOWNSPEOPLE

(turns, looks at his watch.)

(pause, then seriously.)

# 22 Scene Change II 1-2

Did you see the look on his face?!

# 25 Scene Change II 2-3

# 26 Rhythm City (2nd Reprise)

YOUVE SHOWN ME HOW TO SING

YOUVE FILLED ME WITH

THERES NOTHING LIKE THE SOUND

(MAN and WOMAN enter.)

Hey, Mitzi, why are we stoppin?

# 29 Scene Change II 3-4

Are you alright?

I dont know. It was lotsa things.

Rhythm City Libretto & Vocal Book

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