Act I: Scene i
Lights up on a Friar and a man, Giovanni, who are in the countryside, as indicated by verdant hills and sparse trees and a fence that looks like it could be an extension of a farm.
The Friar and Giovanni are under a tree, stage left (SL).
They briefly look around to make sure the coast is clear for conversation. When the two characters feel safe to talk, they look at each other with a deep level of seriousness and worry. The FRIAR shakes her/his head at Giovanni with dismay and anger.
The Friar is holding a Bible and looks deeply concerned with Giovanni whose head is bowed for respect (and shame).
When singing, the Friar shakes her/his head and knocks a few times on the Bible for emphasis.
Many times, Giovanni tries to intercede, but the Friar won’t allow him to when he is preaching against the very serious sins Giovanni has admitted to committing.
Throughout the song, the Friar walks the stage to preach, as Giovanni follows behind.
Horrible!
FRIAR:
IT IS HORRIBLE
YOU ARE SICK
IT IS SO REVOLTING
YOU NEED HELP
I AM NOT GOING TO BLESS
THIS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
I AM NOT GOING TO CONDONE
AND THIS IS MY LAST WORD
ACCEPT IT
AND THIS IS MY FINAL WORD
DEFINED
ROMANCE WITH ONE'S SISTER
IS SIN
AND YOU WILL GO TO HELL
FOR IT
Giovanni: Father!
FRIAR:
GO TO YOUR CHAMBERS
AND PRAY
SAY FIVE HAIL MARYS
TODAY
THESE THOUGHTS ARE SO PUTRID
YOU'VE GOT TO TRY
AND REMOVE THEM
AND NEVER UTTER ONE WORD
ALL DAY!
AND THIS IS YOUR WHOLE LIFE
DEFINED
YOUR YOUTH IS IN TACT
YOU'RE IN YOUR PRIME
AND I WON'T LET YOU DESTROY
YOURSELF
YOU'VE GOT TO COME TO IT
AND RECOGNIZE YOUR FOLLY
THIS TIME!
Giovanni: In all that I ever durst, or think, or know, must I not do what all men else may, love? Prithee father, tell me.
Friar: Lock thee fast alone in thy chamber, Giovanni, then fall down on both thy knees, and grovel to the ground. Cry to thy heart, wash every word thou utter’st in tears. Beg heaven to cleanse the leprosy of lust that rots thy soul! Now! Today!
AND PLEASE DON'T BRING THIS UP AGAIN
IT'S SOMETHING I DON'T WANT TO HEAR
THIS FILTH IS JUST SO APPALLING
THAT YOUR SAFETY
I DO FEAR
THEY'LL EXILE YOU
THEY'LL EXILE YOU
THEY'LL EXILE YOU
THEY'LL EXILE YOU
FOR THIS CRIME!