["1.", "THE SETTING:", "U. S. C. is a pentagoned shaped platform, which is 20 feet in length at its extreme points. The platform is elevated 8 feet above the stage floor. The D. S. side of the platform, (this side is parallel with the curtain line and is hereinafter referred to as \"A\") contains an 8 foot square opening - forming an inner stage. To the R. and L. of 'A' are stairs (5 ft. wide) leading down. The stairs may be so designed as to give the appearance of a semi-circular or rectangular pattern. At the foot of both stairs is a round platform 6 feet in diameter with an elevation of 6 inches.", "Under 'A' (or inner stage) the construction must make provision for the sides to be used as an exit or entrance. On the R. and L. of the inner stage perforated pipes are placed. The pipes are attached to the chemical smoke tank outfit.", "On top of the platform is a throne which is placed on a small dais. The throne is reached by three steps. In front of the round platform, in front of the steps, is a scrim. In front of the scrim is contour curtain No. 1.", "About 5 feet or so in front of 'A' stage floor level is a 2' x 3' x 6' bier.", "Approximately 18\" from front of elevated platform is contour curtain No. 2. Behind the contour is scrim No. 2. This scrim is much smaller than No. 1. Behind the platform is a blue cyclorama that is approximately 25 or 30 feet long with curved ends. The radii of the curved ends may vary from 8 to 10 feet.", "On stage R. and L. about 3 to 4 feet from the proscenium opening is a tab curtain which extends 20 feet upstage. The U. S. end of the tab is on a line even with the proscenium opening.", "Dark blue or black velvet or velour curtains are suggested.", "§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§

2.

(1) THE OVERTURE

When the overture begins the house lights are on. When the overture is about three fourths completed the house lights are gradually dimmed out. At the conclusion of the overture the Heavenly Choir (off stage) sings

(2) THE 'GLORIA'

Near the Finale of this opening chorus

(3) THE CURTAIN

Slowly rises. Revealed on stage are six mourners, kneeling. Three are on S. R., and the other three are on S. L. They are facing U. S. C. They begin to

(4) WAIL

At the same time swaying slightly. Contour curtain No. 1, slowly rises, revealing other mourners. On the platforms at the R. and L. are

(5) FIVE OTHER MOURNERS

One of the mourners (the tallest) is standing, two are kneeling on both knees, and two are prostrated on the platform. These join in wailing with the other mourners mentioned above.

Sister Caroline is lying on the bier. At her feet is her son, at her head is her daughter, on the side of the bier, D. S. C., is her husband. On the U. S. side of the bier are nine mourners wearing masks representing: LOVE, HATE, VANITY, CONTENTMENT, LUXURY, GREED, FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY. All the mourners are wearing masks, slightly grotesque, but not so grotesque as to lose the feeling of optimism. The husband, son and daughter do not wear masks. The center mourner behind the bier,

(6) 'FAITH'

Begins to sing. All the other

(7) MOURNERS JOIN WITH HER

At the conclusion, the lights begin to fade out gradually. There is just enough light on the stage to be able to discern the following:

3.

The mourners on the platform, who are prostrated, slowly rise. They make grotesque movements with their hands and bodies which leaves one feeling somewhat submerged in dolorousness. Those that are kneeling, stand - then very slowly - with arms folded, heads bent and a side to side swaying of their bodies - they exit at S. R.

There is a wash of lighting on the group at the bier. The lights now are more or less of a piteous nature.

(8) CONTOUR CURTAIN NO. 2

Slowly rises. Center section rising to about one half. Revealed is the prostrate form of

(9) THE PRIEST

In front of the throne. As his motif is being played by the orchestra he slowly rises. His shadow is grotesquely thrown upon the 'Cyc'. With his back to the audience he backs away from the throne. Lights begin to fade.

(10) THE PRIEST TURNS AND WALKS FORWARD

The contour is lowered. The lights come up on the Priest who is also wearing a mask.

(A) PRIEST

(In deep solemn tones) Weep not, weep not.

(B) ECHOES

Weep not, weep not.

(C) PRIEST

She is not dead; she's resting in the bosom of Jesus.

Heart - broken husband weep no more; (Husband rises and walks toward the platform at the L.)

(D) Grief-stricken son weep no more; (Son rises and walks toward the platform at the L.)

4.

(E) Left-lonesome daughter weep no more; (Daughter rises and walks toward the platform at the L.)

(F) She's only just gone home.

(11) ECHOES

Yes, she's only just gone home.

(12) The husband, daughter and son sit on the platform.

(13) PRIEST

Day before yesterday morning, God was looking down from His great high heaven, Looking down on all His children, And His eye fell on Sister Caroline, (A shaft of white light shines down on biér. The light represents God.)

Tossing in her bed of pain. And God's big heart was touched with pity, With everlasting pity.

ECHOES

With everlasting pity.

(14) PRIEST

And God sat back on His throne, And He commanded that tall, bright angel standing at His right hand:

BLACKOUT - except for a shaft of light on Sister Caroline. Roll of thunder.

VOICE OF GOD

(off stage R.) Call Me daeth!

ECHOES

(Give the effect of distance) Call me death!

(15) Short music interlude

5.

(16)

PRIEST

And that tall bright angel cried in a voice
That broke like a clap of thunder:-

ROLL OF THUNDER

GABRIEL

(Off stage L.) Call death!

A small elf-like figure appears
on platform at S. R.

ECHOES

Call death!

(17)

DANCE OF THE ECHO OF GABRIEL
At end of dance - Echo exits
through inner stage to the L.

(18)

PRIEST

And the echoes sounded through the streets of heaven
Till it reached away back to that shadowy place,
Where Death waits with his pale white horses.

(19)

Short music interlude

And Death heard the summons,
And he lept on his fastest horse,
Pale as a sheet in the moonlight.
Up the golden streets Death galloped,
And the hoofs of his horse struck fire from the gold,
But they didn't make no sound.

Short descriptive musical interlude

Up Death rode to the Great White Throne,
And waited for God's command.

(20)

BLACKOUT - Light on Death who
is on the platform at the R.

(21)

PRIEST

And God said:

Roll of thunder - and a flash of
lightning.

7.

(26) PRIEST

(Slowly) While they were watching 'round her bed,
She turned her eyes and looked away,

Lights dim on bier

She saw what we couldn't see;
She saw old Death! She saw old Death!

(27) ECHOES

(Female) She saw old Death!

ECHOES

(Male) She saw old Death!

(28) PRIEST

Coming like a falling star.

At this point one is able to
discern the head of Death through
the smoke

But Death didn't frighten Sister Caroline;
He looked to her like a welcome friend.

ECHOES

(29) PRIEST

And she whispered to us:-

(30) SISTER CAROLINE

I'm going home.

Color of light on bier is changed.
Sister Caroline dies.

(31) PRIEST

Then she smiled and closed her eyes.

(32) BLACKOUT. The blue lights on
inner stage come up just enough
to enable one to discern the figure
of Death looking a Sister Carolhe.
Then there is a BLACKOUT.

1.

(1) THE OVERTURE

(2) THE 'GLORIA'

Glorious is Thy name, almighty Lord,
Thy name, almighty Lord.

All the angels stand around about Thy throne,
Crying:

'Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory,
Glory be to Thee, O Lord most high'.

Glorious is Thy name, almighty Lord,
Thy name, almighty God.

Let all nations bow down before Thee,
And declare Thy wondrous works.

We adore Thee, we praise and give thanks to Thee,
We adore Thee, we glorify Thee.

Blessing and honor be to God,
Forever and evermore.

(3) THE CURTAIN

(4) THE WAIL

This short musical passage is 'moaned' by a
a mixed sextet (mourners)

(5) THE WAIL (continued)

Five more mourners are added to the above

(6) 'FAITH'

This mourner symbolizes the faith of Sister
Caroline, as she sings:

There is a land of radiant sunshine,
A land of everlasting love,
A land of joy, a land called heaven,
Beyond the stars, in realms above.

(7) MOURNERS JOIN WITH HER

My friends are there, and many loved ones,

7.

(40) (continued)

PRIEST

MOURNERS

(spoken) She's resting in the bosom of Jesus.

ECHOES

(spoken) Resting in the bosom of Jesus.

(41) FINALE

The Heavenly Choir sings a song of praise:

Glorious is Thy name, almighty Lord,
Thy name almighty Lord.

We adore Thee,

We praise and give thanks to Thee,

We adore Thee,

We glorify Thee.

Lord we bless Thee and give thanks to Thee,

Lord we thank Thee for all Thy great glory.

We adore Thee, we adore Thee.

Amen.

CURTAIN

1.

COSTUME NOTES

The following characters: The Priest, the ensemble, to include the Father, Son and Daughter - costumes are to be made of the same kind of material, but in colors as suggested on the plate drawings.

THE PRIEST

The white collar around neck has a white
narrow strip of material attached to it.
The latter hangs down back of Priest.

GABRIEL (dancer)

The cape for the character of Gabriel has
been omitted in the Plate Drawing. The
cape is made out of richly ornated gold
cloth with a blue lining. It has a stiff
collar with 2 jewelled clasps for fastening
purposes. The cape should trail 1 or 2
feet behind Gabriel. It should be made
large enough so as to completely cover the
wings. NOTE: The wings are to remain in
position as sketched.

SATAN (dancer)

The character Satan also wears a cape. (It
is omitted in Plate Drawing) It's color
is dark violet with a pink lining. The
material for the costume must be able to
take light well.

DEATH (dancer)

Like Gabriel and Satan, Death also wears
a cape. It must have a trail of 5 - 6
feet, and full. The color is silver and
is ornated with deep blue sequins and
sequin tabs. The lining is a soft green.
Two jewelled clasps are attached to the
collar for fastening purposes.

THE ECHO (female dancer)

The arms and head are covered with spiral-like
tubing, preferably of cloth with wire
frame and of silver color. It may be
Strobe-lited. It is here employed to
suggest sound waves.