A Long Way to Goooooooooooooo...................................................................................................................................

In our scene my group emphasizes on Ti Moune’s obsession with Daniel. Instead of him being in the car accident, she was, losing her memory. Ti Moune is send into a clinic called: The Antilles Sanitorium. Here she meets Dr. Goodman, who she thinks of as Daniel and believes to be meant to be together with. The characters name Dr. Goodman comes from it french equivalent, Beauxhomme which is Daniel's last name in the book. We made this choice to create a similarity between Daniel and Dr. Goodman. Dr. Goodman tries his best to act towards Ti Moune like to a regular patient, yet at the same time tries to ignore her attempts to convince him that they are meant to be together. Ti Moune receives help and support by her imaginary roommate, a patient with multiple personality disorder, who takes on the role of all the Gods. The idea that all the Gods speak through one person appears twice in the book. This is a difficult choice to do on stage as the lines are complex, and difficult to learn. This means that the actress of the Gods has to switch among several characters in short time which is not an easy ask to accomplish. A the same time the Bryn has to learn not only her lines but also which character says them.

Stronger Light for reality

Weaker light for God scenes

I still need to get more comfortable with portraying Ti Moune’s obsession with Daniel or Dr. Goodman. I have to portray her chemistry towards him in an almost creepy way that freaks him out and makes him uncomfortable. To empathise this we need to add some lines, also because our script is still a few minutes short. We came up with some lines during class today, therefore we should write these down and run the scene again timing it to determine how much we are still missing. I also have to have bigger reactions on what he says or does. As Ti Moune I always switch up whatever he says to me to make it sound to me however I want it to. For example when he tells me he is my Doctor and will take care of me Ti Moune understands it that he likes her the way she likes him and is concerned about her well being. This misunderstanding each other is a very important theme of the book. In the book Ti Moune is convinced that Daniel loves her and is deeply disappointed when he leaves her for Andrea.

Conveniently we do not have any scene changes, however we have a few lighting and sound cues that we need to work on. Looking at the scenes of others I noticed that we have to make ours more funny and intriguing for the audience.

Overall my group is making good progress, though we need to add some lines to the script it is already pretty solid. We got started on the blocking as well. This and the memorization are the next steps that we have to work on.

My Love, Doctor Props+Costumes+Script+Stage

Costumes

Wiebke-Ti Moune

• patient of an insane asylum outfit thing

Bryn-The Gods

• patient of an insane asylum outfit thing but made all crazy adding on small things

Bryn-Andrea

• a pants shirt etc. that should fit underneath the patient outfit (We’ll provide this)

John-Dr. Goodman

• doctor outfit stethoscope 

Props

• comb
• food+tray
• clipboard+pen
• ring

Stage

• bed+pillow+blanket
• chair
• stool
• door?!
• Table

Script

[sound of car crash, sirens, lights out/dimmed, Dr G ENTERS, phone rings]

Dr. G:     The Antilles Sanitorium, this is Dr. Goodman speaking, how can I help you?… A car crash?... A new patient?... A young girl?... What’s her name?... What do you mean she doesn't know?... She lost her memory?!... Yes, you can bring her here.  We have a room for her… We will be ready for her in half an hour.  

[Dr. G EXITS.  Lights come up and Ti Moune is onstage in her bed. Dr. G reenters carrying a clipboard and pencil.]

Dr.G:     Hello, I'm Dr. Goodman.  I will be your doctor.  How are you feeling?

TiM:     I am fine, but how are you feeling?

Dr.G:     I'm doing well. Are you sure you are fine?

TiM:    I'm fine now that you are here and I can see you are alive.

Dr.G:     I am glad you are well. Do you remember anything? What is your name?

TiM:     They call me Ti Moune. You are not well, the Gods sent me to help you.

Dr.G:     That’s great, thank you Gods. Do you remember anything else?

TiM:     Don’t you remember the car accident?

Dr.G:     I have heard of it, that is why you are here.

TiM:     I know to make you well

Dr.G:     No I am here to make you well?

TiM:     What do you mean?

Dr.G:     You were in a car accident.

TiM:     No, you were in a car accident

Dr.G:     No you were in a car accident, you lost your memory, I am your Doctor. And You came here so I can make you well.

TiM:     It’s so nice of you to be concerened about me but I am the one to make you well.

[grabs him (arm, hand or shoulder) he pulls away]

Dr.G:     Okay how about we take a break here. I will return later to see how you are doing.

[he EXITS, TiM starts daydraming, Gods ENTER, TiM stares after Dr.G]

G.Er:     (dreamily) He is very handsome isn’t he?!

TiM:     (starteled) Who are you?!

G.Er:     Erzulie Goddess of looooove!...As Asaka Mother of the Earth...Ag Agwe God of water...Pg Papa Ge...Er your worst nightmare...Pg I prefer sly demon of death!

TiM:     You are my Gods!

G.Pg:     Duh...

TiM:     You sent me here

G.Pg:     Yeahh...Ag Be quiet, let the girl speak. ... As continue sweety!

TiM:     You must help me…

G.Pg:     We MUST?!...As Shhhh, of course we will help you what do you need?

TiM:     Daniel doesn't remember me.  You must help me regain his love.

G.Er:    Ahh.. Young love.. So romantic!... Pg of course you would think that.

TiM:     Please I need your help.

G.As:     Of course we will help you, we want you to be happy… Er Take this magic comb it will help you.  It will make Daniel see who you really are. Ooh he's coming now.

[Dr.G ENTERS, Gods EXIT, while TiM is distracted]

TiM:     Where did you go?

Dr.G:     I'm right here. What are you talking about?

TiM:     Oh nothing

[combs hair]

Dr.G:     I think you misunderstood me earlier.  How about you tell me what happened.

TiM:     You were in a car accident and I saved your life. You must have forgotten me because of the crash. Now I am here to make you well.

Dr.G:     I'm sorry I don't remember that.

TiM:     That's alright.  I'll remind you.  

Dr.G:     Thank you so much!

TiM:     The Gods sent me to you when you were injured to save your life. The other peasants didn't understand. Papa Ge tried to take you away from me, but our love was too strong.  I thought I had saved you for good, but then your father came to take you.  I'm sorry, I tried to keep us together.

Dr.G:     That’s alright. What happened next?

TiM:     It doesn’t matter. All that matters is we are together now.

Dr.G:     I'm glad.

TiM:     I've been waiting for someone like you to fly away with me. I was so happy when the Gods sent me to you. Well obviously I was upset because you were hurt but you're alright now and we can be together forever. There are no more obstacles in the way.  I love you.

Dr.G:     Alright, that's a lot to think about in one day.  I need to take sometime for myself, sorry.  

[Dr.G EXITS, TiM looks after him upset, Gods ENTER]

G.As:     It's okay, Ti Moune. He will come around. ...Ag Stop babying her. ...Er Stop it Agwe. It's cute. Did the comb work?... Pg Does it look like the comb worked?!

TiM:     Oh what shall I do?!

G.As:     We will help... Er Of course we will...Pg I have an idea...Er Really? You do?!... Pg Daniel should die…[Gods gasp] what? I spared his life once…

TiM:    But I love him...

G.As:    (trying to calm Ti Moune) There's is no way I will let him do that!...Er Me either… Ag Well maybe it could be for her own good… Er How could you even say that?!... Pg Let him continue… Ag He is not good enough for her. If he doesn't see how special she is...

TiM:    He lost his memory, it is not his fault!

G.As:     Of course it is not Darling but… Er BUT what? There is no debate they must be together… Ag Ti Moune listen to me… Er No listen to me, you must follow your heart… Pg of course you would say that... As why are you always so negative… Er God of death remember! (to TiM) isn’t he your worst nightmare?... Ag Anyway, Ti Moune you must not forget about your head… As Don’t listen to him… Pg Daniel must die is the only way...

TiM:    But Papa Ge…

G. Er:    Don’t listen to that no nothing

TiM:    Erzulie, please…

(both at the same time)

G.Ag:    Papa Ge has a point… As Ti Moune you can’t… Er --you heart.. Pg --die… Ag  No… As idiot, Listen to-... Pg --me…Er --me... Ag --me… As--me

TiM:    (after Papa Ge has a point) but Agwe…(after Ti Moune you can’t) I love him… (after --you heart) Yes… (after. --die) No…(No...Idiot listen to… me) -Papa Ge… (me) -Erzulie… (me) -Agwe… (me) -Asaka

[Gods grab and shake Ti Moune]

TiM:    GODS!!!! (screams loud, rips herself away, throws the comb, Gods disappear EXIT, Daniel ENTERS carrying tray with food)

Dr.G:    TI MOUNE (pause in which she isn’t reacting) What is wrong? Are you alright?

[ Dr.G walks toward Ti Moune, sets down tray and sits next to her, Ti Moune is shaky]

Dr.G:     It’s okay. Calm down.  Everything will be alright.  You are safe here with me.  I'm here for you. (Touches Ti Moune’s shoulder)

[Ti Moune relaxing, takes big relaxing breath]

TiM:     Oh, Daniel… (Andrea ENTERS and covers Dr. G’s eyes)

Adr:     Oh, Daniel…

Dr.G:     Andrea, is that you?!(Daniel stands up and spins around) It is you! (Picks up Andrea and spins her) What are you doing here?! I missed you so much!

Adr:     I'm so happy to see you! I missed you too!

Dr.G:     How are you doing? How was France? I don’t even know what to say.

Adr:    France was great, but my trip is not that important.  All that matters is we are together now.

Dr.G:     It was awful being away from you…

TiM:    (pulls his coat from behind) Daniel who is that?

Dr.G: Oh right, Andrea this is Ti Moune, my new patient. Ti Moune this is Andrea, my fiance.

Adr:    Nice to meet you.

TiM:    Fiance?! But Daniel we are meant to be together, you can’t do this to me. I love you! Don’t you love me?

Dr.G:     Ti Moune please…

Adr:    What is she talking about?

Dr.G:     She thinks that she was sent by the Gods to save my life and that we are meant to be together.

TiM:    I don’t think that I know it! And you do too Daniel.

Dr.G:    I do?

TiM:     (getting up and grabbing his hand) Yes deep inside yourself you can see the truth.

Adr:    Do you believe any of this nonsense?

TiM:     This is no nonsense. I am to be with Daniel and you wont be able to change that. You wont! Do you hear me! (starts shaking Andrea)

Adr:    (trying to free herself) What the hell is wrong with you?

Dr.G:    (freeing Andrea) Ti Moune stop. (to Andrea) Don’t worry she’s just crazy!

TiM:     Please Daniel, I am not crazy.

Dr.G:     Let’s leave. I've had enough for one day and I want to talk to you… Alone.

[they start EXITING, holding hands]

Adr:    Did you think about the wedding while I was gone?

[EXIT Andrea and Dr. Goodman, Ti Moune is left alone in her room, staring in space a few seconds, lights dim out, Scene]