Act 3.Scene 1.
EXTERIOR . Some time later. Maria has kind of settled in now. We come in to a picturesque Alpine meadow where Maria has taken the children out for a picnic. She has just taught them Do-Re-Me.
EXTERIOR . Some time later. Maria has kind of settled in now. We come in to a picturesque Alpine meadow where Maria has taken the children out for a picnic. She has just taught them Do-Re-Me.
MARIA : “ Kids, you need to go beyond Doe A Deer. Can you tell me what a male deer is called ?”
KID 1 (uncertainly) : “ Father …? He is a dear . ”
MARIA (mutters) : “ Don’t bet on it” ; (aloud) : “ Buck ! A male deer is a buck .”
KID 2 : “ And what’s Me ?”
MARIA (mutters under gritted teeth) : “ God give me patience”
Act 3. Scene 2.
INTERIOR. Library of the von Trapps villa later that evening. The light from the fireplace lends a soft romantic glow. Captain von Trapp is strumming his guitar and humming a tune. MARIA walks in
INTERIOR. Library of the von Trapps villa later that evening. The light from the fireplace lends a soft romantic glow. Captain von Trapp is strumming his guitar and humming a tune. MARIA walks in
MARIA : “ Good evening , Captain. I hope you’ve had a pleasant day. I took the children out for a picnic this morning . Taught them a song. It was a fine outing ”
CAPTAIN (distractedly) : “ Good. Good . . . ”
MARIA : “ What’s the matter Captain von Trapp ? Don’t you feel well ?”
CAPTAIN (after a pause) : “ Well , for starters Hollywood has typecast me in this mould , so I can’t seem to get any new roles. For another , it appears Herr Furher hates my music and his people are out to get me. And finally , my fiancée the Baroness has left me. She said she couldn’t stand my singing any more . Said she especially hated Edelweiss. Said she thought me sissy for singing it.”
MARIA (suppressing a giggle) : “ Oh dear , why do you persist with singing it then Captain ?”
CAPTAIN : “ I am addicted to it. My therapist says its Obsessive – Compulsive something "
MARIA looks set to leave the room , then apparently has an afterthought
Maria walks out.
We exit with the Captain singing Edelweiss to his guitar
" 'Edelweiss' , 'Edelweiss'
Every morning you greet me
Small and light, mushy and trite
How'd ya make it to Top Twenty ?
Blossom of snow , well may you bloom and grow
But outgrow this flick i seem to never
'Edelweiss' , ' Edelweiss'
Blast this darned song forever !
END OF ACT 3
