Sometimes I marvel at his consistency. It can be heard on the original cast recording. Schroeder, after failing to explain to her how philosophies work, leaves in bafflement while Sally continues ("My New Philosophy"). 0000007319 00000 n Others: You're a prince and a prince could be king. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists, See more monologues from Continue with Recommended Cookies, Home Monologues Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy): I intend to be a queen. Maybe because Peanuts and the play were written more for adults, but can carry a meaning to children as well, this works out brilliantly. Right then, he realizes being a "good man" means trying your best and making the most of the things you've been given in life. 0000053349 00000 n /Length 5206 Yes, I would say this is one of the finest examples of a Failure Face that youre liable to see for a long while. You're the kind of the reminder we need. Would you please hold still a minute, Charlie Brown? 8 0 obj In 1973, the show was adapted for television in a Hallmark Hall of Fame TV special, broadcast on NBC. >> /Font << /F1 9 0 R /F2 13 0 R /F3 17 0 R /F4 25 0 R >> >> I want you to take a good look at Charlie Brown's face. With a heart such as yours, you could open any doors. 0000001217 00000 n His stupidity, his clumsiness, his inferiority and his lack of confidence, his Alright,everybody out for rabbit chasing. [23] It featured new dialogue by Michael Mayer, who also directed, and additional songs and orchestration written by Andrew Lippa; choreography was by Jerry Mitchell and sets by David Gallo, Mayer's frequent collaborator. Notice the deep lines, the dull, vacant look in the eyes. You're a prince and a prince could be king Oooh, take the leap. When the play, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, was first staged on March 7, 1967, at Theatre 80 in New York City, there was no real script. Lucy expresses her deep infatuation with Schroeder and asks him what he thinks of the idea of marriage. >> The fight spreads, and Charlie Brown decides to leave with his angry friends, leaving Schroeder and Snoopy the only ones singing ("Glee Club Rehearsal"). You're a good man, Charlie Brown, You try being excited when that round-headed kid comes home from school. When Linus sings a duet with his famous security blanket, which has been wired to dance on its own, the sequence has a flailing, improvised quality that is the stuff of actors' nightmares. You're a prince and a prince could be king [38][39][40], The off-Broadway production was well received, with The Village Voice praising the simplistic set and "strikingly talented" cast. Charlie Brown: All I need is one more try. The Book Report Lucy, Schroeder, Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally & Snoopy, 15. His concept opera I Am Harvey Milk (words and music), was premiered by the San Francisco Gay Me You'll have to sign in before you share your experience. He goes through a scene, with him being a pilot searching for the Red Baron. 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You could be king Charlie Brown! Charlie Brown: Some days I like to wake up early, so I can see the sunrise, and I think how beautiful it is, and how my life lies before me, and I get a very positive feeling about things. 6 0 obj Or was I being judged on my talent? As he examines it, he discovers that "there are teeth-marks all over it . Linus enjoys a private time with his most favorite thing of all ("My Blanket and Me"),Lucy generously bothers to inform him of her ambition-of-the-moment, to become a queen with her own queendom, and then Charlie Brown lurches in for still another bout with his own friendly enemy, "The Kite. I'd like to be real athletic so that everybody would call me Flash. You can go out and do anything! As a World War One flying ace, he does not bring down the infamous Red Baron in today's battle but we know that someday, someday he will.The day continues. You have humility, nobility Thievery! Now. Yes, I'm quite sure. I'm not good, I'm not bad, /Linearized 1 Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown Sally, Lucy, Schroeder, Charlie Brown & Linus2a. Right then, he realizes being a "good man" means trying your best and making the most of the things you've been given in life. 0000046257 00000 n The musical has been a popular choice for amateur theatre productions because of its small cast and simple staging. Type above and press Enter to search. Snoopy: Woof! Snoopy: Woof! Lucy/Schroeder (Overlapping): You're a good man, Charlie Brown. CBS aired a new prime-time animated TV special in 1985, based on the original musical. Unfortunately, a fight ensues between Lucy and Linus over a pencil. 4 0 obj You're a good man, Charlie Brown, Before you proceed, please double-check to ensure that you are applying for the version you want. ($p).NM]_OkQ'5zfK.$o;$zis5i;+@V$oh-QEtQ@ZjVWH0SUIy- Lucy, I believe Queen is an inherited title. Linus: I really don't think you have anything to worry about, Charlie Brown. Linus, do you know what I intend? ), Slow, Slow, Quick! Start planning your production with a cost estimate you can save and share with your team. 0000045971 00000 n /Width 338 Later, Lucy comes up to Schroeder again and talks about if they got married, and they were so poor that Schroeder had to sell his piano for saucepans, and, again, Schroeder cannot stand it. Charlie Brown: Some days I wake up early to watch the sunrise, and I think how beautiful it is, and how my whole life lies before me, and I get a very positive feeling about things. All: Youre a good man, Charlie Brown! trailer He goes through a scene, with him being a pilot searching for the Red Baron. Original cast albums have been released for all three versions of the stage show, however the 1973 Hallmark Hall of Fame recording on Atlantic Records is no longer in print. In 1985, CBS aired a prime-time animated TV special based on the musical, also called You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. His clumsiness, his inferiority, and his lack of confidence. Some psychiatrists say that people who eat peanut butter sandwiches are lonely. ]c\RbKSTQ C''Q6.6QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ ]R" Charlie Brown: When do the good things start? 0000053215 00000 n Snoopy is lying on top of his doghouse, relaxing vacantly and peacefully. [5] Orson Bean sang the role of Charlie Brown, Clark Gesner sang Linus, Barbara Minkus sang Lucy, and Bill Hinnant sang Snoopy (he reprised his role in the Off-Broadway production). Charlie Brown: I don't understand, This is an abridged version of the original stage musical. Why are you telling me? Da-da-da-da-da, Da-da-da Charlie Brown: But I am five. Linus: I think Charlie Brown has nice hands. . Happiness is great musical theatre! stream Snoopy, in his World War I flying ace uniform climbs atop his doghouse. And a sense of honor that are very rare indeed. \l_oY#,#]0}z$zQ\g@QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE QE WT1`/w?f,H^[RN\-Kzu]Y|,T#aT.hBxu'tU You're the kind of the reminder we need. When I grow up Im going to be the biggest queen there ever was, and Ill live in a big palace and when I go out in my coach, all the people will wave and I will shout at them, and and in the summertime I will go to my summer palace and Ill wear my crown in swimming and everything, and all the people will cheer and I will shout at them What do you mean I cant be queen? After all, science has shown that a person's character isn't really established until he's at least five years old. You bravely face adversity, You're cheerful through the day. You're a prince. Never try to discuss marriage with a musician! You're a good man, Charlie Brown, And we know you will go very far. New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall Note: The three new songs added to the show ("Beethoven Day", "Rabbit Chasing", and "My New Philosophy") are by Andrew Lippa. "Failure Face" Monologue ~ You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown 8,224 views Jun 24, 2010 12 Dislike Share Save Star2Be5394 139 subscribers Subscribe Another monologue, just learned today. I want you to take a good look at Charlie Brown's face. . "[43] In The New York Times, Ben Brantley wrote a lukewarm review: The real problem is a matter of scale there's an uncomfortable feeling of dead air that the cast must work much too hard to fill Songs that were created as droll, low-key character portraits have been reconceived as showstoppers, and the frail, winsome little bodies of these numbers just aren't up to the job. Then again, if I never take it off I'll never have to know if she was looking or not. With a heart of gold, I must admit, however, that I don't know much about it. And they don't really look like Charles Schulz's Peanuts cartoon characters. Lucy is simply babbling to fit the 100-word requirement, Schroeder is doing a "comparison" between the book and Robin Hood, Linus is doing an overcomplicated psychological analysis, and Charlie Brown hasn't even started out of worry, while Sally and Snoopy continue to chase rabbits ("The Book Report"). Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Failure Face Monologue, Lucy van Pelt from You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. endobj Lucy is moved to conduct a personal survey to find out just how crabby she really is, and all the group gathers for a misbegotten rehearsal of a song they are to sing in assembly.It is "Suppertime," and Snoopy once more discovers what wild raptures just the mere presence of his full supper dish can send him into. 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