6.Journey Of A Lifetime
A circus in Paris. Jenny's 15th birthday. The performance is in
full
swing. We see George, Rose, Alex, and Jenny and at the same time
they
show that they are thenselves watching.
We are greeted by a whirlwind of activity： clowns, jugglers,
tumblers
perform under the streamers and gaudy lights. Various of the
circus
performers, led by a chanteuse in exaggerated make-up and
costume,
strike up a some as accompaniment -- part hymn in praise of
daring, part
invitation for a volunteer from the audience.
At certain points the chanteuse has the circus audience joining
in with
the song).
CHORUS：
Take the journey of a lifetime!
It's only just a drum-roll away!
On the journey of a lifetime
Every day's a high-wire day!
CHANTEUSE：
If you've got what it takes,
The stars and streamers are yours!
Take a risk in the ring
And feel the thrill of applause!
(Drum-roll. A knife-thrower appears and with his assistant
enters the
ring. Applause)
If you reach
For the moon,
If you aim
For the stars,
Then the moon
And the sky,
Can be yours --
Come on and try!
There's a prize
To be won
Take a risk,
Take a ride,
Right this way,
Have a go,
Try your luck --
And step inside!
If you reach
For the moon,
If you aim
For the stars,
Then the moon
And the sky,
Can be yours --
Come on and try!
(A volunteer is now being sought for the knife-thrower's act.
Attention
focuses on Jenny and Alex, seated side by side. She asks him to
step
forward, and when eventually he does, it is much to the
annoyance of
George. Alex is led away by the assistant)
CHORUS：
Take the journey of a lifetime!
It's only just a drum-roll away!
On the journey of a lifetime
Every day's a high-wire day!
CHANTEUSE：
If you've got what it takes,
The stars and streamers are yours!
Take a risk in the ring
And feel the thrill of applause!
(Alex now reappears clad in a sequined circus jacket. He takes
up his
position and duly braves the hail of knives. The trick is
greeted with
great approval by all but George, who is evidently becoming
increasingly
distressed by Jenny'sobsession for his nephew. As the applause
fades the
song starts up once again.)
If you reach
For the moon,
If you aim
For the stars,
Then the moon
And the sky,
Can be yours --
Come on and try!
There's a prize
To be won
Take a risk,
Take a ride,
Right this way,
Have a go,
Try your luck --
And step inside!
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