Act I :: Gravity
*Scene – Gravity Character is questioning hope & hopelessness…
GRAVITY
- An invisible force that pulls objects toward each other
- Extreme or alarming importance; seriousness
SONG 1
How can I maintain hope
Amidst the gravity of it all?
I’m a castle made of sand
Trained all my life to weather this storm
Didn’t want this plight
Just wanted to be
But this story’s mine
So tell me
How can I maintain hope
Amidst the gravity of it all?
Act II :: Pressure
*Scene – Pressure Character is trying to hold on…
PRESSURE
- Continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with
- the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something
SONG 2
I gotta let go
To hold on
I might not be alright
Doesn’t mean I’m wrong
Under all this pressure
Holding all this wait
Finding it hard to not find
Under constant struggle
Holding all this pain
Mindful of what’s mine
I gotta let go
To hold on
Act III :: Worthy
*Scene – Worthy Character is choosing to own it…
WORTHY
- Deserving respect, admiration, or support
- Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition
SONG 3
I’ve been opening my heart
Even when I don’t know where to start
Not wanting to conceal – I’m listening to my real
I’ve been learning how to shine
‘Coz I am more than just the fight
I am worthy of love
This story is mine – I deserve the light
So I’m learnin’ to try… being me… being me…
Learning to try… Starting to try… Finally, yes finally… being me
This story is mine – I am worthy…
I deserve the light – I am worthy…
Reprise :: Center Stage
*Scene – Power in Community, Power in Song
SONG 4
I deserve the light
I am worthy of love
Embracing all of who I am
‘Coz I am more than just the fight