Aunt March/Mrs Kirk Lines

(Scene 1, Mrs Kirk)

Bhaer: Miss March!

(Enter from DSL wing, grab sheet next to bench, exit DSR)

(Scene 2, Aunt March)

(Transition music shifts)

(Appear from DSL wing) JOSEPHINE! (new music block, walk and talk) Josephine, is that you? (arrive at red chair and see her) JOSEPHINE!!!

Good morning Aunt March.

Do you know the hour?

Almost ten, I believe.

Your work day begins with me at nine, you’ve missed reading with me. and still haven’t repaired the latch on the cellar door-

I got delayed finding you this beautiful flower.

Don’t trifle with me, Josephine. You were dawdling.

I wasn’t dawdling I was writing a story.

You are what happens to a girl when she has no father.

I have a father.

Never there when you need him. And now my nephew has the audacity to become an army chaplain when he can’t even support his own family! Josephine, listen to me. You are on the verge of womanhood.

Christopher Columbus!

And look at you! You go about writing senseless stories, constantly trying to save the world- and you can’t save yourself!

I don’t need saving!

There are many pitfalls a girl can fall into, and Josephine, you are heading towards all of them. I want to see you shine. Even if you’re not rich, you can at least marry well.

I’ll never marry.

You’ll marry. All girls marry!

I’m not all girls.

With a good marriage you can have power. You can take your place in society.

I don’t give two figs about society!

Then there is no point in us having this conversation. It’s clear to me I could have NEVER taken you to Europe.

Take me to Europe?

It was an idle thought of mine.

Do you know how important it is for a writer to travel? It’s been my dream, Aunt March.

We earn our dreams in this world. It’s foolish of me to think you could ever change your ways. (“COULD YOU”)

(Scene 5, Aunt March)

Jo: I’ll look after everything Marmee. Don’t worry.

(Enter) My dear Margaret, make certain your husband recovers.

Amy: I’m so excited about living with you while Marmee’s in Washington.

Naturally.

Amy: And you’ll tell Father how much I miss him- and love him.

(notices Jo’s hair for the first time) JOSEPHINE!! What have you done??

Jo: I sold my hair so Marmee could have a save journey to Washington.

You did WHAT??? I told you, if you need money, come to me!

Jo: was hoping to earn my own money.

Cutting one’s own hair and selling it- like a BEGGAR- is not an option for a lady. You look like a shorn sheep! Have you forgotten our contract?

Jo: I never forget it. Traveling. Seeing Europe. Paris. London-

You don’t live up to your part of the bargain- why should I live up to mine?

Jo: I’ve got a fire in me, Aunt March!

Well, see just how far this “fire” takes you in life. See what doors this “fire” will open. See what society thinks of your “fire”.

Jo: To hell with society!

Josephine!

Jo: engage in passionate exchanges-

That’s enough! You think you know everything, but you know nothing. As for Europe, you can forget it! Europe is meant for someone with a little more understanding of its rewards!

Jo: aunt March, please-

The subject is closed!

Jo: And my hair will grow back!

(at John Brooke) and who is this man?

Meg: He’s Laurie’s tutor. And a friend.

Well, tell your friend his visit should be brief. Amy, collect your things. I’ll be waiting for you in the carriage. I have plans for you.

(Act 2, scene 1, Mrs. Kirk)

(MISS Music shifts, walk in with RAG from USR wing, scrub the desk, walk L to bench, scrub it, then take it to spike in front of desk. go to shelf US center, see telegram and grab it)

MISS MARCH! MISS MARCH?? (see professor) Have you seen the whereabouts of Miss March?

Bhaer: No, Mrs Kirk, I have not seen the whereabouts of Miss March.

Helga!