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    • MASTER SKYLARK (Nick Attwood)
    • MR. ATTWOOD, father of Master Skylark
    • MRS. ATTWOOD, mother of Master Skylark
    • MASTER-PLAYER and other players
    • WILL SHAKESPEARE
    • BEN JONSON
    • CICELY
    • FRIENDS of Will Shakespeare
    • BOYS of Singing School in London
    • QUEEN ELIZABETH and courtiers, etc.

Time: 1596. Place: Stratford-upon-Avon; London.

Time required for production, forty-five minutes.

FIRST SCENE

Near Attwood cottage, in Stratford . BOYS standing, watching and listening

HERALD. Master-Player's come to Stratford Town.

NICK ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

OTHER BOYS.
Jumping up on fence

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars.

ANOTHER BOY.
Running up

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 9 chars.

A BOY.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 179 chars.

BOYS.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 15 chars.

A BOY.
Running before the players

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PLAYERS.
Orchestra plays. Singing

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 199 chars.

[BOYS follow around the stage after the players, and then follow them out

SECOND SCENE

HERALD. Nick Attwood (Master Skylark) is refused permission to attend the play.
[NICK runs in and stumbles
FATHER.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

FATHER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 26 words in 1 sentence using 124 chars.

MOTHER.
Puts arm around NICK.]

Note: Contains 22 words in 1 sentence using 100 chars.

NICK.
Eagerly

Note: Contains 27 words in 1 sentence using 139 chars.

MOTHER.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 20 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 134 chars.

FATHER.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

FATHER.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 59 chars.

MOTHER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

FATHER.

Note: Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars.

MOTHER.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars.

FATHER.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 135 chars.

NICK.
With clenched fist

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

MOTHER.
Softly

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 57 chars.

MOTHER.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars.

MOTHER.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 101 chars.

THIRD SCENE

HERALD. Nick runs away and meets the Master-Player.
ROBIN.
One of the schoolboys

Note: Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 5 chars.

ROBIN.

Note: Contains 69 words in 4 sentences using 373 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 52 chars.

ROBIN.

Note: Contains 74 words in 4 sentences using 390 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 22 chars.

ROBIN.

Note: Contains 44 words in 2 sentences using 231 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars.

ROBIN.

Note: Contains 29 words in 1 sentence using 153 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars.

ANOTHER BOY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 35 words in 5 sentences using 186 chars.

BOY.
Laughing

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

NICK.
Defiantly

Note: Contains 62 words in 5 sentences using 311 chars.

ANOTHER BOY.
Mockingly

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 131 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 40 words in 4 sentences using 182 chars.

ROBIN.
Running after him

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars.

NICK.
Comes back, singing

Note: Contains 69 words in 8 sentences using 412 chars.

FOURTH SCENE

[NICK singing
MASTER-PLAYER.

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NICK.
Hat off, and gazing with all admiration at MASTER-PLAYER.]

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MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 202 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 43 words in 5 sentences using 197 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.
Laughing

Note: Contains 37 words in 4 sentences using 168 chars.

NICK.
Sings a few lines of song
MASTER-PLAYER.
Thinking deeply. Suddenly slaps thigh

Note: Contains 57 words in 7 sentences using 273 chars.

NICK.
Timidly .[

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MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 45 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 125 chars.

NICK.
Stopping; eyes filling with tears

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 88 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.
Laughing

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 156 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

PLAYERS.
They shout and clap at the sight of MASTER-PLAYER.]
MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars.

PLAYER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 52 words in 5 sentences using 283 chars.

PLAYER.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 16 words in 1 sentence using 75 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 6 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 50 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 82 chars.

A PLAYER.
Angrily

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

Exeunt

FIFTH SCENE

HERALD. Nick's father hears that he has gone with the players.
MR. ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 44 chars.

ROBIN.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

MR. ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars.

ANOTHER BOY.

Note: Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 128 chars.

MR. ATTWOOD.
Very angrily, turns to a man

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

MAN.

Note: Contains 50 words in 4 sentences using 243 chars.

MRS. ATTWOOD.
Running to meet him

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MR. ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 38 words in 3 sentences using 187 chars.

All pass out , MRS. ATTWOOD heartbroken

SIXTH SCENE

HERALD. Nick is stolen by the players.

SEVENTH SCENE

At the MASTER-PLAYER'S house in London . NICK, sitting, the picture of despair, in a big chair . CICELY, the PLAYER'S daughter, comes in
CICELY.

Note: Contains 32 words in 4 sentences using 151 chars.

NICK.
Stammering

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars.

CICELY.

Note: Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars.

NICK.
Clenching his fists

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars.

CICELY.
Passionately

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 19 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars.

CICELY.
Stamping her foot

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars.

NICK.
Indignantly and choking with emotion

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 69 chars.

CICELY.
Coming over and patting his head

Note: Contains 166 words in 11 sentences using 781 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 83 chars.

CICELY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 55 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 32 words in 2 sentences using 150 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 35 words in 6 sentences using 173 chars.

CICELY.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars.

CICELY.
Patting his cheek

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 88 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.
Uneasily coughing

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 27 chars.

CICELY.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 173 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.
Nervously

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 125 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 29 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars.

CICELY.
Clapping her hands

Note: Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 58 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars.

EIGHTH SCENE

HERALD. The other players object to Nick's being kept from his mother.
A PLAYER.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 101 chars.

ANOTHER PLAYER.

Note: Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 113 chars.

MASTER HEYWOOD.

Note: Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars.

HEYWOOD.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.
Sadly

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

HEYWOOD.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.
Bitterly

Note: Contains 37 words in 5 sentences using 164 chars.

HEYWOOD.

Note: Contains 11 words in 1 sentence using 47 chars.

MASTER-PLAYER.

Note: Contains 45 words in 4 sentences using 208 chars.

NINTH SCENE

HERALD. Nick, and a few boys from the Cathedral School, sing before Queen Elizabeth.
A BOY.

Note: Contains 31 words in 9 sentences using 158 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

ALL.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars.

Orchestra, plays. Trumpets blow . QUEEN ELIZABETH and COURTIERS pass in. The QUEEN gives signal for the children to come forward
PROMPTER.

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RAFE.

Note: Contains 74 words in 5 sentences using 400 chars.

NICK AND COLLEY.
With a garland of flowers about them They sing a Spring Song
NICK.
Sings Skylark Song
QUEEN.

Note: Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 180 chars.

Note: Contains 48 words in 3 sentences using 240 chars.

COLLEY.

Note: Contains 13 words in 1 sentence using 64 chars.

QUEEN.

Note: Contains 69 words in 3 sentences using 339 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars.

QUEEN.

Note: Contains 20 words in 2 sentences using 103 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 7 words in 1 sentence using 34 chars.

QUEEN.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 33 chars.

QUEEN.

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 63 words in 2 sentences using 289 chars.

QUEEN.
Laughing

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 190 chars.

NICK.
Shakes his head
QUEEN.

Note: Contains 37 words in 9 sentences using 203 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars.

QUEEN.
Softly

Note: Contains 81 words in 6 sentences using 379 chars.

Music and horn while QUEEN and Court pass out

TENTH SCENE

HERALD. After the Master-Player is sent to prison for killing a man, Nick and Cicely come back to Stratford Town.
CICELY.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 7 chars.

CICELY.

Note: Contains 72 words in 5 sentences using 359 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 71 words in 6 sentences using 355 chars.

ONE OF THE WOMEN.

Note: Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 21 words in 1 sentence using 115 chars.

ANOTHER WOMAN.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 126 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars.

WOMAN.

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars.

WOMAN.

Note: Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 76 chars.

DOLL.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 32 chars.

CICELY.
Running to NICK.]

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 81 chars.

ELEVENTH SCENE

HERALD. Nick's father refuses to receive him until Will Shakespeare intercedes. At last Nick gets back to his mother.
NICK.

Note: Contains 15 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars.

MR. ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 19 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 114 chars.

ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 10 words in 1 sentence using 46 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 6 words in 1 sentence using 28 chars.

ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 98 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 17 chars.

ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 136 chars.

CICELY.

Note: Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 43 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 24 chars.

CICELY.

Note: Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 116 chars.

SUSAN SHAKESPEARE.
Comes running up

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 60 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 42 words in 3 sentences using 219 chars.

NICK.
Falteringly

Note: Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 135 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 34 words in 2 sentences using 170 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars.

BEN JONSON.

Note: Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 34 words in 3 sentences using 180 chars.

ONE OF THE MEN.

Note: Contains 50 words in 2 sentences using 247 chars.

ANOTHER MAN.

Note: Contains 15 words in 1 sentence using 81 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 39 words in 2 sentences using 186 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 122 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars.

BEN JONSON.
Sings "Drink to me only until thine eyes."
FATHER.

Note: Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 18 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars.

FATHER.

Note: Contains 40 words in 5 sentences using 179 chars.

NICK.
Joyfully

Note: Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars.

FATHER.

Note: Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 121 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 12 words in 1 sentence using 56 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.
Carrying two bags

Note: Contains 38 words in 2 sentences using 203 chars.

BEN JONSON.

Note: Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 13 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 315 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 18 words in 1 sentence using 82 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 174 chars.

SIMON ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 159 chars.

WILL SKAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars.

ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 66 words in 6 sentences using 301 chars.

BEN JONSON.

Note: Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars.

WILL SHAKESPEARE.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 21 chars.

Attwood goes off the stage and instantly returns with wife
ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 9 chars.

MRS. ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars.

ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 25 words in 1 sentence using 120 chars.

MRS. ATTWOOD.

Note: Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 62 chars.

NICK.

Note: Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 209 chars.

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