#剧本:The Cop and the AnthemPPT超级市场
Act 1
Scene 1
(On a busy city street, Officer O'Brien stands guard. He's a weathered cop, veteran of many a patrol. He surveys the passing crowds with a jaded eye.)pptsupermarket
O'Brien (to himself): Another day on the beat. Hoping for some peace, but always ready for the worst.PPT 超级市场
Scene 2
(Suddenly, a saxophone player steps into view,陶醉于他的演奏。 O'Brien gives him a sideways glance.)pptsupermarket*com
O'Brien (to player): Hey, you! Stop that infernal racket! This is a residential area, not a nightclub!pptsupermarket.com
Scene 3
(The saxophone player, clearly drunk, ignores O'Brien's order and continues to play. O'Brien strides over to him, badge held high.)PPT超级市场
O'Brien (to player): I'm Officer O'Brien, and I said stop that music!PPT 超级市场
Scene 4
(The player finally looks up at O'Brien, glassy-eyed. He grins widely and waves his instrument in the air.)
Player (to O'Brien): Hey, cop, you don't like my music? Here, have a toot!
(He holds out the horn to O'Brien, who looks at it warily.)PPT超级市场
Act 2
Scene 1
(O'Brien stands, conflicted. He wants to arrest the player for public drunkenness and disturbing the peace, but he also feels a twinge of sympathy for the man.)
O'Brien (to himself): This guy's a menace to the public, but…is that really all he has left in life? Music?
Scene 2
(O'Brien sits down beside the player, watching him intently.)PPT超级市场
O'Brien (to player): So…what's your story? Why are you out here playing that saxophone when you should be home in bed?pptsupermarket*com
Scene 3
(The player hesitates for a moment before answering.)PPT 超级市场
Player: My name's Alvin. I used to have a job, a family…everything. Then the recession hit and I lost everything. My wife left me. My job…well, they didn't need me anymore. All I have now is this saxophone and the music in my head.PPT 超级市场
Scene 4
(O'Brien takes off his hat and runs his hand through his hair.)[PPT超级市场
O'Brien (to Alvin): Alvin…you say you lost everything. But you still have your music. Maybe that's something worth holding onto. Worth cherishing. PPT超级市场
Act 3
Scene 1
(O'Brien stands up and retrieves his hat.)pptsupermarket*com
O'Brien (to Alvin): OK, Alvin. Keep playing. But clean up your act. We both know this city needs more people like you than another drunken bum.[PPT超级市场
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