Dream On: BY: Lavenzel Niña A. Ybañez

DREAM ON
BY:
Lavenzel Niña A. Ybañez
DECOMPOSITION
Cast of Characters
Paris: A nursing student who aspires to be a dancer
who can stand on the international stage. She is
a good kid who is very passionate when it comes
to dancing.
John (Paris’ dad): A strict father who only wants the

best for her daughter. He is against with Paris’
passion because he believes that she can’t focus
on her studies.
Mary (Paris’ Mom): A loving mother who understands

the depth of Paris’ passion when it comes to
dancing.
Jade (Friend): Classmate of Paris in dancing class.
Miss Jones (Dance instructor): She is top class

dance instructor who discovers Paris’ talent when
it comes to dancing.
Time
The present.
Synopsis
A young woman who dances in secret from his

father was discovered by her dance instructor. She
was suddenly given the opportunity to join an
international dance group, Would she take the
opportunity and disappoint his father?
Scene 1 – Paris’ childhood
*lights on*
(12-year-old Paris is dancing in her room)
(John suddenly barges in the room with heavy footsteps,

looking at Paris before turning the speakers off.)
John: How many times have I told you to focus on

reading your books? Dancing won't help you become a
doctor, why don't you just give that up?
(He spoke in a very loud voice expressing his dismay.)
Paris: I just wanted to dance, that’s all.
(She turns away from his father’s eyes to hide her

tears.)
John: You are not allowed to dance unless you finish

reading all your books!
(He walks toward the door while shouting at Paris then

slams the door shut.)
(Paris talks to herself)
Paris: lucky for some kids, their parents support their

passion. Too bad, I am in no control of my fate since
Dad is the one deciding what I should take when it
should be me.
(Paris mutters sadly and sighed.)
*lights off*
Scene 2 – Paris is now a college student
*lights on*
(Paris and Jade going towards to their dance class)
(Paris’ phone rings)
Paris: Hey Mom!

Mary: Where are you now? Your father is looking for
you.
(She says this with her voice trembling.)
Paris: I’m about to attend my dance class, why?
(Glances at Jade with worry.)
Mary: He wants to talk to you when you get home.
Paris: Well, for sure he will scold me for something he

doesn’t like. But anyway, I have to go, Mom. Bye!
(drops call)
Jade: We have to hurry up before Miss Jones arrives!
(They quickly ran towards the dance hall.)
*lights off*
Scene 3 – Dance class
*lights on*
(Students having their water break and looking tired)
Miss Jones: So, after having your water break, you have
to do it from the top all over again and Paris, guide
them for now because I have an important business to go
to.
(Turns to Paris before leaving.)
Paris: Okay, guys! Let’s chop chop! Get to your

positions and be mindful to the timing of the beat.
Always remember to feel the vibes because dance is an
art which tells the story through movements. So, let’s
get it on! (says in a hype manner)
(Dance music #1 plays for hiphop dance)

(after, teacher comes back in)
Miss Jones: Job well done! I can see you are all
improving! I hope I can still see that in the next
class. You are all dismissed and oh, Paris, I have
something to tell you.
(Paris approaches the teacher)
Miss Jones: Well, Paris, I got to say, you spark every

time you dance. I can see there’s a huge potential in
you and you deserve so much appreciation.
Paris: (smilingly says) I guess dancing is really in my

blood that I can’t remove from myself. No matter what I
do, no matter what I go through, my heart still goes
back to dancing.
Miss Jones: Because of that, I am inviting you to

audition to be part of Dance League. It’s an
international dance group and they’re looking for
passionate dancers like you. We never know, this might
be the start of your dream.
(She winks and smiles at Paris.)
(Miss Jones hands a flyer to Paris)
Paris: I have to think about it, but thank you for

this, Miss Jones. (slightly smiles)
(They both walked out of the room)
*lights off*
Scene 4 – Paris’ dad scold her
*lights on*
(As Paris is on her way home, she is feeling uneasy and

nervous on what her dad might say.)
Paris: Mooom! Daaad! I’m home!
(Mary quickly approaches Paris trying to warn her that

her dad is furious.)
(John dashed towards Paris with a picture from her

dance class)
John: What is this?! A dance class? Have you been

attending dance classes without me knowing?! How many
times do I have to tell you that your education comes
first before anything else.
(He raises his hand and slaps Paris.)
(Paris pauses for a moment, in shock, then a tear

flowed down her cheek.)
Paris: Y-You n-never really did try to understand me.

You never saw why I do what I do. My only escape is
dancing.
John: I just want what’s best for you, that is the

reason why I want you to continue your study in
nursing!
Paris: Why do you have to be proud of me in your own

terms? Why would you choose my passion for me when I
know what I want? Have you ever asked me what I really
wanted? No, you didn’t, not even once then why are you
pushing me towards something I am not interested in? We
are a family of doctors, I get that, but that is not
what I dream of. I know my own heart better than anyone
and each day that goes by, I can only hear my heart
telling me to dance. Dancing has always been my passion
and it never runs out on me!
John: You will never have a future when you choose your
passion over your career! You won’t be successful with
just your dancing alone, because the world today
revolves around money. The world today is all about
about practicality! Life isn't so kind as to hand
everything to you
Paris: Just watch me! Dance will make me successful if

I work hard on it. Won’t you just support me on my
passion, Dad?! After all these years, I kept on obeying
to your rules, and to your demands. Can’t I just follow
what my heart wants? Am I not allowed to do that even
just this once, Dad?
John: Then, you have to choose between the two, medical

school or your passion for dancing?! If you choose
dancing then I will forget that I have a daughter. Make
sure you won’t regret it!
(Dad walks out)
(Paris continues crying)
(Dance music #2 for solo interpretative dance)
*lights off*
Scene 5 – Audition Day
*lights on*
Judge: Auditionee number 0122, please step on stage.
(Paris walks in)
Judge: What’s your name and why did you audition?
Paris: Hello, my name’s Paris. I auditioned because

this is my ultimate dream, to dance in a massive stage
where thousands of people are watching. I know Dance
League will be one of my stepping stones that will help
me reach my dream.
Judge: Okay, let’s get it on.
(Dance music #3 for Paris’ dance)
(Judge applauses tremendously)
Judge: Wow! Paris, you are on fire! Girl, your dream is

about to start now!
(Paris jumps with joy)
Paris: Really?! Oh, thank you so much! You know how

much it means to me and to my dream!
(Paris walks out)
*lights off*
Scene 6 – PARIS WENT HOME
*lights on*
(Paris went to her mom)
Paris: Hey mom, I just got into an audition! I just

called to tell you that we have a dance concert on next
two weeks. I hope you and, especially Dad, will come.
It really means to me. (sad voice)
Mary: Paris, dear, I will talk to your dad about it

okay? I promise that your Dad and I will be there,
okay? (soothing voice)
(Mom and Paris hugs)
*lights off*
Scene 7 – DANCE CONCERT
*lights on*
*background music*
Host: Are you ready to see a fiery stage tonight? Well,
this is the moment we’ve been waiting for. Let’s
welcome one of the best international dance groups… the
DANCE LEAGUE!
(music #4 – dance league performance)
(confetti in)
(Paris’ mom come on stage to hug her)
(the rest of the group walks out)
Mary: We’re so proud of you!
(John hesitates to approach Paris.)
John: H-hi Paris. I have the time to think over what

you said and your dancing showed me how much you really
want to pursue this. I’m sorry for being insensitive
towards your passion and your dreams.
Paris: It’s okay, Dad. I’ve thought it over too and I

might’ve said some things that I didn’t really mean. I
know you really want what’s best for me and I am going
to prove to you that this is what’s best for me. Yes,
life may be tough, but it won’t be the reason for me to
give up that’s why I kept joining dance classes without
telling you. Mom…Dad… will you promise me that from now
on every dance concert I am going to perform, both of
you will always be there?
John: I-I promise to support you in any way that I can.
Mary: We will always be your number fan!
(group hug)
*lights off with background music*

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John (Paris’ dad): A strict father who only wants the

Mary (Paris’ Mom): A loving mother who understands

Jade (Friend): Classmate of Paris in dancing class.

Miss Jones (Dance instructor): She is top class

A young woman who dances in secret from his

Scene 1 – Paris’ childhood

(John suddenly barges in the room with heavy footsteps,

John: How many times have I told you to focus on

(He spoke in a very loud voice expressing his dismay.)

Paris: I just wanted to dance, that’s all.

(She turns away from his father’s eyes to hide her

John: You are not allowed to dance unless you finish

(He walks toward the door while shouting at Paris then

(Paris talks to herself)

Paris: lucky for some kids, their parents support their

(Paris mutters sadly and sighed.)

Scene 2 – Paris is now a college student

(Paris and Jade going towards to their dance class)

(Paris’ phone rings)

Paris: Hey Mom!

(She says this with her voice trembling.)

Paris: I’m about to attend my dance class, why?

(Glances at Jade with worry.)

Mary: He wants to talk to you when you get home.

Paris: Well, for sure he will scold me for something he

Jade: We have to hurry up before Miss Jones arrives!

(They quickly ran towards the dance hall.)

Scene 3 – Dance class

(Students having their water break and looking tired)

Paris: Okay, guys! Let’s chop chop! Get to your

(Dance music #1 plays for hiphop dance)

(Paris approaches the teacher)

Miss Jones: Well, Paris, I got to say, you spark every

Paris: (smilingly says) I guess dancing is really in my

Miss Jones: Because of that, I am inviting you to

(She winks and smiles at Paris.)

(Miss Jones hands a flyer to Paris)

Paris: I have to think about it, but thank you for

(They both walked out of the room)

Scene 4 – Paris’ dad scold her

(As Paris is on her way home, she is feeling uneasy and

(Mary quickly approaches Paris trying to warn her that

(John dashed towards Paris with a picture from her

John: What is this?! A dance class? Have you been

(He raises his hand and slaps Paris.)

(Paris pauses for a moment, in shock, then a tear

Paris: Y-You n-never really did try to understand me.

John: I just want what’s best for you, that is the

Paris: Why do you have to be proud of me in your own

Paris: Just watch me! Dance will make me successful if

John: Then, you have to choose between the two, medical

(Dad walks out)

(Paris continues crying)

(Dance music #2 for solo interpretative dance)

Scene 5 – Audition Day

Judge: Auditionee number 0122, please step on stage.

(Paris walks in)

lights off with background music