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English 5th grade

GREASE

2018-19

Act 1

Insight

Leather jackets, tuned cars, high school flings, and the super/handsome and young John

Travolta and Olivia Newton starred in this film which marked an entire generation trends in

fashion, dance and Rock and roll!

PLOT:

Going back to school after Danny and Sandy met and fell in love in the beach. A new school for Sandy, the old same Danny which Sandy met? We´ll see Grammar & Vocabulary focus:

Past simple Lasting time: 10 minutes

Intro dance Bee gees grease

Damian Ladies and gentlemen, lads and lasses, welcome to the Westfield, class of

2012, year 6 summer show.

Sofía Please ensure your mobiles are switched off especially i-phones as they

interfere with our digital sound system. Please note the fire exit to my right.

Leo You know this is a very special year for us at Westfield, because 2012 isn’t just

any old year…

Sofía Side left “It’s the Queen’s jubilee! Three cheers for her majesty, hip hip” (side

right hooray x 3)

Damian Yes, but that’s not it…

Leo Side right “It’s York 800!!

Damian No, that’s not it either….

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Sofía Side left “It’s the Olympic year!”

Leo No, no, no, 2012 is so special for us because this is the 60th anniversary of the

opening of our school; it’s Westfield’s own diamond jubilee (crowd cheer, sing

happy birthday, round of applause).

Sofía We worked out that sixty years ago it was the fifties, so there was only really

one choice for this year’s show… it had to be Grease! (Grease is the word, is

the word, is the word….)

Damian Enjoy the show! Bow

TRANSITORY MUSIC

Aranza Sandy: Oh Danny hasn’t it been a wonderful summer? All those lovely day

trips round the Riviera of the north. And good thing it was cloudy, you saved a

fortune on sunscreen!

Mariano Danny: Ooh yeah, it’s God’s own country is Yorkshire, and that day we had in

Blackpool riding on the Big One, it beats those rides at Euro Disney any day of

the week d’nt it love?

Aranza Sandy: My favourite days out were the quiet trips to Robin Hood’s bay,

Cayton Bay… so romantic (crowd aah!)

Mariano Danny: I liked the day we went surfing at Brid me. It were chuffing mint!

Aranza Sandy: I can’t believe summer’s nearly over. My dad’s lost his job with that

double dip recession, so he said we might have to move for work, and his work

could take us anywhere.

Mariano Danny: Well, at least we can keep in touch on Facebook.

Aranza Sandy: Yeah, I’m definitely changing my status from single. Do you think this

the end Danny?

Mariano Danny: No darl, this is just the beginning.

CHANGE OF SCENE, BACK AT SCHOOL

Leo Tbirds!!!! Unite!

Diego Grease on our hair!

Nicolas Leather on our skin

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Cruz Ready to dance!!!

Diego Handsome on our face! *playful choreo

Nicolas Summer was sick! How about yours?

Juan Pablo I was working all summer. We’ve got some great wheels lads, wait til you see

‘em

Cruz I have wonderful time sharing with my friends!

Edgar Where are they then?

Leo We’re still working on em. It’s in that garage down on the Green, Central

Body Repairs. We can walk round after school if you like?

Luis How did you get in there then?

Cruz Let me call an Uber!!! What? Oh no

Alex In our dodge. (ALL LAUGH, AND DO HAIR)

Aaron I also heard you started working, in McD’s (MICKEY DS)(Macdonalds)

Leo I impressed them with my initiative, and my entrepreneurial brilliance! And of

course, my looks. “Welcome to MacDonald’s, may I take your order?” We

have so much potential we’re all destined for great things. I’ll own my own

garage by the time I’m 30, you mark my words.

Fran By the way where is my burger? (ALL LAUGH)

Diego Someone is missing, ain’t it?

Cruz There’s someone we haven seen yet…

Danny walks up the aisle

Francesco Hey, Danny boy, starts singing, “Oh Danny Danny. Danny Danny , boy…..”

All push / shove him, pipe down, enough already etc.

Luis We’re so ready for The Voice, you know!

Mariano-

Danny

Alright lads. Great to see you (back slapping etc.)

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Alex Where you been all summer?

Mariano At the beach. Dancing, romancing, I had a great time!

Edgar Did you meet any girls?

Luis Any new conquests??? Heartbreaker.

Fran Tell us all your love stories!

Mariano Like the saying goes…

Everybody “What happens in summer, stays in summer”

Damian (Approaches and tries to greet them) hey, what’s up fellas. Welcome back, are

we all ready to have the best year of our lifes….

(nobody greets him) (bell rings)

Aaron Come on t birds, it’s time to NOT go to class (exit fashionably)

BOYS LEAVE TALKING AND PLAYING.

GIRLS ENTER

Sofia Pink Lady: Hi! How was your summer?

Lorena Pink Lady: Ooh it was fantastic! We went to Filey Bay and had a great time.

You can’t beat a sandy beach, and the B+B did a gorgeous full English

breakfast, you wouldn’t get that abroad

Sarah We didn’t go away, but we did have some good days out though. My mum let

me go with her to ladies’ day at the Races, and we were in the posh bit too! I

had a fascinator and everything

Sofia Pink Lady: We went to London, so exciting with all the Olympics buzz, and we

saw the Minster men thrash Luton to win promotion. How ‘bout you Rizzo?

Did you go away?

Ashley Rizzo: Oh no ladies, my life’s one big holiday. It’s such a drag having to come

back to school. At least it’s nearly over.

Lorena Pink Lady: Ooh I’ll be really sad to leave. I’ve loved Westfield

Everybody All: Oh yes, wonderful Westfield sigh

Sarah Pink Lady : At least we’re off to the best secondary school in York, and the

Children’s Champions will be there waiting to meet us at York High in

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September

Lorena Pink Lady: Ooh yeah, it’ll be great to see a friendly face. I’m a bit worried

about leaving

Ashley Rizzo: Don’t be daft, we’re more than ready. I can’t wait to get there

Sandy and Frenchie walk up the aisle

Aranza Sandy: I’m really nervous Frenchie. What if no one likes me? I was at a tiny

village school before, where everyone knew everyone. Westfield High’s got so

many children. I’m worried I’ll get lost

Melanie Frenchie: Don’t worry darl, everyone at Westfield is really kind, and if you’ve

ever got a problem the Children’s Champions are here to help you, and I’ll look

after you. Come and meet my friends. Hey girls, great to see you. Can I

introduce you to my new friend Sandy? She’s just moved in next door.

Pink ladies all say hello, hug Frenchie etc.

Ashley Rizzo: Alright love, have you come from o’er the tops?

Aranza Sandy: I was at a tiny village in North Yorkshire. We only had two classes at

my old school.

Sarah Pink Lady: Oh Westfield might be a big school, but we’re very friendly. You

won’t find more loyal mates than weggies.

Sofia Pink Lady: In fact we’re all having a sleepover after the footy match later. Do

you want to come and join us? We’ll get a DVD from Blockbusters and maybe

a Hakis?

Aranza Sandy: Oh thanks, I’d love to come!

Pink Lady: And what about the summer holiday Sandy? Did you go away?

Aranza Sandy: I had the holiday of a life time, and I met the boy of my dreams. I had

the best time!

Ashley And was he cute? Very manly and handsome like the rock?

Lorena Was he nice? Did he treat you right? What’s his Facebook!?

Aranza If only you knew… he was my summer loving….

SUMMER NIGHT DANCE AND SING.

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ACT 2 Boys’ stuff, girls’ stuff.

Boys and their cars, girls and their appearance. Bonding and having time in the 70’s… but, a little updated. Grammar & Vocabulary focus:

Present vs. Present Continuous Modals Feelings

Scenery & Prompts: Personal cars Bed and nightly gowns

Lasting time: 15-20 mins

Nico Hey lads, can you see those Hob Moor Scorpions over there?

Cruz They should stick to their own turf. I think they’re cruising for a bruising

Damian My mum says we shouldn’t go racing on the Moor. Those cows, once you

spook ‘em they all charge! I tell you what Kinnicky, you’ll go fast alright, but

you’ll be breaking Olympic records for all the wrong reasons

Edgar Yeah, I’ve had a herd of cows on my tail and it ain’t much fun mate

Leo Kinnicky: Chill out lads, once my wheels are fixed up I’ll be off like grease

lightning

Diego What?! Don’t ya’ll tell me you’re scared now….

Fran Don’t you think we’d be better on our bikes rather than scooters?

Cruz You know how reckless some people are, don’t fasten their belts, text and

drive, all day distracted…

Alex Ooh yeah, bike it, like it! You know at Westfield we’ve been doing all this

work on how inspirational Olympians are? I’m thinking of Usain Bolt right

now. Even a herd of cows couldn’t catch him!

Aaron I’m thinking of Neil Armstrong. He’s the cycling king. Charging bulls

wouldn’t catch him, never mind cows!

Luis Dude! Remember he cheated, all those years, he was using and enhancing

drug. So much taken for just one mistake. The cops did catch him.

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Mariano Lots of thinking, but no working. Get on with it. This greased lightning must

be ready for the race pits- it better burn out the quarter mile.

Edgar I’ll get the palomino dashboard and the dual muffler twins

Diego We gonna be all fast and furious up in them facessss…

Leo A fuel injection cut off and chrome plated rods( *everyone) oh yeah

Two or three Keep talking, who keep talking, yeah!

Juan I’ll get the money, I’ll kill to get the money

Nico Heck yeah! We´ll have all the girls screaming!

Everyone Everybody shouts. Greeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaased lightning!

GREASED LIGHTNING DANCE AND SINGING

Change scene to pajama party

Sarah Pink Lady: Hi Sandy, come in, it’s great to see you, thanks for coming.

Aranza Sandy: I just bobbed into Costcutter to get some popcorn. What are we

watching?

Sofia Pink Lady 3: Marvel’s Avengers, but we’re doing our nails first

Ashley Rizzo: Well I don’t need mine doing, I’ve got shellac (shows ridiculous nails)

Lorena Pink lady Ooh, hark at you!!

Sarah Pink Lady 1: I had that when we went to the races. I had it done at

Christine’s, and a spray tan too

Sofia Pink Lady 2: I go to Jasmine’s beauty salon me, I had some Minx done there

Melanie Frenchie: Well girls you won’t need to worry about paying all those fancy

salon prices when I’ve finished my training, coz I’m going mobile. (walks

around nicely fixing stuff)

Lorena Pink Lady: What training’s that Frenchie?

Melanie Frenchie: I did my training at York College, and now I’ve got work experience

doing hair, nails and beauty. I’ve only landed up at the best salon in York. All

you’ll ever need, cheap and done by your biffie.

Sarah Pink Lady: Oh my god FRENCHIE thanks. I think I need to bring my mom to

you

Lorena So do I, she needs more fashion and make up advice than a circus clown

THEY ALL LAUGH

Sofia Pink Lady: You’ve got lots of other skills too haven’t you Frenchie? Tell

Sandy how you got your nickname?

Aranza I had wondered why they call you Frenchie. Please tell us.

Melanie Frenchie: OH WELL, I don’t like telling the story, but I can show you. It’s all

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about moving, hopping, and jumping around. I exercise in Zumba!

Sarah And there’s no one more obsessed than Mr. Ralph. he can’t get enough of

Westfield zumba!, but I think she just finds zumba easier than doing diets!

PLUS, is super fun to dance

Melanie Anyway girls, shall we show all these good people why zumba’s so much

fun? Girls all shout yes

Edgar Zumba boy 1 : Hold on, hold on, did I hear Zumba?’’ you know boys can do

zumba too!

Ashley Do you now???Why don’t you show us !

Aaron Zumba boy 2: I reckon we can go one better than that love, but let’s see

what you’ve got first. Music maestro!

Play girls’ zumba track – Jump your body in line T-

BIRDS COME OUT

Girls’ Zumba dance – Jump Your Body In Line

Edgar Zumba boy : That were Champion that! Well done girls. What do you

reckon lads? You think this audience can dance?

Aaron Zumba boy 1: they ain’t seen nothing yet. Come on lads, let’s throw some

shapes!

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Act 3 Dance contest and goodbyes

Grammar & Vocabulary focus:

Present vs. Present Continuous Modals Feelings

Lasting time: 10 minutes

Sofia Pink Lady: Are you going to watch the lads race at Hobmoor?

Lorena Pink Lady: Yeah, I can’t wait. Hobmoor will be out for the Scorpions so we

will have to turn out for our Greased lightning

Sarah I’m not, I’m off into town to get a new dress for the Strictly auditions.

Sofía Pink Lady 3: What about you Frenchie?

Melanie Frenchie: I don’t know girls. I’m a bit fed up. I think I’m going to stay here

and give Sandy a hand clearing up

Sarah Pink Lady 4: Okay, well, we’ll see you later (pink ladies leave, rizzo, Frenchie,

Isabella, sandy stay)

Aranza (To Frenchie) What’s up darl?

Melanie Frenchie: I’m worried about Changing schools and leaving this, my home. I

don’t know if my grades will be good enough, if I´ll find friends, Even if they’d

like me at all

Aranza Sandy: It’s not all about grades love. You have so many good things that will

make everyone like you!

Melanie Frenchie: Do you think so? Like what?

Aranza Sandy: You are always punctual and reliable for a start, that’s really

important, not like people nowadays. You’re good at listening to other

people too, and teamwork is so important. You should have more confidence

in yourself Frenchie. You must stick at it too, don’t give up and waste your

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chance.

Sarah Pink lady 1: How bout you rizzo, are you not worried?

Ashley Rizzo: Who? Me? Besides being pretty and fashionable, I’m also really good at

texting, having the best angles in selfies and have many likes and I can

also….hmmmm….hmmmm.. share memes on Facebook.

Lorena Pink lady 3: Wow Rizzo, that’s gonna be really helpful making friends.

Aranza Sandy: I’m sure you’ll find to do something you’ll love.

Sofía Come on girls, let’s go shopping, the dance is tonight! And we gotta look fine

for our lads.

TV SHOW DANCE COMPETITION.

Juan Welcome everyone to the Westfield High audition show for the first ever

Junior Strictly! Let’s give a warm northerly welcome to our very special host,

the one and only Brucie

Damian Nice to see you to see you nice! Before the competition starts we are going

to kick off with a prom dance.

Alex So let’s invite our young groovers to the stage (wait) and invite them all to

“keep dancing”.

Play Tears on My Pillow – track 16

Juan Brucie: Now then we are going to invite all our young hopefuls to the stage

to compete, but if I or him tap you on the shoulder I’m afraid you have to

leave the stage. Good luck!

Damian Surprise us, move it with the goove, make us like it, or you might kick the

curve! Are ya’ll ready!

Play Born to Hand Jive – track 15 Dance competition fade out once Danny

Scene at the Fair ground

Leo Oh man, these days are a drag without a girl

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Fran Days ain´t to bad when you’re with friends

Edgar Duh! But it’s not the same that being with your girl.

Diego Even worse, now that we’re on vacations, I gotta stay in my house all day, and

my mom makes me clean, and shower every days.

Nico Well, now we know that By the time you get a girl, I’ll have green hair

Luis And when you get a girl, pigs will fly, trump will be president, and the sky will

fall

Diego OH HOLY BEJESUS, Are my eyes seeing what I’m seeing…..

(Danny changed and dressed up differently approaches)

Alex Danny! What’s happened to you!

Mariano Well you know, just a little change, for a little girl.

Fran A little change? You means a big change!!!

Alex Oh my God, what a whip (whip sounds from all)

Mariano You´ll know, when you feel how I feel, It´ll all be the same for you.

Diego My friend, how I wish that were true, but watch out!

Fran Here come the pink ladies, how are you gonna look for them!?

Pink ladies approach hiding sandy behind.

Ashley What´s up DANY boy. How things have changed…

Melanie I didn’t even think you’ll have those clothes in your closet

Sarah Daaaaangg! And what happened to all that grease on your hair

Juan Hey ya´ll leave him alone, he´s doing it for a good reason.

Sofía Oh, we know that reason, and your reason has just changed her reason.

Alex Wait, what, what do you mean?

Ladies open up and let see the new sandy

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FINAL DANCE. THE END

Aranza Heyyyyyyy Danny.

YOU’RE THE ONE DANCE AND SING…

EVERYONE STAYS ON STAGE.

Mariano Oh darling, What are we gonna do after graduation.

Aranza Well, is just another summer. We don’t know what life has for us

Leo But we know that all we have experienced will stay with us forever.

Melanie And we can overcome all if we go together…

Edgar Like shababababa da baba did dip…..

Sarah As long as we promise to always be like one

ALL Chingitty tiiitjutiii tuut