Tricks of the Trade
from
The Happy Prince
I get what I want
And sooner or later I know that I'll lick it
Undaunted, determined, I'm certain to stick to it
Somehow or someday I'll learn all the tricks of the trade
Patience and practise
And sooner or later I know that you'll lick it
Undaunted, determined, you're certain to stick to it
Somehow or someday you'll learn all the tricks of the trade
Pandora Lily Blackmore
Chorus Sue Casson
Flute Lily Blackmore
Recording from 2012 Edinburgh Fringe
20th Anniversary production
Words & Music Copyright Sue Casson 1993
And everything's set for the narrative spirit to thrive
With my magic powers you mean
All my secrets, my Art, my wit
To B?
Learning's not just about me telling you
You have to think and ask too, take character - the core
The way they're recognised on stage
Together with stance and voice
Add the right colour scarf and hat....
Staging's the art of ...
Knowing the touch that will bring the whole setting alive
Add lights, paint, Art
So you told me
Haven't you heard that Rome wasn't built in a day
Use your grey matter to see how it's done
Cudgel your brains till you've won
Any wisdom you have to spare...
I want to learn all the tricks of the trade you can teach me
I want to see all the skills of illusion laid bare
How you conjur up a scene
The whole business
You'll be surprised at my iron perseverance and
Get up and go
I get what I want
And I want to learn all the tricks of the trade that you know
That's just the start of it
Take me from A through the gamut
Proffer a tip or a prop to equip me for learning
Show me the knack and I'll go and practise alone
In acting - less is more?
Dictated by the costume store
Show me how you did that
Turning what's there to your purpose
I want to learn all the tricks of the trade
Show me again and again till I master the magic
Couldn't you give me a clue just to signpost the way?
Chorus and Pandora
Pandora
Chorus
Pandora