Copyright 2010 - Donya Lane & Ed McNamee
Sit!
Enraged by Lisa’s infidelity, Francesco deliberates punishment,
arriving at the depraved idea of forcing Lisa to pose for him
as a living portrait for the next five years in…
Vocals: Greg Cilmi & Megan McGinnis
FRANCESCO
What was your expression?
Then that will be my one concession.
You may change it. And breathe.
Yes, but don’t gnash your teeth.
And never express
what you’re feeling underneath.
Eye for eye, tit for tat,
you will sit, as you sat.
That is it. That is that!
On my whim, at a count of three,
as you sat for him, you will sit for me!
What else?
Of course, how should this be lit?
But you sat by day.
How?
Lisa, tell me! Tell me!
Easily solved, then.
At dusk you will sit -
in that dress -
every night - every week.
When those bells are heard,
you will not speak… a word.
You will sit here
for every moment you sat there!
That’s it. That’s that. That’s fair!
You cheat, take your seat.
That’s it! That’s that!
Finito, complete!
FRANCESCO
Why should he?
For five years now
he’s watched you sit,
getting fatter.
He’s heard every bit
of your chatter.
Lisa, what’s the matter?
Do I shatter your illusion?
Well, don’t flatter yourself;
he’s come to the conclusion
that he’d rather have the painting.
Well, he can keep the relic. I have you.
Yes, he’s got the better deal, that’s true.
Well, honestly I’m split.
Let’s have a look. Now sit!
I believe your hands were crossed.
Wasn’t it this? Or was it that?
I want you to sit, just as you sat. Still.
Until I say!
At least the rest of the day.
Wait.
Weren’t you wearing a sash?
Or some kind of hat?
Well come on now, I want every detail.
LISA
He’ll come for me.
Is it?
Until?
It was a veil.
Pictured: Mark Peters
& Megan McGinnis
LISA
It was different over time.
May I bat a lash?
In the painting it’s dusk.
He adjusted the light.
He had a special way.
It’s very involved. I couldn’t guess.
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