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Herbert von Krolock: plays approximately 20, the Count's gay son, also a vampire, needy, lonely, horny, demonically determined young rich kid, with a high baritone or dark tenor of size and passion.
When Love is inside you
Alfred (reading the title):
"Advice for lovers. How to win a heart."
On the off-chance, he opens the book, and reads with mounting interest.
Alfred:
"When love is in you,
Then the music sounds out.
When your moment is here
Your eyes speak for you.
And the person you like
Understands what you say and looks after you.
Your heart reveals
That love is in you,
It no longer wants to be silent.
Shoe honestly what is concealed within you,
No wish is dangerous
When love awakes.
And the person you love
Will sense what you give
And the hope of happiness
Unites you.
When love is in you,
Then don't hold back."
(Spoken): "Sometimes a kiss says more than a thousand words…"
Alfred hears a voice which sounds like Sarah's. He lets the book drop and listens.
Herbert's voice:
Ah-ah-ah…
Alfred exits with the book in his hand. The background music continues to play.
Alfred:
Sarah?!
Transition to…
7. "Mirror-Bathroom"
Alfred follows the voice to a bathroom which is a mirror image of the first bathroom. He is slightly confused at how the room has changed. But then he hears, as on his first visit, the splashing of water behind the curtain and once again…
Herbert's voice:
Ah-ah-ah…
Alfred draws the curtain to one side. The bathtub is empty. Herbert sits on the edge, playfully letting the water run through his hand.
Alfred:
Oh…excuse me…
He wants to leave the bathroom quickly.
Herbert:
Stay! I want to…read…with you. Father is quite enthusiastic about you. I think we should be friends…
Alfred:
But…I have to…
Herbert begins to sing softly and gently.
Herbert:
You must be nice to me.
I want to understand you.
Why are you so pale? Are you ill?
Alfred:
I'm fine, thank you very much!
Herbert:
But no, you have a fever, my friend!
You should be in bed.
No, what do I see?
You're shaking with fear, mon Chéri.
Alfred:
No, I never shake!
Herbert:
But yes, you are fearful, my friend!
Alfred (trying to change the subject):
I've heard there is a ball somewhere?
Herbert:
You've got a nice bum!
Alfred:
A ball!
Herbert:
And your eyes!
Alfred:
My eyes?
Herbert:
Your eyelashes are so soft,
Like threads of pure gold.
Alfred is still holding the book in his hand.
Herbert:
Yes, tonight there's a ball.
I invite you.
Wine and music and candlelight!
It will be gigantic, romantic!
With you in my arms,
I'll be in seventh heaven!
Herbert draws Alfred close to him and dances a waltz with him. Now Herbert sings the main melody.
Herbert (still dancing):
Oh, show me, what are you reading?
Alfred:
A book -
Herbert:
Stories, so!
I know, it shows,
You're in love, my friend!
The tender melody suddenly takes on a more aggressive and threatening character. The tempo increases. Alfred realises what the audience has seen for a long time - that Herbert can't be seen in the mirror. Alfred panics.
Herbert:
So, it's true!
I am also in love.
Guess who with!
Yes, I love you…
When love is in me,
I cannot resist.
Herbert finally grabs Alfred by the shoulder. He opens his vampire teeth, ready to bite Alfred in the throat. At the last moment, Alfred saves himself by pushing the book between Herbert's teeth.
Chase music. Alfred flees into the auditorium while Herbert tries to remove the book from his teeth. Fearfully looking around for his pursuer, Alfred returns to the stage, where Herbert is waiting for him. Herbert flings himself at Alfred.
Alfred:
No! Professor! Professor!!
At the last moment, Professor Abronsius comes back. He hits Herbert with his umbrella.
Abronsius:
Ha, what do I see? Aren't you ashamed of yourselves - both of you?! Heaven-crucifix-damn once again!
Herbert flees. Alfred gets up off the floor.
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Yes, it reminds me of way back when I had to police Thatz... except Thatz hardly ever won when he gambled. At least Luxord's richer in the end.
Oh, I've just been traveling with Luxord when I'm not doing work at home... nothing too exciting.
What about you? Would you like something?
Nothing really...just found out my...pet died...
...
Hi.
^^
*Molests your comments page*
-flop hugs-