“WHAT THE COST” relatives within the next twenty years of my employment in San

Diego. There, you will learn about the Indians' ignorance!

(Before the curtains are opened)

Background music, props, and characters are already positioned.

Narrator: voice over the third justice class presents a social novel Herr Laruja: mumbled to a damar damar, "Sorry, we're in an Indian
that Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero, provided for his The Filipino house."
people are the.... Scene II: Open curtains in NOLI ME TANGERE)

Narrator: The "Captain Tiyago," who enters the captain's head with
Bishop Damaso: Ah, tap on the shoulder. But don't worry; Captain
the cane, slowly walks to the middle, looks around first, and then
Tiago doesn't think he's a shaman!
starts entertaining guests, is preparing a generous dinner on one of
Don Santiago De los Santos' final days: (Enter the captain's head
with the cane) at the entrance) Visitor: dependent on wife) Isabel!
Greetings, everyone! Mister Laruja: We only serve as a reminder.

Isabel the Aunt: Also, good afternoon. Bishop Damaso: Everyone is overjoyed, and it's all awe-inspiring to
see him. Lieutenant: What is your intent?

Visitors: I told you one day that this is my wife. Isabel, this is his
cousin, the one who brought wife pleasure: Ah, in that case, are you Bishop Damaso: I mean, even the king has no right to parcel or
Kapitan Tiyago's cousin? I'm happy to have met you. intervene when the kura breaks a heretic's body for deportation.

Isabel the Aunt: I'm glad to meet you as well—there are more Lieutenant: The king's representative is the captain-general.
chairs over there, so maybe I should join you.) exit) Visitor: Okay,
thank you (come home Damaso and company; someone laughs, and
everyone sits) Padre Damaso: I hope to relocate a few of my Damaso Father: What is an emperor? No other king is just a real
one for us.
 Lieutenant: I am grateful to you and honored in your homeland.
May your blessings surpass those of your father. Ibarra bowed: "I
Lieutenant: You got what you said, but I'll also tell the general about don't think Imakiki I'm at this banquet the son of the good Don
it tomorrow! Rafael I met my father and I can say that he is a dignified Filipino,
the son of my late friend. I'm at this banquet the son of the good
Don Rafael."
Bishop Damaso: hello! You can even ride in my carriage.

WHAT THE COST (before the curtains are opened) Ibarra:

Sibyla the Padre: That is correct! Calm down. The lieutenant stood Background music, props, and characters are already positioned. Sir,
up and left, dropping Ibarra. Kapitan Tiyago and Barra were placed I had no doubts about what was going on because of the gift you
there. gave my father.

Kapitan Tiyago: ehem! Ehem! ( Everything is off.) I'm sorry, but

someone important wants to introduce you. He is Don Crisostomo
Ibar. Mr. Laruja, please shake his hand: (Sit) My name is Laruja. Lieutenant: I just complimented your father. Ibarra bent slightly
Father Sibyla: Additionally, I still adore the mountain clan. We greet once more.)
each other.) Lieutenant: You are Ibarra's Crisostomo. I'm glad to Captain Tinong: I'd like to introduce you, Don Crisostomo Ibarra, if
meet you; I'm a lieutenant of the gurdia civil and a Guevema. (After you'll excuse me. I am Captain Tinong, who is also your father's and
exchanging handshakes) captains best friend. I'd like you to join me for lunch at Ibarra:
Ibarra: I'm glad to be all you can be. (You simultaneously reach out Please accept my apologies for not receiving your invitation; I will be
and look at Damar Damar) Aba! They were the seasoned residents returning home next time.
of my hometown and Padre Damaso, my father's best friend: failed Padre Sibyla: Sir, are you ready for dinner? You can go to the dining
to hold up) (Ibarra's dismissal) table, where Damaso and Padre Sibyla are seated. Because of your
Ibarra: Padre Damaso slowly took the hand I was swimming with age, position, and authority, Padre Damaso, this is for you.
out saying, "I think I'm wrong." No, you were wrong, but my father
never became your friend. Ibarra remained silent as Guevarra
suddenly emerged. Bishop Damaso: You're not old, but you're the town tortoise and
confessor of Padilla, the broken housewife: if you told him to.
(Continuedly Seated) Padre Damaso: I don't take orders. The father sending a youth from outside of Europe. The courts ought to
declined the offer to lie in the chair of the lieutenant). A restaurant prohibit it. pai (draw the curtains...)
was putting food on their plates while people were eating.) Ibarra:
Second Scene: Erehe and Pilibustero (open characters, setting:
We serve as your captain, Don Santiago. This meal is our way of
saying thank you to the Virgin Mary for coming. I can't wait to teach Ibarra: (low street) while the street is stopped in front of the store)
a tin to you. or other Chinese people and an elderly woman over the past seven
years. He is silent. During the seven years I lived in Europe, it was
just a dream. Even this stone cannot be fixed. Ibarra was surprised
Rationale: Since roughly seven years ago, have you not forgotten when the lieutenant abruptly touched his shoulder.) Ibarra: Huh ?!
about the Philippines?

Rationale: Take care, young man.

Ibarra: I have never missed the idea of always being with my
people, even when I am abroad. I will inform you about their way of
life, politics, religion, and the entire (insert damaso here) Damaso: Ibarra: Despite the fact that you are a Lieutenant, what should I be
That's what a schoolboy is, right? You spend money just to learn aware of? I think my father loves you, according to your opinion.
little things. First things first, Ibarra swallows his mouth with a
tablecloth.) Ibarra: stand) Gentlemen, you should not be surprised
by my old friend's misery. Let me say my goodbyes now that the
Lieutenant: Ibarra: You won't be mistaken for a boy. Can you inform
lavish dinner is over so he can only remember my father's kindness.
me of his activities?

Tiyago Kaitan: However, Maria Clara will visit.

Lieutenant: As a result, you are no longer aware that he died in jail.

( Ibarra) dressed, embraced, or hat picked up) I'll be here tomorrow

( Ibarra) shocked) In prison? In prison? Why was my father
before I leave. Padre Damaso, I'll be waiting for extra time today
imprisoned?
(Ibarra's slowdown): Clearly, that is the undesirable result of
The Lieutenant: As is common knowledge, tap on the shoulder Don the following day, after going to church, will see Mary Clara in the
Rafael is frequently accused by Pare Damaso for not confessing. He window. sitting Mlistening to the sounds of a car passing by H Maria
was accused of being a heretic and a Pilgrim. Damaso, a ferocious Clara gazing out the windows of Ibarra) Kapitan Tiyago: drinking tea)
foe, screeched at her as he walked and waved at Pulpito.) One day... In the province, you should rest first, Mar; Clara is the one. You lack
(FREEZE) (with a different background on the left) (on the stage's color. Which do you prefer, San Diego or Malabon? The Aunt Isabel:
left side) SCENE: don Rafael) (Walking foolishly at first, then running sitting in a rocking chair) My cousin lives in San Diego. Our house is
to get the kids) Children: Turtle's brain! lack the ability to write lovely. Another is located close to the festival.
effectively! WAHAHAHA!!!!!! ( together with the man) Artillery:
Important Instruction From You, Ha!
Clara Maria: Mari Clara: Isabel smiled at her. Everyone looked
around as Ibarra arrived. In Sala... Kapitan Tiyago at Ibarra, Tiya
Children: Oh! Speed! Run! ( He used a stick to chase the child, and Isabel: (suddenly entered the room, hugged and kissed the saint)
the child was caught.) Cancel: Aray !!! Haay oh, what are you doing here for a child? Kiss and then wait for
him to rise, Mia Claa was shocked. Maria Clara: (music) scream)
Ibarra: looking right at him) in Asotea.
The Artilyero: Lyaan, the baby is fucking!!! That's just how you are!
Don Rafael has the right idea. The boy is taken from his home. You
are not required to deal with the kids! Don Rafael grabbed his head Isabel the Aunt: Ah, we left first for you. When she was taken to the
and killed the gunman, who was about to fire. Kapitantiyago exit, Maria Clara: Have you ever considered me?

Rafael DonMexico: Don Rafael, individuals, youth, and a gunner are Ibarra: Ibarra took Maria Clara's hand in a strange land when I saw
all loading) Late: The captain's tycoon is the other event you will be his eyes. It would never leave me. Maria Clara, my beloved
aware of, Binata. I need to return to the quartile while I wait. First (exhilarating hand): turned away, got up, and looked away. Did you
and foremost, I'm Ibarra Tulala) only to learn of my father's mean that you didn't find any beautiful pearls at Ibarra? stand up as
attentions—hats again, no exit well) to capture a lot of the beauty I discovered, but Maria clara
remained the only pleasant sight: ( smiling cocktail) (looking forward
Scene III: Suvuan of Asotea (while the curtains are being opened) to Ibarra) Your journey has been sweeter on your tongue than any
Narrator: I'm waiting for you (Mary Clara on the window sewing) other. I didn't travel as much as you did, but I always think of you
when I'm in the Beatles. I also never forget, even if my confessor KINABUKASAN. Aunt Isabel: (in the room, Captain's office tatu)
tells me to and I use the weight to punish him. Every time I think of adjusting oneself) Maria Clara! Let's kiss while we wait for the car.
us, I think of our play, our work, and our future. roaring away or
through the plants) Sometimes you hate me, which is true. You put
a flower on my head that you made for me. Your mother took it, Clara Mary: Let's go to sleep! When Padre Damaso goes to bed, he:
mingled with it, and grunted at it. When you cried and called your It would appear that you are involved in some way.
mother's actions foolish, I laughed. We were pleased when you
smiled and held our hand and I placed a plaque leaf inside your hat
when we got home (giggle) (exhale). ( Ibarra) smiled and picked up a
Clara Maria: likewise, Padre Damaso: turn away, whisper to
small ballot: "There is a sage leaf." I got that from you.
yourself, and then let's see who can. Santiago, oh! To Santiago!
Look at what he heard: the whispering murmur of the Father.) (Exit;
Captain Tatsago quickly enters) Captain Tanty: You are a Damaso
Maria Calara says: in a letter from Ibarra, who is deeply sorry, Padre Damaso: It is essential that we discuss your presence at your
grabbed his chest.) Do you still recall receiving this letter? smiled, workplace (exit with curtains drawn)
opened slowly, and read: "My father wanted me to leave, but he did
not spit my pleas. SCENE 4: Sepultureno 2 (two male miners) from Day of the Dead
spit in the neck while smoking, on the other hand) In a different
location, we like it fresh and new Fresh Sepulturero I: ( You are
I told my father why I didn't leave... I love you (Ibarra is bent over deeply sorry, particularly considering that the directive was to dig a
body for just twenty days.
holding Mary Clara's hand, smiling and kissing her hands) (Mari
Clara stopped reading) Ibarra: (Mari Clara stops reading) stand up)
(wear the hat) As a result, I neglected to assume a role. I must visit
my town. 2nd Sepulturero: And why did you stop digging the corpse,
Sepulturero I: Oh, that is your instruction to me, Great!
Maria Calara: Tomorrow is the day of the dead: I comprehend you; Additionally, I declare that I will visit the Chinese ancestors' graves!
we will not argue. We will also meet once more. pick flowers)
Deliver these flowers to the grave of your parents. after presenting
the room with flowers,) Ibarra: Take a candle to honor Roque and
2nd Sepulturero: oh, you're in the Chinese's place? The
one of San Rafael, the patron saint of travelers (different routes)
Sepulturero: due to seriousness and distance, too. You are still in
the mood to ask questions, and we may not speak simultaneously. Sepulturero: The larger ones have taken a few months to relocate
continued) (passed through in a carriage. Ibara had a messenger to the Chinese tombs. The corpse was so heavy and it was raining...
with him.) Messenger: He was informed by Captain Takahashi that Ibarra (the churchman's subscriber) And did you do that?
he would construct a ntso; however, I planted a bird and crossed
the tomb. Ibarra: (The messenger looks for the ground but does not
cross it) Make a sad appearance in the messenger. The funeral has Sepult: Don't get mad at my Lord. I was not buried with the Chinese
stuck with me. He was with him because he was ill at the time. Let's in their tombs. I poured water over Ibarra because I wanted to
inquire. approached the religious leader) Messenger: Can you tell us follow him more than the Chinese: You must be so sad! The
about the big rooster at the funeral? reporter was offended and fled after being hit by Masala Salvi
Ibarra: Ika !!! What were you doing with my father?

Separation I: Is it intricately carved and fitted? Do you have Adel fa

vegetables, plants, and fruits? Salvi, Father: You make mistakes, and your father is not harmed in
any way by me!

Order: That's all!

( Ibarra) grab the snack) If you're not a person,?! Who was in charge
of that?
Sepulturero: I burned it, oh my! Messenger; What? Burned? And
why did you carry it out?
Priest Salvi: Padre Damaso, my predecessor!

SepultureroI: eh, the lesser hand is in the order of the greater, and
the body has vanished. ( Ibarra) stops) "Ah!" exit) Entryway: support the kura) Keep your
Padre Salvi out of trouble. Padre Salvi, I understand.

SCENE 5: The Sakristan (History: the nine bells on the bell tower
Ibarra: What did you bring if you do not have the dead?
Basilio: Do you really want Crispin? The mayor of Sakristan might
think we're afraid.
Crispin: How, then, am I weak? Crispin: After the bumper's three Mayor of Sakristan: You remain there!!!
bells quietly rest. Kuya Basilio, what is your monthly spending plan?

Basilio: I'm so sorry!

Basilio: Just two pesos because they found me.

The Crispin; (crying) Sakristan Mayor, your child's obstinate head!

Crispin: I apologize; I just said that I stole. Will you pay for it? Basilio was slapped, and Crispin left and was dragged. Crispin: You
don't know! I cherish you! Kuya !! Inay !!! Kuya !!! ( exit Crispin and
the mayor's sacristan) sound effects, Basilio: ( crying) (standing and
Basilio: Have you ever been dishonest? How much does food cost looking for a way to get away) (thinking) I won't take it if I'm just
for mothers? They denounce you twice. That is the same as two plotting. When I'm gone, how do I get home? picked up a rope and
pesos. tied it around the waist. When the rope was exposed, basilio: two
guards: at least two while running QIEN SUCCESS!! spotted Basilio)
(with a gun) Basilio: natumba) (Close the curtains) SCENE 6: (In Sisa's
house) singing as they set the table) The wives of the others: ( eat at
Crispin: I was not actually stolen if I got out.)
the table) Remnant: (after eating) While observing her husband, she
asked, "Will you not wait for your children?" Crispin is already
reading, according to Tandang Tasyo, and it's possible that Basilio
To Basilio: Give your brother a hug or some cheer. Crispin, you Wife will pay him wages: Then give me one peso. (Exit) Sisa: Sisa:
don't believe in a kid who stole his brother's tears. Sakristan Mayor: (stands up and begins cooking once more) She sits and weeps as she
You ! You're talking to me for about half the time because your play observes the starving foods. My kids will be here soon. That must be
is off, and you're a crispin (pulling crispin upright) to stay here until a hungry animal.
you steal your stolen!

Basilio: Waste, Nana: ( immediately halted and dashed to the door)

Basilio: accepts the mayor sacristan) But sir! Today, we are here to (Basilio extended his arm to open the door) Sisa: My son...what
see our mother!
transpired. Basilio, do not be afraid; Crispin is still inside the The Cookie: while preparing food, cooked) there... anywhere there.
monastery! Choose one of the doors to open! Get out of there!

Remnant: Can the pastor be contacted? Cooker: The snake is ill, so

Rest: Does he exist? How come you're bleeding?! Basilio: (Sit down it's impossible.
two, cover the remaining wounds, and come on here to take care of
it) dying) I’m in trouble, mother, when Crispin crushes Crispin and
does not want to I wandered off but tenth of the night. This is Rest: The cook Crispin is then visible to me: Keep it quiet about
happening as his mother wipes out. When I saw a soldier in town, I Crispin's presence in your home. Time: Crispin has left the house
ran after shouting "qiuen vive." A thief jumped on my forehead where the basil is in. Cook: I'd like to see... left behind, but they also
after they threw me in. stole a lot after. You might be looking for civil gwardia in your home.
Although you are a good wife, your children are your spouse's
inheritance! Hala! There you are, crying outside! He finds the civil
Remnants: Respectful guardians! guards in their tent, and the next one, guard I: The rest are you.
Where are your kidnapped children?

Basilio: Pick up Crispin tomorrow. Say that I don't want to be a

Christian and get your salary. Crispin is a student of Mang tasyo, so Left: stolen? What you say, I have no idea!
I'll just ask Don Crisostomo Ibarra to accept me as a herd of cows
and buffalo. Isn't she a wonderful mother?
2nd Gwandya: Don't shun us or us! We visited your deceased
children. Where were they hidden?
Rest: ( hugged the child) Yes, child.

SCENE 7: Sisa's Hearts of Suffering: The vegetables are arriving at

the monastery.) I hope your day is going well. Ahmmm, saan ko Rest: Mr. Crispin is not visible to me!
pwedend?
Guard 1: Let's go back to the ones that were stolen and let us
escape.
Teacher: Yes, for one thing, schoolchildren do not find it appealing
or motivating. Second, the absence of requirements and other
issues. Children who speak Spanish do not suffer harm because they
Time: Monsieur! My children are incapable of stealing! do not understand.

1 Gwandya: ha! ganoon! Please, accompany us. Until your children Ibarra: However, how much of this crime do you avoid?
are stolen, you will not be released! The guards secured the
remainder with Mexitclose curtains.

SCENE 8: A Teacher's Perspective In the interim, a teacher: The body Teacher: because I am simply struggling on my own with false
of your father was thrown away here. The librarian for Ibarra is assumptions. We don't teach at home. We simply avoid the
here: We greatly appreciate you teaching here! convent. I participated in the fresh reconciliation. I began tutoring
students in Spanish. It worked for me when I used a lightweight.
However, Padre Damaso phoned me. Additionally, I was criticized
Teacher: Nothing can be said to thank me. The only thing I've done and told not to speak Spanish because it was not appropriate for
is attended his funeral, and I owe a lot to your father. Many children me. Because it might be my job and everything would upset me, I
have learned thanks to her assistance, but only twenty-five have didn't even try to justify it.
entered Ibarra as of right now: then I must carry out my father's
plans. It is preferable to avoid him.
Ibarra: And have you given up hope as a result of this obstacle?

Teacher: Ibarra: Did you mean... yanking) Instructor: I am so

grateful! Many will likely attempt to study now, I'm sure. I'm Teacher: I checked my name from the time I pestered the pie and
grateful! realized I was foolish. I stopped using the rod, but the tortoise called
me and told me to use it again or face reporting to the mayor.

Ibarra: Can I inquire about the impediments to your instruction?

Ibarra: Don't stress out too much. The tribunal meeting is open to
the mayor's lieutenant. There, perhaps, your issue is resolved. Exit)