! (music begins to "When the Circus Comes to Town")
(A girl in work clothes, pushing a broom and pulling a trashcan on wheels, comes across the stage.)
SWEEPER:
Oh, hello … just doin' a little cleanup here. I usually show up when there's some kinda mess to take care of, and it looks like somebody has left quite a mess on this street! (picks up a crumpled piece of paper) Now, what's this? "Come one, come all, and see The Amazing Parabalini Family Circus." Oh, I know all about them. This is no ordinary circus. They definitely have their share of spectacular performers, but they have also had their share of heartaches along the way. You might benefit from their story … if, you have ears to hear. And speaking of ears to hear, do you hear that? Sounds like a parade. If I'm not mistaken, I'd say the circus is coming to town … a very special circus indeed!
(She smiles and sweeps off stage, picking up a few more pieces of trash as she goes.)
SONG: "WHEN THE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN"
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