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FINAL PLOT (SPOILERS AHEAD!!!):

 

Act One:

In the year 2112, Benjamin “Barchy” Genalsikoff, an android Barchetta, explains the tradition-holding ways of the town of Hilltop, and how everyone must play their part in society (“Closer to the Heart”). His nephew, Thomas, is also a Genalsikoff, a name which means “rebelling against tradition.” Thomas is looked down upon by his family due to his ways. He is seen by many as a working peasant (“Working Man”), but each Sunday rebels against the Motor Law. One Sunday, he meets Barchy’s two other nephews, and tells them the story of his previous ride through town (“Red Barchetta”). Unfortunately, he is caught by his strict parents, Samuel and Amanda Genalsikoff, who scold him. Despite Barchy’s protests, Thomas is forbidden from ever visiting his uncle’s farm again, and is sent back home.

 

At home, Thomas is expected to carry on the family tradition of being a plowsman, but Thomas dreams instead of a greater life where no one is blinded by tradition in the same way that an actor is blinded by fame ("Limelight"). He runs away to go back to Barchy’s farm, only to find that Hilltop has been visited by strange space leaders, led by the arrogant KOKGNAB. Proclaiming themselves to be the modern-day “Tom Sawyer,” they announce that they will rule tyrannically over Hilltop, and Thomas is scared for his life. Needing to find his way out, he leaves for the one place where he can be comfortable: Barchy’s farm. There, he is shocked to see Barchy’s human form get vaporized in front of him.

 

Stunned by this, Thomas asks Barchy what is going on. Barchy explains to Thomas that he never was a human at all; he is actually an android from the past naked B-CYGNUS-68 who somehow managed to survive, and kept his secret after being forced to do so by the monarchy, who he is on the run from (“The Body Electric”). Shortly after this, he takes on the form of his own Barchetta, in effect making him an android car. The news shocks Thomas, but he affirms that he still loves Barchy and will fight for freewill. Because Barchy is an android, he has a hard drive stored in his car that contains directions to new dimensions. The two manage to drive far away from Hilltop (“Fly By Night”) and into a place that they have never seen before: a place they call the New World of the Peacilion.

 

Meanwhile, in Hilltop, Thomas’ parents are worried about their sons’ whereabouts, but are unable to search for their son due to them being used as slaves by KOKGNAB. In the New World, Thomas meets a young girl named Marcia, who is a skilled alien fighter, revealing that the aliens that have enslaved Hilltop are part of the Solar Federation, a group of five planets, each with their own alien race: the Geerps, the Yammers, the Syrinx, the By-Tors, and a mysterious fifth alien race. She invites Thomas and Barchy to the selection of the "Third Man of the Peacilion," to which they both agree. When Barchy explains Thomas’ story, the citizens of the New World hail him (“New World Man”) and plan to hold a festival in his honor. The festival is filled with music, and Thomas explains that while he does rebel against the rules, he’s always followed the tradition of never listening to music. Barchy explains to him “The Spirit of the Radio,” and Thomas finds music enjoyable. Marcia is attracted to Thomas’ rebellious nature, and decides to follow him back to Hilltop, where KOKGNAB and the aliens have assumed full control ("Grand Finale-2112").

 

Act Two

Under the control of KOKGNAB, the slaves express their dislike and helplessness towards the situation they are in (“Red Sector A”). In Hilltop, Thomas and Barchy are shocked to find everyone enslaved by the aliens. Thomas’ parents see him and beg for help. Upon seeing Barchy, they are in shock, and Thomas promptly reveals Barchy's secret to his parents. This shocks and angers Samuel, who feels as though he was fooled. Despite Barchy and Thomas' protests, Samuel disowns his brother for being "a product against the Motor Law" and tells Thomas that he doesn't deserve to love him the way he does.

 

Saddened, Thomas runs off and explains to a concerned Marcia his complicated relationship with his father, with Marcia sympathizing with him. Thomas then contacts the citizens of the New World, who unfortunately have not been able to identify the alien race yet. The end of the call contains screams of anguish, confusing Thomas and Barchy. Marcia then explains that half of the population of the New World is under the control of an alien monarchy from a Solar Federation subsidiary. Shocked by this, Thomas and Barchy vow to fight for the New World by defeating KOKGNAB. Left alone, Marcia expresses her desire to end the world of oppressive monarchies (“A Farewell to Kings”).

 

Thomas, Barchy and Marcia leave Barchy’s farm and are shocked to find Samuel and Amanda doing slave work under KOKGNAB’s control. Seeing how the town of Hilltop is unable to escape from the command of the space leaders due to their traditions, Thomas tries to get his family to rebel (“Something For Nothing”). However, it is in vain, and the family berates him. Unfortunately, this angers KOKGNAB, who decides to go on a killing spree. An epic chase scene between Barchy and KOKGNAB occurs (“Marathon”), but in the end, Barchy is captured and enslaved, to both Thomas and Marcia’s shock.

 

Finally deciding he has had enough of KOKGNAB, Thomas berates him for enslaving his family, and then inadvertently plays the opening code of “YYZ.” To Thomas’ shock, it decreases the energy of KOKGNAB and frees Barchy, and Thomas realizes that music is supposedly the race's weakness. Barchy and Thomas manage to escape and travel back to the New World after they report this information to the mayor and citizens of the New World. In the New World, Barchy, Thomas and Marcia recieve news from the mayor that the alien race that has invaded Hilltop has been identified as the BNK race, a tyrannical dictatorship from space and the fifth alien race of the Solar Federation that had previously been unknown about. Realizing the danger his family and the citizens of Hilltop are in, Thomas and the others go back to Hilltop (“Fly By Night (reprise)”) and prepare to fight the BNK aliens to defeat them once and for all.

 

Meanwhile, Amanda begins considering Thomas’ words to her earlier, much to Samuel’s dismay, as he insists on following the Motor Law. Finally having had enough of both the Motor Law and her husband, Amanda stands up to Samuel, asking him if he was right to disown Barchy and follow the law all the time, finally causing Samuel to consider his wife’s position and break down in regret (“The Pass”). Right as Samuel is starting to have second thoughts, KOKGNAB appears- soon followed by Thomas, Barchy, Marcia, and the New World Army. An epic fight scene occurs, in which everybody is freed to the tune of “YYZ” and Thomas is reunited with his regretful parents. In a final stand, Thomas gets the town together and demand they rebel against the authorities. The town states that they can’t, because as horrible as the alien race is, they must follow tradition.

 

At that moment, Barchy intervenes and reminds them that they live in America. He then proceeds to read an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence (which has been deemed unholy) and finally unlocks something in the town they never knew they had: “Freewill.” Together, the town decides to defeat the alien race and rebel against the authority. The citizens of Hilltop go to confront KOKGNAB, and in the process it is discovered that the true weakness of the BNK race is an expression of freewill of any kind. By using the power of music (“Anthem”), the BNK race is finally defeated, and the town celebrates their newfound sense of freewill. Over the course of six months, the mayor and citizens of the New World return to their dimension, before invading and defeating the Syrinx race, thereby making the Solar Federation defunct. America once again becomes a democracy, Thomas and Marcia begin dating, Samuel is elected president, and Barchy no longer has to put up a masquerade to the world. With America restored to its former glory, the characters alert the audience that in order to get freedom, they need to fight for it (“Finale: Something for Nothing (reprise)”).

 

Total runtime: 2hrs, 50min.

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I love it !!

 

oghond2112, you are a one of a kind, and this forum is lucky to have you as a member .. This work is fascinating and very well done - you have every reason to be proud

 

Thank you!!!

 

You know, if this doesn't get made into a musical, I'd love to see it get made into a novel. And have Neil Peart read the audiobook!

 

Speaking of which, if the musical/novel IS made/copyrighted... what do you think Rush's reaction would be?

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I love it !!

 

oghond2112, you are a one of a kind, and this forum is lucky to have you as a member .. This work is fascinating and very well done - you have every reason to be proud

 

Thank you!!!

 

You know, if this doesn't get made into a musical, I'd love to see it get made into a novel. And have Neil Peart read the audiobook!

 

Speaking of which, if the musical/novel IS made/copyrighted... what do you think Rush's reaction would be?

 

Also, I would get KJA to write it :)

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I love it !!

 

oghond2112, you are a one of a kind, and this forum is lucky to have you as a member .. This work is fascinating and very well done - you have every reason to be proud

 

Thank you!!!

 

You know, if this doesn't get made into a musical, I'd love to see it get made into a novel. And have Neil Peart read the audiobook!

 

Speaking of which, if the musical/novel IS made/copyrighted... what do you think Rush's reaction would be?

 

Geddy: Hey Lerxst, are you thinking what I'm thinking ?

 

Alex: yeah, Ged, this is really good

 

Geddy: yes, it is .. but I'm also thinking ...

 

Alex interrupts

 

Alex: what, "I wonder if she plays drums too"

 

:LOL:

 

 

Neil .. thinking to himself : damn, I haven't written anything this interesting in years

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I love it !!

 

oghond2112, you are a one of a kind, and this forum is lucky to have you as a member .. This work is fascinating and very well done - you have every reason to be proud

 

Thank you!!!

 

You know, if this doesn't get made into a musical, I'd love to see it get made into a novel. And have Neil Peart read the audiobook!

 

Speaking of which, if the musical/novel IS made/copyrighted... what do you think Rush's reaction would be?

 

Geddy: Hey Lerxst, are you thinking what I'm thinking ?

 

Alex: yeah, Ged, this is really good

 

Geddy: yes, it is .. but I'm also thinking ...

 

Alex interrupts

 

Alex: what, "I wonder if she plays drums too"

 

:LOL:

 

 

Neil .. thinking to himself : damn, I haven't written anything this interesting in years

 

:LOL:

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Absolutely brilliant - well thought out! :D

 

Thanks!

 

By the way, I got an E-book copy of 2113, read the title story, and got information that is COMPLETELY CONTRARY to what is said in the show. Here's the thing (2113 SPOILERS!!)

 

According to Rush: We don't know where the Solar Federation is

According to Kevin J. Anderson: The Solar Federation is in our Solar System (which is why the Syrinx have all that technology)

According to Freewill in 2112: The Solar Federation is in another galaxy a few light-years away from the Milky Way and the Syrinx have all that technology because they came to Earth, stole it, and remade it in their fashion

 

We have no idea who is right because the liner notes for 2112 are open to interpretation. One thing that IS the same, though?

 

(2113 SPOILER ALERT!!!)

 

The Syrinx were invaded, made peace with the Elder Race (New Worlders) before getting killed (in FI2112, at least), and Father Brown, leader of the Syrinx, fleed the scene and became the Watchmaker in Clockwork Angels.

 

How do you think RUSH would react to this musical, by the way?

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Absolutely brilliant - well thought out! :D

 

Thanks!

 

By the way, I got an E-book copy of 2113, read the title story, and got information that is COMPLETELY CONTRARY to what is said in the show. Here's the thing (2113 SPOILERS!!)

 

According to Rush: We don't know where the Solar Federation is

According to Kevin J. Anderson: The Solar Federation is in our Solar System (which is why the Syrinx have all that technology)

According to Freewill in 2112: The Solar Federation is in another galaxy a few light-years away from the Milky Way and the Syrinx have all that technology because they came to Earth, stole it, and remade it in their fashion

 

We have no idea who is right because the liner notes for 2112 are open to interpretation. One thing that IS the same, though?

 

(2113 SPOILER ALERT!!!)

 

The Syrinx were invaded, made peace with the Elder Race (New Worlders) before getting killed (in FI2112, at least), and Father Brown, leader of the Syrinx, fleed the scene and became the Watchmaker in Clockwork Angels.

 

How do you think RUSH would react to this musical, by the way?

 

I think I'm going to have to download the book too.

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Absolutely brilliant - well thought out! :D

 

Thanks!

 

By the way, I got an E-book copy of 2113, read the title story, and got information that is COMPLETELY CONTRARY to what is said in the show. Here's the thing (2113 SPOILERS!!)

 

According to Rush: We don't know where the Solar Federation is

According to Kevin J. Anderson: The Solar Federation is in our Solar System (which is why the Syrinx have all that technology)

According to Freewill in 2112: The Solar Federation is in another galaxy a few light-years away from the Milky Way and the Syrinx have all that technology because they came to Earth, stole it, and remade it in their fashion

 

We have no idea who is right because the liner notes for 2112 are open to interpretation. One thing that IS the same, though?

 

(2113 SPOILER ALERT!!!)

 

The Syrinx were invaded, made peace with the Elder Race (New Worlders) before getting killed (in FI2112, at least), and Father Brown, leader of the Syrinx, fleed the scene and became the Watchmaker in Clockwork Angels.

 

How do you think RUSH would react to this musical, by the way?

 

I think I'm going to have to download the book too.

 

It's AWESOME!!

 

Any thoughts on Rush's possible reaction to Freewill in 2112?

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If I were to say what their reactions would be, they would be as follows:

 

Neil: My god, this is REALLY good... (runs outside, carrying script) KEVIN! Kevin, you need to see this!

 

Alex: Ooh! A musical with our music in it? Awesome! I can't wait to see it!

 

Geddy: Lerxst... this is... one of the best things I have ever seen...! (picks up phone) Hello? This is Geddy Lee of RUSH. I'm calling to ask you about a Broadway deal...

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Absolutely brilliant - well thought out! :D

 

Thanks!

 

By the way, I got an E-book copy of 2113, read the title story, and got information that is COMPLETELY CONTRARY to what is said in the show. Here's the thing (2113 SPOILERS!!)

 

According to Rush: We don't know where the Solar Federation is

According to Kevin J. Anderson: The Solar Federation is in our Solar System (which is why the Syrinx have all that technology)

According to Freewill in 2112: The Solar Federation is in another galaxy a few light-years away from the Milky Way and the Syrinx have all that technology because they came to Earth, stole it, and remade it in their fashion

 

We have no idea who is right because the liner notes for 2112 are open to interpretation. One thing that IS the same, though?

 

(2113 SPOILER ALERT!!!)

 

The Syrinx were invaded, made peace with the Elder Race (New Worlders) before getting killed (in FI2112, at least), and Father Brown, leader of the Syrinx, fleed the scene and became the Watchmaker in Clockwork Angels.

 

How do you think RUSH would react to this musical, by the way?

 

I think I'm going to have to download the book too.

 

It's AWESOME!!

 

Any thoughts on Rush's possible reaction to Freewill in 2112?

 

I'd be interested in what they'd think as well. I'm sure they'd like it. :)

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Absolutely brilliant - well thought out! :D

 

Thanks!

 

By the way, I got an E-book copy of 2113, read the title story, and got information that is COMPLETELY CONTRARY to what is said in the show. Here's the thing (2113 SPOILERS!!)

 

According to Rush: We don't know where the Solar Federation is

According to Kevin J. Anderson: The Solar Federation is in our Solar System (which is why the Syrinx have all that technology)

According to Freewill in 2112: The Solar Federation is in another galaxy a few light-years away from the Milky Way and the Syrinx have all that technology because they came to Earth, stole it, and remade it in their fashion

 

We have no idea who is right because the liner notes for 2112 are open to interpretation. One thing that IS the same, though?

 

(2113 SPOILER ALERT!!!)

 

The Syrinx were invaded, made peace with the Elder Race (New Worlders) before getting killed (in FI2112, at least), and Father Brown, leader of the Syrinx, fleed the scene and became the Watchmaker in Clockwork Angels.

 

How do you think RUSH would react to this musical, by the way?

 

I think I'm going to have to download the book too.

 

It's AWESOME!!

 

Any thoughts on Rush's possible reaction to Freewill in 2112?

 

I'd be interested in what they'd think as well. I'm sure they'd like it. :)

 

Me too. Please see my post above for what I think their reactions would be.

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If I were to say what their reactions would be, they would be as follows:

 

Neil: My god, this is REALLY good... (runs outside, carrying script) KEVIN! Kevin, you need to see this!

 

Alex: Ooh! A musical with our music in it? Awesome! I can't wait to see it!

 

Geddy: Lerxst... this is... one of the best things I have ever seen...! (picks up phone) Hello? This is Geddy Lee of RUSH. I'm calling to ask you about a Broadway deal...

 

Brilliant! :D

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If I were to say what their reactions would be, they would be as follows:

 

Neil: My god, this is REALLY good... (runs outside, carrying script) KEVIN! Kevin, you need to see this!

 

Alex: Ooh! A musical with our music in it? Awesome! I can't wait to see it!

 

Geddy: Lerxst... this is... one of the best things I have ever seen...! (picks up phone) Hello? This is Geddy Lee of RUSH. I'm calling to ask you about a Broadway deal...

 

Brilliant! :D

 

Yeah, if this doesn't get made into a musical, then I hope to send the script out to Kevin J. Anderson and say "please work with Neil Peart and make this into a novel."

 

But I don't think it works that way LOL

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I gots questions!

 

FINAL PLOT (SPOILERS AHEAD!!!):

 

Act One:

In the year 2112, Benjamin “Barchy” Genalsikoff, an android Barchetta

What is an android barchetta? I know what each term means separately (an android is a robot that looks humanoid, and a barchetta is a sports car), but I'm having trouble seeing how those two terms combine. All I can imagine is something like Knight Rider, but that doesn't work because...

, explains the tradition-holding ways of the town of Hilltop, and how everyone must play their part in society (“Closer to the Heart”). His nephew, Thomas,

The android barchetta has a nephew?! How?

is also a Genalsikoff, a name which means “rebelling against tradition.” Thomas is looked down upon by his family due to his ways.

His family of robotic reproducing automobiles? Oi, I must be missing something.

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I gots questions!

 

FINAL PLOT (SPOILERS AHEAD!!!):

 

Act One:

In the year 2112, Benjamin “Barchy” Genalsikoff, an android Barchetta

What is an android barchetta? I know what each term means separately (an android is a robot that looks humanoid, and a barchetta is a sports car), but I'm having trouble seeing how those two terms combine. All I can imagine is something like Knight Rider, but that doesn't work because...

, explains the tradition-holding ways of the town of Hilltop, and how everyone must play their part in society (“Closer to the Heart”). His nephew, Thomas,

The android barchetta has a nephew?! How?

is also a Genalsikoff, a name which means “rebelling against tradition.” Thomas is looked down upon by his family due to his ways.

His family of robotic reproducing automobiles? Oi, I must be missing something.

 

My god, man! Your mind is a diamond that cuts thru my murk.

 

You raise excellent points - although they could be Transformers or some sort of Replicant/KIA hybrid.

 

In all seriousness oghond2112, keep writing and don't be afraid of rewriting (but school first). You have an interesting and original idea here. :clap:

And please make sure KJ Anderson keeps his mitts away from it until you've developed it as best you can. :yes: :LOL:

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I gots questions!

 

FINAL PLOT (SPOILERS AHEAD!!!):

 

Act One:

In the year 2112, Benjamin “Barchy” Genalsikoff, an android Barchetta

What is an android barchetta? I know what each term means separately (an android is a robot that looks humanoid, and a barchetta is a sports car), but I'm having trouble seeing how those two terms combine. All I can imagine is something like Knight Rider, but that doesn't work because...

, explains the tradition-holding ways of the town of Hilltop, and how everyone must play their part in society (“Closer to the Heart”). His nephew, Thomas,

The android barchetta has a nephew?! How?

is also a Genalsikoff, a name which means “rebelling against tradition.” Thomas is looked down upon by his family due to his ways.

His family of robotic reproducing automobiles? Oi, I must be missing something.

 

To answer your questions:

 

1: He is an android. He was forced to assume a human form by the monarchy because he is a product against the law, and later on, after 100 years, this form is destroyed. Barchy takes on the form of his Barchetta car after his android hard drive is inserted into his Barchetta, and this is how we see him at the start of the show. Everything seen from that point on is a flashback.

 

2: Well... not technically his nephew, but Thomas thinks that Barchy is biologically related to him. Unbeknownst to him at the time, the monarchy forced Barchy to keep the truth from him. By the time the show ends, Barchy and Thomas now have a deeper understanding of each other- in a sense, they are like family, with Barchy being Thomas' honorary android uncle.

 

3: Thomas' "family" are not androids. They are humans. Barchy is the only android, and he and Samuel- Thomas' father- are not related by blood.

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I gots questions!

 

FINAL PLOT (SPOILERS AHEAD!!!):

 

Act One:

In the year 2112, Benjamin “Barchy” Genalsikoff, an android Barchetta

What is an android barchetta? I know what each term means separately (an android is a robot that looks humanoid, and a barchetta is a sports car), but I'm having trouble seeing how those two terms combine. All I can imagine is something like Knight Rider, but that doesn't work because...

, explains the tradition-holding ways of the town of Hilltop, and how everyone must play their part in society (“Closer to the Heart”). His nephew, Thomas,

The android barchetta has a nephew?! How?

is also a Genalsikoff, a name which means “rebelling against tradition.” Thomas is looked down upon by his family due to his ways.

His family of robotic reproducing automobiles? Oi, I must be missing something.

 

To answer your questions:

 

1: He is an android. He was forced to assume a human form by the monarchy because he is a product against the law, and later on, after 100 years, this form is destroyed. Barchy takes on the form of his Barchetta car after his android hard drive is inserted into his Barchetta, and this is how we see him at the start of the show. Everything seen from that point on is a flashback.

OK, that clears that up. So Barchy is a computerized car in the play's present, and he is recounting a time in the past when he was forced to assume human form, right? What was his form prior to being forced to take on a human form?

2: Well... not technically his nephew, but Thomas thinks that Barchy is biologically related to him.

Barchy of the past, right? I can't imagine anyone think they're biologically related to a car.

Unbeknownst to him at the time, the monarchy forced Barchy to keep the truth from him. By the time the show ends, Barchy and Thomas now have a deeper understanding of each other- in a sense, they are like family, with Barchy being Thomas' honorary android uncle.

So Barchy isn't turned into a car by the end of the play? I think I'm getting lost on the timeline.

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I gots questions!

 

FINAL PLOT (SPOILERS AHEAD!!!):

 

Act One:

In the year 2112, Benjamin “Barchy” Genalsikoff, an android Barchetta

What is an android barchetta? I know what each term means separately (an android is a robot that looks humanoid, and a barchetta is a sports car), but I'm having trouble seeing how those two terms combine. All I can imagine is something like Knight Rider, but that doesn't work because...

, explains the tradition-holding ways of the town of Hilltop, and how everyone must play their part in society (“Closer to the Heart”). His nephew, Thomas,

The android barchetta has a nephew?! How?

is also a Genalsikoff, a name which means “rebelling against tradition.” Thomas is looked down upon by his family due to his ways.

His family of robotic reproducing automobiles? Oi, I must be missing something.

 

To answer your questions:

 

1: He is an android. He was forced to assume a human form by the monarchy because he is a product against the law, and later on, after 100 years, this form is destroyed. Barchy takes on the form of his Barchetta car after his android hard drive is inserted into his Barchetta, and this is how we see him at the start of the show. Everything seen from that point on is a flashback.

OK, that clears that up. So Barchy is a computerized car in the play's present, and he is recounting a time in the past when he was forced to assume human form, right? What was his form prior to being forced to take on a human form?

2: Well... not technically his nephew, but Thomas thinks that Barchy is biologically related to him.

Barchy of the past, right? I can't imagine anyone think they're biologically related to a car.

Unbeknownst to him at the time, the monarchy forced Barchy to keep the truth from him. By the time the show ends, Barchy and Thomas now have a deeper understanding of each other- in a sense, they are like family, with Barchy being Thomas' honorary android uncle.

So Barchy isn't turned into a car by the end of the play? I think I'm getting lost on the timeline.

 

1: Yes. Before he was forced to assume a human form, he was an android who lived in the past, long before either Samuel or Thomas were born. After the monarchy takeover in 2062 and signing of the Motor Law in 2068, he was forced to assume a human form by the monarchy. Samuel was born the year after the Motor Law's signing. If you would like to know more about the Motor Law in this show, please see my post that reads ABOUT THE MOTOR LAW. Believe me, it's CRAZY...

 

2: Yes. Barchy of the past 43 years, to be exact, because that's how old Samuel is.

 

3: Barchy is turned into his Barchetta after "The Body Electric," in Act One, in which he reveals his android heritage to Thomas. Understandably, Thomas is shocked, but still loves Barchy because he's known him as his uncle for so long. By the end of the play, thanks to their fight for freewill, Barchy feels as though he has a true family, even if they're not biologically related. Barchy is still his Barchetta by the end of the play, and (unless he transfers his hard drive into another form) will remain that way for 100 years.

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And now, info regarding the Motor Law (full name: The Holy American Motor Law and Constitution of Obedience, Religion, Leisure, and Transportation) as seen in Freewill in 2112 (its shortened name is an obvious reference to "Red Barchetta"). And let me tell you, it is CRAZY.

 

Under the Motor Law:

- All transportation, including cars, boats, planes, horse and buggy, etc. is forbidden except by the use of walking- not to mention that all cars from the past are forbidden to be kept

- Trade with other countries or visiting other countries is forbidden

- Traveling to other states is forbidden- citizens must stay within their own boundaries

- Citizens of America in 2112 must obey ALL authority and not question anyone's beliefs

- Citizens of America in 2112 must work (or go to school) from 9-to-5 and pray to the gods for the rest of the day, then go to bed at 8:00 sharp

- All digital technology, such as the radio, television, cell phones, robots and drones are forbidden

- All playing of music and listening to music is forbidden unless it is a sung work song

- All steel-based buildings or industrial feats (such as steel bridges and highways) are forbidden

- Citizens of America in 2112 MUST follow the religion of Christian Buddhism (AKA Chruddism) unless another authority claims to be more powerful. If they choose to not follow Chruddism, they will be sentenced to death via hanging and will be sent to the Darkest Reaches by the gods, where they will forever burn

 

To JARG: I am talking about this post.

 

IN. SANE.

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And now, a note on the three songs that have changed THE MOST from their original meaning (in the order they appear in the show):

 

- "Limelight"

Original meaning: Fame comes at a cost to celebrities, and many people who are suddenly thrust into fame find it uncomfortable.

Meaning in the show: The lyrics in FI2112 are a metaphor for government and democracy. The limelight represents tradition, the "camera eye" the laws, and stepping out of the limelight represents seeing the oppressive monarchy for what it really is and thus coming to recognize the importance of freewill. Thomas is saying that much as celebrities are blinded by the limelight, cameras, and fame, the citizens of Hilltop are being blinded by the oppressive laws and are unable to see the truth behind the monarchy. They are being told what to do; they are being read from a metaphorical script, and Thomas wants them to go off that script. "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players" indeed.

 

- "Tom Sawyer"

Original meaning: It should be absolutely obvious.

Meaning in the show: KOKGNAB, the arrogant leader of the BNK race that invades Hilltop, is talking about himself. He believes that he is the greatest- "a modern-day warrior," to quote the lyrics. Not only does he have an inflated ego, though, he believes himself to be a hero for enslaving the citizens of Hilltop- in his eyes, he is "today's Tom Sawyer," and he should be seen as such. In other words, the entire song (except for one line) is made up of a bunch of lies- that KOKGNAB refuses to believe.

 

- "The Pass"

Original meaning: A plea to someone who is about to commit suicide: don't do it.

Meaning in the show (SPOILERS!!): This song serves as Amanda's plea to Samuel. By this point, Amanda has had enough of her husband's constant adherence to the Motor Law, and stands up to her husband, asking him if his disowning of Barchy was worth it and to pretend, for once in his life, that the Motor Law does not exist. Samuel begins to feel extreme regret, and Amanda, in this song, pleads with her husband to for once consider Thomas and Barchy's position on the government, knowing that deep down inside, he hates being a slave to KOKGNAB: "Turn around and walk the razor's edge (i.e. "if you don't like slavery, then for once, consider facing KOKGNAB head-on")." By the middle of the song, Samuel finally realizes that he never should have treated his son and brother so poorly, and screams out in regret and anguish: "Christ, what have I done?!" However, he is still unsure about directly using freewill after adhering to the Motor Law for so long- until "Freewill" itself happens, that is.

 

 

In other words, I just reinterpreted the lyrics of Neil Peart, and transformed "Limelight" into "A Farewell to Kings."

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oghond2112, is there a link or one site where you have this entire story written out from beginning to end ??

 

I want to read this ( again ), printed out and start to finish

 

Here it is, the entire script to FREEWILL IN 2112. Enjoy! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x0taqZPyf_rgOXm80KBCKBGXuenZqyzw/view

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