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ACT I
Opening scene: The Bibliotecario Capo [Head Librarian] sweeps to center stage, and launches into the aria Odierno ruolo dello scrittorio [Todays Desk Roster]
Entering Stage Left: Sovraccarico, the Library Junior, partially concealed behind the large stack of books being carried. Rushing to her aid, Interessato, the Safety and Health Officer, demands that less books be carried by hand - "Quante volte vi ho detto?" [How many times have I told you?]
From Stage Right: A stirringly sung canzona, "Buon Dolore! Non ancora!" [Good Grief! Not Again!] is heard, as the Membri del Pubblico [Members of the Public] enter en masse.
| The Tipo di sudore grasso [fat, sweaty guy] demands immediate attention, and delivers the lamento "Perchè mi avete trasmesso un avviso in ritardo?" [Why have you sent me an overdue notice?] The stage abruptly empties, leaving only Sovraccarico, the library junior, to deal with the problem. |
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Act II: In the Workroom
The Pettegolezzo dell'Ufficio [Office Gossip] notes having seen the catalogatore [Cataloguer] having dinner at the local ristorante [restaurant] with the Don della Comitato di Finanza [Head of the Finance Committee].
The chorus of Bibliotecari di Sostegno [Supporting Librarians] gathers around the caffè macchina [coffee machine], breaking into the preghiera Risparmili i particolari [Spare us the Details].
Meanwhile, the Pettegolezzo dell'Ufficio notes that the fridge contains an additivo sentente l'odore sconosciuto di caffine [the milk smells a bit strange], but still puts it in her latte.
At this stage, the voice of the Bibliotecario Capo is heard over the sistema di comunicazione interno [office intercom], flooding the stage with the hauntingly demanding "L'intervallo per il Caffè Finito" [Coffee Break is Over]. With much weeping and sighing, the Bibliotecari di Sostegno return to their various funzioni [duties].
Act III: At the Scrittorio di Circolazione [Circulation Desk]
Whilst the Membri del Pubblico generally mill around the mensole e tabelle [shelves and tables] singing "Niente di che eccita accade mai qui" [Nothing Exciting Ever Happens Here], the Pettegolezzo dell'Ufficio starts her desk shift. With much brow-wiping and fanning, she starts sotto voice with "Non Ritengo Così Buon" [I dont feel so good] before swooning dramatically over the Information Desk.
The Membri del Pubblico gather in front of the desk singing "Che Cosa è la Materia con Lei?" [Whats the Matter with her?], whilst the Bibliotecari di Sostegno counterpoint with "Il Latte Deve Essere Disinserito" [The Milk Must Have Been Off].
Enter the Bibliotecario Capo, melodiously declaring "La Gente non Avete de Lavoro da Fare?" [Dont you People Have Any Work to Do?], and tries to lift the semi conscious Pettegolezzo dell'Ufficio. At this point, the Barferooni [up-chuck] is delivered, directly into the Book Returns Drop, accompanied by wild applause of all.
Fin.
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