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Performance Outline:
Roy starts giving a speech about the opening of the magic kingdom and flashes back to
the night of the snow white premiere
a. talks about how great Walt was, what shining star
b. talks about the Snow White Premiere and that it was the beginning of something
great
c. explains how they were two different types of leaders (descritley)
Walt walks in to the theater
a. 2 News Reporters flock
- question him (include a couple facts)
b. Walt calls for Roy
- reporters dismiss Roy
c. Walt answers a few of the questions
d. Walt politely excuses himself and go off to find Roy
Walt searches for Roy and finds him backstage,
a. Roy admits that he isnt sure that the movie will take off
b. what about the sneak premiere everyone left halfway through
c. Walt reassures him, and wants to prove it to their dad
d. Walt walks on stage and gives introduction
Dad and Kid about to enter disney theme park
a. Talks about the leadership and legacy of both brothers

Script

(Roy is standing on a podium, in front of Disney World)

R: On this day, the 25th of October 1971, we have joined together to pay tribute to the
philosophy and the life of my late brother, Walter Elias Disney, and to the talents, dedication,
and the loyalty of the entire Disney association, that made Walts dreams come true.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPclocEP6r0)
(Roy steps off the podium and begins gesturing and walking around a bit)
I remember the day that Walt truly began to shine. That night his future, and the future of the
company, would be decided. The year was 1937, and the two of us had thrown everything we
had into this film, over 500,000 dollars worth. (Fanning, Jim. Walt Disney. New York: Chelsea

House, 1994. Print.) It all lead to this moment, the unveiling of our beautiful story, our first
full-length feature production, the premiere of our film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Audience cheers, Roy exits. Flash/change of scenery. Walter enters, and reporters flock him)
RP1: Mr. Disney, Mr. Walt Disney! Mind answering a couple questions?
W: Uh, thats no problem. I just need a second to find my brother. (looking around) Roy?! I
apologize, I thought he was right behind me. Well, anyway. You had some questions?
RP1: Well, uh, yes. Ive been asking around, and I heard you were wealthy enough before you
started this motion picture. And here you are, throwing it all away for a gamble. I mean, isnt it a
bit reckless - I know some people who would say you have no regard for money.
W: Thats not true. I have a regard for money, theres just some people who worship money as
something youve got to have piled up in a big pile somewhere. Ive only thought of money in
one way - and that is to do something with. My brother Roy is the one who likes to worry about
those things, I get to be the creative one. (Barrett, Katherine, and Richard Greene. The Man
behind the Magic: The Story of Walt Disney. New York, NY, U.S.A.: Viking, 1991. Print.)
RP1: Yes, yes. Of course. You do seem to have a system going on, well see if it works out
tonight!

(Reporter #1 gets pushed to the side, and reporter #2 comes in)

RP2: Ive got a couple questions too, Mr. Disney. (Walt nods) How were you first drawn into the
animation industry, what ah... 15 years ago?
W: By the time I was in 8th grade I had my heart set on being a cartoonist, whenever I had a
pen in my hand the first thing I would do was sketch a character made up from my
imagination. I continued a growing interest in cartooning, taking up small jobs here and there,
but I suppose my first taste of animation was when I started working at the Film Ad Studio.
Their technique was quite primal, to be honest - They would use paper cutouts and move them
slowly while taking photos, but me with the curious mind I have, I was immediately interested
and wanted to learn more about animation. (Fanning, Jim. Walt Disney. New York: Chelsea
House, 1994. Print.)

RP2: Fascinating. And where do you think this film wiRP1: Excuse me, but I just wanted to know a little bit about your previous films, what-

(Walt is chuckling)
RP2: Pardon, but I was wondering aboutRP1: Your previous work in the industry. For example Mickey Mouse, where did that come
from?
W: Mickey Mouse was my miracle, before Mickey I was adamantly working on with my
previous star Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and making a good profit if I must say. But it turned out
that some fine print on a previous contract with my producer, Oswald belonged to him. Mickey
Mouse was inspired by a pet mouse that I had as a pet named Mortimer. By the time the new
character was created, we only had the funds to sponsor three cartoons featuring Mickey.
Through much hard work, the star of Mickey emerged. (Fanning, Jim. Walt Disney. New York:
Chelsea House, 1994. Print.)
RP1: I know that you and your
RP2: I've always been fascinated by the group that is of your studio with very young intelligent
men. They all seem very idealistic to be creating with you this magical world that you've
opened up for the millions of us.
W: Well our studio setup attracts men who have the same feeling for the business as we do. No
one becomes part of the group that isnt simply in our ideals.
RP2: Well thats very nice. You are a very unique company, entirely different than any other
studio in hollywood, if i may say. ("Walt Disney 1937 Interview." YouTube. YouTube, n.d.
Web. 09 Dec. 2014.)

(Roy enters and stands in the corner. Beckons to Walt)

W: Oh, youll have to excuse me, I must attend to my staff. It should take some time, I would
recommend getting settled for the show.
RP2: Well, find me after the show

(Walt doesnt hear, he is running toward his brother.)

W: Whered you go? I thought you were behind me.
R: You know I hate those crowds. I came in from the back.
W: Mm. There are a lot of people! This is going to phenomenal.
R: Do you really think so? I mean, at the sneak showing, half the audience left by the end. Was
it really that bad?
W: Maybe they had somewhere to be!
R: But you dont know that, and it will take a lot more than just a few showings to balance our
checkbook. We have no idea how the audience will react.
W: Roy. We put everything we have into this production, we have to keep the faith. Besides,
dont you want to show our father what weve done, inspite of him.
R: Hes not here. You know that, right. I didnt invite him. He doesnt deserve it.
W: But hell hear about our work?
R: Yes, and then hell know.
W: But if this doesnt take off well be broke.
R: Its too late to worry about that stuff. You go be the untethered creative genius they know
you as, Ill be right behind you.

(Roy pats back Walt on the back. You hear someone calling off-stage for Walt)

W: Okay. I suppose thats my cue!

R: Mm. You should go inspire the crowd.

(Walt smiles nervously, and begins the walk on to the stage)

R: Go, Youve earned it!

(Walt walks off stage opposite sides. Roy takes a deep breath and strolls of stage, Loud
clapping from the audience)
(Switches back to 1971 with old Roy finishing his speech)
R: Just as I expected Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs dazzled the audience, and Walt went
on to create this great, but still playful empire. So now three years after his death, I welcome
you all to the Magic Kingdom!
LK: Daddy, Im so excited!
D: I know, weve been waiting for this havent we?
LK: Yeah!

(The two walk around and marvel at all the roller coasters and the little shops)
LK: It is soooo pretty.
D: I suppose it is son.
LK: I wanna make something amazing too someday!
D: Well than you should!
LK: Who made this stuff? I mean, who came with the idea?

D: Why that was Mr. Walt Disney. He started the Walt Disney Company.
LK: Really?! He made Jungle Book and Mary Poppins?
D: His company did yes. He sort of created modern animation.
LK: What do ya mean?
D: Well, when I was little, children didnt really have any cartoons for themselves. We just had to
watch boring black and white movies.
LK: Ick!
D: Nods. Exactly. And then Disney came along and started making motion pictures and
cartoons for us. You know my older brother, Uncle Jack? He remembers when Mr. Disney
started making a cartoon called Newmans Laugh-O-Grams.
LK: I didnt know Uncle Jack was that old!
D: Chuckles. Yes, and Im not much younger than Jack.
LK: Tell me more!
D: Er, well. Disney Animation Studios was the first studio to release a film that was just
cartoons.
LK: Like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!
D: Yup. That was it. The first full-length animation. It was released, lets see probably 40 years
ago.
LK: Wow!
D: Did you know that DisnLK: Wait, Dad. Was the guy doing the speech Mr. Disney!?

D: No, no, no. That was his brother Roy. They started the company together. You know, back
then it was called The Disney Brothers Studio.
LK: I dont get it Daddy. What did R, um
D: Roy.
LK: Yeah, what did Roy do?
D: He started out as more of the financial man, always making sure that Disney had enough
money for everything, then he took on a larger role as the CEO about three years ago.
LK: Thats sort of boring.
D: See, Walt was quite reckless with money. If Roy hadnt been there to keep Walt in check, Im
not sure the Disney Company would still be here. The two different rother played were crucial
to the companys success.
LK: Oh, If they are both important then why isnt the company still named Disney Brothers.
D: I think that Roy didnt really like being in the spotlight, but that doesnt mean that his hard
work should be forgotten when he passes. We have to acknowledge the two different types of
leaders that went in to the amazing creation of this company.
LK: Can we go on a roller coaster now!
D: Yeah. Lets go!!
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