robyndeverett
THE COVID-19 TANGO
Updated: Sep 22, 2021
What started off as an entry for a 3 minute film festival, turned into an entire parody of Kander and Ebb's "Cell Block Tango".
This was my 1st time using "Final Cut Pro" editing software, and I wrote, filmed, and edited this short film in 5 days! Hope you enjoy!!

COVID-19 TANGO LYRICS
Diana:
PLOP
Louise:
SWITCH
Winnie:
PING
Golde:
UH-HUH
Lizzie:
GROCERIES
Jeanie:
FITNESS
MC:
And now, the six merry millenials of the Bay Street jail in their rendition of the COVID-19 TANGO
Diana:
PLOP
Louise:
SWITCH
Winnie:
PING
Golde:
UH-HUH
Lizzie:
GROCERIES
Jeanie:
FITNESS
X4
ALL:
IN ISOLATION, IN ISOLATION
CORONA VIRUS IS TO BLAME
I’LL KEEP MY DISTANCE BUT FOR THE RECORD
I’M HOPING EVERYONE DOES THE SAME
Diana:
PLOP
Louise:
SWITCH
Winnie:
PING
Golde:
UH-HUH
Lizzie:
GROCERIES
Jeanie:
FITNESS
X2
Diana:
I met Thomas Jacobs about 10 years ago and we hit it off right away
So, we started living together
He'd go to work, he'd come home, we'd do “adult stuff”
And then I found out; he’s working from home…every single day!
I mean…he’s not even an “essential service”
Sharing a space 24/7 really kills the mood.
So last night, when he finished work, he was hoping for “adult stuff” as usual.
You know sometimes you just need some privacy
ALL:
IN ISOLATION, IN ISOLATION
CORONA VIRUS IS TO BLAME
I’LL KEEP MY DISTANCE BUT FOR THE RECORD
I’M HOPING EVERYONE DOES THE SAME
Diana:
PLOP
Louise:
SWITCH
Winnie:
PING
Golde:
UH-HUH
Lizzie:
GROCERIES
Jeanie:
FITNESS
X2
Louise:
You know how people have these little habits that get you down?
Like the news. The news channels like being really negative.
No not negative…catastrophic!
So I said to my TV, I said "you tell me to stay at home one more time",
and they did
So, I took the remote and I aimed it at the TV
…and changed the channel
Diana and Jeanie:
IN ISOLATION, IN ISOLATION
THIS DOESN’T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME
SO BE A HUMAN, AND DON’T BE SELFISH
HOARDING ESSENTIALS SHOULD BE A CRIME
Winnie:
Now I’m messaging my family and friends, while watching TV, and videos online.
I can’t focus on anything.
And I start developing this major headache.
It was crazy!
You know sometimes you just have to disconnect.
ALL:
I’LL KEEP MY DISTANCE BUT FOR THE RECORD
I’M HOPING EVERYONE DOES THE SAME
Golde:
Hebrew words
(Rough English translation I’m so sad, and I just want to go outside and see the heavens)
Lizzie:
Yeah, but did you stay at home?
Golde:
Uh-huh, not guilty.
Lizzie:
My best friend Joanna and I live in the same apartment complex
And her boyfriend Stuart always hung out with us
One night while practicing social and physical distancing,
We’re having a watch party of Tiger King
The three of us, ZOOMING, havin' a few laughs, and I ran out of essentials
So, I go out to Costco to get some
I come back, open the door,
And there's Joanna and Stuart
Stealing my most valuable possession
Toilet paper.
Well I was in such a state of shock I completely blacked out
I can’t remember a thing.
It wasn’t until later, when I was washing my hands for 20 seconds,
I even knew they were dead.
IN ISOLATION, IN ISOLATION
IT’S COMING UP TO 5 WEEKS LONG
BUT DON’T BE SELFISH, AND STAY INSIDE NOW
SO I DON’T SHAME YOU FOR BEING WRONG.
Lizzie (Diana, Louise, Winnie, Golde):
IN ISOLATION (IN ISOLATION), IN ISOLATION (IN ISOLATION)
CORONA VIRUS IS TO BLAME (CORONA VIRUS IS TO BLAME)
I’LL KEEP MY DISTANCE (I’LL STAY INSIDE NOW)
BUT FOR THE RECORD (BUT FOR THE RECORD)
I’M HOPING EVERYONE DOES THE SAME (HOPING EVERYONE DOES THE SAME)
Jeanie:
I loved working out more than I can possibly say.
I was a real athletic gal, a Fitness Instructor.
But I was always trying to find some space to workout at home
I tried working out in my kitchen, office, living room, and bedroom
I guess you could say I stopped working out because I kept getting injured
Beach season looks bleak, so I just said f@*# it!
ALL:
COVID-19, TEEN, TEEN, TEEN, TEEN
COVID-19, TEEN, TEEN, TEEN, TEEN
IN ISOLATION, IN ISOLATION
IT’S COMING UP TO 5 WEEKS LONG
I’M GOING CRAZY, BUT I’LL STAY IN HERE
SO YOU DON’T SHAME ME FOR BEING WRONG
IN ISOLATION, IN ISOLATION
CORONA VIRUS IS TO BLAME
I’LL KEEP MY DISTANCE BUT FOR THE RECORD
(I’M) HOPING EVERYONE DOES THE SAME
Diana:
Just give me some personal space
Louise:
Change the channel
Winnie:
Sometimes you just have to disconnect
Golde:
Hebrew words (English translation roughly “stay at home”)
Lizzie:
Order groceries online
Jeanie:
Just say f@*# it!
Diana:
PLOP
Louise:
SWITCH
Winnie:
PING
Golde:
UH-HUH
Lizzie:
GROCERIES
Jeanie:
FITNESS
CREDITS
Based on Kander and Ebb’s “Cell Block Tango”
Directed By: Robyn Deverett
Screenplay By: Robyn Deverett
Produced By: Robyn Deverett
Starring: Robyn Deverett…and introducing Michael J. Rubinger
CAST
(in order of appearance)
Diana (Plop): Robyn Deverett
Louise (Switch): Robyn Deverett
Winnie (Ping): Robyn Deverett
Golde (Uh-huh): Robyn Deverett
Lizzie (Groceries): Robyn Deverett
Jeanie (Fitness): Robyn Deverett
MC: Robyn Deverett
Thomas Jacobs: Michael J. Rubinger
Joanna: Robyn Deverett
Stuart (aka Stu): Robyn Deverett
Music By: John Kander
Lyrics Inspired By: Fred Ebb
Lyrics By: Robyn Deverett
Director of Photography: Robyn Deverett
Production Designer: Robyn Deverett
Editor: Robyn Deverett
Costume designer: Robyn Deverett
Co-Producer: Michael J. Rubinger
Lighting Design: Robyn Deverett
Casting by: Robyn Deverett & Michael J. Rubinger
Assistant to the Director: Michael J. Rubinger
Location Scout: Robyn Deverett
The story, all names, characters and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identifications with actual persons, places, buildings and product is intended or should be inferred.
The Producer wishes to thank:
⁃ Final Cut Pro 90-day free trial
⁃ Online sound effects
⁃ Online recording of Cell Block Tango Karaoke Track