THE QUEEN OF THE PEACOCK PARADE A City Hall Cabaret Comedy

Ladies and gentlemen, clear the stage, There's another star upon the page! The peacocks gather, the curtains rise, And somebody's rolling their eyes! (Backing singers: "Oh, here she comes!") [Verse 1 — The Grand Entrance] Angelita's dressed in gold, Got another story to be told! A little sparkle, a little shine, She's got an opinion for every headline! She says she's bold, she says she's feisty, Her social media gets a little spicy! The cameras flash, the trumpets play, Another post is on its way! Tweet to the left! (To the left!) Post to the right! (To the right!) City Hall's got drama Every day and every night! Oh, Angelita, strike a pose! Where that conversation goes, nobody knows! A little sass, a little flair, A peacock feather in the air! Fluff those feathers, take a bow, What's the question anyhow? Round and round the grand parade, Another City Hall cabaret! "CABARET! CABARET!" [Verse 2 — The Question of Decorum] Sophie asked about decorum, And the things she likes to post, "Does it help your constituents When your colleagues get the roast?" Angelita talked of progress, And the changes she'd pursue, But Sophie asked about the words, Not the things she wants to do! [Verse 3 — The Peacock Problem] She wants another progressive vote, That's the message in her note! She'll make amends when voting's through, There's political work she wants to do! But the question still is hanging there, Like a feather floating through the air! Can you argue, can you disagree, And still show some civility? Oh, Angelita, strike a pose! Where that conversation goes, nobody knows! A little sass, a little flair, A peacock feather in the air! Fluff those feathers, take a bow, What's the question anyhow? Round and round the grand parade, Another City Hall cabaret! She said the cat was holding tight, Couldn't get to work quite right! Those little paws said, "Please don't go!" So she gave him another cuddle or so! Then came the proclamation grand, Of sacrifices throughout the land! The trumpets paused, the crowd looked twice, "Does staying with the kitty count as sacrifice?" MEOW! MEOW!" Moderator: "Councilor, was that post constructive?" Singer: "Ooooh, here comes the answer!" Imaginary Peacock Chorus: "I'm bold! I'm feisty! I'm sparkling bright!" Moderator: "But was it helpful?" Singer: "Would somebody please bring back the question?" The city needs its bills to pay, Its problems won't just dance away! The rent is high, the worries real, Those are struggles everybody feels. You can sparkle, you can shine, You can post another clever line, But when the audience asks for more, There's still that question on the floor! Oh, Angelita, strike a pose! Where that conversation goes, nobody knows! Gold and glitter, feathers fly, Watch another question passing by! Fluff those feathers, take a bow, What's the question anyhow? The band is playing, the lights all fade, It's the City Hall Peacock Parade! PARADE! PARADE! PARADE!" "Thank you, Councilor." "But Sophie asked about decorum..." "Never mind. The cat needs another cuddle!"