1. This title is for centering. This title is for centering. This title is for centering.

3. Please unwrap candies and turn off cell phones at this time. Photography or recording of any kind is strictly prohibited. Supertitles provided by Chadwick Creative Arts

5. May I? Ladies and gentlemen, forgive me if I present myself.

6. I am the Prologue!

7. Whereas the author again places the traditional characters on the stage…

8. …he wants to re-introduce the old customs, and sends me to you anew.

9. But not to say as before:

10. “The tears we shed are false! Don't be alarmed by our anguish and suffering!”

11. No, the author instead has decided to give you a slice of life.

12. He believes the artist is a man, and that he must write for men, and so he drew his inspiration from truth.

13. A nest of memories in the depths of his soul sang one day, and sobs were the beat of his rhythm!

14. Thus, you will see the love of human beings, the tragic fruits of hate, the cries of pain and rage, and cynical laughter!

16. And you, dear public… rather than considering our poor theatrical trappings, consider our souls…

17. …for we are men of flesh and bone, who just as you, breathe the air in this God-forsaken world of ours!

18. I have now explained this concept to you… now listen to how it develops. Let's begin!

20. They're here! They've returned! Pagliaccio is there! All are following him, grownups and children.

21. Everyone is applauding his quips and jests.

22. And he, so seriously passes by pounding on the big bass drum.

23. - Whip the donkey, that's it, Arlecchino! - The scamps throw their hats into the air!

24. - To the devil with you! - Watch it, brat!

25. Here's the cart! Get back! They're coming! What a racket! God bless it!

26. Long live Pagliaccio! Long live the prince of clowns!

27. You drive our troubles away with your merry humor!

28. Everyone applaud his jests! And he, so serious, passes by!