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Note: A few words about 'free' - all these monologues are protected under copyright law and are free to read, free to perform and video as long as no money is charged. Once you charge admission or a donation, or include my work in an anthology, you need to contact me for royalty info.
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Monologue Mania Day #
202 by Janet S. Tiger The Devil Visits River Bend Sept. 2, 2014
The Devil Visits River Bend
A monologue by Janet S.
Tiger © all rights reserved
tigerteam1@gmail.com
(The woman enters carrying a heavy suitcase, purse, etc. She lets it all slide as she surveys the room with a practiced eye. She is not so young, but not old yet either. She is sweaty, but still put together well. She takes out her phone and pushes a button, talks quickly but clearly while unpacking.)
Notes. Friday afternoon. September first...
(Looks at her watch)
1 P.M. Arrived in town of River Ranch, Texas, since there is no Hilton here, nor any other five, four, three or even two star hotel, am staying at the lovely local Motel six, of which six is still part of the price, but it is now 66, so if I add just one more 6, I might have an idea of what I'm getting into. I already see there are signs of several ....how do I put it politely again?.....
(Looks out from curtains on window)
.......long term people here.
Probably substance abuse, possibly just between homes.
Have taken a room close to manager's office just in case.
(Hangs something on a hanger)
Flight from JFK to Austin uneventful, drive here about two hours in rented Ford, very uncomfortable on these dirt roads at the end.
(She takes out a cigarette, then looks at the ceiling)
I wonder if that smoke alarm thingy still has batteries......
(She pulls over a chair and stands on it, removing the smoke alarm and opening it.)
Well, that was time wasted, shoulda known someone else had smoked in here.
(She takes a deep breath)
Still smelled normal.
(She lights the cigarette, takes a deep breath, opens a map.)
After unpacking, will drive around town, should take all of five minutes. Next stop, courthouse, speak with sheriff, get copies of files of Novak and Rodriguez cases.
Background - drunk driver kills two young boys, crashes car, is dead, but not from crash, someone shot him in the head after the crash. Father of two boys is in custody. Gun not found, but shells for gun found in father's house. Story origin - Sealy News, Austin county newspaper, Aug. 21st.
No recent homicides - very little local crime. Except for the person who killed.
(She finishes the cigarette, crushes it out in an ashtray)
Send file.
(She pushes button, then takes the phone and and it into a pocket, turns to leave. Stop, ssurveys room one last time,)
Notes. Friday afternoon. September first...
(Looks at her watch)
1 P.M. Arrived in town of River Ranch, Texas, since there is no Hilton here, nor any other five, four, three or even two star hotel, am staying at the lovely local Motel six, of which six is still part of the price, but it is now 66, so if I add just one more 6, I might have an idea of what I'm getting into. I already see there are signs of several ....how do I put it politely again?.....
(Looks out from curtains on window)
.......long term people here.
Probably substance abuse, possibly just between homes.
Have taken a room close to manager's office just in case.
(Hangs something on a hanger)
Flight from JFK to Austin uneventful, drive here about two hours in rented Ford, very uncomfortable on these dirt roads at the end.
(She takes out a cigarette, then looks at the ceiling)
I wonder if that smoke alarm thingy still has batteries......
(She pulls over a chair and stands on it, removing the smoke alarm and opening it.)
Well, that was time wasted, shoulda known someone else had smoked in here.
(She takes a deep breath)
Still smelled normal.
(She lights the cigarette, takes a deep breath, opens a map.)
After unpacking, will drive around town, should take all of five minutes. Next stop, courthouse, speak with sheriff, get copies of files of Novak and Rodriguez cases.
Background - drunk driver kills two young boys, crashes car, is dead, but not from crash, someone shot him in the head after the crash. Father of two boys is in custody. Gun not found, but shells for gun found in father's house. Story origin - Sealy News, Austin county newspaper, Aug. 21st.
No recent homicides - very little local crime. Except for the person who killed.
(She finishes the cigarette, crushes it out in an ashtray)
Send file.
(She pushes button, then takes the phone and and it into a pocket, turns to leave. Stop, ssurveys room one last time,)
But I'm sure it's safe.
(Opens purse, takes out a gun, which she puts into another pocket, then exits. End of scene.)
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Janet S. Tiger
858-736-6315
Member Dramatists
Guild since 1983
Playwright-in-Residence
Swedenborg Hall
2006-8
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