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Monologue Mania Day Day # 246 by Janet S. Tiger The Un-graduate Oct. 16, 2014
The Un-graduate
A monologue by Janet S. Tiger © all rights reserved
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(A young man appears, dressed very casually, he is definitely happy and very stoned. Or is it very happy and definitely stoned?)
Hey, Dad, how's it going? I read that letter you sent me, whoa, heavy stuff. I mean, I know I smoked your whole stash, but I had to share with my friends, right? That's what you taught me, right? To share? That's why I think you're so cool, Dad, you always were trying to teach me the right way to do things......and now, I mean, I think you're right, we should be honest with each other.
You've been a great, Dad, and that is the truth. I mean, you've been paying for college since I graduated from high school, and that was like....(thinks, counts on his fingers) like, eight years ago. And I don't have a degree yet, and that, I think, could be my fault, because, you see, like I haven't been in school since that first semester. I mean, I haven't been enrolled because they kicked me out, and the classes I go to are just ....well, to hang out with friends.
(He ducks as if something was thrown at him)
Whoa! Dad! Isn't that a little harsh? I mean, I am your son still, and even if I have some problems, we're still like, related, so,, it's not like you and Mom, and the divorce, I mean you can't divorce me, right? I'm still your son?
(Listens, now not so happy)
Oh. I didn't realize you could cut off my allowance. I thought that was just for, like you know, bad things, like if I got arrested or something. Or hurt somebody. Not for a little thing like this, right?
(Backs up from the screaming)
Okay, okay, I can hear you! Whoa! But I know education meant so much to you! I did! That's why I didn't tell you all the details, I figured, it might upset you a little, and I can see that I was right......I'm not so stupid, right? I figured that out all by myself!
(Listens)
Move out? Now? Like, this minute? Like ....I don't have time to find another place? (Listens) Well, I guess eight years is a bit of time if you look at it like that, but this is not a great day to go looking, I don't have a job, so I don't have any money, and that kind of makes it hard to rent a place, you know?
(Listens)
I guess you have a point, I could stay with friends, but your place is so much nicer, Dad. I mean, you have a lot of room, and a nice jacuzzi, and you even have a maid clean up our mess, and you always have good food. And without a job, I don't think I can afford a maid. (Brightens) But wait a minute, I have an idea......how about this.......
(He reaches into his pocket and takes out a joint, offers it)
Here, it's my last one....(quickly) okay, maybe your last one........but I think you need it more....why don't we share it and then, you see if you feel the same way? Okay? We can mellow out together! It's a really beautiful day, we can soak in the hot tub together, right.....(thinks) soak and toke, I like that, maybe I should get a job as a poet!
(He keeps the joint offered, then it is taken, and he smiles)
I knew you'd be reasonable, Dad, you always are about the important things!
(He turns to exit, reaches into his pocket)
Hey, look what I found!
(As he exits, lighting the newly found joint, we hear...)
Looks like it's gonna be a good day after all! Hey, Dad, did I ever tell you about that class where they kicked me out for smoking in class.....that was a kick!
(He exits, smiling....forever in 'high' school.)
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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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