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Monologue Mania Day # 1735 by Janet S. Tiger (c) Nov. 16, 2018
Due to continuing computer problems, am trying to post two tonight to catch up- hope the computer stays workable for a few minutes- and hope they arrive! This is the first, for Nov. 16.
Due to continuing computer problems, am trying to post two tonight to catch up- hope the computer stays workable for a few minutes- and hope they arrive! This is the first, for Nov. 16.
Untitled
(from a new play about a community theater group)
A monologue by Janet S. Tiger © all rights reserved
tigerteam1@gmail.com
(The woman speaking is regal, obviously a theatrical person. She is also amazed, shaking her head as if in shock. An upper class British accent will help)
Let me understand this, you want me, a person who is retired from the world of the theater, to return to ....to this.....group, in this very small town, to not only act in the plays, but to ....to direct them!
And I believe you truly expect me to leap at the opportunity!
You Americans are amazing!
You do realize to whom you are speaking? I trained with the Royal |Shakespearan Company! I have received three nominations for Tonys - and won two! I have been nominated for Oscars and Golden Globes and every possible award!
And I have earned more money than this tiny town is worth! You know that I have retired to this pimple of a place to live a quiet life! A life of ease and avoidance of all aggravation! A world of simple and complete....peace!
Yet you have the unmitigated gall to suggest I take your offer, to do plays that are in the public doman because you don't have to pay royalties! To work with a group of actors who are less trained than fleas in a circus! If they remember their lines at all, it will be a miracle if they can recall their places on the stage!
(Sputtering) You want me to be prepared for....for sets that will collapse during performances, to lighting that is basically flashlights on sticks! Sound that is from a .....I think I actually saw a boombox!
And you want me to say yes?
(Listens, smiles)
All right then, it's settled. (Her most imperious) Yes.......but there is one condition, young man. You will be the producer.
(She turns to leave, stops, looks back)
God help us all!
(Blackout, end of scene)
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Janet S. Tiger 858-736-6315 CaregiversAnon.org
Member Dramatists Guild since 1983
Playwright-in-Residence
Swedenborg Hall 2006-8
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