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JABBERWOCKY Opening Scene - part three |
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Lights down on the living room set and up on stage
revealing a rustic table and chairs. Father strides in. He has the appearance
of a barbarian warrior, dressed in a mixture of leather and fur. He simply
oozes confidence in his movement,
speech and manner. He is casually carrying a barbell in one hand in the
same way that an office worker might carry a briefcase. Father (Calling)
Hello everyone! It's your Dragon-slayer home for his dinner. Ned! Ned, come
here! I've got a present for you. (He puts the barbell behind the table.) (Mother enters. She is clearly rather fussy in her
habits and appears to be somewhat more refined than her husband.) Mother Hello
dear. (Kisses him – more out of
duty than affection - on the cheek) Edmund
isn't home yet I'm afraid. I do hope that he's all right. You know what those
ruffians from the village are like; anything could have happened to him! Father Now then, don't be
silly; he's only a little late after all. Mother Just
the same I'll be happier when he's home, safe and sound. (As an
after thought) His trousers
were clean on today. Father Honestly
you fuss far too much over that lad. It doesn't matter if he gets a little
dirty every now and then. Mother I
like him to look respectable. (Eyeing
her husband's rough appearance) There's nothing wrong with looking clean and tidy. Father Hmmmm.
(He sits at the table and tucks
a napkin into his shirt. He is plainly expecting to be fed.) Where's
my dinner then? Mother It won't be long. You're home early. Father No I'm not. I checked
the sundial as I came in; I'm exactly on time. Mother The
sun dial... Yes that reminds me. Will you do something about those
horrible toves that keep spinning round
it. They're at it all day and they're getting on my nerves. Father They don't do any harm. Mother But
they are annoying and they make the garden look untidy! Father What about my dinner? Why is it late? Mother If
you must know Maude dropped in to discuss next week's Earthenware party and ...
Well one thing led to another and I just lost track of time that's all. Father
You know that I like to have
my dinner on time. I need to keep -my strength up - just in case! Mother Ohhh ... And how was work? |
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