Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The Curve

AT RISE:

The AUTHOR pushes mightly against a large wall of crap. Behind the crap is a glowing, golden light that promises all good things in this world!

AUTHOR:
This is a metaphor for battling against mediocrity for inspiration! It's very direct!

The wall falls on the Author's head.

AUTHOR:
At least I have an abrupt ending to shield me from further humiliation!

There is a long, long pause.

AUTHOR:
Oh, come on!

More pausing. A small kitty walks by, unnoticed.

AUTHOR:
Hello?

A long, long, long beat. The audience checks their timepieces anxiously.

AUTHOR:
Point proven! I now know what i have to do with my

BLACKOUT. END PLAY. THANK GOD.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Write More Plays!!! It's been too long and I've read each of these already.

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