The Barricade
(A group of people all lined up together. All roles gender neutral except Harry. Number 1 paces back and forth up the line.)
Number 1: I’m not sure about this. I don’t know how much longer we can hold out.
Number 2: We’ve been in tougher situations than this before. They’ve thrown everything at us, but we’re still here! Whatever comes down that
tunnel, you hold your ground you hear me!
Soggy: I’m scared! I’m coming apart!
Number 2: Bunch up, Soggy. We came down here to do a job, and no matter what happens we’ll do our duty
!
(Harry giggles.)
Number 2: Shut up Harry!…Here it comes!
(There is the very loud sound of a toilet flushing. The group locks arms facing forward. They wobble a bit and start to come undone. Harry flies backwards.)
Number 1: Harry!
(Number 1 follows.)
Soggy: This is it!
Number 2: Hold on Soggy! You’re not torn yet!
(Soggy flies away. Number 2 tries to hold on by itself but can’t take the pressure alone.)
Number 2: OH SHIT!
(Number 2 goes tumbling away as well.)
End Scene
An Afternoon Drive
(Gertrud and Peter are sitting in a car driving.)
Gertrud: My, my, Peter, it sure is pouring down hard.
Peter: Gertrud, I have something I need to say. And if I don't say it now I-
Gertrud: My feet are cold!
Peter: What?
Gertrud: My feet are cold. I just realized it, and I must do something about it right away.
Peter: Well?
Gertrud: And if I don’t do anything about it, I will be
miserable. I will go on and on knowing that my feet are sitting there cold, and I will be miserable.
Peter: Well, alright.
(They ride for a bit not saying anything.)
Peter: Were you going to say something?
Gertrud: No I don’t think so. Were you?
Peter: No. I don’t think I was.
(They ride a bit more.)
Gertrud: Lovely day isn’t it?
End Scene