TEEN: - Complete The Heart Connects The Suits

[Midorikawa]

Another play for class. I rated Teen because it does have content such as language that is not for everyone. Read, enjoy, comment, and let me know if there is anything weird with formatting. I think I fixed any issues, but I know I might have missed italicizing or bolding something.

THE HEART CONNECTS THE SUITS
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CHARACTERS
CLOVER-Shown at seven years old, as a teen, and as an elder lady.
DIAMOND-Clover’s grandson. Shown at six, thirteen, sixteen, and as a young adult. Nicknamed Dia.
SPADE-Diamond’s best friend. Shown at sixteen and as a young adult.
THE BALLERINA IN THE WATER GLOBE-The Ballerina for short. She is doing a pirouette and spins when her key is turned. She is trapped by glass and water. Her base is wood. Her music
THE BALLERINAS-Ballerinas that come on stage and dance.
CLOVER’S FATHER
CLOVER’S MOTHER
DIAMOND’S MOTHER
DIAMOND’S FATHER
LISA-Spade’s girlfriend.
GUARD-A guard of the theater.

ITEMS
BLANKIE-A blankie that Clover takes around everywhere. He has the head and arms of a teddy bear, but his body is a blanket.
TEDDY-A multi-colored bear. His colors are patchwork style. He is carried around by Diamond. He works best if there is wire in his foot for purposes later in the play.
THE MANTLE-Wooden and old. It is the home of The Ballerina.

NOTES
• The characters will often be in the audience, thus three seats should be left open for actor use. Location does not matter but this works best if it is aisle seats for easier access.
• For THE BALLERINA, her music does not actually have to come from her and can be a recording. However she must turn. There may also be snow in the globe if one wishes.
• The songs do not need to be by Lindsey Stirling, but it is preferred. If songs are composed, they should be composed to have meaning matching the situation of the time they are used.
• Due to Diamond’s parents never being seen, they should be double casted with Clover’s.
• Double casting could also work for young Diamond and young Clover.
• Lisa and Teenage Clover should be double casted while the Guard can be double casted with adult Diamond or the fathers.
• How the scene changes work is up to the director.
• Anytime the Ballerina makes music or sound is muted, she is listening or expressing her feelings.

SCENE ONE​

The play starts with THE BALLERINAS on stage. No lights are on as Lindsey Stirling’s Elements begins playing. THE BALLERINAS begin dancing to the song, the lights coming on just enough to show their figures dancing in the dark. CLOVER and her parents are hidden in the audience. Once THE BALLERINAS finish the song, the lights go off.

The lights turn back on to reveal an antique store window with several antiques in it. The antiques displayed do not matter, however THE BALLERINA IN A WATER GLOBE must be in the window. CLOVER and her parents enter. They are chattering away happily, CLOVER has her blankie in hand. She is only seven.

CLOVER
Mommy! Daddy! Lookie! (Pointing at THE BALLERINA) It’s a ballerina! Just like we saw!
CLOVER’S FATHER
(Chuckles) So it would seem. Do you want to be a ballerina like that one day?
CLOVER
YES!
CLOVER’S MOTHER
Maybe someday you will be. Come now it’s time to go home.
CLOVER
Bye bye ballerina.
The three exit the stage. Lights go off.

SCENE TWO​

Lights come on to show CLOVER dancing in a room with a mantle. There may be items on the mantle, as well as other furniture however the mantle must be present. She is dancing around like a ballerina, her blankie is being used like a twirler. She begins humming Lindsey Stirling’s We Are Giants.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
(Offstage) Clover Dinner!
CLOVER
Coming!
CLOVER exits. The rest of the conversation is heard offstage.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
Leave your blanket in your room or the living room. Don’t bring it into the kitchen.
CLOVER
But Blankie wants to eat with us too.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
(Annoyed) Clover.
CLOVER’S FATHER
Honey I don’t see the big deal. Let her keep it with her.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
If we keep on allowing her to then she’ll never get over it.
CLOVER’S FATHER
She’s a child. She doesn’t need to yet.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
Whatever. Don’t anyone whine to me when this ends badly.
Lights go off.

SCENE THREE​

Lights come on to show the mantle again. CLOVER’s parents are in the room with her. They are merely watching her prance around like a ballerina again, dancing with her blankie.
CLOVER’S FATHER
Very nice. You’re the best dancer I have ever seen.
CLOVER
Do you think I could be a ballerina?
CLOVER’S FATHER
Of course honey.
CLOVER
Mommy what do you think?
CLOVER’S MOTHER
(Sighs) I guess.
CLOVER
Yay!
CLOVER exits.
CLOVER’S FATHER
She’s just dreaming right now. She hasn’t actually asked to learn.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
But she shows an interest. Should we be acting on that?
CLOVER’S FATHER
I’m not really sure. Honestly I want her to be happy, though I don’t know if she can make it.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
Well either way first thing’s first. She has to detach from that blanket.
CLOVER’S FATHER
(Chuckles) She really loves that blanket.
Lights go out with the two laughing.

SCENE FOUR​

Lights come on to show the same room. CLOVER and her father are in it. CLOVER is crying. Her blankie is in her hands, ripped.
CLOVER’S FATHER
What is wrong sweetie?
CLOVER
(Sobbing) A meanie took my blankie and he ripped it.
CLOVER’S FATHER
It’s okay honey. Daddy will make it better.
CLOVER’S FATHER exits. She should cry long enough to make the audience feel uncomfortable. Her mother enters.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
What’s wrong sweetie?
CLOVER
(Still sobbing) A meanie ripped my blankie.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
I’m sorry sweetie. It will be alright though. I promise.
Enter CLOVER’S FATHER. He has THE BALLERINA hidden behind his back. The audience cannot see this.
CLOVER’S FATHER
I know how much you loved your blankie, and how you loved to keep him with you. You can’t bring this around like you did with him. However, once in a while you can bring it to school and show your friends, and no bully can rip it.
CLOVER’S FATHER reveals THE BALLERINA. CLOVER takes the item with glee, hugging her father.
CLOVER
Thank you daddy!
CLOVER winds up THE BALLERINA and watches as she twirls around in the globe. Carefully she begins dancing around with it.
CLOVER’S MOTHER
She is so happy. Thank goodness.
Lights fade on the smiling family.

SCENE FIVE​

CLOVER enters. She is older now, in her teens. As she speaks, she speaks to THE BALLERINA.
CLOVER
I’m home. I had a wonderful day. Diamond was cute as always. Of course people were jerks at school again. What is so wrong with a guy who likes to watch ballet? You should meet him sometime. You would love him. It’s times like these when I’m so glad I didn’t try. I mean I still think ballet is amazing, but just not for me. Plus Diamond knows way more about it than I ever did. I’ve decided that I want to be his wife. And we will have a beautiful daughter together, maybe a son. And maybe they’ll want to be ballerinas and actually have the commitment for it unlike me. The future is just coming so soon. I’m a senior now, so it’s kind of scary to think about it. But this year I’m graduating. Don’t worry though. I’m going to college here so we won’t have to move anywhere.
CLOVER picks up THE BALLERINA and winds her up, smiling as she lets her play. Lights fade.

SCENE SIX​

Lights come on to the mantle again. DIAMOND and CLOVER are in the room. CLOVER is old now, and DIAMOND a child. He has a birthday present in front of him.
DIAMOND
Grandma thank you so much! I love him.
DIAMOND runs over and hugs CLOVER, bear in his hands.
CLOVER
I’m glad. Happy birthday.
DIAMOND
I’m going to call him Teddy. And just like you had Blankie as your best friend, he will be mine.
CLOVER
(Chuckles) Is that so? Well make sure you take good care of him.
DIAMOND
I will!
Lights fade.

SCENE SEVEN​

Lights on to show the same room, this time without Christmas decorations. THE BALLERINA is on the mantle. CLOVER is in the room, looking at THE BALLERINA. DIAMOND enters crying and holding Teddy. Its foot is ripped.
DIAMOND
Grandma! Tiny gave Teddy a boo-boo.
CLOVER
Ah is that so? Well we’ll just have to make him feel better now won’t we? How about we take care of that boo-boo for him. What do you say?
DIAMOND nods as CLOVER exits the stage. She comes back with a box of band-aids. She then takes out a few, putting them over the ripped part of Teddy’s foot as though it was an actual wound. When finished she kisses Teddy on the head, as well as DIAMOND.
CLOVER
See. All better. Nothing to worry about. Though you don’t seem to be smiling yet. Why is that?
DIAMOND
I couldn’t protect him. I wanted to do a really good job like you did with your blankie.
CLOVER
Is that so? Did I ever tell you the story of how I lost it?
DIAMOND shakes his head no.
CLOVER
Well I brought him everywhere with me. And there was this bully at school. He ripped it. So my father got me something even more precious, something not as easily ruined.
CLOVER walks over to the mantle, picking up THE BALLERINA and handing it to DIAMOND. She turns the wind up key, the music playing and THE BALLERINA dancing once again. DIAMOND watches her dance, mesmerized by the little figurine.
DIAMOND
She’s beautiful. What is she?
CLOVER
A ballerina.
DIAMOND
What’s a ballerina?
CLOVER
A kind of dancer. They dance around on a stage to music and tell a story. Would you like to see a ballet?
DIAMOND
Can I?
CLOVER
Yes. Actually I know there happens to be one tomorrow night. I was planning on going already, so it will be nice to have some company.
DIAMOND
Okay! Thank you grandma.
Lights fade out.

SCENE EIGHT​

Lights turn on to reveal the BALLERINAS onstage. This time the lights illuminate spots on the stage while the rest is portrayed as shadows. They dance to Lindsey Stirling’s Moon Dance. DIAMOND and CLOVER are hidden in the audience. When the song ends, lights on the stage go off. The lights over the audience light up. DIAMOND and CLOVER get up from their seats and begin walking down the aisle. By the end of the scene they should be on the stage.
DIAMOND
That was so cool. Could I do that grandma?
CLOVER
If you try hard enough then maybe.
DIAMOND
How do I try hard enough?
CLOVER
(Laughs) Well generally ballerinas go to a special school. From there they learn how to dance. You’re still young so I could probably take you, if your parents agree that is.
DIAMOND
I want to do it. I really want to so please grandma.
CLOVER
Okay but you must stick with it. It’s not easy being a ballerina.
DIAMOND
Okay. I promise.
CLOVER
Good. Now let’s get home and talk to your parents. Your mother might not be too happy about this.
DIAMOND
Why not?
CLOVER
Well she has some issues with bullies because of her father.
DIAMOND
Grandpa? What was he like?
CLOVER
You. Actually that’s where your name came from. Your mother wasn’t too happy, but your father insisted.
DIAMOND
Grandpa was named Diamond?
CLOVER
Yes.
DIAMOND
Did grandpa like ballerinas too?
CLOVER
Very much.
DIAMOND smiles as the lights fade.

SCENE NINE​

Lights come on to show the mantle once again. THE BALLERINA is present on top as always. DIAMOND enters. He is carrying a backpack, and a gym bag. He places the bags down on the floor and picks up THE BALLERINA, turning her key and playing her. He dances around the room, humming along with the music.
DIAMOND
(While dancing) Today I got the solo I wanted. If I keep up like this then I’ll end up being as good as you. The others weren’t too happy about the guy getting it, but well I can’t help being better than them. Plus I had the best teacher. You.
The song ends and he places her back on the mantle.
Lights fade.

SCENE TEN​

Lights come on to the mantle. DIAMOND enters. He is now sporting a cut or bruise on his face, one that is visible to the audience. He turns THE BALLERINA’s wind up key. He puts her back down on the mantle. He begins walking around the room. Yelling begins offstage. DIAMOND ignores it until THE BALLERINA’s music stops playing.
DIAMOND’S MOTHER
It’s foolish to keep doing. It’s too much money! It’s only going to become worse in life!
DIAMOND’S FATHER
No! You’re not taking it away from him. It doesn’t matter what others think, he enjoys it!
DIAMOND’S MOTHER
Being a ballerina is for women, not boys. I don’t even know why we let my mother sign him up for that damn school!
By this point the music should stop. DIAMOND in a rush turns back on the music. He sits down in front of the mantle. His hands are over his ears, and he has his knees up. The conversation goes on, becoming more and more muffled as though a glass globe is being put up around him.
DIAMOND’S FATHER
Ladies and gentleman, now presenting a sexist bitch!
DIAMOND’S MOTHER
Real mature. You want our son to be gay?
DIAMOND’S FATHER
I’ll let him be a girl if he wants to. I don’t care! He’s happy, he enjoys it, and his teacher says he’s good at it!
DIAMOND’S MOTHER
It’s not right!
DIAMOND’S FATHER
You know what, you’re right. Let’s toss him in football. Maybe he’ll do steroids. Or just let him be. Maybe he’ll actually be a normal. Drugs and sex. (Mock happiness) We just might get a grandchild when he’s sixteen!
DIAMOND’S MOTHER
He would never do that!
DIAMOND’S FATHER
He just might if you take this away from him.
DIAMOND’S MOTHER
It’s not healthy and his career won’t last long.
DIAMOND’S FATHER
Not healthy? He takes good care of his body. He’s strong, and he’s never suffered an injury. How many boys do you know that have his strength with his flexibility? NONE! He’s worked hard for seven years, and you are not taking that away from him!
DIAMOND’S MOTHER
The moves are becoming more dangerous. He’s going to hurt himself.
After this the argument becomes inaudible. The lights go down everywhere except for on DIAMOND. THE BALLERINA’s music is still playing. A ballerina who looks just like the one in the water globe enters the stage. DIAMOND looks up. She offers her hand to him. He takes it. The two begin dancing to THE BALLERINA’s music. The music dissolves into Lindsey Stirling’s Song of the Caged Bird. Once the song finishes, THE BALLERINA leaves. DIAMOND returns to his position. CLOVER enters.
CLOVER
Diamond?
DIAMOND looks up. Seeing CLOVER he runs into her arms.
CLOVER
What’s the matter?
DIAMOND
They were fighting again.
CLOVER
Is that so? Well don’t worry about it. Everything will be okay. It’s just a little argument.
DIAMOND
No it’s not. Mom wants to take me out of ballet. I don’t want to. It’s all I have.
CLOVER
That’s not true. You have me, your father, Teddy, and your friend Spade.
DIAMOND
Family doesn’t count. Teddy will probably be taken by mom too. And Spade will probably become like other kids. He’ll probably lose interest in me, maybe even tease me. That’s what all the others did. And he should because then they wouldn’t bully him.
CLOVER
Oh come now you don’t know that.
DIAMOND
Which part?
CLOVER
All of it. Your mother may seem like…well your mother. However she loves you and she wouldn’t do anything to hurt you. And your friend plays violin doesn’t he? I’m sure others pick on him for that.
DIAMOND
There is nothing wrong with playing music. Dancing ballet though is considered girly. When people here of ballet they think of girls in tutus. No one thinks of guys, and there aren’t as many. Plus my name doesn’t help. Everyone thinks the name Spade is cool, but Diamond is considered girly. I don’t plan on changing but I know that Spade just won’t stick with me. No one wants to be bullied, and he’ll only be bullied if he keeps staying with me.
CLOVER
I guess there is no arguing with that, but I know someone who will always be with you no matter what.
CLOVER walks over to the mantle, picking up THE BALLERINA and handing her to DIAMOND. When he takes her, she turns slightly, and her music plays slightly.
CLOVER
You’ll always have her. Your mother can’t take her away.
DIAMOND
But she’s yours, and mom probably would.
CLOVER
I’m old. Before we know it, I’ll be gone from this world. And that was mine, so your mother can’t touch her. Even she has her limits. And we both know your father won’t. So make sure you take good care of her. Promise?
DIAMOND
Promise! Thank you so much grandma!
DIAMOND hugs her, THE BALLERINA once again making a little bit of sound.
Lights out.

SCENE ELEVEN​

Lights open on the mantle, THE BALLERINA in her usual spot. DIAMOND at sixteen enters with a sixteen year old SPADE. SPADE has a violin case in addition to his backpack. DIAMOND has a gym bag in addition to his backpack.
SPADE
Man violin lessons have been killing me lately. My teacher can be so annoying.
DIAMOND
If you don’t like it then why not quit?
DIAMOND sets his bags down.
SPADE
Same reason you don’t quite ballet. I love it.
SPADE sets down his violin case and backpack. He walks over to the mantle, examining it.
SPADE
This seems old.
DIAMOND
Yeah. This house belonged to my great grandparents so that mantle has been there a long time.
SPADE
Certainly is old. To think that I’m seeing it older than I could have seen it.
DIAMOND
I told you already sorry. I was always afraid you would ditch me for the others.
SPADE
Thee has little faith in I.
DIAMOND rolls his eyes at SPADE who walks over, pulling DIAMOND into a half hug and messing with his hair.
SPADE
Seriously though. We’ve been friends since the third grade. I didn’t abandon you when we hit puberty, and I don’t plan on doing it anytime soon. You’re my best friend.
SPADE notices and picks up THE BALLERINA. He begins looking at her.
SPADE
What’s this?
DIAMOND
Mine. My grandma gave it to me.
DIAMOND walks over and takes THE BALLERINA, winding her up. Once she is playing, he hands her back to SPADE. The length of the tune should continue throughout the conversation.
SPADE
It’s a nice tune. Beautiful. Happy. Comforting.
DIAMOND
I listen to it whenever mom and dad fight.
SPADE
Have they been doing that a lot lately?
DIAMOND
Yeah.
SPADE
Sorry. I know how it feels. At least they’re together still.
DIAMOND
Divorce would be better than hearing them fight.
SPADE
You’re only saying that now, but if they divorce, then you’re going to miss that fighting. Trust me. I do all the time. It’s even worse when they start dating people you don’t like. I mean you can get lucky and they’ll find someone nice.
DIAMOND
Have yours?
SPADE
Dad hasn’t dated much. He usually goes on one or two dates before he never sees the woman again. I know he loves my mother. Right now she has some jerk boyfriend. I wish she would dump him and just go back to dad. Like I get why she doesn’t want to be with him, but it was a mistake, a drunken mistake. It’s such a lame situation. Sorry. I shouldn’t be unloading my problems onto you, especially when you finally invited me over to your house.
DIAMOND
What are friends for?
SPADE
You know what? One day I’m going to play the violin for you to dance ballet to.
DIAMOND
I look forward to it.
Music stops. Lights out.

SCENE TWELVE​

The lights turn on over a hospital bed. DIAMOND is in it, now a young adult. Teddy sits next to him on the bed, children’s band-aids on its foot. THE BALLERINA is in his hands. There may be other objects in the room. SPADE enters, also a young adult.
SPADE
You rang honey.
DIAMOND
Here (Holds out THE BALLERINA)
SPADE
No.
DIAMOND
Spa-
SPADE
No! No, no, no NO!
DIAMOND
SPADE!
SPADE
I haven’t composed a song for you yet. You were supposed to dance to a song that I play. You haven’t yet. I’m not taking her. You’re going to be fine.
DIAMOND winds up THE BALLERINA.
DIAMOND
The doctor just said that I won’t make it. I want her to be with someone that will take care of her. Please. She’s so special.
SPADE
No. I don’t want to. What am I supposed to do without my only friend?
DIAMOND
Pick up hot chicks.
SPADE lets out a slight laugh, walking over to DIAMOND. He takes THE BALLERINA her music stopping.
DIAMOND
I was going to marry her one day.
SPADE
Who?
DIAMOND
Her. (Points at THE BALLERINA)
SPADE
Okay…if that’s what makes you happy.
DIAMOND
When I was little. I’m not the kind of sicko to actually marry an object. If she was real though, I would marry her.
SPADE
She’s beautiful, so I can’t really blame you.
DIAMOND
Spade. Please take good care of her.
SPADE
Don’t worry Dia. I will.
SPADE kisses DIAMOND’s forehead. THE BALLERINA makes slight noise. Lights fade.

SCENE THIRTEEN​

Lights come onto the mantle. THE BALLERINA is on it again. SPADE enters with LISA. The two are kissing. They are not paying full attention to their surroundings, and thus bump into the mantle lightly. THE BALLERINA plays slightly. She is ignored as Lisa begins unbuttoning or pulling up SPADE’s shirt. The two exit the stage, still kissing. Lights fade.

SCENE FOURTEEN​

Lights come on to SPADE and LISA in the room.
LISA
Are you even listening?
SPADE
Yeah you’re pissed at your friend for something.
LISA
Really?
SPADE
Sorry. I was thinking back to when we first met. Was I intoxicated?
LISA gives him a look of annoyance.
SPADE
I’m kidding. I was just joking calm down. You’ve been so…un-fun lately. Back when we first met it was all fun, but lately you haven’t been.
LISA
Sorry if I’m more serious than you.
SPADE
I’m a musician. I don’t know the meaning of seriousness. I just know how to be me. Come one let’s have some fun like we used to. Just the two of us. Amusement parks, bowling alleys, skating rings…
LISA attempts to hide a smile.
LISA
Okay.
With smiles, the two exit.

SCENE FIFTEEN​

Lights come on to the mantle again. LISA and SPADE are in the room.
LISA
What the hell is this?
She holds up THE BALLERINA.
SPADE
A very precious possession. It belonged to a friend of mine.
He takes THE BALLERINA roughly from her hands, setting her back on the mantle.
LISA
Anal much? It’s so girly. Ballerinas are for girls.
SPADE
My best friend was a ballerina, and HE was a good one too.
LISA
And where is he now? Prancing on a stage somewhere?
SPADE
Dead.
LISA goes quiet and doesn’t say anything more. Lights fade.

SCENE SIXTEEN​

Lights come onto the mantle and THE BALLERINA again. Fighting can be heard offstage, muffled as though being heard through a glass globe.
SPADE
Well look who’s all high and mighty!
LISA
Me!? You’re the one who can’t do anything wrong apparently.
SPADE
I never said I can’t but I haven’t done anything wrong!
LISA
And there we go again. It takes two to tango.
SPADE
And here we are tangoing. I’m not the one that started it though. This is entirely your fault.
LISA
Oh fuck you!
SPADE
You already have!
LISA
Yeah well now you can go fuck that girly ballerina shit that you have in there!
SPADE
Maybe I will! And she’ll be a helluva a lot better than you were.
LISA
GO FUCK YOURSELF!
SPADE
I thought I had a ballerina for that!
LISA lets out a frustrated scream. The fighting is now stopped, making it clear that she left. SPADE enters, violin in hand. He winds up THE BALLERINA. He begins playing her song on his violin as she plays it. Lights fade.

FINAL SCENE​

Lights come on. SPADE enters. He winds up THE BALLERINA. She doesn’t play. He tries again. She doesn’t play. He tries multiple times, becoming more and more frustrated each time. Finally he gives up, sitting down and leaning against the mantle.
SPADE
Great. I screwed up if you’re doing this. Dia is going to be disappointed the next time we see him. I miss him, do you? He was amazing. Kind, forgiving, talented. Unlike me. It’s unfair that he was taken away, don’t you agree? And you. He loved you. I do too of course, but he really did. I wish you were real and he was still here. I could imagine you two standing at the altar getting married. But now you’re not playing. Have you ever seen a ballet before, considering you’re a ballerina? Probably not. I’ll take you. There is this one in town about a toy that comes to life because its owner loves it so much. So just hold on a little longer.

He tries to wind her up one last time, it works, but barely, making it clear that she is dying. Lights fade. SPADE sits in the audience. The lights turn on to reveal THE BALLERINAS, this time fully lit up. They dance to Lindsey Stirling’s Transcendence. Once THE BALLERINAS exit the stage, SPADE leaves his seat, THE BALLERINA in his hands. He takes her to the stage. It is after the show and he is the only one in the theater.

SPADE
You can finally be free, our HEART.

He winds her up, and she plays, once again, barely and for a very short time. The theater’s GUARD comes and drags SPADE away, leaving THE BALLERINA on the stage alone. Lights go out. Glass is heard shattering. The lights come back on to show the ballerina that looked like the one in the globe. She is standing on the same exact platform as the one in the globe, though it is larger, meant to be proportional to her. She is also in the same position. Large glass shards are on the stage, as though a glass globe had shattered. An instrumental version of Lindsey Stirling’s Shatter Me begins playing.

She should start off dancing like the one in globe, and then slowly begin to move more, not leaving the platform until the music box tone is no longer heard. Once it is gone she should dance around the stage. By the end of the song she should be back on the center of the platform. When the song ends she bows and curtseys. Lights go out. Play ends.

 

[Flaze]

Well I'm not usually used to reading plays so I honestly don't know how to begin to review this. I think that it's a pretty interesting character piece (probbaly would hit a lot more if I was actually hearing and seeing it) and I found it amusing how it was the women that were judgemental over what a guy should or shouldn't do. I think that maybe it goes through the different events a little too quickly though.

 

[Sike Saner]

SPADE
My best friend was a ballerina, and HE was a good one too.
LISA
And where is he now? Prancing on a stage somewhere?
SPADE
Dead.
LISA goes quiet and doesn’t say anything more. Lights fade.

How's that egg on your face taste?


Can't say for sure that I've ever read anything like this before. I'm kind of amazed at how, through just a few brief little glimpses into these characters' lives, that much of a coherent story could be told.

I guess it goes without saying at this point, but I haven't seen very many plays in my time. And even fewer good ones, heh.

Also, I wanted to throw a shoe at Diamond's mom. A big one. A Shaq-sized shoe. Kudos for getting that much of a reaction out of me with a character that had a speaking role in exactly one scene. Managed to give a right and proper shit about the characters in general, really, so props for that, too.