21 June 2015

PROMPT:  Take a walk downtown, talk to at least three strangers. Use them as inspiration for a piece.

Jenny Larson, director/performer

Bob, 59, Anglo-American, with just a few items, steps up to the register in the large grocery store.  The checker, Rick, 22, is a short African-American man with long dreadlocks.  Rick starts checking.
RICK
Good evening.
BOB
Good evening.
(looking at the young man with a smile)
How are you doing this evening?
RICK
(smooth)
Chillin’ like a villain.
BOB
What?!
RICK
Chillin’ like a villain.
BOB
I’ve been coming to this store nearly everyday for twenty years.  For the past four years, you’ve been a checker here day in and day out.  You’re polite, friendly, and I assume, since you’ve been working here so long, reliable.
RICK
I guess so.
BOB
You’re no villain.  You’re a good man.  Hard working, dedicated.  A proud man doing his best to take care of what’s important.
Silence.
RICK
I do.
BOB
You’re no villain.
Silence.
RICK
Thanks.
BOB
Keep up the good work.  See ya tomorrow.
Bob picks up his groceries.
End of play.