Writing Contest Entry Luis Jordan Play Script

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Me, Myself and Why by Luis Jordan

Revised 3/7/16 (2:17 PM)

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ME, MYSELF, AND WHY by Luis Jordan Characters ACTOR 1 (Gillian Kiernan) ACTOR 2 (Aaron Stewart) ACTOR 3 (Nick Craig) Sound box man god voice (never on stage, just has two lines ) Setting Waiting room outside of an audition room. Props/Costumes (no props essentially, costume wise having the same costume on all 3 actors would be wise since all three are different protrails of the same person) Sound (in the waiting room is a leaking pipe that makes a constant drip noise starts and ends the play)

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AT RISE: Dripping water sound is present as 2 actors are placed in center stage separate from each other. 3rd actor walks on to stage from side. ACTOR 1 (very nervously states) It went well come on give yourself some credit. you’ll find out if you made the audition soon enough as it is right ? be honest with yourself; take a deep breath and relax no biggy. This is time is gonna be different for sure. Afterall, this part will make all those in high school growing up finally be wrong. It will change my appearance to myself and how I feel I am looked at constantly by others eyes. I need to not only prove to them but to prove to myself that I am a beautiful person. Right now, I feel like I'm just some garbage heap on the other side. Nothing special to it just sitting there waiting to be picked up by some sap willing enough to deal with my insecurities. No, no, NO more! It is time for me to stand up and be the beautiful person I know mama Said that I could. but still, what else went wrong during that audition? Oh how it still bothers me... (Door closes to the right of actor 1. Out walks ACTOR 2.) How’d you do? ACTOR 2 Well I(to audience) Before i answer that question let me tell you folks how it really went down. I ACED the audition no doubt about it not a single look of disapproval, even got some compliments. I didn't miss a single note beat or rhythm in my vocals and the monologue part? FORGET ABOUT IT! I might as well been Shakespeare myself back up on that stage. Doesn't mean she has to know that though, after all the less she knows about me and my audition the better. ANYWAYS, back to miss sassy pants. (to ACTOR 1) -I think I did pretty well. I mean, to be honest I think you got a better shot. You really know how to strut your style. ACTOR 1 Oh really? You think so? Thank you!! (Starts to walk away very sassy to stage left; to self) See? Just like my mom said, “Ain’t no girl is as mean an actor as you darlin. What an amazing compliment from that guy and momma. ACTOR 3

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(as ACTOR 1 walks by) (cough) compliments right (cough) (ACTOR 1 exits. To Audience) Damn she really is something strutting her stuff like that. O bet she thinks that attitude gave her the part. In her dreams. (to actor 2) So, that girls sure something else don’t ya think? ACTOR 2 Yea, cept she doesn't stand a chance. All her talent is actually no more than a grain of sand (Both Laugh) In fact you could say her acting is so bad, it's as if she pulled got her equity card from a cereal box., I hope she finds another career. So,You going out for the same part as me and her ? ACTOR 3 Yea, It s the lead I might as well. Not like any other part is worth acting for since the lead is the star of the show. You got any tips before I head in ? ACTOR 2 Sure, I’ll let you in on some tips and things i noticed about the judges. Ok so the guy on the far left is gonna look really stingy at ya , don’t let that get to ya, the lady in the middle aint so bad, she's kind an… ACTOR 3 (To audience) To be honest folks, weather his advice is helpful or not, I just really want this audition. Cuz you see, all of my life, since I was little I never got to express myself. Sure, I act confident and strong cuz I look and feel it. But I never played on the football team, not a single play ever went across that line of scrimmage when I was there. So I turned to music to find only the same result became more apparent. No one giving me the chance to be the star, no one letting me show off what I have in my own abilities. Kinda makes me think now that, I’m a positive person, but was I too positive ? I think so and that is why I need this part to be my part. It is time that I put my own foot down for a change and not let these other actors just ride over me like some everyday speed bump. I am a person who can do great things too! ACTOR 1 or sound box mic man/god voice (to audience)

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Ok, next, Mr. Tantamount your next! ACTOR 3 (to audience) Oh, look how the time has flied by, guess its finally my turn for once, what do ya know? ACTOR 2 So, you want to be yourself, act strong and confident when you do your role and remember, you gotta cry at the sad moment- alright good luck to ya (pats back as he opens the door for him) ACTOR2 (to audience) The sucker fell for it! asking for permission on a show right before the audition? yea right. Why on earth would I give him something he could use to win the vote over me in the final process. He probably doesn’t even see it coming with that giant eggo he hasthen again. I guess I haven’t had the most productive past either. It’s funny how your past can haunt you and force you to have to make STUPID decisions and regret your actions. Well, I need the money out of this. It would pay high enough to finally get drug debts I owe to some of the past people I associated myself with in my own circle. Having a father who died and a mother who could barely support herself but always kept a positive outlook on life only lasted so long. I needed something to fix it and drugs became that something helping me feel the numbness to be able to ignore what other said about me at some points. But I’ve finally came off that but I still need the money for the medication and to pay off my old debts. I HAVE to get this role to stop my bad habits and forcing myself into false states of hope and dives of depression. It's time to get rid of the obsession. ACTOR 1 Boy that was a good snack, MMMMMMHHHHMMMM! Nothing like treating yourself with a lil reward am I right? or am I right? By the way sorry in advance if I get the role and yuou dont.no hard feelings right? I mean it's just another role isn't it ? ACTOR 2 Oh of(to Audience; imitating actor 1) Just another role isn’t it my ASS this is my role not yours you wanna be MMMMHMMM! (to actor 1)

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-Of Course! IM sure youll get the part you are a shoe in. If they don't pick you they are making a major mistake. LIke a mistake that would mean the end of the world. You’ve got the dullest edge in a box of dull blades! Definitely TOP NOTCH my friend! ACTOR 1 OMG I’m soooo flattered. Such a gentlemen yup I must have got the part, after all I deserve it. ACTOR 2 Sure you(to audience) WAIT A SEC! you just heard me say that to her right ? the whole knife edge thing that was an insult. Jeez this girl really is the dullest blade in a box of dull blades This girl really has no idea of conception or reality.This just goes to show ya I really do deserve the part! NOTHING like the taste of sweet sweet victory! (kisses fingertips like French) ACTOR 1 Honestly just between you and me I don't even think the actor stands a chance . That guy's ego it's through the roof - it is even bigger than his no man hood. (door opens but ACTOR 3 ease drops onto their conversation) ACTOR 2 Yea totally Mr.Wannabe Ain't gonna be for sure. Poor guy He's not even in our league. You should have heard the advice i gave him. Took it hook line and sinker. ACTOR 3 (to audience) Oh so thats how its going down huh? these two pathetic rats are talking bad of me. I knew they were no good. Time to get back at them, I'm gonna tell them, well I think i'm gonna tell them um hm… OH! I tell them the big news! That oughta teach them a lesson he will never forget. (to other actors ) Hey guys so you're never gonna believe this. They told me to stick around and wat till decision making, they said it surely will be a moment of satisfaction when I see what's up. ACTOR 1 Plzzzzzzzzzzzzz your joking right ? (to actor 2) He’s joking right ? like honestly you don’t stand a chance egg head.

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ACTOR 3 Who do you think you are calling me an egg head? at least I’m not the stuck up diva that you are Mrs Queen Modamma! MmmmHMMM! ACTOR 2 Look who's talking birdbrain you ain’t got the part but think about it or wait is that too hard for you? does it make it hurt to try to think you failed? Cuz obviously the part is mine. ACTOR 3 SHUT UP! All i wanted was a change to make a change in my life. I'm tired of people like you always trying to break down my self esteem cuz you all think you're all mightier than me. YOU'RE NOT! I CAN DO THINGS TOO! ACTOR 1 You think you got it bad?? oh don’t even start with me. I’ve been called every name in the book you can think of. You think your life sucks? what if everyday you woke up, you woke up to a mother struggling to sustain her own issues yet deal with mine, but always keeps a smile on her face for me so I have at least ONE person to look forward too! You think that’s fair ? ACTOR 2 SHUT UP BOTH OF YA. I’m done I cannot take it anymore, I’m almost in the mood to feel numb again after not feeling numb for over a year. Someone, does anyone have anything that I can use? GOD DAMN SHUT THAT WATER OFF FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. do you see the look in these eyes? I need this job more than either of you. I need the money to pay off my past and get the medication I need to stay sober. You both couldn’t possibly know what i’ve been through. Constantly being made fun of. ACTOR 3 Being made fun of- ha- go ahead audience you make the decision. You gonna let a druggie get a job because of his need for cash? or you gonna give it to someone who finally might be able to make a difference. As far as I see it isn't hard to choose, so choose me! ACTOR 1 NOW WAIT A MINUTE. You think you got it hard with names- you don’t know anything. I had my bad trips on drugs too - you can heal from that - so I DO KNOW your pain and it's nothing like mine. Having to tell yourself you're beautiful everyday even though when you walk down the street it makes not a difference to all the people laughing at you and

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your patheticness. AUDIENCE YOU SEE who deserves it OBVIOUSLY ME mmmmhmmm! ACTOR 2 Come on Guys use your brains ! Don't you see that this ditz will get nowhere with this production and just continue leading a life of sorrow and misery?? GIVE ME the chance to SAVE my life! ACTOR 1 No save mine! ACTOR 3 Screw both of you! at least you had chances! I never got a chance- Not even a chance to say goodbye to my father. Not a chance to try to show my skills on the team or in music. Even fell into depression but I don’t show it! SAVE MINE I BEG YOU! All actors Save mine ! Tell me the part is mi(stage) The results are in! Mr. Tantamount? All ACTORs Yes? (stage) I’m sorry to say but better luck next time ! ACTOR 1 What? I didn't make that audition? ACTOR 2 You did your best, right? ACTOR 3 Did you let your ego get in the way? ACTOR 2 You know the others didn't stand a chance, after all you were plotting against them right? so

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ACTOR 2 How could the part not been me? ACTOR 1 AND 2 WHY am i not the star? ALL ACTORS Wait you didn't get the part? ACTOR 2 How, even with all my efforts put forth, could I have not gotten this part? it makes no sense! It Must be those other two damn faults. Wait aren’t they me ? ACTOR 3 Guess I just wasn’t good enough still. Another opportunity thrown away due to my stupid personality of always thinking there will be another chance. Sorry mama. ACTOR 1 When we put all efforts into something we'll reach the stars. ACTOR 2 But when we only focus on pushing ourselves away ACTOR 3 we'll never get anywhere in life. ALL All we have to blame is ACTOR 1 me ACTOR 2 myself ACTOR 3 And I. ALL ACTORS Now do you see why?

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(water continues to drip after a short moment of silence then fine)