A Sketch by Jean-Pierre Martinez
One – So, is it over?
Two – In any case, we’re closer to the end than the beginning.
One – Well… Guess we have to go then.
Two – Seems like it, yes…
One – It wasn’t so bad… Can we come back?
Two – That…
One – And do we really remember nothing?
Two – What would be the point of coming back…
The first one starts to leave, and seeing that the other is not following, turns around.
One – Aren’t you coming?
Two – I have to set everything up again for the next performance…
One – Ah, okay… You’re the…
Two – The show goes on.
One – Good luck…
He leaves. The other seems a bit discouraged.
Two – Someone has to mind the shop… Sometimes, I’d also like to go through that door, forget everything… And then come back one morning and start all over again… As if it were the first time… (Changing his mind) What if it were truly the last time? (To the one leaving) Wait for me, I’m coming with you… (He tries to leave but can’t find the door and resigns.) For me, it never started… So it will never end… (Turning to the audience) Until next time…
Black.
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