A Sketch by Jean-Pierre Martinez
A character stands downstage, holding a fishing rod aimed towards the audience. Another character arrives, approaches, and looks at him.
One – Do you often fish at the edge of the stage?
Two – Mostly during the interval. It helps me relax.
One – Do you catch anything?
Two – Yesterday I caught a big one.
One – Are they edible?
Two – I’m not really sure. I wouldn’t risk eating them.
One – With all the rubbish they must eat.
Two – No, the fishing is just for fun. When I catch one, I throw it back into the audience.
Pause.
One – Ah, I think you’ve got a bite.
Two – Yes…
He reels it in.
One – A fine catch, it seems… What is it? A shark?
Two – Or even a whale…
Blackout.
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