A Sketch by Jean-Pierre Martinez
Two characters enter.
One – Well, here we are. It’s already the final scene.
Two – Yes. That was quick, wasn’t it?
One – At least we didn’t have time to get bored.
Two – Right. Now we need to make sure the audience understands it’s over, and that it’s time to leave.
One – What can we do to make them realise it’s over?
Two – I don’t know…
He exits and returns with a sign that reads, “It’s over.”
One – At least now, there’s no ambiguity. You know, it’s terrible, those plays where the stage manager has to start clapping so everyone knows it’s finished.
Two – Yes.
They exit. The stage manager claps. With any luck, the audience applauds as well.
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A sketch from the collection Stage Briefs
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