A sketch by Jean-Pierre Martinez
She arrives, beaming.
Her (delighted) – Do you recognise me?
Him (turning around, awkward) – No.
Her (with a knowing smile) – It was a few years ago, but still…
Him – Oh right, maybe…
Her (slightly offended) – Maybe?
Him – No, no, it’s coming back to me… yes… How are you?
Her – I’m fine. What are you doing here?
Him – Nothing really. You?
Her (a little worried) – Have I changed that much?
Him – No, why?
Her – You didn’t seem to recognise me just now.
Him – Sorry, I just wasn’t expecting to see you again, that’s all.
Her – Anyway, you haven’t changed a bit, have you?
Him – Thanks…
Her – So, what are you up to these days?
Him – Oh, same old, same old…
Her – Still as talkative as ever, I see.
He doesn’t know what to say.
Her – Have you been back long?
Him – Back from where?
Her – Well… from over there!
Him – Oh, um… yes. I mean, no.
They smile awkwardly at each other.
Her (moved) – It was really nice seeing you again.
Him (uncomfortable) – You too…
Her (knowingly) – I’ve got to go now, someone’s waiting for me.
She hesitates.
Her – Shall we kiss goodbye?
Him – OK…
She catches him off guard and gives him a full-on kiss.
Her (pathetically) – Maybe another time.
Him (shaken) – Maybe, yeah…
Her – Well then, bye Paul!
She steps back, eyes misty.
Him – Yeah, bye.
She walks away. They wave awkwardly. He’s left alone.
Him (stunned) – Paul?
Black.
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A sketch from the collection Him and Her
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All the texts available on this website can be downloaded for free. However, performance rights, which constitute fair compensation for the author’s work, are a legal obligation. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, you must request authorization to perform the play and pay the corresponding royalties for the production.
To get in touch with Jean-Pierre Martinez and ask an authorization to represent one of his works: CONTACT FORM.
A sketch from the collection Him and Her
Link to the collection for free download (PDF)
Find all of Jean-Pierre Martinez’s plays on his website:
https://jeanpierremartinez.net