A Sketch by Jean-Pierre Martinez
A character enters and stands still. Another arrives.
One – Excuse me…
Two – Yes?
One – Are you waiting for someone?
Two – No.
One – Are you waiting for something?
Two – No.
One – So you’re waiting for nothing.
Two – That’s right.
One – Mind if I wait with you? I’m not waiting for anything either.
Two – Be my guest.
Pause.
One – Have you been waiting for nothing for long?
Two – Oh yes, quite a while… And you?
One – I used to wait for the bus a few years ago. Now I cycle.
Two – Do you come here every day?
One – Yes… well, often… (Pause) I think I’ll be here tomorrow.
Two – So will I… (Pause) But you won’t actually be waiting for me, right?
One – No, no, don’t worry…
Blackout.
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A sketch from the collection Stage Briefs
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