The EE Sampler - Jefferson County Public Schools

A One-Act Play: Learning Consequences
Kristen Barnes
Cast of Characters:
Evan: a young teenager, very determined to ignore authority. He is dressed like a
typical youth, with a backwards-facing ball cap.
Jared: Evan's more civic minded friend, he is dressed similarly, but with no hat. Jared
is the voice of reason.
Vender: wears an apron
In the opening, the stage is set rather elaborately; stage left features a working gas
pump, with a car painted on scenery in the background. Stage right is a bench with a
trash can nearby. Center stage is a cart, like where a vendor would sell food. Down stage
just left of center are two short stools, which do not block sight lines for center or right
stage.
Up stage, where the three vignettes will take place is shrouded in darkness. In the
beginning, Jared is sitting alone on a stool, lost in thought. The lights come on stage left,
where Evan pantomimes putting gas in the painted car.
[Sound cue] a click is heard
Evan continues pumping, until liquid spills across the stage.
Evan jumps in surprise, mutters then turns to replace the pump.
Jared is seen shaking his head, as lights fade to black.
Lights come up stage right, where Evan and Jared sit side by side on the bench, both
eating sandwiches and bags of chips.
Evan: That test last week sure was killer.
Jared: I know; I studied for hours but didn't know like half the questions. So what are you
doing this afternoon?
Evan: I don't know. Probably going to the mall and getting some coffee. What about you?
Jared: I have to go to work, but have fun!
Jared crosses Evan, placing his chip bag, sandwich wrapper, and gum wrapper in the
garbage can. Evan stands to follow Jared off stage, letting his trash fall from his lap to
the ground. Fade to black
The lights come up with Jared sitting on a stool, his back to the audience, observing Evan
up stage center. Evan stands at a kiosk, drinking coffee in a Styrofoam cup.
Evan: (to vender) Can I get a refill? I'd like a new cup though. This one has cold coffee in
it. And a new insulator. My hand got too hot with this one. And a new stirring straw.
Those are cool.
The vender shrugs, while Jared turns his back on the scene. Fade to black.
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