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CONTEXT: Brenda Brooks is a snooty librarian who believes that fantasy novels are a complete waste of time. In this scene, she tells a young visitor how she plans to re-organize the library.
BRENDA:
Young man, I am very busy. Would you
please take your gawking eyes and your
bubble-gum belabored jaws elsewhere? When
you return next week, you'll find some
significant changes have been made.
As the new librarian, I have been placed
in charge of reorganization and redistribution.
And in the process I am removing a few
unnecessary novels. Too much fantasy and
folly can spoil a child's mind. This library
needs more science and less Dr. Seuss.
More history and less Hogwarts. Children
need academics and not adventures. One
doesn't get into a university by studying
unicorns. Take this one for example.
"Treasure Island!" It's a loathsome tale
of filthy dirty pirates. Certainly not
a book for respectable students. And
what about this one? "James and the
Giant Peach"? Preposterous. Even with
modern agricultural techniques, fruit
simply cannot grow to that extreme size.
Silly, silly stuff. Guaranteed to
warp young minds. Now shoo!
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An outgoing woman named Roxy delivers this comedic female monologue. Her boyfriend is a roller coaster fanatic, and also a bit immature. Therefore, she has decided to break up with him, right in the middle of their roller-coaster ride! Although the character sits most of the time, the actress should feel free to add a lot of movement and facial expressions to simulate the ride.
Roxy:
(Getting into her roller coaster seat.)
(She's talking to her boyfriend.)
You and your obsession with roller coasters.
What's the name of this one? Oh, "The
Terminatrix." How nice. Look, Derek, I--
How do I buckle this thing? I got it.
Derek, I think I've got enough adrenaline and funnel cakes in my system, I can finally
tell you what's in my heart right now.
This might not be the best conversation
to have on the roller coaster, but if whatI am about to say breaks your heart, you can just claim that whatever tears might be in your eyes are due to wind resistance.
(Leans back - the roller coaster begins going up.)
Oh - here we go! So, what I'm trying to say…
what am I trying to say? Well, we've had a good year. Almost a year.
(She leans forward and bounces up and down just a bit to show the bumpy beginning of the roller coaster.)
Ten months and 22 days. Things
started out bumpy. Sort of like this ride.
And I thought we were headed in the same direction.
(Leans back again.)
But now it feels like we've been travelling on two different tracks. What? Put my hands in the air?
Okay. (Raises hands in the air.)
But really, Derek, where are we headed?
I feel like I'm ready to take the plunge off of the Marriage Mountain Splash Ride. And I'm not afraid to get soaked with commitment.
You'd rather spend your time on the bumper cars.
Sure, it's fun to bump around, but it gets pretty meaningless after a while. So, that's why I think - oh my gosh, this is high up! Is it supposed to be this high? It's safe, right?
Anyway, that's why I've decided - Here goes!
(The roller coaster drop begins!)
I'm BREAKING UP WITH YOU!!!! AAAAAH!
I THINK WE SHOULD JUST BE FRIENDS!
AND SEE OTHER PEOPLE!!!!
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!
(She leans to the left.)
So, what do you think?
(She leans to the right.)
What are you doing? What is this?
(She accepts something from him.)
A ring? You want to marry me? Here comes
another one! Whoa, whoa, aaaaaaah!
You're crazy, Derek! But - Yes!
I'LL MARRY YOU!!!!
(She lurches to a sudden stop. Catches her breath.)
Let's do it again!
