Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Dramatic Scene

    Uploaded by

    Claxton Rabb
    12 views2 pages
    1) The document is a dramatic scene from a class project where the character Alex's objective is to let his girlfriend Haddie down easily by telling her he thinks they should take a break. 2) In the scene, Alex alludes to problems in their relationship and eventually confirms that he hasn't felt right in their relationship for a long time and doesn't want to pretend anymore. 3) When Haddie asks why, Alex explains that he feels they are in different places in their lives and that being together is holding them back and causing a disconnect, so he thinks it's best if they aren't together.

    Original Description:

    sdd

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    1) The document is a dramatic scene from a class project where the character Alex's objective is to let his girlfriend Haddie down easily by telling her he thinks they should take a break. 2) In the scene, Alex alludes to problems in their relationship and eventually confirms that he hasn't felt right in their relationship for a long time and doesn't want to pretend anymore. 3) When Haddie asks why, Alex explains that he feels they are in different places in their lives and that being together is holding them back and causing a disconnect, so he thinks it's best if they aren't together.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    12 views2 pages

    Dramatic Scene

    Uploaded by

    Claxton Rabb
    1) The document is a dramatic scene from a class project where the character Alex's objective is to let his girlfriend Haddie down easily by telling her he thinks they should take a break. 2) In the scene, Alex alludes to problems in their relationship and eventually confirms that he hasn't felt right in their relationship for a long time and doesn't want to pretend anymore. 3) When Haddie asks why, Alex explains that he feels they are in different places in their lives and that being together is holding them back and causing a disconnect, so he thinks it's best if they aren't together.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 2

    Claxton J.

    Rabb III
    Professor Kippola
    Acting for the Camera
    22 April 2014
    Dramatic Scene
    Title Of Piece: Parenthood
    Name of Character: Alex
    Character Objective: To let Haddie down easily and tell her that I think we should take a break
    ObstaclesInternal: to b as gentle as possible yet express how I feel.
    External: to let Haddie down easily
    TACTICS:

    HADDIE: So, weve got, at the revival house, The Breakfast Club which weve seen
    before, or theres like a weird animation festivalso we basically have seen it or its
    weird.
    ALEX: Umm, either one. To deflect
    HADDIE: Thats not fair, I just described them to you, you have to make the decision.
    ALEX: Neither one sounds too interesting, so just pick one.-to allude
    HADDIE: What is your problem?...We could see the Michael Cera movie?
    ALEX: Uhh, yeahI mean, I guess what Im saying is maybe I dont wanna see a
    movie.- to confront
    HADDIE: Ok, uhhwe can just hang out.
    (pause)
    ALEX: Somethingummsome-somethings off.- to acknowledge
    HADDIE: Uh, sorry, I dont know what that means.
    ALEX: Somethings off with uhh, with me.- to deflect
    HADDIE: You have a lot, going on, do you wanna talk about something?
    ALEX: Uh, its not, just with me, just with us.- to ignite
    HADDIE: Ok, you mean with me.

    ALEX: No, I mean with us. And its really hard to talk about but I havent felt right, in a
    long time. And I dont wanna pretend anymore. And thats why I think that we shouldnt
    see each other anymore. to confirm
    (pause)
    HADDIE: Why?
    ALEX: Because, I think, um, that were in two different places in our life right now, and
    its, its its holding us back, its a disconnect somewhere, and I think its- to embrace
    HADDIE: Alex, Alex, Im sorry about the party.
    ALEX: No, no baby, its not about the party, its something else, its like, a lot of times
    when were together it feels like Im not even there with you, and, Haddie you deserve
    someone thats gonna be there for you, all the way, all the time, and I dont know if I can
    be that guy for you right now. And to incite
    HADDIE: Yeah, just wanna bail.
    ALEX: No, I just dont thinkI think its best for us if were not together,- to validate
    HADDIE: Ok.
    ALEX: Ok?- to infer
    HADDIE: Yeah, I got it (she gets up to leave)
    ALEX: Where you going? Can you just-can you -to query
    HADDIE: I dont know, do you wanna go to the movies right now? IIm gonna go
    home
    ALEX: (overlapping her line) No, I dont want you to leave, were not even done talking,
    can you just wait a second?- to incite
    HADDIE: I dont really have anything to say
    ALEX: Well can I at least take you home? Please? I insist. I dont want you walking
    around this neighborhood by yourself. to infer
    HADDIE: Ok, fine, lets do what you want.

    You might also like