Ingles II

Phase 2: The story of our friendship

Teacher

Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

 Rectoría Virtual y a Distancia Sede Facatativá (Cundinamarca)

Octubre de 2022

Single Act

Movie: Mon uncle (My uncle)

Comedy genre
Year: 1958
Characters:
 Mr. Arpel
 Mr Holut
 Gérard
 Mr. President
 Ms. Arpel
Plot
Mr. Hulot is a bohemian, classic man who lives alone, Monsieur Hulot, a dreamy character
full of fantasy, will alter this aseptic world, especially since he soon becomes best friends
with his nephew.
Box 1
One sunny morning Mr. Arpel's family is having breakfast and preparing for daily
activities.
Scene 1
Mrs. Arpel, dear husband, do you think you can help my brother, Mr. Hulot, get a job?
since I am a little worried about his situation.
Mr. Arpel of course, I think I can do something for him, (they kiss and he goes to work).
Scene 2
Mr. Arpel
Good morning Mr. President, you see; it is about my brother-in-law Mr. Holut, he is a
bohemian man, who lives alone, he does not do much all day, the only activity he does is
pick up my son Gerard from school, my wife and I want a better life for the. I feel bad
asking him for this favor, but I would be very honored if my brother-in-law worked in his
company.
Mr President Owner of the company Rs Derivados del coal
Okay, just have his brother-in-law introduce herself to Miss Venier, chief of staff.
Mr. Arpel
Thank you very much Mr. President, in that case I will speak with him. Goodbye Mr
President.
Scene 3
Miss Venier
Head of the staff of the Derivados del Carbon company, he conducts the interview with Mr.
Holut.
Good afternoon, you see, it's very simple, it starts at 8:00 a.m., until 12:00 p.m., you have
an hour to eat, resume at 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Of course he has Sundays off.
One moment
Well, sir, we'll write to you.
Scene 4
Mr Hulot
He leaves the interview to pick up his nephew Gerard from school.
Gerard
Hello, uncle, are you taking me to play in the park with my friends?
Mr Hulot
Of course they do (they arrive at the park)
Gerard
Uncle can you give me money to buy a stuffed donut?
Mr Hulot
have some coins
Scene 5
After a while, Mr. Hulot takes the nephew home with his dirty clothes.
Mrs. Arpel
(She is shocked and annoyed to see Gerard in dirty clothes)
She asks Mr. Holut why the boy brings dirty clothes
Mr Hulot
We went to have fun in the park
Mr. Arpel arrives from work
Say hello to Mrs. Arpel
she is upset because Mr. Hulot's bad behavior in the interview
You must go to the province, they need an assistant there.
Mr Hulot (goes to his house)
He packs his bags and the next day he leaves.