Directed by Aeron Macintyre
Featuring Greg Ayers, Jessica Risco & Andre Abrahamians
Backstage at a college theatre building.
AMY(OFF)
Thank you so much for doing this.
ZACK
I had the key so…
AMY(OFF)
You had the key to the costume shop and you never told me, why is that.
ZACK
I don’t know. Knew I’d never get you outta there. Come on let me see.
AMY(OFF)
I can’t get my boobs to fit in this.
ZACK
Need some help?
AMY(OFF)
You wish.
ZACK
No I meant, like to zip you or something.
AMY(OFF)
God, this is tight. This can’t be a six.
ZACK
Maybe you’re not supposed to have a bra on.
AMY(OFF)
Excuse me?
ZACK
Underneath, I meant – you know – I think it’s mean to have support in the um – structure of the you know –
AMY(OFF)
The cups?
ZACK
The cups! Exactly. So you think this’ll work.
AMY(OFF)
Well, I’ve liked his stuff on Facebook, instagram. I’ve tried texting him.
ZACK
You have Carl Mullen’s phone number?
AMY
Yes. So?
ZACK
How’d you get his number?
AMY
I asked him backstage rehearsing.
ZACK
And he gave you his actual number?
AMY
So?
ZACK
Carl Mullens gave you his number.
AMY
What?!
ZACK
He only wants one thing.
AMY
You’re an asshole.
ZACK
So what’s he post on Instagram?
AMY
Usual stuff. Like close-ups of his face like you can see his expressions. Like the texture of his skin.
ZACK
Are they like in black and white and everything?
AMY(OFF)
Yes.
ZACK
Like James Franco selfies?
AMY
Kinda.
Zack laughs.
ZACK
What a douche.
AMY(OFF)
You’re a douche.
ZACK
I’m sorry but, that’s pretty much what happens when you get famous then I’m glad I’m not…
Amy pokes her head through.
AMY
Hey. Don’t spoil this.
ZACK
I’m not I’m just. Wow, so. Let me see.
AMY (FLIRTY)
It’s not on yet.
ZACK
Oh my god.
AMY
Wait your turn.
ZACK
Seriously, if you need some help in there, I don’t mind- so what do you think of his music.
AMY(OFF)
It’s growing on me. How’s Heather?
ZACK
What do you mean? She’s fine.
AMY
You gonna ask her out.
ZACK
No. Why?
AMY
She wants you too.
ZACK
No she doesn’t.
AMY
She says she thinks you’re talented.
ZACK
Well good. I am.
Amy snortles.
Wait, are you saying, I’m not talented or that she doesn’t think I’m talented she’s just saying that in order to get me to like do something with her which is completely out of… What.
AMY
You’re impossible.
Carl Mullens appears. He’s too sexy for his shirt.
CARL
Hey man, do you know where the dressing rooms are?
ZACK
What?
CARL
Like the dressing rooms. You know – for like – clothes.
ZACK
Um yeah, they’re right down the hall – past the squishy chairs.
CARL
Squishy chairs. Right. Thanks man.
ZACK
You’re Carl Mullens.
CARL
Yes I am. And you are?
ZACK
I’m a friend of someone who thinks you’re talented so..
CARL
Cool. Well – thanks.
ZACK
Yeah. I don’t really know your music that well so.
CARL
Lotta people don’t. You should come check me out.
ZACK
Me check you out?
CARL
Why not? Could be fun. I’ll leave a ticket in your name. What is your name?
AMY (ENTERING)
So. Tada. What do you think?
She comes out in a fancy cocktail gown. She is absolutely stunning.
ZACK
Wow. You look – just amazing….
CARL
It’s like Audrey Hepburn meets Jean Harlow.
AMY
Thanks. Oh my fucking God!
CARL
I’m Carl.
AMY
I know who you are! We met actually before.
CARL
Yeah?
AMY
You invited me to your concert. I texted you.
CARL
Oh yeah.. Cool – so I was just saying to – to your friend here, that he should come check me out.
AMY
He doesn’t really like popular music.
ZACK
I like some popular music, I just am not a poplular
popular music type….
Amy laughs too hard at Zack’s awkwardness.
AMY
I’m sorry. This is supposed to be funny.
CARL
Yeah… So anyways. I should bounce, do my own make-up. Gotta look my best for you kids!
AMY
I can’t wait.
CARL (TO ZACK)
You gonna be there?
ZACK
Um Maybe.
CARL
Good. Then maybe I’ll see you after.
Carl makes some kind of douchy signing off gesture and leaves like a rockstar.
AMY
Isn’t he amazing?
ZACK
Yeah…. ?
AMY
God and he was right here. Jean Harlow meets Audre Heburn. I mean isn’t he just…
ZACK
I guess..
AMY
Zack. Don’t spoil this.
She exits. He waits and follows.
Art and Music in Our Souls 