Scene 3 – Love at First Sight

Scene 3 – Love  at first sight

 

Set: a continuation of the coffee house set.

Scene:

Julie looks at her watch

Julie “I have to go”

Tommy kisses her on both cheeks then turns to survey the coffee house. He sees his friends Jerry and Lillian. Tommy works his way through the tables and joins them.

Jerry stands to Greet Tommy. He extends his right arm shoulder height to make the thumb and palm handshake.

Jerry “End of an era.”

Tommy “End of an era. That’s it for the band. Everyone is going their own way. Law, social work…”

Tommy’s shoulders droop “ accounting. Time to earn a living. My dad is thrilled”

Jerry “All good things must come to an end.”

Jerry & Lillian refocus. There was something else on their minds.

Lillian “There is someone we want you to meet. A girl”

Tommy “A blind date?”

Lil “it’s not like that. We’re friends with both of you. She’s petite, shy and quiet”

Jerry “Everything you’re not.”

Lil “and cute!”

Jerry “Look, Allan is having a housewarming party for his new apartment. She’ll be there.”

Tommy “I’m going anyways. Allan said I’m the bartender”

Lil & Jerry “Great see you Saturday”

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Set: The set transforms from a coffee house to a house party without anyone leaving.  The coffee house tables and chairs are removed most of the ensemble simply stands up. A sofa or two are added that a few party goers plunk themselves down on.

Scene: Tommy walks in and surveys the room. He sees Jerry and Lillian In the crowd and walks over to them.

No speaking parts.

Tommy asks his friends if she is there.

They walk him over and introduce him to Allison.

The two stare into each others eyes. There is an immediate connection.  They talk for hours focused solely on each other oblivious to the frat party antics going on around them.

Tommy offers to take Allison home,

At her door to her home they stare into each others eyes.

Tommy  “Can I see you tomorrow?”

Allison gives a shy smile and nods yes.

Tommy leans in and they kiss.  Allison is living at home with her parents so they hold each other and work through the awkward moment of saying goodnight.

Tommy tries to maintain his cool demeanour as he steps back from the door.

Allison slowly closes the door.

Cue the music

Tommy steps forward into the spotlight

No visible band

Song-Ali

Before I called you up   I had to be edged on

You know I hate being fixed up

But everybody said you’re nice

So I picked up the phone        and asked you out for Friday

Wasn’t just another date    as I soon found

The door it opened slowly   and what did I see

A very pretty dark haired girl looking out at me

I guess the time was right for me and my mood was right

And when we kissed I felt that something special 

Chorus

How could I know, that you’d become, such a part of me

Holding you, it’s plain to see, oh Ali

You’re the one for me.

We don’t have to talk much        we just trade eyes and smiles

Our meeting had to be just right   we’ve grown so close in a short while

I kiss you goodnight and I’ll speak to you tomorrow

Sleep well my love and dream of me

Chorus