| General Fiction posted April 13, 2020 |
  |
Sometimes, Seeming Obstacles Can Benefit...
Sweet Honeymoon Suite 2020
by Reese Turner
Characters:
Mother of the Bride
Reservations Agent
Reservations Supervisor
Setting
Stage Left, spotlight introduces a nice corner of a living room with all the trimmings, pictures and plants. On the sofa sits a classy woman, the bride’s Mother, in her 40’s, dressed in slacks and comfy top, hair pulled back, glasses on, pen in hand, notebook on the table with a cup,
She’s on the phone with a friend…
Mother:
…yes, of course the wedding is still on
We can’t delay, he might move along!
My daughter finally caught one who
Would marry her, so let’s do the due.
(‘A pause ensues… holding the phone, listening, she waves her pen and flips book pages while she listens, then replies to the caller…)
Mother:
No, the preacher has not cancelled, he -
And church is fine, but raised the fee
Saying the extra is for extra cleaning so -
And they put a limit on guests, you know.”
Hey, listen sweetie, I just gotta run
Being mother of the bride ain’t fun
But, who will do it if not done by me
Not her dad, man’s worthless as can be.
Of course, you’ll know as things progress
Not sure when I’ll buy a new dress
Hey, but nothing’s right and nothing's fair
Damn virus screwing up things everywhere
Gotta go now. Chow-chow! Bye
Oh, heck, now where was I?
Ah, hotel, the honeymoon suite
Oh, this is going to be a treat.
She dials the phone, we hear a ring, 2nd spotlight up, stage center on an office cubical setting with a business suited young woman, the Reservations Agent, at a desk:
Agent:
Reservations desk, at Shangri-La
Honeymoon Hotel and Spa
Where dreams come true, We aim to please
And help you build great memories.
Mother:
My daughter and her new man
Are booked, but some changes, if I can,
Are needed to the room that’s booked
Seems some issues were just over-looked.”
Agent:
Changes? Oh, most certainly
Can be made, but not for free;
Now what can we do to charge more?
After all, that’s what I’m here for.”
Mother:
Well, we must change the king size bed
To be two twin beds, six feet apart, instead.
Agent:
Excuse me? Never heard of such a thing
Explain this outrage that you bring!
Mother:
Have you not heard of Covid 19?
And all the misery it can bring?
Agent:
Oh, yes, I'm painfully aware of those
It has forced our hotel almost to close
But, what has that to do with change
From king to twin beds, now that’s strange!
Mother:
The virus? Social distancing, hello?
Can’t be too careful now, you know!
Agent:
On a honeymoon? I’m at a loss
Hold the line. Let me get my boss.
Agent taps on the phone. light goes off Mother. 3rd spotlight, stage right, on an older woman sitting at a desk.
She answers…
Supervisor:
Hello, I’m Gwen, Reservations Super-
Agent (interrupting):
Gwen, it's Fay, I’m in a stooper!
The honeymoon suite’s King size bed?
They want twin beds in there, instead.
Supervisor:
Of course they do, social distancing is
The thing. So, for beds, they want hers and his
Put the party on the line, I can't be beat,
With an alternative that's really sweet.
Agent taps her phone again, spotlight light resumes on the Mother. All three now under stage spots and on the call...
Agent:
Hello? I’ve got my boss on line, she’s Gwen,
Please tell her your request again.
Supervisor (interrupting):
No need for that, I understand full well
I have the answer. You’ll think it swell:
Our honeymoon suite has rooms, two,
One’s with king bed, of course, to do,
Whatever, and the other, a comfy couch
For they who need to rest or slouch.
New brides soon learn of their prince
That sending him to the couch makes sense.
So, might as well get him used to it:
That a couch is more than just a place to sit.
This will train her new hubby from night one
That there are ways marriage must be done
To go astray from the marriage rules
Means the couch. Men are such fools!
Long silence by the Mother and the Agent as they just stare out toward the audience. Finally, Mother, speaking in a cracking voice, almost tearful begins…
Mother:
I shall always regret that I did not
Get your advice when young, a lot.
Oh to have had a tutor to help me train
That man who so frustrates my brain
Thank you for your wisdom certain
Our story’s told. Please close the curtain.
Calling Poetic Script Writers! contest entry
Characters:
Mother of the Bride
Reservations Agent
Reservations Supervisor
Setting
Stage Left, spotlight introduces a nice corner of a living room with all the trimmings, pictures and plants. On the sofa sits a classy woman, the bride’s Mother, in her 40’s, dressed in slacks and comfy top, hair pulled back, glasses on, pen in hand, notebook on the table with a cup,
She’s on the phone with a friend…
Mother:
…yes, of course the wedding is still on
We can’t delay, he might move along!
My daughter finally caught one who
Would marry her, so let’s do the due.
(‘A pause ensues… holding the phone, listening, she waves her pen and flips book pages while she listens, then replies to the caller…)
Mother:
No, the preacher has not cancelled, he -
And church is fine, but raised the fee
Saying the extra is for extra cleaning so -
And they put a limit on guests, you know.”
Hey, listen sweetie, I just gotta run
Being mother of the bride ain’t fun
But, who will do it if not done by me
Not her dad, man’s worthless as can be.
Of course, you’ll know as things progress
Not sure when I’ll buy a new dress
Hey, but nothing’s right and nothing's fair
Damn virus screwing up things everywhere
Gotta go now. Chow-chow! Bye
Oh, heck, now where was I?
Ah, hotel, the honeymoon suite
Oh, this is going to be a treat.
She dials the phone, we hear a ring, 2nd spotlight up, stage center on an office cubical setting with a business suited young woman, the Reservations Agent, at a desk:
Agent:
Reservations desk, at Shangri-La
Honeymoon Hotel and Spa
Where dreams come true, We aim to please
And help you build great memories.
Mother:
My daughter and her new man
Are booked, but some changes, if I can,
Are needed to the room that’s booked
Seems some issues were just over-looked.”
Agent:
Changes? Oh, most certainly
Can be made, but not for free;
Now what can we do to charge more?
After all, that’s what I’m here for.”
Mother:
Well, we must change the king size bed
To be two twin beds, six feet apart, instead.
Agent:
Excuse me? Never heard of such a thing
Explain this outrage that you bring!
Mother:
Have you not heard of Covid 19?
And all the misery it can bring?
Agent:
Oh, yes, I'm painfully aware of those
It has forced our hotel almost to close
But, what has that to do with change
From king to twin beds, now that’s strange!
Mother:
The virus? Social distancing, hello?
Can’t be too careful now, you know!
Agent:
On a honeymoon? I’m at a loss
Hold the line. Let me get my boss.
Agent taps on the phone. light goes off Mother. 3rd spotlight, stage right, on an older woman sitting at a desk.
She answers…
Supervisor:
Hello, I’m Gwen, Reservations Super-
Agent (interrupting):
Gwen, it's Fay, I’m in a stooper!
The honeymoon suite’s King size bed?
They want twin beds in there, instead.
Supervisor:
Of course they do, social distancing is
The thing. So, for beds, they want hers and his
Put the party on the line, I can't be beat,
With an alternative that's really sweet.
Agent taps her phone again, spotlight light resumes on the Mother. All three now under stage spots and on the call...
Agent:
Hello? I’ve got my boss on line, she’s Gwen,
Please tell her your request again.
Supervisor (interrupting):
No need for that, I understand full well
I have the answer. You’ll think it swell:
Our honeymoon suite has rooms, two,
One’s with king bed, of course, to do,
Whatever, and the other, a comfy couch
For they who need to rest or slouch.
New brides soon learn of their prince
That sending him to the couch makes sense.
So, might as well get him used to it:
That a couch is more than just a place to sit.
This will train her new hubby from night one
That there are ways marriage must be done
To go astray from the marriage rules
Means the couch. Men are such fools!
Long silence by the Mother and the Agent as they just stare out toward the audience. Finally, Mother, speaking in a cracking voice, almost tearful begins…
Mother:
I shall always regret that I did not
Get your advice when young, a lot.
Oh to have had a tutor to help me train
That man who so frustrates my brain
Thank you for your wisdom certain
Our story’s told. Please close the curtain.
Mother of the Bride
Reservations Agent
Reservations Supervisor
Setting
Stage Left, spotlight introduces a nice corner of a living room with all the trimmings, pictures and plants. On the sofa sits a classy woman, the bride’s Mother, in her 40’s, dressed in slacks and comfy top, hair pulled back, glasses on, pen in hand, notebook on the table with a cup,
She’s on the phone with a friend…
Mother:
…yes, of course the wedding is still on
We can’t delay, he might move along!
My daughter finally caught one who
Would marry her, so let’s do the due.
(‘A pause ensues… holding the phone, listening, she waves her pen and flips book pages while she listens, then replies to the caller…)
Mother:
No, the preacher has not cancelled, he -
And church is fine, but raised the fee
Saying the extra is for extra cleaning so -
And they put a limit on guests, you know.”
Hey, listen sweetie, I just gotta run
Being mother of the bride ain’t fun
But, who will do it if not done by me
Not her dad, man’s worthless as can be.
Of course, you’ll know as things progress
Not sure when I’ll buy a new dress
Hey, but nothing’s right and nothing's fair
Damn virus screwing up things everywhere
Gotta go now. Chow-chow! Bye
Oh, heck, now where was I?
Ah, hotel, the honeymoon suite
Oh, this is going to be a treat.
She dials the phone, we hear a ring, 2nd spotlight up, stage center on an office cubical setting with a business suited young woman, the Reservations Agent, at a desk:
Agent:
Reservations desk, at Shangri-La
Honeymoon Hotel and Spa
Where dreams come true, We aim to please
And help you build great memories.
Mother:
My daughter and her new man
Are booked, but some changes, if I can,
Are needed to the room that’s booked
Seems some issues were just over-looked.”
Agent:
Changes? Oh, most certainly
Can be made, but not for free;
Now what can we do to charge more?
After all, that’s what I’m here for.”
Mother:
Well, we must change the king size bed
To be two twin beds, six feet apart, instead.
Agent:
Excuse me? Never heard of such a thing
Explain this outrage that you bring!
Mother:
Have you not heard of Covid 19?
And all the misery it can bring?
Agent:
Oh, yes, I'm painfully aware of those
It has forced our hotel almost to close
But, what has that to do with change
From king to twin beds, now that’s strange!
Mother:
The virus? Social distancing, hello?
Can’t be too careful now, you know!
Agent:
On a honeymoon? I’m at a loss
Hold the line. Let me get my boss.
Agent taps on the phone. light goes off Mother. 3rd spotlight, stage right, on an older woman sitting at a desk.
She answers…
Supervisor:
Hello, I’m Gwen, Reservations Super-
Agent (interrupting):
Gwen, it's Fay, I’m in a stooper!
The honeymoon suite’s King size bed?
They want twin beds in there, instead.
Supervisor:
Of course they do, social distancing is
The thing. So, for beds, they want hers and his
Put the party on the line, I can't be beat,
With an alternative that's really sweet.
Agent taps her phone again, spotlight light resumes on the Mother. All three now under stage spots and on the call...
Agent:
Hello? I’ve got my boss on line, she’s Gwen,
Please tell her your request again.
Supervisor (interrupting):
No need for that, I understand full well
I have the answer. You’ll think it swell:
Our honeymoon suite has rooms, two,
One’s with king bed, of course, to do,
Whatever, and the other, a comfy couch
For they who need to rest or slouch.
New brides soon learn of their prince
That sending him to the couch makes sense.
So, might as well get him used to it:
That a couch is more than just a place to sit.
This will train her new hubby from night one
That there are ways marriage must be done
To go astray from the marriage rules
Means the couch. Men are such fools!
Long silence by the Mother and the Agent as they just stare out toward the audience. Finally, Mother, speaking in a cracking voice, almost tearful begins…
Mother:
I shall always regret that I did not
Get your advice when young, a lot.
Oh to have had a tutor to help me train
That man who so frustrates my brain
Thank you for your wisdom certain
Our story’s told. Please close the curtain.
These are troubled times, but we must not lose our love
Of love and laughter concerning what women may think of...
One wife, three married daughters, I have done my homework... and paid dearly for it!
Pays
one point
and 2 member cents. Of love and laughter concerning what women may think of...
One wife, three married daughters, I have done my homework... and paid dearly for it!
You need to login or register to write reviews. It's quick! We only ask four questions to new members.
© Copyright 2024. Reese Turner All rights reserved.
Reese Turner has granted FanStory.com, its affiliates and its syndicates non-exclusive rights to display this work.
