The Unexpected Date

 Here's another play I wrote to keep you sated until the next installment of The Paradigm Demurred.  Life's been getting in the way lately, but the next two episodes are coming soon, so keep an eye out.

Characters:

Claire-  A gorgeous 20 year old college student.  Used to being the most beautiful in the room.  Slightly stuck-up, she tends to ignore things that aren’t about her.

Ashley-  Claire’s best friend.  Ashley and Claire party together almost every weekend.  Ashley has more of an outgoing personality than Claire, and is considered by many to be more fun. 

Tobey-  Ashley’s much older brother, he had been something of a legend when Ashley and Claire were in high-school.  Overweight, academically slow, and a clinger, most people tend to avoid being trapped in a conversation with him.

Rude Service

I wrote this story during the time in my life when I worked at a fairly prominent resort hotel.  Most of the things that happen in here are true, with the names being changed to protect the (not so) innocent.  Sometimes ignorance is bliss, and when it comes to food service, that's pretty much a given.  So without further adieu, I present  a short one-act play based on my experiences in the food and beverage industry entitled "Rude Service".  Enjoy.

   

Setting:  Room service department of a major hotel.   

Characters

Troy:  An incorrigible young man who hasn’t got a clue.  Somehow, no matter how dimwitted his actions, he almost always remains unscathed.  The same cannot be said for those in his immediate vicinity, however.

Dane:  A bit of a square, Dane is always looking out for his friends.  Dane is a hard worker, and believes in people.  It is common to find his naiveté landing him in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Paul:  A strange guy, with few friends.  Paul always seems to make comments that annoy others, but he seems oblivious.  Often comes off as “holier than thou”.

Yolanda:  The manager on duty, she is rather lazy, and commands little respect.  Flirting with employees further depreciates her, as she demonstrates her low self-esteem.  Has a crush on Dane, though it is not returned.