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“Dinner with The Vandelles”
Act 1
(Curtain opens)
(All set changes are between the curtain closing and opening.)
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Scene:
Afternoon. 4:30 p.m., Thursday, November 9th.(Theodore and Sebastian are standing at the fireplace in the study, talking, smoking cigars, and sipping brandy.)195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡILJGPiPwrw
Sebastian: (Speaking with a Southern accent)
Well, dear brother, how is the law game going?
Theodore: (speaking with a slight English accent)
It's going well, dear brother. I'm sure you heard about my last client.
Sebastian:( Looking puzzled)
Oh, yeah, I think I did. Wasn't his name Willis Farer? , was he the one accused of embezzling?
Theodore:(Speaking with a slight English accent)
Yes, that's him!
Sebastian:(Speaking clearly with a Southern accent)
Wasn't he the bank president of Fairhaven Bank?
Theodore:(Speaking with a slight English accent and smirking)
Yeah, poor chap. I got him off too, thanks to you, brother.
Sebastian:(Smirking and laughing slightly)
Yes, my pleasure. Anything to help justice be served.
Theodore:(Speaking with a slight English accent)
As I was going to say, poor chap killed himself.
Sebastian:(looking interested and speaking with a Southern accent)
How did "The Chronicle" say he did it?
Theodore:(Speaking with a slight English accent)
Oh, the paper claimed he jumped off the roof of the bank.
Sebastian:(Laughing )
I'm sure he splattered all over the street!
Theodore:(Smiling)
Oh, I'm sure he did.
Sebastian:(Smiling)
Did the constables ever find out why he jumped?
Theodore:(Speaking sternly and with an English accent)
Well, they couldn't find any conclusive reason, but I heard he may have been a homosexual and he was quite the man's man, if you know what I mean.
Sebastian:(Widens eyes)
Oh!
Theodore:(Speaking with a slight English accent)
I'm going to assume it would have ruined his banking career.
Sebastian:(Agreeing)
Yes, I'm guessing it would, yes.
Theodore:(Looking puzzled)
I wonder who exposed him? if it were true.
Sebastian:(Puzzled)
Hard to say. I guess we will never know.
Theodore:(Speaking calmly)
Yeah, guess not.
(Maybelle enters the room)
Maybelle:(Speaking softly and clearly and a slight Southern accent)
Sorry to interrupt sirs, but dinner is being served.
(Theodore and Sebastian thank Maybelle)
End of Act 1
(Curtain closes)
Act 2
(Curtain Opens)
(Scene: Percival, Theodore, and Sebastian are seated at a large dinner table. Maybelle serves them dinner.)
Percival: (speaking with excitement )
Ah, Sebastian, did you ever receive that shipment of silk from the Orient that you mentioned last week? (Maybelle fills Percival's water glass.)
Sebastian: (Speaking with a Southern accent)
Yes, Father, it arrived as scheduled. (Maybelle walks to Sebastian and fills his water glass.)
Percival: (Speaking with a Southern accent)
Did you have a chance to inspect it?
Sebastian: (Speaking with a Southern accent)
Yes, Father, it's of very fine quality.
Percival: (Speaking with a Southern accent )
Excellent news! I'm certain it will fetch a handsome price.
Sebastian: (Speaking with a Southern accent)
I'm sure it will, Father.
Theodore: (Speaking with a slight English accent)
Indeed, many people will be willing to pay top dollar for such a rare commodity.
(Maybelle walks to Theodore and fills his water glass.)
Maybelle: (Speaks softly and clearly with a Southern accent)
Will that be all, sirs?
Percival: (Speaking with a Southern accent)
Yes, Maybelle, thank you. I'll ring for you if we need anything else.
Maybelle:(Speaks softly and clearly with a Southern accent)
Very well, sir. (Maybelle exits the room, and The Vandals continue eating and conversing.)
(All Characters Have accents throughout the play except Captain William Foster who has no accent)
(All sets and scenery are changed during closed and opening curtain)
End of Act 2
(Curtain closes)
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