Minutes: Creative Comedic Scene Short Play In Dialogue Form
1 5 10 Minutes Creative Comedic Scene Short Play2 In Dialogue Form3
1. 5-10 minutes creative comedic scene/ short play 2. In dialogue form 3. For 2 actors 4. These scenes may either be "slice of life" realistic scenes drawn from observations of daily life or invented and fantastical. 5. The scenes should be moving, funny or thought provoking. Make sure that the length is at least 5 minutes.
Paper For Above instruction
This paper presents a 7-minute comedic short play in dialogue form, featuring two characters engaged in a humorous and thought-provoking interaction. The scene is a slice-of-life situation with a touch of the fantastical, designed to entertain and provoke reflection.
Title: The Unusual Coffee Fix
Characters:
- Jane: A meticulous and slightly sarcastic barista.
- Tom: A quirky customer who believes he has discovered a secret coffee formula.
Scene:
Setting: A small, cozy coffee shop with a vintage vibe. Jane is behind the counter, cleaning cups. Tom enters energetically, holding a small, mysterious vial.
Jane: Welcome to Brew & Chew! What can I get started for you today?
Tom: Ah, perfect timing! I’ve got a secret weapon—my own special coffee infusion. Care to try?
Jane: (raising an eyebrow) Your own infusion? Sounds like a health code violation waiting to happen.
Tom: (grinning) No, no. It’s a secret! Only the bravest dare to taste the ultimate brews. Here, taste this!
Jane: (leaning in cautiously) Is that… a vial of something? It looks suspiciously like potion ingredients.
Tom: That’s because it is! A little bit of magic, a splash of science, and a dash of daring. Trust me, this will change your life—literally.
Jane: (playing along) Well, I always say coffee should be a journey, not just a drink. But are you sure this isn’t some kind of experiment gone wild?
Tom: Only one way to find out! Take a sip, and I promise you’ll see the universe in a cup.
Jane: (pretends to hesitate, then takes a tiny sip) Mmm. Tastes… mysterious. And slightly suspicious.
Tom: Exactly! It’s an acquired taste—the taste of adventure.
Jane: Well, Mr. Alchemist, if your brew sparks any unusual visions, I reserve the right to charge extra for extrasensory perception.
Tom: Deal! And I’ll take my coffee with a shot of curiosity and a sprinkle of laughter.
Jane: Coming right up. But next time, maybe leave the potion at home, okay?
Tom: No promises. That’s the secret of life—always an element of surprise!
They laugh as Jane prepares a regular coffee with a playful wink, and Tom departs happily, leaving the mystery—and the laughter—behind.
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