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Act 1 Scene 1 Flashcards

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TRUVY: I was hoping you’d catch that.

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It’s a little poofier than I would normally do, but I’m nervous.

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TRUVY: I’m not real concerned about that. When I go to bed I wrap my entire head with toilet tissue so it usually gets a little smushed down anyway in that process.

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In my class at the trade school, I was number one when I came to frosting and streaking. I did my own. (HAND TRUVY MIRROR)

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TRUVY: Really? I wouldn’t have known. And I can spot a bottle job at twenty paces. Well… Your technique is good, and your form and content will improve with experience. So, you’re hired.

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Oh!!!!! (HUGS TRUVY)

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TRUVY: And not a moment too soon! This morning we are going to be as busy as a one-armed paper hanger.

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Thank you, Miss Truvy! Thank you!

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TRUVY: No time. Now. You know where the coffee stuff is. Everything else is on a tray next to the stove.

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Here. Let me help you. You’ve got little tiny hairs and fuzzier all over you.

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TRUVY: Annelle? This is the most successful shop in town. Wanna know why?

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Why?

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TRUVY: Do not scrimp on anything. Feel free to use as much hair spray as you want. (ENTER) just shove that stuff to one side, it goes right there. Manicure station here….

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There’s no such thing as natural beauty…

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TRUVY: Remember that, or we’re all out of a job. Just look at me, Annelle. It takes some effort to look like this.

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I can see that. How many ladies do we have this morning?

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TRUVY: How long have you been here in town?

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A few weeks…

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TRUVY: New in town! It must be exciting being in a new place. I wouldn’t know. I’ve lived her all my life.

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It’s a little scary.

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TRUVY: I can imagine. Well… Tell me things about yourself.

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There’s nothing to tell. I live here, I’ve got a job now. That’s it. Could I borrow a few of these back issues of Southern hair?

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TRUVY: You must live close by. Within walking distance, I mean. I didn’t see a car.

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My car’s… I don’t have a carb I’ve been staying across the river at Robeline’s boarding house.

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TRUVY: I have to tell you, when it comes to suffering, she’s right up there with Elizabeth Taylor.

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I had no idea. Is that a gunshot?

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TRUVY: Yes, dear. I believe it is. Plug in the hot plate please.

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But why is someone firing a gun in a nice neighborhood like this?

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TRUVY: Clairee, this is Annelle. She’s taking Judy’s place.

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Pleased to meet you.

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CLAIREE: I have the pom poms to prove it. What is your name, dear?

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Oh. My married name’s Dupuy.

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CLAIREE: I don’t think I know any Dupuys.

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I just moved her. I’m originally from Zwolle.

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TRUVY: Honey, it’s the eighties. If you can achieve puberty, you can achieve a past.

A

ENTER STAGE RIGHT

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TRVUY: Annelle? How did you make this coffee?

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Like you said, I poured hot water through the thing.

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TRUVY: Where’d you get the water?

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It was boiling on the stove.

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TRUVY: Did you notice the hot dogs in the bottom of the pot?

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No.

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TRUVY: Make some more, please.

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I’m so sorry.

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Enter when SHELBY SAYS: TRUVY? Do you have any of those nail polish remover things?

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Enter stage right

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SHELBY: Hi! I’m Shelby Eatenton… Soon to be Latcherie.

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Hi. I’m Annelle. I’m new.

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SHELBY: Are you married, Annelle?

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Oh. I hope that coffee’s better.

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CLAIREE: It smells right.

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How pretty…

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M’LYNN: Nothing a handful of prescription drugs couldn’t take care of.

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I’ll take this for you.

28
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TRUVY: Her coiffure card is right on top.

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Oh. Piece of cake.

29
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SHELBY: Keep your head in sink, please.

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I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.

30
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SHELBY: Annelle? I know you’re new and all, but don’t let that stop you. Anytime you have anything to say, you just let ‘er rip.

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I don’t have anything to say.

31
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TRUVY: Well, M’LYNN. It looks like you’re ready to roll. I think we can trust Annelle to roll you up, don’t you? Do you think you can roll up Mrs. Eatenton, Annelle?

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I don’t know. Today is very special. And my work tends to be too poofy when I’m nervous. Does your dress have to go over your head?

32
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TRUVY: Very nice Annelle. I think you know what you’re doing.

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Thank you. Mrs. Eatenton, you have great hair. And your scalp’s clean as a whistle.

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M’LYNN: It’s not any wonder, with all this wedding nonsense and running around.

A

Excuse me. Should I call the doctor or something?

34
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M’LYNN: There. She’s making some sense. This one wasn’t bad at all. But I think we should have a little more juice.

A

Can I do something? Should I…

35
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M’LYNN: Do you realize we are being rude to poor Annette?

A

Elle….

36
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M’LYNN: Annelle. She doesn’t know us from Adam’s house cat and we just keep talking about things foreign to her experiences. Annelle, tell us about yourself.

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There’s nothing to tell.

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M’LYNN: where do you live?

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On the corner of Jefferson and second.

38
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M’LYNN: Which corner?

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The one where you can’t see the house for the weeds.

39
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M’LYNN: You must live in Mrs. Robeline’s house.

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She’s my landlady.

40
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M’LYNN: Are you getting along with her?

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What’s the matter with her?

41
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M’LYNN: nothing…nothing. Are you happy there?

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She scares me. She’s always watching me. Sometimes I catch her looking through my keyhole.

42
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M’LYNN: I had been waiting all morning for my chance. He finally put it down to go to the bathroom.

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I’d like to ask a question. I’m new here and all. Is my life in danger?

43
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M’LYNN: I know

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What if he comes over here and tries to get his gun back?

44
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M’LYNN: Drum would never set foot in a beauty shop. This is women’s territory. He probably thinks we all run around naked or something.

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There’s somebody coming! A strange lady with a strange dog!

45
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CLAIREE: That would be Ouiser.

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That is one ugly dog. What kind of dog is that?

46
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OUISER: You must be the new girl.

A

Hi

47
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OUISER: Darling… Whatever your name is… Would you look out the window and check on my dog while I smack CLAIREE on her smart mouth? You may not believe this, but these are the dearest friends I have in this town.

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His color’s good. His skin is real pink.

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OUISER: What is your name? Did you tell me?

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Annelle

49
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OUISER: Fine. Are you new in town? I know everyone. I don’t recall ever seeing you before.

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I just moved to town not too long ago.

50
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OUISER: With your family?

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No ma’am. I don’t have any family to speak of.

51
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OUSIER: With your husband?

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Uh… My husband? That’s hard to say…. I…. Uh… Don’t know

52
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OUISER: You don’t know?

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I’m not sure.

53
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OUISER: I’m intrigued. Are you married or not? These are not difficult questions.

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Uh… We’re not… He’s not… I can’t talk about it

54
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CLAIREE AND TRUVY: of course you can!

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I’m not sure if I’m married or not… He’s gone!

55
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OUSIER: Honey. Men are the most horrible creatures.

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Every is horrible. Bunkie… That’s my husband. He left. We only moved here a month ago. He just vanished last week.

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CLAIREE: No idea where he went?

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Nobody knows. He took all the money, my jewelry, the car. Most of my clothes were in the trunk.

57
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TRUVY: There might have been foul play. Have you been to the police?

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No, but they’ve been to me. He’s in big trouble with the law. Drugs or something. He never laid the rent so I got thrown out of our house and had to move in at crazy old Mrs. Robeline’s. The police keep questioning me. But I don’t know anything. They say my marriage may not be legal…

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TRUVY: You should’ve said something.

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I was scared to. I need a job in the worst way and I didn’t know if you’d hire someone who may or may not be married to someone who might be a dangerous criminal. But I swear to you that my personal tragedy will not interfere with my ability to do good hair.

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TRUVY: You must be made of courage.

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I’m totally alone. Checks are bouncing everywhere. Everything is going wrong. I keep asking myself.. Why me?

60
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SHELBY: tonight you are going to drop by my house and have some bleeding armadillo grooms cake. It’s going to be a great party.

A

Oh, I couldn’t. I still get real emotional sometimes…

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SHELBY: I can’t stand the thought of someone being unhappy or alone tonight. And if you feel yourself start getting sad, just watch my husband dance. It’s very funny.

A

You’re all so nice.

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TRUVY: We enjoy being nice to each other. There’s not much else to do in this town.

A

But I don’t have anything to wear…

63
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TRUVY: I’m sure we can work out some arrangement with the rent.

A

Oh!!

64
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CLAIREE: Looks like Drum has set his tress on fire or he’s just elected a new pope.

A

I guess it worked. All the birds are leaving.

65
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OUISER: This is all she wrote. I am going to let that man have it.

A

Oh no! Your dog broke his chain! And he’s heading toward the smoke!

66
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Top of the show

A

Oops! I see a hole.

Steel Magnolias Lines (4 decks)

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