act 1 scene 1 (annelle) Flashcards
BEGINNING OF THE SHOW LINE
oops! I see a hole
I was hoping you’d catch that
It’s a little poofier than I would normally do, but I’m nervous
….anyway in that process
In my class at the trade school, I was number one when it came to frosting and streaking. I did my own.
….So, you’re hired
Oh!!! (hug truvy from waist)
….as a one-armed paper hanger
Thank you, Miss Truvy! thank you…
A tray next to the stove
Here. Let me help you. You’ve got little tiny hairs and fuzzies all over you.
Wanna know why?
(offstage) Why?
Manicure station here…
There’s no such thing as natural beauty.
It takes some effort to look like this.
I can see that. How many ladies do we have this morning?
How long have you been here in town?
A few weeks.
I’ve lived here all my life.
It’s a little scary.
Well… tell me things about yourself
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?
Within walking distance, I mean. I didn’t see a car.
My car’s…I don’t have a car. I’ve been staying across the river at Robelines Boarding House.
up there with Elizabeth Taylor.
I had no idea. (gunshot) Is that a gunshot?
Plug in the hotplate, please.
But why is someone firing a gun in a nice neighborhood like this?
Clairee, this is Annelle. She’s taking Judy’s place.
Pleased to meet you. (shake hands)
What is your name dear?
Oh. My married name’s Dupuy.
I don’t think I know any Dupuys.
I just moved here. I’m originally from Zwolle.
If you can achieve puberty, you can achieve a past.
(enter with towels)
Annelle, how did you make this coffee?
Like you said I poured hot water through the thing.
Where’d you get the water?
It was boiling on the stove.
Did you notice the hot dogs in the bottom of the pot?
No.
Make some more, please.
I’m so sorry. (exit with pitcher and cups.)
Right behind me, I thought.
(enter with pitcher, cups, and paper)
Hi, I’m Shelby Eatenton….Soon to be Latcherie.
Hi, I’m Annelle. I’m new
Are you married Annelle?
Oh. I hope that coffee’s better.
It smells right.
How pretty…
Nothing a handful of prescription drugs couldn’t take care of.
I’ll take this for you. (take bag and put on back chair)
Her coiffure card is right on top.
Oh. Piece of cake.
The boy’s got in last night and they’re taking care of the odds and ends.
(go to shampoo station)
Keep your head in the sink please.
(squirt m’lynn with water) I’m sorry, I’m so sorry
Are you going to quit nursing
(wrap head in towel and head to SR chair)
Anytime you have anything to say you let ‘er rip.
I don’t have anything to say.
Do you think you can roll up Mrs. Eatenton, Annelle?
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?
Very nice Annelle. I think you know what you’re doing
Thank you. Mrs. Eatenton you have great hair. And your scalps clean as a whistle.
With all this wedding nonsense and running around.
Excuse me. Should I call a doctor or something?
This one wasn’t bad at all. But I think we should have a little more juice.
Can I do something? Should I…
(go get towels and clean floor)
Shelby, honey? It’s Tommy.
(put towels in basket)
Do you realize how rude we are being to poor Annette?
Elle…
Annelle tell us about yourslef.
There’s nothing to tell
Where do you live?
On the corner of Jefferson and Second
which corner?
The one where you can’t see the house for the weeds.
You must live in Mrs. Robelines house.
She’s my landlady
Are you getting along with her?
What’s the matter with her?
Nothing. Are you happy there?
She scares me. She’s always watching me. Sometimes I catch her looking through my key hole.
He finally put it down to go to the bathroom.
I’d like to ask a question. I’m new here and all. Is my life in danger?
I know.
What if he comes over here and tries to get his gun back?
He probably thinks we all run around naked or something.
(looking out window) There’s somebody coming! A strange lady with a strange dog!
That would be Ouiser.
That is one ugly dog. What kind of dog is that?
You must be the new girl.
Hi.
It’s mine!
(enter with water)
…but these are the dearest friends I have in this town
His color’s good. His skins real pink.
What is your name did you tell me?
Annelle.
Fine. Are you new in town? I know everyone. I don’t recall ever seeing you before.
I just moved to town not too long ago.
With your family?
No’m. I don’t have any family to speak of.
With your husband?
Uh…my husband? That’s hard to say…I…uh…I don’t know.
You don’t know?
I’m not sure.
I’m intrigued. Are you married or not? These are not difficult questions.
Uh…we’re not…he’s not…I can’t talk about it.
Of course you can!
I’m not sure if I’m married or not…he’s gone!
Honey. Men are the most horrible creatures.
Everything is horrible. Bunky…that’s my husband. He left. We only moved here a month ago. He just vanished last week.
No idea where he went?
Nobody knows. He took all the money, my jewelry, the car. Most of my clothes were in the trunk.
There might have been foul play. Have you been to the police?
No…but they’ve been to me. He’s in big trouble with the law. Drugs or something. He never paid 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…
You should’ve said something.
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 my ability to do good hair.
Of course it won’t…
I really don’t think things could get any worse.
You must be made of courage.
I’m totally alone. Checks are bouncing everywhere. Everything is going wrong. I keep asking myself…why me?
I know one thing I can do. Tonight, you are going to drop by my house and have some bleeding armadillo groom’s cake. It’s going to be a great party.
Oh, I couldn’t. I still get real emotional sometimes…
And if you feel yourself start getting sad, just watch my husband dance. It’s very funny.
You’re all so nice.
We enjoy being nice to each other. There’s not much else to do in this town.
But I don’t have anything to wear.
I’m sure we can work out some arrangement with the rent.
Oh…! (hug truvy)
Looks like drum has set his trees on fire or he’s just elected a new pope.
I guess it worked. All the birds are leaving.
