Act 1 Scene 2 Flashcards
Owen: He’s not your friend, either! None of us are friends!
(Enter stage right.)
Caleb: And we are in cabin one! It must be because we boarded the train first.
(Consult the seating chart.)
Jennifer: Yes I am, though I seem to be flying solo at the moment! Where on earth is Derek? Dinner is going to be served soon. I guess I’ll just order for him.
(Move to Table Three.)
Jillian: I’m sure your case of samples would’ve been just fine in your cabin, Ms. Millen. After all, your cabin door locks, and the case has a lock on it too. And you are the only one who has the key to the case.
You’re probably right. But as I said earlier, this acquisition is just too important to leave anything to chance. No samples, no presentation, no acquisition. I’ll just slip it under the table where it wont bother anyone while we eat, and I’ll feel much better.
Isabella: You might recall that when we purchased our tickets on this ill-conceived journey, I demanded my own dining table. I will not be forced to interact with these… commoners!
(Look at Jillian. Stand and approach Isabella.)
With all due respect, Miss Madison, this tantrum is really not necessary. I assure you that Jillian and myself are perfectly amicable dinner companions.
Isabella: Well, you had all better be prepared to give me everything I request for the remainder of this journey or none of you will be employed after this trip! I am Isabella Madison, and I will be treated as such!
(React with disapproval. Start to return to table. Get pulled aside by Jillian.)
Jillian: I cannot believe how she keeps treating you! If this was a pharmaceutical conference, you could make demands like her! She has no idea who she’s talking to!
Jillian, please. We cannot always choose who we have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. We will be the more mature people in this situation and be better for it. Now. let’s sit down and try to enjoy our meal.
(Moves back to Table Three.)
Lucy: I don’t think we were actually introduced. I’m Lucy Blake, Isabella’s assistant. We are pleased to meet you.
(Shake hands with Lucy.)
A pleasure. I’m Avery Millen, CEO of Salt Lake Pharmaceuticals, and this is my assistant, Jillian Hill.
Jillian: Ms. Millen is the youngest CEO in the company’s history and has grown the corporation more during her leadership than the last CEO combined.
Yes, thank you, Jillian. She makes it sound more exciting than it really is, though. It’s a challenge to grow a small company, and our current growth is only happening because of the work all the others before me put in.
Jillian: Actually, she studies chemistry. Most of our top pharmaceuticals are based on Ms. Millen’s own chemical designs.
Again, thank you, Jillian. After the previous CEO retired, the board of directors thought it would be a positive change to have someone making the decisions who understood how the products we sell actually work. I did end up doing some business studies, but Jillian is a big help with the business side of things.
Jillian: You studied business management? To get bossed around by a demanding movie diva?
Jillian!
Lucy: No, it’s okay, I get that question a lot.
(Lean towards Lucy.)
(Train whistles and lights flash.)
(Lurch in seat.)
Waiter One: We greatly apologize for the inconvenience. If you would all like to go to your rooms, freshen up, then return to the dining car, we can get this cleaned up and serve the meal again.
(Murmur in agreement. Stand up, gather belongings, and begin to exit stage right.)
Lucy: Isabella? Seriously, it’s not so bad! You brought lots of clothes.
(Stop and begin to watch. Move closer.)
