ACT 1

Music 1: ACT 1

Scene 1

(Alleyway behind The City of Lakey Theater in Lakey, Washington.  COOKIE is pacing back and forth in front of the exit while talking on her cell phone.)

COOKIE

Yeah, Mom, it’s me.  Cookie.   It’s intermission.  Last show of the season, thank God.  Don’t feel bad that you couldn’t make it; it would have been a long plane flight.  â€¦

This is the last show I’m doing, Mom. …

(A MAN dressed as a ninja enters stealthily from D R.  COOKIE does not appear notice)

COOKIE

No, I’m not going to audition for Dogs.  Not Washington! either.  I hate acting, you know that.  …

(A SECOND MAN dressed as a ninja  enters from U L and a third, dressed the same way enters from R.  COOKIE still doesn’t notice, but glances at her             watch.)

COOKIE

Look, intermission is almost over.  Let’s just talk about it tomorrow.  I’ll call you.

            (Cookie hangs up her phone, and suddenly notices the men slowly surrounding her.)

COOKIE

If you guys want my autograph, I’ll be signing pictures after the show’s over …  Um, you’re kind of making me nervous; you’re in my personal space.

                        (The MEN leap on top of her; blackout)