I'm trying out Theatre Royal Court's 100 Word Stage Play Challenge. The 100 word challenge does not apply to the play title nor the character headings. It does, however, apply to stage directions and dialogue.
Read this or fuck off.
The Dilemma of an Aging Movie Star
written by Sabina England
MOVIE STAR
I have wrinkles. Bags under my eyes. Cellulite on my arse and thighs.
AGENT
You have cankles.
MOVIE STAR
Fuck. My ankles are fat. My tits are saggy. Why did I eat ice cream? I will gain more weight.
AGENT
Look, honey...you’re still beautiful but not young anymore.
MOVIE STAR
Am I dead? Is it over?
AGENT
Fix your nose, Botox your face, tuck in your tummy, get a bikini body, land a front cover, we will make you a star again.
MOVIE STAR
Anything else?
AGENT
Your lips are thin. Plump ‘em up like La Jolie.
MOVIE STAR
I don’t want to wreck my natural beauty.
AGENT
Then you’re dead, honey.
