Browse Scenes

Antony and Cleopatra

by William Shakespeare

Enobarbus describes the breathtaking first meeting between Mark Antony and Cleopatra, painting a vivid picture of her arrival on a golden barge. He illustrates how her overwhelming beauty and presence captivated not only Antony but the very elements of nature themselves.

The Hollow

by Agatha Christie

Lady Angkatell and her niece Midge discuss the impending arrival of various weekend guests at their country estate. Lady Angkatell expresses her scatterbrained anxiety over the social dynamics, specifically the intellectual gap between the brilliant Dr. John Cristow and his slow-witted wife, Gerda.

Dancing at Lughnasa

by Brian Friel

Michael, acting as a narrator, reflects on the transformative summer of 1936 in Ballybeg, Ireland. He juxtaposes the arrival of the family's first radio with the frail return of his uncle, Father Jack, from a leper colony in Africa, establishing a sense of nostalgia tinged with the unease of a changing world.

SOME GIRLS/Episode 1

by Bernadette Davis

Viva returns home to find her father and her PE teacher/stepmother-figure, Anna, have news to share. After Viva suggests Anna should terminate an rumored pregnancy, the couple reveals the baby was planned and that Viva will eventually lose her bedroom to the new arrival.

Being Human

by Toby Whithouse

Following a violent supernatural outburst that destroyed their furniture, George, Mitchell, and Annie argue over the impending arrival of their landlord, who is also Annie's former fiancé. While Annie is desperate for news of her old life, George fears that her presence as a ghost will expose their secrets and endanger their domestic stability.

All You Need Is Kill

by D W Harper

In a narrated sequence, Cage recounts the terrifying arrival and evolution of the Mimics, an alien race that adapts to human warfare with lethal precision. He contrasts his own cowardly beginnings as a lazy teenager with the rise of the war hero Rita Vrataski, ultimately expressing his dread as he prepares for a battle he is certain humanity will lose.

Mulholland Drive

by David Lynch

Betty, a wide-eyed aspiring actress, calls her grandfather to report her safe arrival in Los Angeles. She expresses her naive wonder at the city's beauty and shares a story about a kind stranger she met on the plane, highlighting her innocent and optimistic outlook.

Mulholland Drive

by David Lynch

A wide-eyed aspiring actress arrives at the Paramount Studios gate for a life-changing audition. She encounters a patronizing but ultimately helpful security guard who provides her with directions and a gate pass, marking her first step into the Hollywood dream.

The Flight of the Earls

by Susan Glaspell

Elizabeth returns home from school to find her mother, Claire, deeply immersed in her obsessive botanical experiments. The scene highlights the profound emotional and intellectual disconnect between Claire's radical pursuit of new life forms and Elizabeth's conventional, superficial worldview.

Ruben Guthrie

by Ben Ellis

Ruben recounts his traumatic yet formative experiences at a boarding school where he was targeted for his interest in fashion rather than sports. He describes the arrival of Corey, an older and cooler student who unexpectedly protected him and became a focal point of his family's attention.

Nosferatu

by Henrik Galeen

Confined to a torturous medical chair in a psychiatric cell, Knock hysterically welcomes the arrival of his master. He pleads for mercy and immortality while professing his unwavering loyalty and the success of his dark mission.

Romeo and Juliet

by William Shakespeare

Juliet impatiently awaits the arrival of her new husband, Romeo, for their wedding night. She delivers a poetic soliloquy invoking the night to come quickly and hide their tryst before being interrupted by the Nurse.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

by William Shakespeare

Valentine, living in exile in the forest, reflects on how he has grown accustomed to solitude. He laments his separation from Silvia and expresses his deep melancholy before being interrupted by the arrival of others.