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Punch-Drunk Love
by Paul Thomas Anderson
Elizabeth attempts to set her brother Barry up on a date while simultaneously confronting him about his mental health. Barry becomes increasingly defensive and anxious as Elizabeth pushes him to address rumors that he is seeking professional help.
The Bear
by Karen Joseph Adcock, Catherine Schetina
Claire calls Carmy to confront him about giving her a fake phone number, leading to a playful and awkward exchange. Despite his initial panic and social anxiety, Carmy agrees to help her move items into storage, marking a rare moment of personal connection outside of his kitchen life.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
by Charlie Kaufman
Clementine invites Joel back to her apartment where she attempts to break through his social anxiety with alcohol and eccentric conversation. As she oscillates between vulnerability and manic energy, Joel struggles to keep up with her shifting moods while feeling an undeniable connection.
A socially anxious and lonely man named Barry calls a phone sex line for the first time. He is visibly nervous and paranoid about his privacy, attempting to use a pseudonym while simultaneously providing his real social security number and address to the operator.
Barry attempts to purchase a massive quantity of individual pudding cups to exploit a frequent flyer mile loophole. He faces the frustration and skepticism of a grocery store clerk while struggling with his own social anxiety and desperation.
Barry approaches his brother-in-law Walter in a moment of extreme vulnerability, seeking professional psychological help. He struggles to articulate his emotional instability and loneliness, eventually breaking down in tears while pleading for confidentiality from his overbearing family.
After a sudden outburst of destructive rage, Barry attempts to gaslight a restaurant manager about the damage he caused to a bathroom stall. The scene highlights Barry's social anxiety and his desperate, childlike attempts to avoid consequences despite his bleeding hand and obvious guilt.
Barry calls his sister Elizabeth to find out where Lena is staying in Hawaii, but his social anxiety and her constant belittling push him to a breaking point. The scene escalates from a clumsy lie about a forgotten purse to a desperate, explosive plea for basic respect and information.
Laughing Wild
by Christopher Durang
A frustrated, exasperated, unhinged, observational Woman's monologue from "Laughing Wild" by Christopher Durang.
Original Scene
by Unknown
Emma struggles with a mounting anxiety attack during and after a phone call with James, who initially declines her invitation to hang out. The scene explores themes of loneliness, self-doubt, and the internal monologue of someone battling social anxiety.
Home Economics
by Michael Colton, John Aboud
During a night out at a club, Sarah and Denise find themselves caught between their desire to feel young and the harsh reality of hanging out with a chaotic polyamorous couple. Meanwhile, Marina obsessively navigates a passive-aggressive text war with a rival mom.
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