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On the Razzle
by Tom Stoppard
Melchior, a witty and impertinent drifter, interviews for a servant position with Zangler, a self-important shopkeeper. Through a series of linguistic misunderstandings and clever wordplay, Melchior manages to negotiate his way into the job while subtly undermining Zangler's authority.
Easy A
by Bert V. Royal
Olive Penderghast addresses her peers through a webcam to address the escalating rumors regarding her promiscuity. She adopts a witty, self-deprecating tone to reclaim her narrative and set the record straight about her reputation.
The Way of The World
by William Congreve
A seasoned actor addresses the audience to deliver a witty and self-deprecating prologue regarding the plight of poets and the unpredictability of public taste. He pleads for the audience's favor while satirically suggesting that the play contains no satire because the town is already too 'reformed' to need correction.
A Complete Unknown
by James Mangold, Jay Cocks
A young Bob Dylan performs a comedic anecdote at Gerde's Folk City about being paid in chess pieces for a gig in New Jersey. The scene captures his early stage persona—nervous, witty, and slightly edgy—as he transitions from a storyteller into his musical performance while acknowledging Joan Baez in the crowd.
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Viola, disguised as the page Cesario, arrives at Olivia's estate to deliver a message of love from Duke Orsino. The two engage in a witty battle of words as Olivia remains unimpressed by the rehearsed speech, eventually leading to Olivia unveiling her face.
After Juliet
by Sharman Macdonald
Gianni, a witty sixteen-year-old Capulet, delivers a meticulous and eccentric monologue regarding the proper way to prepare and serve tea. He discusses the necessity of warming the pot and the dangers of turnip-contaminated milk in the winter.
