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Act I — The Secretary's Desk

from The Lady and the Clarinet

Written by Michael Cristofer

Luba recounts a humiliating attempt to confront her ex-lover at his office, which resulted in her vomiting on his secretary's desk. She reflects on her lack of grace and her subsequent attempt to move on with a plumber.

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LUBA: I stood there in front of the desk, staring at the secretary—she was getting nervous by now—I pulled myself together. Christ, old Jack is not worth losing my mind over. I leaned forward. I put both my hands down on her desk. The secretary leaned toward me. She was ready to listen. I was ready

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CharactersLuba
Duration2 min
Age Range25-35
GenderFemale
GenreComedy-Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatmonologue
SourceThe Lady and the Clarinet
Tonevulnerable
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape, general practice
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