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George's Decision

from Our Town

Written by Thornton Wilder

George's Decision from Our Town — audition scene

A earnest, thoughtful, affectionate, resolute George Gibbs's monologue from "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder. Genre: serio-comic.

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GEORGE GIBBS

I’m celebrating because I’ve got a friend who tells me all the things that ought to be told me. I’m glad you spoke to me like you did. But you’ll see. I’m going to change. And Emily, I want to ask you a favor. Emily, if I go away to State Agricultural College next year, will you write me a letter? The day wouldn’t come when I wouldn’t want to know…

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