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duologue
Comedy-Drama
2 Characters

The Whore and the Monster

from POOR THINGS

Written by Tony McNamara

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POOR THINGS

Bella reveals to an outraged Duncan that she has engaged in sex work as both a financial necessity and a social experiment. As Duncan spirals into a hyperbolic, misogynistic breakdown, Bella remains analytically detached, concluding that their romantic adventure has reached its logical end.

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DUNCAN: You stole it?!

BELLA: You have always said you are the best bedman in the world, and I have never known another so knew not whether this was true. But now I do! And he was terrible and made an ungodly noise as he thrust himself into me, and a mere three thrusts Duncan Wedderburn was all he c

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CharactersBella, Duncan
Duration2 min
Age Range25-35
GenderAny
GenreComedy-Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourcePOOR THINGS
Tonequirky
AccentBritish
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape, general practice
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