This was a recent Skit Comp entry. I like it, but I think there's something missing. What do you think?
INT: BACKSTAGE
FX:AUDIENCE CLAPPING.
SUE:
So, what did you think?
TED:
At least now you can say you've done the one thing that people fear the most...
SUE:
What, doing stand-up?
TED:
Well any kind of Public Speaking. It's the number one fear actually. You're so brave.
SUE:
But, was I any good?
TED:
Babes, you know that's not important. It's the taking part that counts.
SUE:
The audience were laughing...
TED:
At you, but don't you listen to them.
SUE:
They're still laughing....
TED:
I know, and that's not your fault Sweetie. It's just, well, Woman aren't funny!
SUE:
But you think I'm funny don't you?
TED:
Of course I do, and you ARE funny, for a woman.
<ENTER MANAGER>
MANAGER:
Hey Sue. Great set, Loved it!. Can you do this Friday? We'll work out payment on the night.
SUE:
Yes of course, thank you!
<EXIT MANAGER>
SUE:
Did you hear that? They loved me.
TED:
He's a clever one, him, I'll give him that....
SUE:
What are you on about? You should be pleased for me.
TED:
I am darling but it's all about ticking boxes to these people, it makes me so angry. It's political correctness gone mad.... <Sighs>
SUE:
Because I'm a woman?
TED:
Look Sue, no one wants to hurt your feelings....
SUE:
Really? Because it seems to me that you're just being mean.
TED:
No it's just, well the truth is...
SUE:
Yes, the truth...
TED:
It's the spotlights, they made you look fat.
SUE: (Crying)
Really?
TED:
There, there love. Let's get you home. Those Chicken Kiev's aren't going to cook themselves are they?
