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A One-Act Play: Learning Consequences Kristen Barnes Cast of Characters: Evan: a young teenager, very determined to ignore authority. He is dressed like a typical youth, with a backwards-facing ball cap. Jared: Evan's more civic minded friend, he is dressed similarly, but with no hat. Jared is the voice of reason. Vender: wears an apron In the opening, the stage is set rather elaborately; stage left features a working gas pump, with a car painted on scenery in the background. Stage right is a bench with a trash can nearby. Center stage is a cart, like where a vendor would sell food. Down stage just left of center are two short stools, which do not block sight lines for center or right stage. Up stage, where the three vignettes will take place is shrouded in darkness. In the beginning, Jared is sitting alone on a stool, lost in thought. The lights come on stage left, where Evan pantomimes putting gas in the painted car. [Sound cue] a click is heard Evan continues pumping, until liquid spills across the stage. Evan jumps in surprise, mutters then turns to replace the pump. Jared is seen shaking his head, as lights fade to black. Lights come up stage right, where Evan and Jared sit side by side on the bench, both eating sandwiches and bags of chips. Evan: That test last week sure was killer. Jared: I know; I studied for hours but didn't know like half the questions. So what are you doing this afternoon? Evan: I don't know. Probably going to the mall and getting some coffee. What about you? Jared: I have to go to work, but have fun! Jared crosses Evan, placing his chip bag, sandwich wrapper, and gum wrapper in the garbage can. Evan stands to follow Jared off stage, letting his trash fall from his lap to the ground. Fade to black The lights come up with Jared sitting on a stool, his back to the audience, observing Evan up stage center. Evan stands at a kiosk, drinking coffee in a Styrofoam cup. Evan: (to vender) Can I get a refill? I'd like a new cup though. This one has cold coffee in it. And a new insulator. My hand got too hot with this one. And a new stirring straw. Those are cool. The vender shrugs, while Jared turns his back on the scene. Fade to black. 29
The Lights come up with Evan and Jared sitting on the stools, down stage center. Jared looks pensive. Evan: What's up? You look stressed. Jared: Actually, I wanted to talk to you about something. It's kind of important. Evan: Oh, well if it's important, (he smirks) Jared: Seriously…like, I've seen you around town, and I think maybe you don't realize how your actions are impacting those around you. Evan: What are you talking about? Jared: Like the other day, when we had lunch together. Instead of throwing your trash in the can, you just let it fall to the ground. Evan: So? Jared: So, litter is an important source of non-point pollution that makes its way into local streams and creeks. We learned in class that it can be harmful to water quality, as well as aquatic plants and animals. Evan: Huh. I didn't know that. Jared: Well it's true. And at the coffee kiosk the other day--instead of reusing the same cup, you got a whole new one. That's the same principle, it leads to more waste than is necessary, plus plastic straws and Styrofoam cups aren't biodegradable like paper, so can negatively impact both land and water. Evan: I thought you were working that day… Jared: Evan, this is important. What about that time you topped off the gas tank, and all that gasoline spilled onto the ground? That can easily be carried to storm drains or ground water, which leads to pollution and poor water quality. No body wants that. Evan: I think I'm starting to see your point. Maybe I should start paying more attention to what I'm doing. The waste I produce has an effect on people besides me, and pollution can come in many forms. Water is a precious resource that I shouldn't take for granted… Jared: That's right! Evan: Thanks Jared. I'm glad we talked. Fade to black 30
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