Teaching Playwriting in Schools - Center Stage

They’re at it again. Listen to them.
Opening Lines
My ride was late. I was minding my own business.
Yeah, the storm really hit us by surprise this time.
Come here a minute. I want to show you something.
You shouldn’t have done that.
He’s from out of town, passing through.
Crumbling before my very eyes.
Get a grip. It’s not the end of the world.
He didn’t mean it.
When will I see you again?
It’s not fair.
Did you hear that?
I don’t understand what you mean.
Are you dense? It’s now or never.
Won’t you say anything at all?
I hate this.
Go ahead. Be like that.
Did you bring it?
I’ll leave the room. You do what you want.
Can we talk about this?
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