Creative Theatre Writing Dramatic Dialogue

Creative Theatre Writing

Dramatic Dialogue

Johnny: Wow it's great to finally catch up with you in real time. What's it been, about 10 months now?

Vena: At least.

Johnny: It's funny, I was coming out the grocery store yesterday and something compelled me to look behind me. I couldn't believe it was your mom; I didn't even see her when I was in there.

Vena: Yeah, it's weird how stuff like that happens. Maybe it was meant to be.

Johnny: (a little uncomfortable) Uh, yeah. Maybe so. How have you been?

Vena: Hanging in there. I'm sure you remember how stressful senior year can be. Wrapping up these last classes would be so easy if my internship didn't take up all my time. But if I keep up this pace, Geraldo said they just might hire me part time after I graduate.

Johnny: I remember those days, and I don't envy you one bit. It was only last year since I've graduated, and I can't believe how freer my schedule is. Sure I work a lot -- but there's no homework. When I get off, I don't have to think about anything until the next day.

Vena: (a little impatient): Must be great for your social life.

Johnny: What do you -- *

Vena: My mom told me who you were with Johnny. Is she with you right now?

Johnny: (stammering) You mean

Vena: That's right, Johnny, my cousin Rochelle. My mom told me she was hanging all over you -- especially when she recognized her. How long has this been going on?

Johnny: Now Vena, nothing's going on. Rochelle just happened to be with me when I went in to Safeway's.

Vena: (voice rising) "Happened" to be with you? It hasn't even been a full year, and already you've moved on to my family members. Is this what you meant by when you said you wanted to see other people? My family? Who's next, my mom!

Johnny: Please, Vena, don't start again. Remember, this is the whole reason why we broke up in the first place. I was going to be graduating, we wouldn't be able to spend as much time together, and you knew you would get jealous.

Vena: But with my cousin? And in my hometown? Didn't you care about me at all; didn't I mean anything to you?

Johnny: (soothingly): Really, I think you're jumping to conclusions. Rochelle wasn't hanging all over me, we were just holding hands