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Hi Paul and Lucy

Just below is the Script, and its attached as a word doc., its a little bit updated since the last session.

And here are some points to remember in general about performing together which came out of last session:

- NEVER have your back to the audience

- Speak much louder than normal

- Dont talk at the same time, give eachother space to speak and dont be afraid of silent pauses, these give dramatic tension and are good opportunities to express emotion with your bodies and breath.

- Sometimes less is more! Speaking less can be more powerful than speaking too much

- And Andrew try to remember the last line of the play when the benefits advisor says "I'm sorry Paul" - that at that point just allow the silence, say nothing and then leave slowly looking dejected. (try not to say 'see you again' )

See you all at 1pm on Wednesday! Ps dont forget the smart clothes!

WHY DO I ALWAYS GET ALL THE CRAP JOBS?                 Script

Characters:

Paul – our protagonist
Hilda – co-worker at Helterskelter designs
Jane – The manager of Helterskelter designs

Kathy - Friend of Pauls 
Matilda Benefits advisor

**  PLEASE NOT THIS SCRIPT HAS CHANGED SLIGHTLY SINCE FIRST DRAFT AND IS A ROUGH OUTLINE OF MAIN POINTS TO GET ACROSS and  you can fill it in with your own exact words. If you want to write out an exact script line for line for yourselves to learn if this helps you then please do this!

SCENE 1:        First Day of Work

- At the Front door -   Hilda and Paul

HILDA: Opens Door in a bit of a frosty way says “hello”, “Oh you must be the new person”

PAUL: “Hi I’m Paul, the new design assistant”

HILDA:  I’ll take you through…..

[Hilda introduces Paul to Jane]

-          in the office-   Hilda, Paul and Jane     [ Paul stands facing audience behind table next to Jane]

HILDA:  This is……..what was your name again?

PAUL: Hi my name is Paul the new design assistant (he says enthusiastically)

JANE : Hi Paul welcome to Helter Skelter, I’ll give you a quick tour, and then we’ll get you started on your first tasks for the day………..(Go’s through all the cleaning jobs including sweeping floor, 

(Paul looks a bit dejected)

PAUL: I don’t mind mucking in with the clearning but when do you think I’ll be able to start on some design work?

JANE: Dont worry we'll get you onto some design work soon

(Paul starts cleaning office)

(Hilda goes up to him with her mug)

HILDA: Could you make me a cup of tea Paul while your at it,  

SCENE 2 Fag Break outside

Hilda and Jane –

HILDA:  Why did you employ him he’s useless

JANE:  I think hes doing an alright job so far Hilda, he doesn’t seem to mind doing the cleaning

(they both laugh)

HILDA: Did you notice all the bourbons in the cupboard have been disappearing since he got here?  -----   And he keeps leaving his mouldy sandwitches in the fridge its disgusting, he hasn’t got clue!   [Fill in your own points)

JANE: I’ve not noticed that Hilda

-------  Whilst Paul is cleaning he overhears this conversation -----------

SCENE 3      Paul goes for a cup of tea with friend

[bring chairs in front of table]

[Paul and Kathy both sit down]

KATHY: Hows the new job going Paul, you’re working at a graphic designers now aren’t you? sounds very creative?
PAUL: -  Well its supposed to be but to be honest its awful, they don’t give me any design jobs, they just get me doing all the dogsbody jobs, cleaning, making tea etc, it’s a bit of a nightmare to be honest…its been stressing me out, im not happy there….

KATHY: Why don’t you just leave the place, sounds like a nightmare!

PAUL:   I don’t know if I’ll get another job in the current climate though, and I want to get a good reference,

KATHY: How much time have you got left on your contract?

PAUL:   another 3 months,   Paul sighs……..

SCENE 4     leaving the job

Paul and Jane and HildaJANE: Could you go and pick up some more washing up liquid Paul

PAUL: Yes ok, Look Jane, I’ve been here for 3 months and all I’ve done is cleaning,!

Gets angrier - I’ve got a degree in graphic design I didn’t come here to clean the toilets and to be your slave – ---------------------  You can stick your job!!!!

JANE AND  HILDA  look astonished

SCENE 5 Benefits officeBenefits advisor and PaulBENEFITS ADVISOR:  Have you filled out the forms we sent you

PAUL: Yes I have

BENEFITS ADVISOR: Why exactly did you leave your job Mr Smith?

PAUL: It was awful they made me do all the dogs body jobs and treated me like a skivvy!

BENEFITS ADVISOR; Well I’m very sorry but as you left voluntarily you wont be eligible for any Job Seekers Allowance

PAUL: But the job was awful they treated me really badly!

BENEFITS ADVISOR: You can appeal the decision but this may take several weeks

PAUL:  What am I going to live on?

BENEFITS ADVISOR:  Im sorry Paul there nothing more we can do to help you at this time.

(Paul walks slowly off dejected)