Spotlight

Setting: A blank, dark stage. There is a closed wooden door in the center. A spotlight comes up, the light barely reaching the door. The door creaks open and a figure enters. We see their shadow, but they never truly reach the light. They move throughout their monologue, the spotlight shifting to stay just out of reach.

FIGURE

I’m sorry to just walk in but I was calling out on the other side of the door, and no one answered, so I tried the knob and the door opened and now I’m here. (Small laugh. Silence.) I’m sorry, it’s just that, I could’ve sworn I heard someone say my name. Maybe you were talking to someone else, or I misheard you, but… I could’ve sworn I heard it clear as day. And I was out there, minding my business and then I heard- is someone in trouble? Does someone need me out there?

(Silence. They lift their hand to shield their eyes from the spotlight.)

This- this light, I can’t see you or anything else. I’m here to help if you need me. I am an EMT after all- well, I used to be. But I work in the emergency room now, so it is really hard to shock me, so don’t be afraid, okay? Don’t be afraid to step into the light.

(They try to walk into the spotlight but it moves every time they get close.)

Alright well… something isn’t right here. I can’t see you and you can’t reach me and we don’t hear each other but I could’ve sworn… maybe I was wrong.

(The figure moves toward the door, opens it to leave.)

Well if you need any help, just say my name. It’s Breonna.

(They exit. After a moment the spotlight goes out.)

The End