BOUNCE
PRESHOW
Whatever we focus on and consume is ultimately what we attract. In this pre-show playlist we are eavesdropping on Monica’s “audible journey” and its various tuning frequencies leading up to the start of the show.
Scene Transition #1
ACT ONE
SCENE 1
LIGHTS UP
Monica, Evelyn and Rita are at
Brighter Glory attending Joyce’s
memorial. Monica and Rita are
seated beside Evelyn’s empty chair.
SCENE 2
LIGHTS UP
Monica is at home attempting to
arrange half a dozen flower
arrangements around the room and
having a phone conversation with
her mother when Rita arrives.
Scene Transition #2
ACT ONE
SCENE 2
MONICA
“Hi. Hey, um…I have tickets to that concert at the casino
tonight. I know it’s short notice, but I was wondering if
you want to go? The only thing is that it starts in about an
hour. Okay, sounds good. See you soon.”
LIGHTS DOWN.
SCENE 3
LIGHTS UP
Monica and Gerald are sitting at
the dining room table in Monica’s
apartment.
Scene Transition #3
ACT ONE
SCENE 3
GERALD
“I think we should pick up where we left off. Why don’t you
go ahead and hit the lights?”
MONICA
O…kay.
LIGHTS DOWN
SCENE 4
LIGHTS UP
Monica is in a dressing room
getting ready for her wedding.
Sister Glen is applying her makeup
Scene Transition #6
ACT ONE
SCENE 2
MONICA
Gerald. I suggest you get your son.
GERALD
I’m going to go put my stuff away.
EXIT Gerald
MONICA
Gerald!
LIGHTS DOWN
SCENE 3
LIGHTS UP
Monica and Rita are seated in a
restaurant.
Martin Sundiata 