Bartlette Bold

Sunday 4 October 2009

Sketch summary: Coffee shop where two individuals meet. They learn about the unseen influence of Seth Bartlette who frequents this establishment.

Cast:
Star - Julie Havens

Buck - Harold Rodgers
Brewer - Dan Wort

Credits:
Director - Harold Rodgers
Author – Harold Rodgers

Script:

Prior to lights coming up, Star and Buck bring two chairs on stage, set them down and then step back.

Lights up.

STAR

[Star takes in a deep breath through her nose.]

I love the smell of coffee. I’m glad you suggested meeting here.

[Star and Buck have a seat.]

BUCK

Glad you like it. It’s the first time I’ve been here as well.

It helps to get away from the interruptions at work. I can focus better when I don’t have the phone ringing, people walking into my office and e-mail alerts popping up every few seconds.

We’ll get down to business after we order and have a few minutes to enjoy some coffee.

[Star and Buck scan the beverage board.]

STAR

That’s interesting. Do you know what a Bartlette Bold might be?

BUCK

Where do you see that?

STAR

Right there underneath the Americano.

[Star points to the board.]

BUCK

Oh, Bartlette Bold. No clue. Must be a local specialty.

STAR

I may give it try.

[Brewer enters chewing gum and smiling.]

BREWER

Hi. I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to ask you to change tables.

[Snaps fingers and hits his left palm with the thumb and forefinger of his right hand.]

This table is reserved for our best customer.

BUCK

Interesting. Who would that be?

BREWER

His name’s Seth. He’s a local youth pastor. He’s in here almost every day and always has someone with him.

We’ve even named one of our coffees after him.

[Snaps fingers and hits his left palm with the thumb and forefinger of his right hand.]

BUCK

Let me guess. The Bartlette Bold.

BREWER

Exactly. Isn’t it interesting how the coffee one drinks tells you so much about the person?

STAR

So I take it this Seth guy is a bold individual?

BREWER

Robust, intense and smooth, just like the coffee we named after him.

[Snaps fingers and hits his left palm with the thumb and forefinger of his right hand.]

STAR

Well, I’ll have a Grande Bartlette Bold then.

BREWER

Good choice. And you?

BUCK

I’ll have a Tall Latte, skim, with a shot of vanilla and cinnamon dusted.

BUCK

We’ll be over there since Mr. Bartlette Bold might be coming in.

STAR

I hope he comes in soon. I’d like to see this guy who inspired a coffee to be named after him.

[Lights down]

Director's Notes:
After a long hiatus Stirfry returns with a series of 'skits' for pastor appreciation. Yes, skits. Normally I cringe at the use of skits as to what we do. Normally they are sketches. I think though that these fit more of the skit variety.