Theater Art

 

Examples of Beats

BEAT 1

JOHN: contain up a second, will you, just one moment. (Pause) Nice day today.

CAROL: What?

JOHN: You said “Good day.” I accept as factual that it is a satisfying day today.

CAROL: Is it?

JOHN: Yes, I accept as factual it is.

Isay certain thing acknowledged, you response, and the facts and numbers we exchange is not about the “weather,” but that we both acquiesce to converse. In outcome, we acquiesce that we are both human.

 

BEAT 2

CAROL: I'm organising what I'm told. Ibought your publication, I read your…

JOHN: No, I'm certain you…

CAROL: No, no, no. I'm organising what I'm told. ...