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Overnight Shift

A two-person thriller scene, written for Sides. About 1 min.

A 911 dispatcher and a caller who can’t speak freely.

Dispatcher
20s to 50s. Calm, catches on fast
Caller
20s to 50s. Not alone, ordering a pizza
You read
  1. Dispatcher

    911, what’s the address of your emergency?

  2. Caller

    Hi, yes, I’d like to order a large pepperoni.

  3. Dispatcher

    Ma’am, this is 911.

  4. Caller

    Yes. Large. For delivery.

  5. Dispatcher

    Are you somewhere you can’t talk?

  6. Caller

    That’s right.

  7. Dispatcher

    Is someone with you right now?

  8. Caller

    Yes, extra cheese please.

  9. Dispatcher

    Okay. You’re doing great. I need the address. Say it like it’s the delivery address.

  10. Caller

    It’s 1180 Harlow Road. The blue house.

  11. Dispatcher

    1180 Harlow, blue house. Are you hurt?

  12. Caller

    No. Not yet.

  13. Dispatcher

    I’m sending someone now. Is the person with you armed?

  14. Caller

    Do you have... the one with the peppers?

  15. Dispatcher

    Is that a yes?

  16. Caller

    Yes.

  17. Dispatcher

    Okay. Stay on the line. If you can’t talk, don’t talk. Just leave the phone where it is.

  18. Caller

    How long?

  19. Dispatcher

    Six minutes. I’m going to stay right here with you for all six. Tell me about the pizza. Tell me anything.

Written for Sides.

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