The Minotaur

Tea, stage right, opens a letter with her name on it. She begins to read. Lindsay, stage left, walks forward and joins Tea, speaking in unison for “I’ve always been afraid of death.” Lindsay then takes over until “Love Lindsay,” which is said in unison. Neither is aware of the other’s presence on stage.

Dear Mom,

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been afraid of death. Not the traditional fear of the unknown or of going to hell or of living an unfulfilled life, but rather, I was afraid of being alone. I just could never wrap my head around the concept of an afterlife, and all I could ever think of was being alone in the dark, cramped coffin. But then, after Benny died, I guess I became more afraid of life than I was of death. I didn’t know how to return to the real world, so I just didn’t. I think I got lost in my own head. I just kept winding through this labyrinth but I couldn’t find a way out so I just kept walking and walking and walking and WALKING. Pause. I just had to stop walking. I had to get out of that maze. I’ve moved on Mom, and I hope you will too.

Love,

Lindsay

Pause. Lindsay slowly pulls out a gun and aims it at Tea.


Lindsay: Sorry Mom, but I just can’t be alone.