untitled (bad communication)

Needed:

A man and woman, dressed in everyday clothes, chairs maybe a table/counter thing, phone (cell and wall if possible ) (or ringing noise, whatever will be easiest, play can be modified).

Play:

Woman: (slightly distracted as man walks in) Hi honey, how was your day?

Man: (perky and unaware of her state of distraction) Pretty good, uneventful, but---

(Man’s phone rings)

Man: (Picking up the phone) Bill! (turns away from woman and takes a few steps away, speaking in a hushed tone) Yeah, yeah, I know, We have got to do something about that! (Even more hushed as he notices his girl standing, arms crossed). Um, I gotta go, I’ll call you later.

Man: Hey babe, sorry about that, business, you know how it is.

Woman: (sounding tired) Sure, whatever, -- Dinner is in the oven. Something has been on my mind, I think we should--

(Man’s phone rings)

Man: Hey Steve! - How you been? -- Yeah, I know! Its really been a while, we should. How ‘bout now? You doing anything? (Glancing at woman) (somewhat angrily and begrudgingly) Oh, wait, I can’t, I’ll, um, call you later.

Man: I, -- sorry.

Woman: It's always like this with you, I always take second to work and your buddies, don't you --

(Man’s phone rings)

Man: Jenny! Wow! It's really great to hear from you! How have you been? -- Yeah, we should defiantly catch up, dinner, tomorrow night? How does that sound?

Woman: See, now I KNOW thats not business! (turns and walks toward the door).

Man: Wait, Honey, please wait!

Woman: Wait? What exactly do you think I've been doing? Oh, right, I've been waiting for you! and now you just want a little more time? How much do I have to give of myself to get anything from you, have you finally realized i have feelings too?!!

Man: Wait, please, no, thats not it at all, please lets just talk... Please!

Woman: What do you think I have been trying to do for the last week?! Everyday is the same! I need more! (Walks out).

(Curtain)