Dream Light
In the dramatic monologue from Dream Light, Eugene tells Tarva how he became friendly with a mouse he named Plato.
EUGENE: I know it may seem odd for me to be friendly with a mouse, but we got to know one another. During the breaks, I’d take a breather in the alley and sit down on my usual cart to eat some lunch, and along comes Plato, watching me with those big beady eyes. He was on the hunt for scraps, so I’d share bits of whatever I had with him. It got to the point where he started eating cheese straight from the palm of my hand. Before long, he’d run on up along the top of my shoulder to kiss my ear to thank me. (smiles)
Once, he nestled himself in the front pocket of my shirt, and he quietly fell asleep. It was a charming sight, watching him. I had to finish my shift while he slept the entire time, moving gently so as not to disturb him or bump into anything.
I had a feeling that he wouldn’t be gone for long; I was wondering if he’d ever be back.
I am of the mind that I should take him home with me one of these nights so he’s safe and won’t go scaring you anymore.
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In the one-act play Dream Light, Eugene seeks to hold on to hope while closing the restaurant for the night alongside his co-worker Tarva.1 woman, 2 men. Drama.
