Play: Mr. Beholder- Me

Mr. Beholder- Me

(Three blindfolded mortals cross onstage. The only scenery is a balcony, reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet. The three stand, facing away from the eye. Man 1 is uninterested, Man 2 is proud, and Man 3 is timid.)

Man 2: We made the trip, brothers.

Man 3: Yeah (trails off)

Man 1: What?

Man 2: This is the plateau of human evolution. We may now unsheathe our immortal eyes to really view what this place truly is! To become gods ourselves!

Man 3: Yeah (trails off)

Man 1: What?

Man 2: Get your head in the game, man. Immortality awaits!

Man 1: Oh.

(beat)

Man 2: Oh?

Man 1: What?

Man 2: Open your eyes.

Man 1: Fine. (Takes off blindfold and looks around the audience, shrugs, and puts it back on.) Hunh.

Man 2: What was it like, brother?

Man 1: What?

Man 2: The experience, brother!

Man 1: Oh.

(beat)

Man 2: So?

Man 1: Oh, it was alright.

Man 2: Alright?

Man 1: Yeah, you know, it was cool.

Man 2: Well, what did you see?

Man 1: Oh, a lot of people I think.

Man 2: You think?

Man 1: I don’t know, it was dark, but really fucking bright too.

Man 2: Dark and bright?

Man 1: Yeah, how’s that for artistic, huh? (chuckles)

Man 2: Enough! Now is the time for enlightenment! Purity!

(Man 2 takes blindfold off. His prideful face takes one of humility. Then panic, ever so slowly. His muscles clinch up, his knees buckle. He sweats and melts under the stage lights. His face takes on the state of terror.)

Man 2: God, save me! It’s Hell! I’ve seen to much! Help my soul!

(Man 2 rushes offstage.)

Man 1: Hey, dude, you’re my ride!

(Man 1 follows. Man 3 is left lonely onstage. He cautiously makes his way center stage and stands erect. He slowly takes off his blindfold. He judges his surroundings, taking in the scenery. He stares forward and smile of pure happiness slides across his face.)