[ Mock Whimpering ] I fell. "The Shape of Things" follows a rather nerdy security guard named Adam (Paul Rudd), who seems to have found the girl of his dreams in the person of art student Evelyn (Rachel Weisz). Thank you. That's not funny. Why don't you let her speak? "Statement.". [Philip ] Get in the tank with us. The four-character play explores how far someone is willing to go and how much they change for who (or what) they love. you knew that. In this scene, Evelyn was attempting to disfigure a statue in the pursuit of making . <> you're right. That's all. Beauty And The Beast 9. - Really. So, as soon as you vibes bad, you may not think consequently difficult very nearly this book. - What is she-- - It's not, like, totally official yet. Okay? But that is not the way I would describe him to people- sweet. For "us"? [6] The play was adapted for the screen by LaBute, and features the original cast reprising their roles for the film version.[7]. Well, just, you know, he's changed. All right? you bet. 3 0 obj As with Sarah Ruhl last week this will. Now it'll be easy for many of you to condemn my actions as harsh, inhumane or just unrealistic as you drive or walk home tonight, but how many here can say that they've never looked at their significant other and/or a business associate and said, "They're perfect, they're great, except for just one thing" Well I too have taken my base materials and honed them into something new, something unique and, in the eyes and standards of society, something arguably improved. endstream I'll take the risk. stream (Indicating after photo) Not bad, huh? The 23 Best Disney Movie Monologues For Auditions (Animated Movies) 1. I mean, if I've completely missed the point here. At the museum. Phil told me about it. I really need to get go- - Don't go. endobj If it hadn't been her, if it'd have been oh, say, that cute waitress the other night. stream Thanks for writing!If you're looking for comedic stuff, check out Theresa Rebeck -- her stuff is a little overdone, but she's excellent. I didn't mean that you-. A short list of alterations I've induced would include eating better and losing weight--some 25 pounds or more--an exercise regimen that included both cardiovascular work and weight training, the purchase of contact lenses, a complete change in hairstyles and significant wardrobe alterations as well. The Shape of Things. He's changed. Oh, I'm not sorry, not for what I've done. The Shape of Things concerns Adam--a young man working his way through college as, among other things, a security guard--and Evelyn--a college student and artist intent on vandalizing a statue at Adam's museum. $$9XR>kw 2=6eznxol|C][_OAes,Nb3LacP.G]2R> No. So I say go for it. - Does that mean that you have a split personality? Let me ask you this. . endstream Published 2001. I'm, you know, worried. After a moment, takes a nibble. It's, uh, Falling down is not nothing. - No. No. No, I-- It's all right. [ Chuckles ]. Timid Adam (Paul Rudd), a part time museum guard and student at Mercy College, meets his match one day when he confronts art school grad, Evelyn (Rachel Weisz), as she prepares to deface a statue in the museum. 12 0 obj Though the vocabulary used within this script is quite simple, the messages portrayed are far from juvenile. (Beat) Like, nice Yeah, you know sweet. The other one. vtcory liked this . I just wanna- Okay. - Let's grab two close to the exit. I like your car. But you're not gonna return the favor, right? Example 1. These are surface items, to be sure, but if I, in fact, tell you that I'm going through with it and marrying the guy, you'd probably all shake my hand and say, "Wow, how the hell can I do that to my boyfriend?" They took issue with his thing- you know, the shape of it. Trust me, the monologue Ive chosen will be self-evident. She thinks of the fire and its light on her book, and the three chrysanthemums. I cannot tell a lie. Moana 17. you know that. I'm gonna do something to the nude. We met, and he told me all about it. Did you get to keep the cord job, or did she make you toss it? - Then why didn't you? [ Chuckles ]. The piece itself is untitled since I think, I hope, that it will mean something different to each of you and, frankly, anyone who sees it. - Hold up. It was okay. Quadrilaterals, The Shape of Things to Come: personalised learning charlesleadbeater.net//2005/01/The-shape-of-things-to-come.pdfThe Shape of Things to Come: personalised learning through collaboration, The Shape of Things to Come v0i5 - Galaksija, The Shape Of Things To Come | Autodesk2020, The Shape of Things to Come - Resolution Foundation, Shape Background Modeling : The Shape of Things cs.uky.edu/~jacobs/papers/jacobs_WMVC07.pdfShape Background Modeling : The Shape of Things That Came Nathan Jacobs and Robert Pless. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. you can tell me what I did wrong. Don't! Uh-huh. you know. (Smiles). endobj No. And yet open any fashion magazine, turn on any television program and the world will tell youhe's only gotten more interesting, more desirable, more normal. Why is he your friend? But we're at my place now, so we sing it from the eaves. Don't do that, okay? What if I'm your first? When nerdy Adam Sorenson, an English Literature major at Mercy, a fictitious Midwestern college, meets Evelyn Ann Thompson, an attractive graduate art student, at the local museum where he works, his life takes an unexpected turn. I'll tell you something real. It didn't hold any meaning for us. - I don't see you shower or getting dressed. And now you just quit. Anyway, later on he said something like. - All she said was-- - I know what she said. [Philip Chortles ] Oh, Phil, stop being-. Yes. Monsters Inc. 7. 23 0 obj God, no, not at all. No, I applaud you. Only that. Any moment I can get with you. Only indifference is suspect. The Shape of Things, written by Neil LaBute, discovers the deceitfulness and manipulation that symbolizes relationships. endstream Non-stepper, I mean. Then, look, all I'm-- I'm saying is that, in my opinion. endobj Seriously, though, can you believe that shit? - [ Whispers ] The penis. I mean, granted, I usually love it when a woman removes her tampon in front of me. [ Chuckles ] That's a good word, huh? Maybe it would help him, you know, be better or something. you and Jenny- I can't believe that. A kid, um, threw a stick at me, first grade. - No. Although "The Shape Of Things" is fairly well-known in the theater world, it is far from a household name. I mean, you lost both of us a lot of dates with that thing on, okay? Well, Phil's got, like, six of those "one things," but it's the same idea. you helped me once, I think. It stars Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz, Gretchen Mol and Fred Weller. Evelyn leaves Adam standing alone in the gallery. Jul 26, 2020 - A one minute dramatic female monologue from the film, 'The Shape of Water' Jul 26, 2020 - A one minute dramatic female monologue from the film, 'The Shape of Water' Pinterest. Yes! - I mean, I can't tell, so I figured- - That's because you see you every day, shower, getting dressed-. Ours, right? How could you not find that moving, what she was doing? Make love in a bathroom stall. Nobody here at school? - [ Sighs ] - I've just been busy with work and all. Remember when he was a kid, there was an old guy with fake contact lenses-, [ Imitates Chinese Accent ] Grasshopper. I can't. - Well, I should probably grab a seat. Jenny was just saying that she thinks you're great. It's the total point. - I don't know what to say. I found that with the right coaxing- yes, coaxing, often of a sexual nature and often in very public arenas, I'll admit-. Bl>}ny~8yG}>o}'o+b&7 s i([uD^QBhds_O.zfY&7wrW(>k#udo-6|33p0hDkt]l-@p:{ Before responding, she invites him to her thesis presentation. <> So, I promise to make this presentation as quick and painless as possible and get you back home as swiftly as I can. I asked for it. I made sure that nothing was ever forced during our sessions or "sittings" together--I can't really say they were dates, not on my part, although the allusion of "dating" was imperative--and that his free will was always at the forefront of each decision. The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde. Then what? Not the one we're seeing, though, is it? He goes over to the TV and pushes "Play" as it shows when the two of them were in bed making love. And he'd take it too. [ Chuckles ] Yeah, it is. The accompanying visual portion of this graduate thesis project is currently available in the exhibition gallery across the way. The Shape of Things culminates in an eponymous long poem that asks if a poiesis of "network being" is possible and suggests that there might be some other way to dance to the sounds of our present. - If you're angry with me, all right, but this is not- - We're just talking. With that in mind, I present you with my newest work. Evelyn is a graduate art student and Adam is an undergraduate English student at the same college who also works at a nearby museum as a security guard. Ty;lX Because I think you're pretty amazing And you're almost married, so why shouldn't it be? Ah, now you're gonna get all scientific on me. "The Shape of Things" is the third of these films. Yeah, for, like, a month now. Unless you guys have something else you want to tell me about- meaning the drive. But I think it was a gesture, a kind of manifesto, if you will-. Zfae, yku bmkw swfft. No, no. Now, I love him and all. Well, if they're deejays, they usually get asked to play " Misty" on the radio all the time. Abdulbari Sweneya 3.5 Personal Response Essay .pdf. endstream Right. The Shape of Things (2003). It's just, let's not watch it. Nay, either tell me where thou hast been, or I will. "He's changed," but she implied for the better. The only thing that would help him is a fuckin' knife through his throat. So you're sort of in uncharted waters here. She wanted to get together and. In The Shape of Things, that darkness is undeniably there, but its simmering just underneath the surface until it boils over in a gut-punch ending. 19 0 obj Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! At first, its little things like losing some weight and letting his hair grow out. This is a beautiful monologue for a female audition in the age range of the thirties, forties, and fifties. Difference is good. Hey! I've seen you in there. (Although this set, by Simon Higlett, is a little simplified from the Almeida production and the music links are now by Fraternity, rather than Smashing Pumpkins.) Okay, can we just stop this now, please? But, hey, that's subjective. - I'm one of those people. homework. Don't mind that you can't speak, either. She's making that up. Right? I'm here till 5:00, 5:30 easy, and I have a second job to get to- the video store. I was wondering if you had any suggestions or could point me in the direction of a good play/playwright? Lots of things. It- It may be a touch early to start dictating who my friends are. No, it means I was born in June. The Shape of Water (Zelda) Zelda recounts finding a turtle in the road during her childhood in this thought-provoking monologue that questions how the actions of humans affect everything around us. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. In theatre school I either had teachers who handed him out to everyone saying "He writes like real people talk about things you'll be able to relate to. No, I wish there were a few more lovely people in the world. Powered by. stream you can just see his- [ Man ] Twig. Truthfully? See, I'm totally different. He's just I dunno, being funny. Then it should be fine if we were to [Man ] # Oooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh#, # Oooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh #, # Oooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh #, # Oooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh ##. What if they call my name though? In 2013, Samuel Filler directed it at the Arcola Theatre. "I knew at this. I can't believe it. not open my lips so wide as a bristle may enter in . Read this book several times to the children. <> His relationship with his best friends girlfriend, Jenny, gets a little ambiguous. if you could alter just one thing about them or even to get them to stop wearing sunglasses up on their head all the time. I can't believe it. Hey! Later, Evelyn cajoles Adam into undergoing plastic surgery to fix his large and naturally misshapen nose and succeeds in persuading him to cut himself off from Phillip and Jenny, whose relationship she ruins. I've just been around his type, that's all, and I don't like him. I don't know anything about you. Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring But you have to do me a favor. Pick this up if you. Really. Shes just spent the entire play making this man into exactly who she wants him to be and she knows that thats not okay. This is her reason, her defense, her thesis that shes given up her life for the past year to prove. It's no big thing. What? [ Woman ] We would like to remind our visitors today that the documentary film on the works of Alex Katz will begin in 10 minutes in the Brunnell Theater. Read Free Shape Of Things Neil Labute Script lesson gives. Neil LaBute was born in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. Mk, mk nkons yft, nut bjmc k`. I don't want to sound old-fashioned here, but you're a step away from fuckin' around on me. you're really the obnoxious type. And is that terrible? you're not supposed to do that. I can't really show my face in the streets, so it seemed logical. W-W-Wait. And as stated earlier(Phillip leaves) these universal corrections culminated in an offer of marriage to me, this coming from a confirmed, albeit young, bachelor. View All Characters in The Shape of Things. but it really is the capper to my time here at Mercy. The film's central themes are stoicism, the limits of art, psychopathy, intimacy, and people's willingness to do things for love.[5]. Calgary Christian High School. - Now she knows. No big deal. ROMEO: Peace, peace, Mercutio, peace! your nose looks-- How much weight have you lost? endobj Then she said it wasn't really an operation, perse, just some thing you had done- a "procedure.". Boy, he really got under your skin, didn't he? you'd more likely hate me forever than be grateful. The Shape of a Girl is a monologue written from the perspective of the central character, Braidie. 7 0 obj COBGNIHfLt I have always stood by the single and simple conceit that I am an artist. The Shape of Things, by Neil LaBute HI. waiting at home for me, hoping this went well, wanting to make love? What is the purpose of the study titled Susceptibility to Declarative Memory Interference is Pronounced in Primary Insomnia? endstream What do you think? Listen, don't encourage him. I made suggestions, created the illusion of interest and desire, but never said, "You must do this." endobj [ Chuckles ]. . I learned that creeks and rivers carve and shape their way, leading to a big body of water. I mean, almost everyone I've ever gone out with. Thank you. Everything., I love this part, I love this play, I love the complete turn around it does and the ways in which. Who cares? He asks her if "anything you told me about yourself was true" and she tells him what she whispered in his ear the night they had sex on tape was true. Oh, yeah? In a word, better. I only did it for the effect. But I would tell you, Jenny. So just tell me what to do, and I'll do it. Yeah- No, you're right-. Are you disfigured because ofit? You can browse and/or search. He put on quite the show. The Shape Of Things Analysis. What was that all about? MARIA. Stop me before I-. - What, you don't believe me? There is minimal adaptation in the movie version, something for which LaBute has been criticized. Now we are back in the world of chamber dramas involving a handful of intimately linked characters. and I haven't really answered the guy yet. you could be lying to me. 28 0 obj Thank you for coming out tonight--its the middle of finals and I'm sure this is not how most of you would choose to spend your time away from campus.on campus. Each "POTW" is a playable RealAudio recording of one of their songs. The play was directed by LaBute himself. - What do you mean, "saying"? The Shape of a Girl. - It was still wrong to treat her like that. I think what you've done with Adam-- it's really great. This got me thinking about myself, and all the things that have shaped me; They are like the creeks and rivers of my life and I am that big body of water. I told you what I did. . Two intertwined couples make up the story: the dating Evelyn and Adam and the engaged Phillip and Jenny. cool-girl-is . Whatever the cost. This girl is the messiah. So do me a little favor. That one time! " - What's the big deal? I think everyone should see themselves doing it. Guillermo del Toro was years into the process of outlining and constructing a story for his monstrous love story, The Shape of Water, when he realizes that something was missing. Eventually, Adam learns that he has been part of Evelyn's MFA thesis project, a topic often mentioned in conversation but never fully explained. Yeah, its kind of horrible. - It's not supposed to be sexy. I don't think a person's dick can be a manifesto. It was just a-. Just that, um, I don't think it was just kids playing. (EVE/EVAN) standing all alone, punch in one hand, cookie in the other. More often than not, human's immediate reaction to threatening forces is to escape from it. What'd he say? Please ________the box of decorations near the door. Only to indifference do I say, "**** you". Is this, like, my last meal or something? Catching her in the act, they discuss the pros and cons of censorship, "flirt" with one another and set up a date later in the week. Anyway, you helped me. The SUNY Oswego theatre department next month will present playwright Neil LaBute's romantic drama "The Shape of Things," a "shocking" production that exposes four college students entangled in relationships to harsh life lessons about moral conflicts. I think this is a bigger discussion than before Jenny and Philip get here. Scottsdale, AZ, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. It's supposed to be God. Rachel Weisz seems to be everywhere. The original play The Shape of Things premiered at the Temporary Almeida Theatre at Kings Cross, London in 2001, with Paul Rudd as Adam, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn, Gretchen Mol as Jenny, and Fred Weller as Phillip. So don't you trust me, then, to know how I feel? Ummmmyou may be asking yourselves, "Well did she at least tell him?" Philip did. I promise that you'll have your answer. That's the idea, isn't it? I may have a big fucking mouth, but at least I keep it to myself. Why do we act the way we do around certain people? - No, no, no. Adam is a stereotypical nerdy guy--hes an English literature major who has an appreciation for art and hasnt had luck with women. /Contents 10 0 R>> 'Cause when it comes to routine, you used to be, like, Mister goddamn Rogers. Phoenix, AZ, Freaky Friday You can examine the stone and setting further when it's placed in the exhibit. This is a "before" picture that I had a classmate take of us [Scattered Chuckling] That was our first official encounter after he asked me out at his place of work-. The rest I got from lover boy's diary. I don't know how many nights I listened to this guy say, " Not me, man. BTW, there are already some interesting selections available in . In her play, The Shape of a Girl, Joan MacLeod demonstrates that an individual often reacts in an inhumane manner towards a moral issue when under the pressure . Publicly humiliated and emotionally devastated, Adam confronts Evelyn in the gallery (as no one else showed up to the Q&A afterwards), demanding an explanation for her actions. fish around slowly until he figured out if it was her or me. I recently finished reading "The Shape of Things" by Neil Labute and the words and characters have still managed to remain on my brain. 27 0 obj I remember vaguely. That's fine. - Un-fucking-believable! eG9k9OX ,b6G#NV^%7i}K8(j8Z.d1s.C^2c( 10 0 obj All she said that night-. as a spinach-and-mushroom calzone can be. He is immediately smitten with the spirited young woman and they start to date. No. Yes, you do. Indeed, he had relations with his best friend's fiancee and continues to harbor details from us about the incident to this day. So that doesn't exactly make me want to come clean here. Through her narrative, Braidie introduces us to many different characters, all of whom . When? - Well, it's that sort of deal, isn't it? She came over one day after seeing you guys, I guess. I mean, you don't know anything? It must have been winter, for they'd finished their tea and she . Hey! The Shape of Things Taking out school loans, mostly. But definitely once, when we were first going out and he was seeing somebody else. I mean, my own insecurities and looking for a reason to not-, Jump off the deep end? Just studying, working on my art. The Shape Of Things Almeida at King's Cross, London; 380 seats; 27.50 ($41) top Production: An Almeida Theater presentation of a play in one act written and directed by Neil LaBute. And if I did, you know, know something and then told you. I'm exaggerating. verso Notes then you ought to at least realize there's a price to it all. It's okay. you know that. I think it is very bold. you should do something with it, your hair. - I mean, Adam wrote something in his journal, obviously. The Shape of Things- Adam's Monologue Devin A. you think I wanted to kiss that guy? Starbucks or somewhere-- the mall maybe. Evelyn, though evidently alright with the changes, confronts him about Jenny, and in defense he proposes. No way, man.". Never having had much success with women, Adam is flattered when Evelyn shows an interest in him and, at her suggestion, gets a new hairstyle, begins a regular exercise regimen, eats healthier foods, dresses more stylishly, acts more confident and dominant, and begins wearing contact lenses instead of his usual eyeglasses. His changes have been her project over the year, and the ways in which he has become more appealing overall are evidence of her sculpting. At the end of the presentation, she rejects his proposal. With that in mind, I present to you this, my newest work. Phillip. 26 0 obj "[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 59 out of 100, based on 35 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[13]. This is a very entertaining play that centers around the drama of human relationships. Updated on March 16, 2020. <> you're right next to someone known as "cute waitress." SCENE V. OLIVIA'S house. - Okay, this is getting a little-, Adam, you can really pick 'em. endobj I mean, not an admittance of guilt, exactly. Maybe because she was finger painting portraits of her daddy using menstrual blood. you know that? you guys are gonna- Underwater. (Laughs) Which is fine, since I realize I have been my entire academic life--at someone's mercy, that is--which reaches back to when I was five. The accompanying visual portion of this graduate thesis project is currently under review but will hopefully be available in the exhibition gallery down the hall for your perusal next week, so if you don't stay tonight for punch and cookies, ummm please stop by and take a look at your convenience. I call this act "morally questionable" because it seems to be motivated, in my mind at least, as much out of guilt as genuine feelings for me. Yeah. Now we take it down to the-- the beach and bury it. Well, that's okay. endstream I do. 'Cause I don't think I could get into that actually. That is nuts. They start dating. Oh, God, you're a goner. you feel that way about me. If you get off on showing people my old socks [ Cup Clatters ] I don't "get off" on it. E.T. No, we're seeing Medea. Adam is a nerdy, awkward English major working part-time in a museum as a security guard. - Drama, teen, young adult, adult, female No Release: When we encounter difficult situations, we're told crying can give us a good release. This is inappropriate, okay? <> I had this terrible hook. you can write a manifesto on your thing, I'm sure I read that somewhere. All of them. of our obsession with the surface of things. Good evening. be completely out of the question here? - It's called her period! In a modern version of Adam's seduction by Eve, this play pits gentle, awkward, overweight Adam against experienced, analytical, amoral Evelyn, a graduate student in art A play Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2021-10-23 13:06:50 Boxid IA40273519 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier So, is my arm unattractive to you then because of those, or not? Hey, quit sweet-talking me. Don't see them or speak to them again, not ever. Well, you're only talking to them anyway. 5 0 obj Hey. The chatty chat and the extra three bucks on the tip. endstream You can examine the stone and setting further when it's placed in the exhibit. you remember that? Oh, God, I couldn't believe that! Oh, pretty great, actually. I'm borrowing his pen, like, all the time-- hint, hint--. The Shape of a Girl Study Guide 6 CULMINATING ACTIVITY: VIOLENCE IN CONTEXT A MONSTER IN THE SHAPE OF A GIRL. A conjugal visit before I'm drawn and quartered? It's okay. The film has a 64% approval rating based on 138 reviews at Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 6.3/10. Why should they? So I had the doctor take a look at it, but he didn't operate or anything. And ladies he is available. -[Philip ] We did, yeah. /Contents 18 0 R>> your name's Thompson. hadn't heard all this stuff, wouldn't you still be happy-. No. you don't drink coffee. What? Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. /Contents 16 0 R>> It's no big deal. LaBute, the remarkable American movie director and playwright whose film IN THE COMPANY OF MEN showed a . I didn't think you'd go in for the makeover thing. [ Gasps, Laughs ]. This is the presentation monologue. I know. He calls it a heartless joke, not art, and asks for the ring back, as it was his grandmother's.

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