Enduring Love Act 1 Scene 1 Summary
Prologue In the prologue, you will meet Chris. Chris is the impresario of the theatre in which the play will take place. Chris is known for being a bit short-tempered and harsh, but it is important to remember that he is only this way due to unfortunate events in his past.
Scene 1 Scene 1 begins with the introduction of two great friends; Padraic and Nathan. They both plan on auditioning for a spot in the theatre, but they have many reservations. In Padraic’s case, he is very clear about being disheartened by the countless rejections he has endured in response to his comedy routine. Nathan on the other hand, tries to play it cool, but he is too fearful that people may be right about his acting being a foolish career for him to enter.
Scene 2 Padraic and Nathan arrive at the theatre for the audition at the theater where they are greeted by the stage manager, Mr. Cai. Shortly after, Sarah, the leading lady of the theatre, enters and warns them of Chris’s bad temper and wishes them luck at their audition. The two men audition but unfortunately things do not go the way the two friends hope.
Scene 3 Jason, Sarah’s brother, arrive at the theater with some bad news about a loved one. Sarah, being the older sister tries to remain strong for the sake of her brother. It takes a bit of convincing but she manages to remind Jason that their loved one is always with them, as long as they keep her in memory and make her proud by sticking together.
Scene 4 Padraic attempts to mend things with Nathan. He apologizes for getting distracted from their friendship, and they reconcile. Nathan admits that he was wrong too and the two become friends again and agree to support each other in their careers.
Scene 1 Scene 1 begins with the introduction of two great friends; Padraic and Nathan. They both plan on auditioning for a spot in the theatre, but they have many reservations. In Padraic’s case, he is very clear about being disheartened by the countless rejections he has endured in response to his comedy routine. Nathan on the other hand, tries to play it cool, but he is too fearful that people may be right about his acting being a foolish career for him to enter.
Scene 2 Padraic and Nathan arrive at the theatre for the audition at the theater where they are greeted by the stage manager, Mr. Cai. Shortly after, Sarah, the leading lady of the theatre, enters and warns them of Chris’s bad temper and wishes them luck at their audition. The two men audition but unfortunately things do not go the way the two friends hope.
Scene 3 Jason, Sarah’s brother, arrive at the theater with some bad news about a loved one. Sarah, being the older sister tries to remain strong for the sake of her brother. It takes a bit of convincing but she manages to remind Jason that their loved one is always with them, as long as they keep her in memory and make her proud by sticking together.
Scene 4 Padraic attempts to mend things with Nathan. He apologizes for getting distracted from their friendship, and they reconcile. Nathan admits that he was wrong too and the two become friends again and agree to support each other in their careers.