CHARACTERS
- JOSIAH GASKIN - A young man, fresh from school, desiring to make his way in the world.
CHELSEA BARDELLINI - A beautiful young woman, who has recently given up on dating.
SETTING
A dance venue in San Francisco. A dance venue in Redwood City. A small airport in Monterey Bay.
TIME
June 3rd, 2014. June 6th, 2014. August 1st, 2015.
ACT 1
SCENE 1
A dimly lit ballroom in the Mission district of San Francisco. Blues music plays. Women and men hug as the song finishes and move to switch partners
CHELSEA
Spins with her partner, then laughs as the dance finishes. She is wearing a red skirt.
Thank you so much! What was your name?
JOSIAH
Sees Chelsea across the room, and begins to walk towards her
CHELSEA
Sees Josiah approaching and begins to walk towards him
GUY 1, GIRL 1 IN UNISON
Extend a hand towards Chelsea, Josiah respectively
Would you like to dance?
JOSIAH, CHELSEA IN UNISON
Oh, I was going… Yes, I mean, I would love to.
Couples dance as lights fade
CURTAIN
Scene 2
A crowded ballroom in Redwood City. Tango and Blues music plays. Women and men hug, then separate as a song ends.
CHELSEA
Spins with her partner, then laughs as the dance finishes. She is wearing a red skirt.
Thank you so much! What was your name?
JOSIAH
Enters, stage left, sees Chelsea, and strides towards her
CHELSEA
Turns to waiting Guy 2
Hi! How are you this evening? Yes, I would love to dance!
JOSIAH
Darn.
Positions himself near Chelsea as she finishes her dance
May I have a dance?
CHELSEA
Yes of course! Pause Do I know you from somewhere?
JOSIAH
I tried to ask you to dance on Monday, but you were too popular!
They dance and talk as lights fade
CURTAIN
Scene 3
A small airport on Monterey Bay. The sky is overcast with hints of sunlight peeking through.
CHELSEA
It’s been a wonderful 2 years with you. I can’t believe you’re taking me skydiving for our anniversary! Now I know why my Dad seemed so happy today! You told him we were doing this, didn’t you?
JOSIAH
Maybe. Should I have told you beforehand?
CHELSEA
No no, I wanted it to be a surprise! I just hope I can actually jump!
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
We have clear skies! Everyone come over and get your gear on. Except for… I need Josiah Gaskin to come to the office.
JOSIAH
Jogs towards the office, reaching into his pocket for the ring
Cut to the landing zone, a sandy area with a large sign painted in the ground reading “Will you marry me Chelsea?”
JOSIAH
Unbuckles his harness and takes the ring, dropping to a knee next to the sign
CHELSEA
Yelling as she comes in for the landing
YES! YES! YES!
Chelsea tackles Josiah as the lights fade