Reena’s Exploration Challenge #138 — Reena Saxena

All the world”s a stage, And all men and women merely players…..This was said in the context of the seven phases of man. The journey of each man has a sense of perseverance. A one Act Play explores Man’s willingness and courage to walk in someone else’s shoes, playing contrasting roles.

Roles and Players

1. Character :   Mrs. X    Age : 45 years    Gender :  Female

2. Character :   Maid Y   Age : 30 years    Gender :  Female

Act 1  Scene 1

The curtain rises to a sunny Monday morning in Mrs. X’s residence.

Mrs. X is pacing back and forth, glancing at the clock from time to time. Mentally making a list of chores to me completed before heading off to work, she mutters to herself, ‘ It’s an hour past her usual time, why isn’t she here yet?’. She is referring to her Help, Maid…