ANCHOR (New York / Nigeria Story) [Screenplay]

Episode Five:- ..." We. Are done."

It's 3. o'clock in the afternoon. Dianna walked inside the theatre. Both the stage and the auditorium were empty. Nobody was in sight.

DIANNA:- Hello!! ( her voice echoed through the theatre) is anyone here?!!! ( her voice echoed again)

VERO:- (from behind Dianna) hello...

DIANNA:- ( shocked) wow! You scared me.

VERO:- believe me, I'm more scared than you. ( Dianna seemed confused) anyways, forgive my manners. I'm Veronica Disweet, but you can call me Vero.

DIANNA:- nice to meet you Vero. I'm Dianna Martin( they shake hands)

VERO:- I know your name already...God. you really look like her up close.

DIANNA:- "who" up close?

VERO:- the original Lea. The person you are acting as.

DIANNA:- wait. You mean the character I'm acting as is real?

VERO:- yes. Don't worry. When you read the script you will know the whole story. OK?

DIANNA:- Yeah sure. Hmm... I'm here for rehearsals but nobody is here, am I late?

VERO:- yes you are. rehearsals were over 10 minutes ago.

DIANNA:- oh my ... ( she looked shocked. Mostly looks scared) Am so sorry . I won't be...

VERO:- haha I'm kidding. You're early. ( Dianna gave her an annoyed look) come on...I was just joking. Follow me. ( They walked backstage and climbed upstairs then stopped in front of a white door which had Dianna's name on it) Tintina asked me to show you to your own dressing room. Here are the keys to your door and your locker inside. ( giving Dianna the keys) as you can see your name is well written on the door So that you would not get confused...or lost.

DIANNA:- (she laughed) you are really funny.

VERO:- hmm...I get that a lot. Come on. Let's go back downstairs. The rest of the crew must have started coming. ( they walked back downstairs and the other cast were already there wearing their rehearsal clothes ) see. I told you. So now we have to wait for Mr. Riley and Tintina to come. ( Bello then walked up to the stage.)

BELLO:- hi guys...

VERO:- Hey Bello. Dianna. Meet the original Bello. Bello well you know her already...

BELLO:- pleased to meet you Dianna.

DIANNA:- ( shaking hands with Bello) pleasure is all mine.

BELLO:- ( he looks at Dianna) wow.. ( he then turns to Vero) it's as if she is Lea's twin...

DIANNA:- ( she smiled) well actually I am a...

VERO:- oh!! they are here. ( Mr. Riley and Tintina entered and whisper to Dianna) Dianna, Mr. Riley is very Sensitive so act natural. OK?

DIANNA:- OK..( Vero then tap her shoulder and sat on the auditorium chair).

MR RILEY:- ( climbing the stage with Tintina behind.) all right people!. Places!! ( clapping his hands together) now! I'm glad to introduce two new members of our family. Bello Mohammed and Dianna Martin ( Everyone whooped and clapped) all right!!!. ( the stage went silent) begin!!! ( he clapped his hands as "guy- by Lady gaga" began playing. Mr. Riley is directing the choreography.)