Straight away we drop the audience right in the middle of a snow storm. I wrote this opening cue to have immense energy drawing the audience in as the action begins immediately for this quick pace play.
How Long Have We Been Here?
As the relationship between Olivia and Ethan begins to form throughout Act 1, they begin to lose track of time. They are in their own blissful world escaped from the worries and hardships out in reality. By this point the mood is sexual and vibrant.
The True Ethan Strange? (End of Act 1)
As Ethan leaves the BnB to return to Chicago, Olivia grows curious of Ethan's true identity. Ignoring his request to look up his alias, she makes the discovery of who he really is. Taking us into Intermission.
It Wasn't Me!
In Act 2, Olivia and Ethan's relationship becomes disconnected as mistrust is in the air. Accusations of cheating as well as his alternative persona being who he truly is.
Do You Believe the Tabloids?
Ethan and Olivia's relationship is up in the air as an argument the night before causes her to lock him out of her apartment. She falls asleep taking us into the next day.
I Don't Know If I Trust You.
In this heartbreaking scene, the relationship between Ethan and Olivia has come to an end. She decides to go with a different publisher for her book premiere and throws Ethan by the wayside due to her doubt in his character.
Moving On? (Ending Sequence)
In the final scene of the play, Ethan runs into Olivia a year later. She has already moved on and refuses his advances. However, he leaves the apartment saying that he will be at the bar around the corner. We are left with Olivia alone on stage as she questions to go after him. Blackout.
