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Sample idea: Amateur dramatic wedding
An actor and actress in an amateur dramatic society have to
play lovers on stage. They're embarrassed as they don't really
know each other, but they have to perform very intimate scenes
that include kissing. At first their performance is nervous and
wooden, but with extra coaching from the producer their performance
suddenly becomes much more realistic. The other actors begin
to suspect that something is going on.
The new couple make no secret of the fact that they have become
lovers. The other members of the group are fully aware that this
is not an easy relationship for them. Perhaps the actress is
a single parent, and the actor's wife died while giving birth
to their child, who was left disabled as a result. Their children
have to be left with carers while they are at the rehearsals
- which is the only chance they have to get out of the house.
This relationship is not going to be plain sailing. It's difficult
for the couple to meet, apart from at rehearsals, and there's
much wrestling of consciences and so on. But the play saves their
relationship: despite all the arguments, expressions of doubt,
and guilty feelings that went on during the day, each evening
they have to get up on stage and become lovers again. Their problems
are quickly forgotten after a few seconds in each other's arms.
After each performance they go to the bar to wind down with
the rest of the cast. They sit close together, holding hands
and gazing into each other's eyes. Love blossoms, and since the
hall where the group will give their performance is licensed
for weddings, the couple decide to get married immediately after
the final performance. Getting married will solve so many of
their problems, enable them to be together all the time, and
unite the two families.
Their children and their carers are in the audience on the final
night. When the producer comes on stage at the end of the show,
everyone is expecting the customary thank you speeches. But they
are in for a surprise - they are about to witness a wedding!
The hall erupts with applause.
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