*Not sure if I would want this scene as an opening act, maybe. I just started writing one late night, not sure if it's going anywhere. Let me know what you all think. I wrote w/ the intention that woman be a soccer mom, and genie be someone portraying a Queen Latifah sort of attitude. Perhaps suitable for a high school/middle school play.
Woman: You want to grant me three wishes? Oh, how lovely!
Genie: I am a genie. How often do you see floating translucent beings with wispy tails like this? (files nails).
Woman: I guess you’re right. Well… um… you put me on the spot. (To self) What did Dan say he wanted? (pulls out and fiddles with daily planner) Center cut chops from market? Oops wrong list. Err. No, what was it? The…the…the beach house? Yacht? Oh here it is! (reads title of list) Dan’s three wishes in case I happen to run into magical genie.
Genie: (darts eyes at woman) Do not tell me that you have a pre-made list of your, err, Dan’s wishes?
Woman: Well, he he, I wasn’t exactly saving this for a rainy day. Something I just do. Keeps me focused and organized so Dan can be happy.
Genie: Wait, wait, wait. Who’s this Dan character and why are you so concerned about what he wants?
Woman: Well because he’s my husband. Why else?
Genie: (shakes head) Mmmm mmm honey. I’m about to finish up right here (keeps filing nails) and get right back to my beauty sleep in my lamp.
Woman: But… I thought I had three wishes.
Genie: YOU had three wishes, not Dan. You tell your little Danny boy if he wants his wishes, he has to stumble upon muah who only comes out every couple of centuries. Even at that, I just come out because I feel sorry for you mortals, hmm. You remind me exactly why I keep to myself.
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