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BENNY

AND ONCE AGAIN…
THAT KID WHO CALLED YOU FAMILY…
THAT KID WHO CALLED YOU HOME…
THAT KID WHO PLAYED THE PALACE…
WILL BE…
THERE!

(On peak of [Piano: crescendo], he strides off.)

[Piano: Button]

ACT I / Scene II

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Scene. The modern, upscale, midtown offices of Shapiro Talent Associates. We see several mothers
grooming and coaching their kids. Benny enters and approaches Madalyn‘s receptionist.

(Benny enters)

ANN
(Abrupt) Whattaya want?

BENNY
(Chipper) Oh, hi, Ann! How‘s your morning?

ANN
She‘s on the phone. With Kelly‘s mom.

BENNY
Oh! Well that case, she won‘t mind the interruption.

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Benny walks past Ann and into Madalyn‘s office. Scene evolves to Maddie‘s office.

MADALYN
(On phone) No, Jean. She‘s too tall. (Listens) No, Jean. Too old. (Listens) No, Jean. The other
networks won't touch her. (Listens) I know, Jean- you‘ve "never been one to push".

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