(Already moving toward the door) I need air.
(Almost whispering) It’s worse.
(Suddenly loud) Don’t tell me what to do! (He catches himself. Softer.) I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Just – let me go.
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(Handing tea to Celia) Drink this. You haven’t eaten all day.
Tomorrow… (He opens his eyes. Dead stare.) Tomorrow’s already too late.
A Hatful of Rain (Act I, Scene 1 – Excerpt) Playwright: Based on Michael V. Gazzo’s original Format: Stage play script Pages: ~3 PDF pages when formatted [Page 1] a hatful of rain play script pdf
Then don’t say it. (She takes his face in her hands) Just stay. Just stay here tonight. We’ll figure it out tomorrow.
You’re not hungry, he’s not hungry – nobody eats in this house except the cockroaches.
An excerpt from Act I, Scene 1
(His voice breaking) You don’t understand.
Leave her alone? I should leave her alone to watch you fall apart? (She crosses to Johnny) What’s wrong with you, my son? You walk around like a man with a fever.
(Quietly) Johnny, if you walk out that door right now, I don’t know if I’ll be here when you come back. (Already moving toward the door) I need air
I’m going out.