Trapped on the Wild Island

Diah Wahyu Asih

TRAPPED ON THE WILD ISLAND

PLAYERS

JASON, 18, a good-looking boy, thin.

TOBY, 17, a careless boy, tall.

VELICE, 21, a smart girl, charming.

SCENE 1. JASON wakes up in a boat, then he feels hurt on his head. When he opens his eyes he sees the blue sky above him.

TOBY (seeing JASON). Finally you wake up, we almost throw you.

JASON (holding his head). How could I get in here?

TOBY. We found you on this boat, then we just jump to this boat and then wave push us away from home.

JASON. No, no. We need to go back.

VELICE (start seeing JASON). How?

JASON. Well, I don’t know, we can turn around, right?

VELICE. No we can’t. It’s not that easy, you know. We’ve gone about 70 miles. It needs about two days to get in there, and we have no food. We could die here.

JASON. Well, who are you can talk so much thing about that?

TOBY. Um, Jason. She is my cousin, Velice, and she used to travel around the sea, so she knows much about it. Sorry I haven’t introduced you

JASON. Travel? Alone?

VELICE. My dad is a captain, and I used to come with him

JASON. I see. Well, now what will we do, Velice?

VELICE. The best way to survive in this condition is going to the closest island, then find some food to survive about three days. The closest island we can find is there. (pointing on an island).

TOBY. That looks good enough to get food, we can fishing and get some vegetables or fruits there.

VELICE. The problem is, that is a wild island

JASON. Wild? What do you mean by wild? Is there any snake there? (JASON laughs then sees TOBY).

VELICE. You don’t understand, there are monsters shaped like crocodile there. People call it Dragobad, it’s a very dangerous animal which eat anything. I ever hear that last time people go there, there is only one survive.

TOBY. Can we go to the other islands?

VELICE. Yes we can. That if we can survive until tomorrow on this boat. But seeing our present condition, we really need food immediately. We can go to that island, get food then immediately go to the boat or we die here. That’s the option.

TOBY. Or we just stay here and wait till someone save us.

VELICE. Oh really? And who is that? An angel? Well, maybe yes. Wake up Toby, our island was destroyed by the storm. If they search us, it will take about two days. And in two days, if we stay here, we will be just corpse.

JASON. Then what we do? Going that island will make us die faster then.

VELICE. No, if we focus. Dragobad can’t swim, but we can. They may a good runner, but we can run faster. We only need to take food then go directly to the boat, and they can do nothing after that.

JASON. You sure about that?

VELICE. Yes. The one who survive from there is one of my friends. So I know about the dragobad.

JASON. Ok then, what’s your plan?

SCENE 2. They three then discuss their plan to survive on the island, and finally they decide to go to the island. They let the boat stay on the water and one of them will go to the island to get something to eat. They are a good swimmer, so it won’t be problem for them.

TOBY. Ok, now is my turn (jumping to the sea and swimming to the coast). Don’t worry about me, I can handle it.

VELICE (shouting TOBY). Hey, what are you doing? Come back here!

TOBY ignores her and keep swimming while VELICE is mad at him because he is very careless.

VELICE. What are we doing now?

JASON. We wait for him. If he hasn’t back in an hour, I’ll search him.

JASON (pointing at the island). Hey, it’s him

VELICE (shouting at TOBY).That’s good, Toby. Come on!

(Suddenly a dragobad run after him. TOBY was panic then ran faster and faster. Their distance is only five meters. But his distance with water was still 15 meters.)

JASON. He won’t make it

VELICE (seeing JASON). How could you say that?

JASON (shoting at TOBY). Toby, you must climb up to that tree!

(Then JASON jumps into the water approaching the dragobad from the other side. JASON shouts at the animal which no longer chased TOBY. TOBY was still on that tree when dragobad leaved him there. VELICE who saw this condition suddenly move the boat to get Toby.)

VELICE. Toby, go down now, then come here. Fast!

TOBY stared at JASON whose still in the water shouting at the dragobad.

VELICE (convinces TOBY). He’ll be fine, he’s on the water (TOBY climbes down slowly then run fast to the boat). Come on, let’s get Jason.

(They two then come approaching JASON and bring him up to the boat. Finally, they three are saved and survive. After that, they three are laughing at what has happened to them, but suddenly become silent.)

VELICE. Do you hear that?

There is storm coming with big wave approaching them.

JASON (see the wave coming). Oh no.

(Their boat gets hit by wave and goes up then lands on the island. The dragobads are gone inside the forest because they can’t swim, but JASON, TOBY and VELICE are on that island. After the wave gone, they three are panic then push the boat into the sea. While they are pushing it, a dragobad chases them. JASON and VELICE run to the sea leaving the boat, but TOBY is still pushing the boat.)

JASON (shoting at TOBY). Leave it, Toby. Run!

VELICE. Toby, watched out! Run!

TOBY then runs to the sea, but the dragobad gets his leg.

VELICE (screaming). No!

(JASON is speechless and try to help TOBY. JASON get his hand, but dgarobad is much more powerful than them. TOBY is eaten by the animal. JASON is shocked and VELICE is crying. JASON then hugs her and calm her down. They’re still in the water with the boat still on the land, so they decide to be more careful and wait for the perfect time to get the boat out of the land. They are cold there, but they strengthen themselves. After they sure that there is no dragobad around, they push the boat to the water then stay away from the island. VELICE uses the branched and the fabric that TOBY brought to make a sail, so they needn’t to paddle but they can use the wind to move.)

SCENE 3. After they sure that there is no dragobad around, they pushed the boat to the water then stayed away from the island. Velice used the branched and the fabric that Toby brought to make a sail, so they didn’t need to paddle but they could use the wind to move.

VELICE (start speakong after the accident). Toby has saved us.

JASON. Yes, he really is a good friend. We owe him (seeing VELICE)

VELICE (smilling). Do you think we can make it?

JASON. Absolutely, I won’t waste his sacrifice.

(They two then head to their home with their new spirit.)

Love Actually

Dewintha Primadinda

LOVE ACTUALLY

PLAYERS

FRANDA, 55, a pretty old lady, bright eyes, fashionable

FRANS, 53, a humorous man, gray hair, brown eyes

JOANNA, 28, a pretty young lady, tall, fashionable, long blonde wavy hair

NOTE. The action of the play takes place in Semarang city in one of the mansion in cluster housing.

SCENE 1. On a bench in the upper balcony of their home. Present. A sunny afternoon, FRANDA in her red house dress and FRANS in his simple white polo shirt are sitting on a bench in the upper balcony of their home, enjoy the beautiful view of the sea is visible from a distance. While brew the tea warm, they are blethering, remember the old story in their relationship when they are young. The atmosphere is so romantic.

FRANDA (laying her head on FRANS’ shoulder). Do you remember honey, when we met in senior high school and I was your senior and you were my junior, then we met and known in one extracurricular?

FRANS. Ah..ya, that was an awkward moment when I crushed on you, whereas you were my senior and you had a boyfriend. (laughing) Hahahaa such a ridiculous moment. (Sighing) I remember I’d been like you about 2 years and I had to do was the hardest thing, which was just to wait for you to break up with your boyfriend.

FRANDA (laughing). Hahahah really? Go for it.

FRANS (smiling). Yeah, people told me that I was crazy because I’m falling in love with my senior who had a boyfriend. But I don’t know, I just love that girl.

FRANDA (covering her face). Ah.. you make me shy.

(Both of them are teasing each other, pinching and tickling then laugh)

FRANDA (joking). How dare you to love me, my junior.

FRANS . When you were on 12 grade and I was just 10 grade I felt so low self-esteem, beside you had a boyfriend, you were one of the charming girls on school, you had so many secret admires including me.

FRANDA (laughing). Hahahaa owww so sad . Do you feel desperate actually?

FRANS. Yeah, but I was very grateful I could see you in distance in extracurricular even you didn’t know me.

FRANDA (laughing). But, I knew that you always staring at me hohohoo.

SCENE 2. The sun began to sink in the west, it was clear from the view from them. Very beautiful. Their laughter broke the silence that was so peaceful and quiet. Then, JOANNA comes.

JOANNA (hugging FRANS and FRANDA from back). Hi, mom and dad!

FRANDA (shocking then hugging JOANNA back). Oh God, Joanna! When are you coming here? If I have heart attack you should responsibility. Oh gosh!

JOANNA (hugging). Ohh mom, I’m sorry. I’m officially missing you both.

FRANS. How are you? When are you coming here? Where is your husband?

JOANNA. Dad, you have so many questions. I’m fine dad, I arrived here last night, but I’m sorry I’m not call you first I was tired last night with my flight. And my husband still have meeting and he promises to come tonight after meeting and he sends regards for you both.

FRANDA. Oh come on, sit here with us and tell us what happen to you after a long time we didn’t meet.

JOANNA (smiling). I’m fine mom dad. As usually Adam and I take care of our business and praise to the Lord our business success.

FRANDA. Oh thanks God, I’m so proud of you.

(FRANDA and FRANS exciting).

JOANNA. And yeah, how are you mom dad? Is your asthma still relapse dad?

FRANS (smiling and embracing FRANDA). No, I feel better now, because your mom always by my side.

JOANNA. Oww..both of you still be my Idol couple in the world mom, dad. I love you all so much. I’m very grateful to have you and I’m your child. And ...yeah, I heard you were laughing so loud before I was shocked you. What happen?

FRANDA. Oh, your father and I remember our moment in the past when the first time we met and so many things that I don’t know which funny story. Do you want to hear your father’s story how he got me.

JOANNA. Wow, of course I want it mom. Come on dad, lets get started.

FRANS (laughing). Hahahaa I forgot, where were we?

FRANDA. Hmm, until you stare at me, isn’t it?

FRANS. Oh ya ya,okay, you know that your mother was my senior in high school and I was falling in love with her. We were one choir extracurricular, we met just in practice when we would on choir competition. During practicing I always stared at her and when I closed to her I never call her name because I felt so nervous. As long as I closed to her, I know that she was fun and cheerful girl. I’m loving it.

JOANNA (tickling FRANS). Oh dad, you’re kinda cute.

FRANS (laughing). Then, after a long time, almost 2 years waiting for her break up with her boyfriend. But, I thought they never break up because they looked so love each other. So, with desperate I convinced my self to not like her anymore. But, I can’t. I never tell anyone about my feeling to her until she graduated from high school. I was so sad I couldn’t tell my feeling to her. Suddenly, my friend introduced me to other girl and that was my junior. She is also interesting. Then because I thought I still single so I tried to close her and forget about your mother. Then she and I in relationship.

JOANNA. Wahh dad, you with someone else?

FRANS (enthusiastic). Of course, because I didn’t know what I have to do and I was so desperate. Even, I didn’t know why I was so love my senior at that time. As time goes by, I felt uncomfortable with my girlfriend at that time because she was so uncommunicative. Suddenly, in the middle of my relationship with my junior, I heard that the girl who I love so long time broke up with her boyfriend which I never thought that they could break up.

JOANNA. So, what were you doing? Do you broke up with your girlfriend?

FRANS. No, not yet. I didn’t want to broke up a girl first. I just hang up my relationship. Actually I know that was so mean, but I just confused. But then, because there was a reunion of choir, finally I could meet my senior girl that I love. She more beautiful and I was so excited. Then from there, I can make communication with her. First, we just shared our experience until we shared about each relationship. She told me why she can broke up and I told her about my confusing toward my girlfriend at that time. From there, we closer than before and I didn’t know what is it call, but I’d love and more comfortable with your mother than my girlfriend at that time. And my time with your mom exceeding my time with my girlfriend. Maybe we could be call cheating. Then finally my girlfriend at that time realize that we didn’t match then broke me up. But I was so happy. Even, a lot of people said I was crazy because I’m waiting for and I’m cheating with same girl, but I believe that girl I was waiting for and cheating with is my wife. My first and my last of cheating is only with your mother.

(FRANS talked almost all of his memories and ended his story with smiling, FRANDA smiling and holding FRANS’ hand then shobbing).

JOANNA (hugging FRANS and FRANDA so tight then shobbing). I really really grateful to have you, you are my insipiration in my life. I love you.

(The light overcast and the curtain is closed)

Beyond What You See

Cindy Clarissa Suntiarko.

BEYOND WHAT YOU SEE

PLAYERS

SHEILA,21, a slim and long-hair girl

Mother,46, a warm-hearted person

JESS,21, a blonde-hair girl

A man in Sheila’s bedroom,21, an quiet guy

Therapist,35, a short-hair woman with spectacles.

NOTE. The name of SHEILA’s parents and his best-friend from her childhood are not mentioned because Sheila calls her parents by mom or dad and she never call his best-friend when they are talking. In addition, there is also a therapist whose name is not mentioned in this story and only called as therapist.

SCENE 1. Sheila goes to university after a long vacation and meets Jess, her classmate.

JESS (sits beside SHEILA). What are you looking at?

SHEILA (a little bit surprised). Oh, nothing’s. I just recall where I place my book. It seems that you are better?

JESS. Yeah, I visited my doctor yesterday. I got some treatments. (Silent for a moment) You still talk to her?

SHEILA (lost interests in talks). Ah, we should not talk about it. Not anymore.

JESS (feels a little bit sorry). Okay then.

SCENE 2. Sheila are coming home and she is having a lot of thought. She has short talks with her mom.

MOM. Hey honey! How’s school?

SHEILA (annoyed). I’m in university now mom, you know.

MOM. Oh. I forget. It feels like you are entering your first class in the kindergarten.

SHEILA. Time flies. It’s not just a phrase. It happens, right?

MOM (turning her face). Yes, you are right.

SCENE 3. Sheila goes to her room on the upstairs. She argues about the existence of God because of the fact that she is able to see ghosts or spirits is totally unacceptable by her herself.

SHEILA. You don’t look pretty well today?

THE GHOST. Of course, I’m dead hahaha.

SHEILA. Yeah, I know. (silent) Do you feel bored?

THE GHOST (smiling) No. I have you. It is more than what I can ask to God.

SHEILA. Then why you stay here mostly, and by the way, did you already see God?

THE GHOST (smiling again). Will you believe that God exists if I tell you?

SCENE 4. Sheila is seeing her therapist to get treatment about her seeing ghosts. She wants to block her spiritually visualization.

THE THERAPIST. Hi, Sheila. How are you doing?

SHEILA. Good, so far. Thank you. How’s yours?

THE THERAPIST (smiling). Mind nothing about me. I am always fine. Should we start now?

SHEILA. Yeah, it is our schedule right.

THE THERAPIST. Okay, Sheila now you are under drugs-control. I want you to tell me what you have seen today?

SHEILA. Just one person. My childhood’s friend.

THE THERAPIST (whispering to Sheila’s ears). You know that normally people cannot see someone who is dead. I want you to block your mind from seeing dead people. You have to say to yourself that you do not see them whenever you see them. Even if they talk to you, please do not replied them, do not let your eyes stare at their eyes. I want you to block them and you can, you know. (silent) Now you can open your eyes Sheila.

SHEILA. I opened my eyes, but I saw other people in that room. I was alone when I came to that room and there were only the two of us in my therapist’s room. How could this happen! I screamed aloud.

THE THERAPIST. Sheila, do not forget what I told you.

SHEILA (smiling to the therapist while seeing a ghost behind the therapist). I may say this to you, but I think I should be quiet. I should go home now. I thank to you for your time.

SCENE 5. Sheila goes back to her home but she does not meet her parents at home. She wonders why her parents have not been at home. Eventually, Sheila realizes that her parents were passed away.

SHEILA. Mom! I’m happy to see you again. Where were you going without leaving any notes for me. (Sheila keeps talking desperately though her mom does not answer her at all) Mom, are you sick? (Sheila boils water to make a cup of hot tea for her mother with sadness). Could it be? (whispering in a low voice). (She carefully turns her body, and she found out that she was alone at home).

Pigheaded Fella

Angitya Pangestika

PIGHEADED FELLA

PLAYERS

SARAH, 25, a pretty, diligent, headstrong young woman

LINDA, 25, a pretty and caring young woman

JEFF, 27, a good looking and nice young man

BOSS, 47, a fat, short, petulant man

SCENE 1. SARAH and her BOSS are having a private meeting in his spacious office. They are sitting face to face with a large desk separating us. There is a computer and some files on the desk. In the corner of the room, there is a tall book shelf. Overall, the room is spacious yet very neat. It is in the morning, just before lunch break, when BOSS summons SARAH to his office. He says that he has a very important job for her. SARAH and her BOSS do not get along well in these past few months. It seems to him that all SARAH does always contradict him when in fact she just voices out different opinions. So she thinks the job must be related to the issue.

SARAH (asking disbelievingly). I’m sorry, did I just hear that you’re going to send me to Somalia?

BOSS. Yes, you did. I want you to make a full coverage about the condition of civilians there.

SARAH. I understand that we, reporters, are supposed to make updates on world issues. But why this Somali task is given to me?

BOSS (a bit mocking). Well, isn’t it clear that I want to give another chance to you to prove that you are indeed a proficient reporter? Besides, you like to challenge me, don’t you? You can consider this as one of my challenges for you.

SARAH. How long will I be in Somalia, then?

BOSS. You’ll be there for two weeks, and you’re supposed to go next month. The thing is you are going there alone. I still give you time to think about this job, though. I give you three days to make a final decision. Now you can start to think about it and by this I mean you are dismissed.

SCENE 2. SARAH walks out of her BOSS’ office. While walking towards her desk, which is located in the far corner of the room just outside the BOSS’ office, she bursts out her restrained anger.

SARAH (ranting fumingly to herself). How can he have the thought of sending me to the most unsafe place on the planet? Not to mention that I am going there alone. Is he out of his mind? Seriously, this is the cheapest way of challenging people. But I am not going to back down, I will prove him that I am truly a proficient reporter and he is the one lacking of better judgment

SCENE 3. It is lunch break, and SARAH is having a cup of coffee in a coffee shop near her office. The coffee shop is nice and comfortable. In the middle of the room, straight from the entrance, lies the coffee bar stool with the baristas brewing coffee in the coffee machines busily. The cashier counter is also there. Taylor Swift’s song “Style” is filling the room as the background music, creating a more relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. SARAH’s table is near the window in the left of entrance door. SARAH sits there with her best friend, LINDA. She tells her everything about the job and LINDA listens to her carefully.

SARAH. And that’s it, so what do you think?

LINDA (answering firmly). The decision is clear, then. You shouldn’t accept this job.

SARAH (half exclaiming). What? I should Linda, my pride is at stake!

LINDA (looking straight at SARAH and explaining carefully). Sarah look, this is Somalia we’re talking about. It’s a war zone, the most dangerous place in the world at the moment. Your boss is just being ridiculous and so are you if you accept this job. It’s not merely about your pride; it’s your safety that is at stake. You are a woman, you can’t wander around in the war land alone.

SARAH (insisting). I know that, Linda. But this job is very important for me, it can be my promotion. I can take care of myself. I am a strong woman and as a bestfriend you should support me instead of discouraging me like this.

LINDA (slamming the table and standing up). You are the most stubborn person I’ve had ever known! You are not thinking clearly, your pride is overshadowing your rational thinking. Can’t you try to be prudent for once? Seriously, you are insufferable! (She storms out of the place without looking back).

SARAH (a bit shocked and bewildered). What did I do wrong? Why can she be so mad over this issue? It’s not like she is the one going to Somalia, it’s me. If she thinks the job is that dangerous, isn’t she supposed to just tell me to be extra careful? No need to be furious. Huh, I don’t care. I am taking the job anyway.

SCENE 4. When she comes back from her office, SARAH immediately tells her parents about the job. As expected, they both tell her to reject the job. Their reason is basically the same as what LINDA has told her. SARAH is upset and dejected. She leaves her parents and locks herself in her room.

Inside her room, SARAH sits on the bed with laptop on her lap. She is browsing the internet to look for news related to Somalia created by other agencies.

SARAH (looking intently at her laptop). See, all the news that the other agencies made is full of craps. (scrolling the mouse). The news is either too provocative or too bias for public consumption. My decision is final then. I am taking this job and I am determined to create more truthful yet invigorating news, unlike all of this crappy coverage. Now it’s time to prepare my physical and mental readiness to face the chaos.

SCENE 5. It is one o’clock, the perfect time for lunch break. SARAH is standing near the entrance of the coffee shop. She scans the room, looking for someone. This morning LINDA called her to apologize and asked SARAH to meet her in the coffee shop during lunch break, so here she is.

The coffee shop looks as usual with baristas busy serving coffees in the counter and soft background music is playing. SARAH looks to her left but she doesn’t see LINDA there, only some couples filling the left spot of the room. She turns her head to the right and scans the spot. There on the corner of the room near the window sits LINDA and a man. SARAH does not know who the man is because his back is facing her. They are having a conversation so they don’t aware of SARAH’s presence. SARAH approaches them and as she gets there she is surprised to see that the man is actually LINDA’s boyfriend, JEFF. Both LINDA and JEFF stand up and look at SARAH.

SARAH. Jeff! How are you? (hugging him for awhile). I thought you were abroad? (breaks the hug and sits beside LINDA who is already sitting).

JEFF (sitting down). I’m fine Sarah. I’ve just come back three days ago.

LINDA (looking at SARAH). I was just about to tell you about his homecoming yesterday when you came up with your news.

SARAH (mumbling). Oh…

LINDA (straightening herself). Listen, the reason I want you to meet me and Jeff has something to do with your job. He just came back from Somalia…(she is cut by SARAH).

SARAH . Really? (curiously). You said… (it is her turn to be interrupted by LINDA).

LINDA. I know, right. Listen to me first Sarah (SARAH nodding). I also did not know Jeff went to Somalia until he came back three days ago. Just like me, all I know is that Jeff went abroad to search for news. But it turns out he went to Somalia. He went to the war zone, for God’s sake! I…I…was…I don’t know…(LINDA’s voice is quivering and she starts sobbing).

JEFF (grabbing LINDA’s hand and soothing her). Shush, it’s okay Linda. I am here now, calm down. (looking at SARAH). You know Sarah, I was and still am so sorry for going there. And I am also sorry for keeping this a secret. But I want you to know that the condition in Somalia is horrible. It’s worse than what you can imagine. Nobody can sleep tight at night, there is anything but safety even in the daylight. I saw innocent men and women being slaughtered even children became the victim of bombing...

SARAH (slamming the table, standing up and shouting). What the hell, Jeff! What is your intention actually? (LINDA grabs her hand and tries to pull her down to sit but SARAH resists). If you are just telling me what a hell Somalia is, you better stopped right here right now because I know how the condition is. I am a reporter after-all, I report news for God sake! (SARAH is panting but she finally sits down).

JEFF (mouthing apology to the other customers then facing SARAH). Calm down Sarah, we didn’t mean to stop you from reporting news. We just care about you. We don’t want you to get hurt over a petty thing.

SARAH (snapping). Petty thing? Jeff you know how valuable news is. And you know how important this job is for my career. (raising her voice). Just because I am a woman doesn’t mean I can’t protect myself! (the customers are once again looking at their table).

LINDA (nudging SARAH). Sarah, stop it. You’re making a scene.

JEFF (handing a flashdisk to SARAH). Here, take this Sarah.

SARAH (asking nonchalantly). What is it? (taking the flash disk and scrutinizing it).

JEFF. It’s what I got from Somalia. All the photographs, the reports, the journal I wrote are in there. I want you to study it and let’s see if that can change your mind. Believe me, this Somali task is not the only opportunity to brighten your career. There’s gotta be more in the future.

LINDA (looking puzzled at JEFF). Whaa…(stopping because JEFF giving her a look that signaling to keep quiet).

SCENE 6. It is night time and SARAH is checking on the flash disk from JEFF. As usual, she sits on her bed and her laptop is in front of her.

SARAH (fixing her gaze on her laptop). Let’s see what Jeff has here. (opening the journal and reading it). “So here is Somalia, it is bla bla bla” (scrolling the mouse) well Jeff I don’t think I need this. (still scrolling but suddenly startled). Wait, what does he say? “As I was taking picture of a collapsed building some militants arrested me. I was dragged by several men and put to jail. I was arrested for several days and left in a state of starvation. It was a good thing I wasn’t executed, though.” Oh my God, Jeff! (speechless).

SARAH (continue reading). “I was freed after I told the reason I took the picture to one of the militia that could speak English. He explained to his leader and asked him to release me because I meant no harm.” (exhaling deeply). Oh my it’s seriously scary. Why do I never think of the possibility of being arrested? Linda’s right and so are mom and dad, I can’t let pride took over my rational thinking. I shouldn’t take this job, it’s like I’m signing on my death pact. (shaking her head and shivering a bit). No, no, no. Anyway now that I think about it, is it the boss intention to get rid of me? Does he hate me so much that he wants to endanger me? (shrugging). Whatever, I’ll get the answer from him tomorrow. (looking at her laptop) Thanks friends.