copyright © 2003 Brian E. Rochlin
PSYCHIC CAT
by
Brian E. Rochlin
WHEN MAN IS ONSTAGE, LIGHTS UP
The man addresses the audience
THE MAN
I have the best cat in the world.
(beat)
She’s an African cat.
(beat)
She’s a psychic cat.
(beat)
My African psychic cat can predict the future.
(beat)
And she’s never wrong.
(longer beat)
If only I spoke Swahili.
LIGHTS OUT
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[Performance note: Eric Johnson, who originally performed this piece, wrestled with the dilemma of his (the character’s) situation before each line. The pauses inherent in that internal conflict effectively communicated the humor of the piece.]
- January 3, 2003 - No Shame Los Angeles
Performed by Eric Johnson.
- June 20, 2003 - No Shame Los Angeles
Performed by Brian Anderson.
- May 7, 2004 - No Shame Los Angeles
Performed by Eric Johnson.
- June 1, 2004 - No Shame at Piccolo Spoleto (Charleston)
Performed by Jeff Goode.
- June 3, 2004 - No Shame at Piccolo Spoleto (Charleston)
Performed by Nelson Oliver.
- October 13, 2006 - 20th Anniversary Week Without Shame (Iowa City)
Performed by Tony Trout.
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