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SET
A publicity agency. In the
back: the director's office. In the front and at the left: office and
reception-hall.
(the script
provides a smooth transformation to a "vision" in a Roman palace)
CHARACTERS
Satan :
Young, handsome
man. distinguished, courteous, charming, roguish. Dressed in black suit,
red silk shirt, black tie.
Julian : Weak, conceited, pedant director
of a publicity agency.
Cathy : Typist. Shy and naive girl (=frump). Evolves to a
sophisticated female. (See act 2 and 3).
Corina : Pretty, modern secretary.
Flirtatious.
Bianca : Client of the publicity
agency. Cool businesswoman.
Anton : Photographer, designer. Good talker and flirter.
Angelica : Head of the marketing department.
Robust, bold woman.
Joe : Timid, soft Johnny. Clerk at
the research department. Wears an apron. Moves slowly. Slow talker.
(Comic figure).
Super : A slave, a waving freshness
black.
Eventual supers : (in the vision)
Roman Empire slaves.
SYNOPSIS
Julian, director of a publicity agency, isn't very smart. To keep his
company running, he secretely leans on Cathy's capacities. Not that he
appreciates her! On the contrary! But, when an important customer forces him
into a corner, he refers to Cathy as being able to make publicity for the
devil...
Then Satan enters the office. He could use publicity, as his image is
dragged through the mire. He presents himself as "The Opponent" and persuades
Julian to let Cathy take care of his "election campaign".
For his campaign Satan exposes
decisive arguments, yes, even virtues! When he reveals his real nature, Cathy is
scared. But gradually Satan wins over Cathy. When her collegue's teasing and
baiting reaches a climax, Satan provides her with an instructive vision. In that
vision Cathy is Cleopatra, her boss and collegues are her slaves...
And
so Cathy learned to behave assertive and is the director now: a cool,
sophisticated lady, who directs her crew with iron discipline. But, is she
happy? And what now with Joe, who loves her so dearly?
COPYRIGHTS
Sabam,
Aarlenstraat 75-77, Brussels, Belgium #401.853, represented in the USA
by Samuel French Inc., 45, West 25th Street, New York 101
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