Blink of An Eye Monologue

For THE123

My name is Sean, and I will be acting as Celeste from Jeremy Dobrish’s “Blink of An Eye”.

Slate

Well, you see, being a Guarding Angel is not the greatest job you could ask for. I mean, yes, you get certain perks.

Level 3

Stopping time’s not bad, free fries, whatever, but basically it’s a pretty low self-esteem kind of deal. No matter how hard you try, you’re destined to fail right?

Level 2

I mean I can watch and watch and watch, and be your guardian and help out as best I can.

Level 2

But ultimately, one of these days

Level 3

(and I’m not saying it’s coming anytime soon OK? So don’t get all freaky and weird on me)

Level 4

but one of these days someone or something’s gonna act too quickly for me to react and you’re gonna get yours.

Level 3

I mean it’s not like you’re my only client, you know what I’m saying? I’ve got a lot of people to look out for. Not to mention the animals.

Level 2

Although I must admit the cats are a little easier ‘cause at least I can blow it a few times with them so I don’t really watch my cats too closely…

Level 2

Oh, but don’t get me wrong, I like cats.

Level 4

People… they try to be in the past, present, and future all at the same time, while cats live only in the present, in the eternity of an instant.

Level 1

Ever notice that?

Level 2