EXERCISE 1.0.

‘UNDERWIRE’

An undercover agent as been exposed in a grimy restaurant in the heart of Mob City. With only moments to spare they must call their ‘handler’ to get them the hell out of there.

KEY POINTS

Position: Frantic motion to sit anxiously

  • Smash through the bathroom stall.

  • Sit.

  • Take out your phone.

  • Dial.

  • Wait anxiously…

  • You are on very limited time.

  • They will surely come at any moment?

  • Your ‘handler’ answers.

  • Explain the situation at speed.

  • Your heart rate rises.

  • You are losing control of your emotions.

  • Your ‘handler’ just isn’t getting it.

  • Or perhaps they don’t want to?

  • Your anxiety isn’t helping.

  • So try as many tactics as you can.

  • And yet, none of it is working.

  • This is desperate now…

  • And, then:

  • KNOCK – KNOCK – KNOCK

  • Silence…

  • They are there.

  • Right outside.

  • They know. For sure.

  • Is this the end for you?

  • Or can you be saved?

  • It is time.

  • Step out and get what is coming to you

Suggested Duration: 2 Minutes

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