Play 340: Press Conference

CHARACTERS
ERIC, 17
EVAN, 17

ERIC
Where were you yesterday?

EVAN
Yesterday?

ERIC
Yeah.

(Pause.)

ERIC
Next question.

EVAN
What?

ERIC
Uh, yes, you.

(He points to Evan.)

(Beat.)

EVAN
What are you doing?

ERIC
You can ask your question now.

(Beat.)

EVAN
Where were you yesterday?

ERIC
I believe I already answered that question.

EVAN
No you didn’t.

ERIC
Well, that’s where you and I disagree.

(Beat.)

EVAN
Can you just answer me Eric?

(Beat.)

ERIC
What was the question again?

EVAN
Where were you yesterday?

ERIC
Well, I don’t have the exact figures at my disposal right now—

EVAN
It’s a simple question.

ERIC
I’ll have to get back to you on it.

EVAN
Where were you yesterday?

(Beat.)

ERIC
I believe my Press Secretary has the answer to that.

(Beat.)

EVAN
What the hell are you talking about?

ERIC
Well, I’m sorry, it’s been great to answer your questions, but I really have to go.

EVAN
But you didn’t—

ERIC
I hope I have been able to be informative.

EVAN
You—

(Eric exits.)

(Pause.)

(Blackout.)