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| The Non-Fiction Theater of the Truly Mundane proudly presents: Philly Phone Call by Rick Brown Scene: Room 1201, Latham Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. http://www.lathamhotel.com/ a classic European boutique style hotel. The room is modest yet tastefully decorated with a king sized bed, floor lamps, chest of drawers, heavy drapes and high backed Victorian reading chairs. Rick is sitting on the bed, lazily changing channels on the TV which sits…somewhat ill fittingly…in the corner by the bathroom door. Dressed for a late breakfast, he is waiting for Yvonne who is freshening up in the bathroom. The door is closed. They are in town for her nephew’s wedding. Many friends and relatives have rooms in the same hotel…in Rick’s mind…fortunately located on different floors. Rick appears somewhat bored. The phone rings. Rick saunters over to the nightstand by the bed and gingerly picks up the receiver. Rick (in a confident tone) – “State Mental Institute!” Mother in Law (seemingly confused…perhaps a bit intimidated) -“Uh…uh…um…I was calling 1201?” Rick – “This is 1201.” Mother in Law – “Uh…uh…is Yvonne or Rick there?” Rick – “This is Rick.” Mother in Law – “Uh…this doesn’t sound like Rick.” Rick – “Very well then. This is BOB!!!” Mother in Law (excitedly and with a sense of deep relief) – “Now I KNOW this is RICK!!!” CURTAIN This one act play is a true story. The names have been kept the same to incriminate the guilty. Cast Rick – Rick
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