This section is about beginnings: how Bright World opens, and where the ideas for the show originally came from.
Scene
In the scene, we see the two playwrights, Andrea and Elise, introduce themselves with quirky and mysterious monologues. They tell us something about themselves and their backgrounds, but also hint at the other roles they will play in the show.
As you watch the scene and the interviews, think about the following questions:
Based on Elise and Andrea’s monologues, what do you think are the themes of the play?
What different sources and histories did Andrea and Elise draw on, and how do they make their presence felt in the play?