Final Act

Curtain opens, enter child and man Yelling followed by crying is heard It becomes louder and more prominent Man raises hand toward child Child shrinks and cowers in fear Distant sound of slap is heard Whimper is heard, sound only an animal would make Cries of fear and pain from child Sounds of hate and anger from man Sky turns dark, night has fallen Man exits stage left Child lays in heap center stage Body is torn, broken, and lifeless Curtain closes, no applause The Final Act has ended