The stage directions, such as Liz's sudden urgency and Julian's frustration, would guide the actors to portray a heightened sense of tension and urgency in their dialogue, emphasizing Liz's anxiety about the oven and Julian's annoyance at having to reconsider their plans.
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LIZ: (suddenly) Julian! We have to turn around. I think I left the oven on at the house!
JULIAN: What! I thought you turned it off before we left.
LIZ: I thought I did, too, but I'm not sure.
JULIAN: (frustrated) We are nearly 10 miles away at this point. We can't just turn around. Can you call Michelle and see if she can use her spare key to check for us?
LIZ: Michelle is visiting her sister in Michigan this weekend, remember?
JULIAN: What about Carlos? Doesn't he have a spare key?
LIZ: (with a sigh of relief) You're right! I'm going to call him right now.
In one sentences, analyze how the stage directions would impact the way actors perform this scene.
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