Question

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 to two sentences, analyze how the stage directions would impact the way actors perform this scene.
(2 points)

Answer 1

The stage directions indicating Liz's sudden realization and urgency to turn around, as well as Julian's frustrated response, would influence the actors to portray a sense of urgency, tension, and quick decision-making in their performances. This would increase the intensity and momentum of the scene.