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 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

Answer 1

The stage directions would add urgency and tension to the scene as Liz realizes she may have left the oven on, leading to a sense of panic and quick decision-making by the characters. This would likely result in rapid movements and heightened emotions from the actors, emphasizing the importance of the situation.