Vince's First Job
Nicole Frail
1Scene One
2Outside Manny's Family Market, VINCENT and his friends, STEPHANIE and MELINDA, cross the bustling parking lot and approach the large, automatic doors. VINCENT enters the lobby and STEPHANIE and MELINDA follow. VINCENT stops before a large bulletin board filled with an array of advertisements.
3VINCENT: (VINCENT points to an advertisement for Manny's Family Market.) The market is hiring cashiers and stockroom attendants. I'm in desperate need of summer employment, and the position of cashier seems perfect for me.
4STEPHANIE: You would probably be fond of it, Vincent. After all, you've always enjoyed starting conversations and helping people.
5VINCENT: That confirms it; I'm requesting an application so I can start working immediately.
6STEPHANIE and MELINDA patiently wait at the store's entrance as VINCENT enters the market to request an application.
7Scene Two
8Outside Manny's Family Market, VINCENT crosses the parking lot wearing a navy smock, khaki pants, work boots, and a nametag. He examines the hectic lot, inhales deeply, and enters the store. He approaches ALEXANDRA, the cashier managing the front desk.
9VINCENT: (VINCENT bites his lip nervously.) Hi, I'm here to begin my employee training. My name is Vincent.
10ALEXANDRA: (Laughing) Your nametag gave you away. Wait here and I'll notify our manager, Brandon, that you've arrived for your shift.
11BRANDON enters and warmly shakes VINCENT's hand. He thanks ALEXANDRA for retrieving him from the office and ushers VINCENT away from the rattling shopping carts and talking customers.
12BRANDON: Welcome aboard the Manny's team, Vincent. Do you have any prior work experience?
13VINCENT: Actually, Brandon, this is my first job; however, I'm anxious to get started! I think I'll make a strong addition to your staff.
14BRANDON: (Nods) Excellent! Follow me, and I'll help you get acclimated to Manny's.
15VINCENT follows BRANDON to an unoccupied cash register. BRANDON illuminates the light overhead to indicate that customers can use his register. Soon, an elderly woman with an overflowing grocery cart enters the aisle and unloads her groceries.
16BRANDON: Pay close attention to what I do, Vincent, and after I check out a few customers, you can try it yourself—under my supervision, of course. Once you familiarize yourself with the cash register, you'll feel confident in your abilities to quickly and correctly ring up your customers.
17VINCENT: (VINCENT nods in agreement.) Would you like me to bag the groceries while you work the register?
18BRANDON: (BRANDON smiles, impressed by VINCENT's ambition.) Certainly, but be sure to watch me closely. Also, when you bag the groceries, pack boxes with other boxes, separate the canned goods, and avoid placing the bread at the bottom of the bag. And remember—always greet the customer with a friendly smile.
19Scene Three
20The sky is dark and business has slowed considerably at Manny's Family Market. VINCENT shakes BRANDON's hand, thanking him for his advice and training, and exits the store, and ALEXANDRA and BRANDON begin cleaning the front desk.
21ALEXANDRA: So, how'd our new recruit perform?
22BRANDON: He did surprisingly well, and he paid close attention to the methods I employed. He memorized produce codes and was enthusiastic about the entire experience—even when I asked him to return unwanted items to the shelves. You know, Alexandra, I think Vincent's going to be an excellent addition to the Manny's Family Market team.
Question
How might a newspaper article about a boy finding a job differ from this play?
Responses
AThe play includes facts and details, and the newspaper article would be fictional.
The play includes facts and details, and the newspaper article would be fictional.
BThe play informs the audience, and the newspaper article would persuade the audience.
The play informs the audience, and the newspaper article would persuade the audience.
CThe play tells an entertaining story, and the newspaper article would relay factual information.
The play tells an entertaining story, and the newspaper article would relay factual information.
DThe play tries to convince the audience, and the newspaper article would entertain the audience.