Tim O'Brien gathers Nora Helmer, Hamlet, and Madame Beaumont to discuss their individual journeys and experiences with the human condition. Nora explains how she went from being in a manipulative relationship to becoming a strong, independent woman. Hamlet describes how he sought revenge after learning his uncle murdered his father, and how he came to understand the meaning of true love. Madame Beaumont shares that she used to pretend to be something she wasn't, but a man helped her realize she didn't need to change and should be proud of who she is.

1. Original Play <br />Sara, Sydney, Jamie, Kate<br />Characters: Nora Helmer (A Doll’s House), Hamlet (Hamlet), Tim O’Brien (On a Rainy River), Madame Beaumont (Transients in Arcadia) <br />Scene 1.) <br />Tim = I called you all here today to discuss the aspects of the Human Condition. Each of us has developed from the many life experiences we have encountered. Shall we converse about our individual journeys? <br />All = yes that sounds good<br />Tim = alright then, Nora would you like to go first?<br />Nora = Sure Tim I’d love to. Hi, my name is Nora. My journey has been life changing. I went from being involved in a child-like and manipulative relationship, to becoming a free, independent woman. I learned the reality about society and I realized that I am strong enough to go through life on my own. <br />Tim = Thanks Nora, who next?<br />Hamlet = I’ll go next Tim<br />Tim = Ok Hamlet take it away.<br />Hamlet = Well I’m Hamlet, and my journey started with realization that my own uncle murdered my dear father.<br />All = gasp!!!!! <br />Hamlet = Once I became aware of this terrible act the only thing that mattered to me was my revenge. Once my dear love was taken from me, I finally understood what true love really meant. It wasn’t until Claudius, took my dear mother’s life that I gained the strength to take my revenge.<br />Tim = Oh that must have been very hard for you Hamlet.<br />Tim = Well Madame that just leaves you and I.<br />Madame = Yes Tim I will go next. Firstly my name is Madame Beaumont and my journey started off pretending to be something that I wasn’t. A man made me realize that I was important and I didn’t need to change my appearance and pretend to be someone I wasn’t. He showed me that being proud of who you are is the key to life’s happiness. <br />Tim = Good for you Madame, it’s nice to see that you have found happiness.<br />Tim = Well I guess it’s my turn. My name is Tim O’Brien <br /> <br /> <br />