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The concept I believe it would be a good idea to model “Sure Thing” on is a breakfast pastry, such as a scone or a danish. There is already a link between the food and the setting because cafes often sell such pastries. Like these foods, the atmosphere of the play should be warm, a contrast from the dark outside world. I envision the time of year in which the action occurs as late fall or winter, times of year in which people often seek refuge from the frigid conditions. This is true metaphorically as well; the characters in the play come to the cafe in order to escape from the cold that has consumed their lives after the end of their relationships. They find warmth in the pastry-like setting and are able to recover from past experiences. Like the play, the fresh-baked pastry is warm, and it holds a sense of comfort, like the cafe. Oftentimes, fruit jelly is added to the pastry. Jelly is sweet and beautifully compliments the warmth and flakiness of the scone. Similarly, the actions of the characters on stage can be sweet as they fall in love. However, like jelly, this sweet sense of falling in love is optional. Instead, the actors can be more comical or more laidback. This level of sweetness is determined by the director and is not necessary. Due to the warmth, comfort, and sweetness of “Sure Thing,” the concept it should be based on is a pastry.