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1. The audience is supposed to view the actors on stage as if it were a movie. There is no interaction between the cast and the audience, as the fourth wall is in effect. 2. No. The audience is separated from the actors in this play. The actors remain in Don's office, and the audience was meant to watch this from afar. 3. There is no specific period of dramatic action mentioned in the play. However, this play takes place in a relatively modern age, definitely after 1980. 4. The action is located inside of Don's office, which is probably located in a relatively large city, assumed from his street address. 5. There is no specific time of day, but it would make sense for the play to occur during business hours, normally from 8am to 5pm. 6. Because Dawn's nature is very timid, the lights should be dim when she is speaking or alone. Also, the script says that she is plainly dressed, which furthers her timid nature. The set should also be made so that she seems very small in comparison to everything else. The music should be quiet with a nervous tension. When Don is present, however, the lights should be bright to reflect his confidence, the music should be bright, and the set should reflect his nature. He is described as smooth and wearing glasses in the script, so he should wear standard business attire. 7. No weather conditions are specified, as the play takes place indoors. 8. They seem to be middle class people, as they both have money, but spend it frugally. 9. Dawn is a word processor, which means she is basically a secretary/writer. Don never specifically states what he does. 10. Both Don and Dawn are around their 30's. 11. They are meeting each other for the first time in the play, and Don tries to con her. 12. All of the characters should be emphasized, as there are few characters to begin with. The walk on man should be suordinated slightly though, as Don and Dawn are the central characters. 13.There are doors on either side of the stage. 14. The stage should resemble a classroom with the basic things inside of a classroom. There are papers, chalk, a chalkboard, as well as chairs and desks. This is central because Don is trying to be a teacher of the universal language.