Just Another Chalk LineCharacters:James Enfield – Detective (age 38)Lee Ames – Detective (age 48)Chris Rollins – Detective (age 26)Nolan Eckhart – Detective (age 40) – Deceased Setting: The scene takes place in an alley next to a famous bar called Edward's. There are some police officers spread out to seal off the area. (Extra during the stage production.) They left the stage until the end of the act, when the detectives called the medical examiner to take the body away. James, Lee and Chris are at the scene of a murder. The murder in question concerns one of their colleagues and friend Nolan Eckhart. They stand around Nolan's body; James is on his knees and checking the body. The alley is empty, except for the body and a small pile of trash from the bar. Act One: Scene One (James is a man in his late forties. His build is medium; he has light skin and dark hair. He is sensitive and cares quite a bit about his associates. He is dismayed that Nolan has been killed . They were close friends in the office. Lee has been around for a while, almost in his fifties, he has been working in the police for twenty years. He is experienced but he is tired even death is not easy for him, even if he doesn't show it older man than James, with a slightly rounded belly and his head is full of gray and bald hair. Chris is the youngest of the trio; he is the newest member of their office having been transferred from another district It seems promising to be a great detective, in his first cases in their precinct he has already impressed the boss and has been rewarded with a pay raise over the other two and his brown hair is professionally cut short.)James: Damn...I can't still understanding...... middle of paper...... Lee, it may not be as useful as it used to be here in the field, but in the office it still serves its purpose. I'm so happy that the boss and I share a similar thought process in all of this. It's quite exciting to be able to put my forensic skills into practice; only in this case it is the other way around. (Notes James returning and stopping speaking, leaning against the wall as if his speech moments before had never happened.) James: (Returns from behind the stage) The coroner is coming. Officers will monitor the scene. We are officially done for the night. Now, let's warm up, okay? Chris: Okay then. I feel like it's going to be pretty cold later, better enjoy it while it lasts. (Both men leave the stage, entering the bar for a drink. James turns to look at Nolan one last time) James: (sighing) I still can't believe Nolan is dead. Chris: Let's make you forget about this, huh.
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