【英语话剧剧本(5页)】Title: "The Last Letter"
Characters:
- Emma – A young woman in her early 20s, emotional and thoughtful.
- James – Emma’s older brother, a former soldier with a quiet demeanor.
- Mr. Thompson – An elderly man who lives alone in a small house.
- Narrator – A voice that guides the audience through the story.
Scene 1: The House
(Lights up on a small, cozy living room. A fireplace is lit. Old books and photographs are scattered around. The sound of wind outside can be heard.)
Narrator:
In a quiet corner of the town, there stands an old house, once filled with laughter and life. Now, it's empty, save for one person—Mr. Thompson. He lives alone, surrounded by memories. But today, something different will happen.
(Enter James, carrying a small box. He looks around the room with a mix of nostalgia and sorrow.)
James:
(softly)
This place hasn’t changed much, has it? Just like the day I left.
(He places the box on the table. He walks toward the fireplace, touches the mantle, and pauses.)
Narrator:
James had left this house years ago, chasing dreams and freedom. But now, he's back—not for a visit, but to say goodbye.
Scene 2: The Letter
(Emma enters, looking around with curiosity. She sees the box on the table and approaches it.)
Emma:
James? Is that you?
James:
(looking up)
Yeah, it's me. I didn't expect to see you here.
Emma:
I came to see Mr. Thompson. He sent me a letter. Said he needed someone to deliver it.
James:
A letter? From him?
Emma:
Yes. It was addressed to you. I think... it's from the past.
(James hesitates, then slowly walks over to the box. He opens it and pulls out a folded letter. His hands tremble slightly as he reads it.)
James:
(reading aloud)
"Dear James, if you're reading this, I must have passed away. I know you never wanted to come back, but I hope you understand why I kept this letter all these years. I didn't want to burden you. But I need you to know... I'm sorry."
(He stops, his eyes glistening.)
Narrator:
The letter spoke of regrets, of missed chances, and of a bond that was broken long ago. James had always thought he was the one who left, but now he realized—he was also the one who stayed behind.
Scene 3: The Past
(Flashback scene. Young James and Emma are playing in the garden. Mr. Thompson watches them from the porch.)
Young James:
You're getting better at hiding, Emma!
Young Emma:
Not for long! I’ll find you!
Mr. Thompson:
(smiling)
They’re growing up so fast.
(Back to present time. James sits on the floor, the letter still in his hand. Emma watches him quietly.)
Emma:
What did it say?
James:
It said... that he knew about everything. About the fight we had. About how I left without saying goodbye. And that he believed I would come back one day.
Emma:
Do you believe that too?
James:
(Sighs)
I don’t know. But maybe it's time I do.
Scene 4: The Goodbye
(Mr. Thompson enters, weak but smiling. He sees James and Emma together.)
Mr. Thompson:
You’re both here. That’s good.
James:
You were right. I did come back.
Mr. Thompson:
I knew you would.
(He takes a deep breath, then speaks softly.)
Mr. Thompson:
I’ve been waiting for this moment. For you to understand. For you to forgive.
James:
I don’t know if I ever could. But I’m here now.
Mr. Thompson:
That’s all I needed.
(He closes his eyes. A soft light fills the stage as the sound of wind fades.)
Narrator:
And so, in the quiet of the house, a final letter was delivered. Not just of words, but of healing. A story of loss, love, and the power of forgiveness.
Scene 5: The Silence
(Lights dim. Only the sound of the fire crackling remains.)
Narrator:
Some stories end with silence. Others with a whisper. But in this house, the silence was not empty—it was full of understanding.
(Curtain falls.)
THE END
