March 30, 2026
The Heavy Lift: Microplay
The Heavy Lift (Stoicism)Characters: MARCUS (calm) and LUCIUS (stressed).Setting: A rainstorm. LUCIUS is desperately trying to fix a broken umbrella.LUCIUS: This is a disaster! I have a meeting in ten minutes. Why does it always rain when I’m late? The universe hates me!MARCUS: The rain isn't thinking about your meeting, Lucius. It’s just falling.LUCIUS: (Struggling with a metal spoke) Don’t give me that. My suit is ruined. This day is a total failure!MARCUS: You’re making yourself suffer twice. Once from the water, and once from your opinion of the water.LUCIUS: My opinion is that I’m getting wet!MARCUS: You can’t control the clouds or the wind. You can only control how you stand in it. Fold the umbrella, walk into the rain, and arrive on time. You’ll be wet, but you’ll be at peace.LUCIUS: (Pauses, looks at the broken umbrella, and drops it) It’s just water, isn't it?MARCUS: Exactly
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