In this magical performance we fall in love with Stanley and Vanessa. Vanessa is Stanley’s assistant in their magic act. The scene opens with Stanley coming into a room and opening a large chest that Vanessa climbs out of. Stanley is a wonderful magician and he often remembers back to the best time of his life, the moments that he spent with Vanessa. Through a series of scenes in present and past time we see how the two of them began their act together and how they became life long friends. Things begin to shift with Vanessa’s husband starts to abuse her. She decides that the best thing for her is to leave, this is the beginning of Stanley and Vanessa’s magic act. Through the years that they work together they always stayed professional until the day that Vanessa died. Now she is an active part of Stanley’s memory. On this day Stanley decides that he must tell Vanessa the magic that she brought to his life. Before she leaves him again he tells her how much he loves her and that she created every magical moment in his life. Unfortunately they only share one dance and one kiss before Vanessa must leave. But before she climbs back into the chess they do the finale of their show, take one last bow and say goodbye. He closes the chess, removes his magic hat and wand and walks away from the love of his life. Again. (Written for African American couple, but can be edited for any race)
