ACT 3 — THE GAME EVERYONE REMEMBERED
Running Time: Approximately 50 seconds
Storyboard 10 — Ready
Time: 15 seconds
Illustration
Annie and Bo stand opposite each other.
The green handball rests in Bo's hand.
Children gather around the ACE square, several rows deep.
Some are smiling.
Others stand on tiptoes for a better view.
Everyone senses that something special is about to happen.
Narration
Children came from every direction.
Some were still carrying their lunch.
Others stood on their tiptoes just to see.
Nobody wanted to miss this game.
Bo smiled.
"Ready?"
Annie smiled back.
"I think so."
Bo laughed.
"That's usually enough."
Even Annie laughed.
Then...
the playground became quiet.
Performance Notes
- Smile naturally.
- Let the audience enjoy the moment.
- Pause before the serve.
Sound Suggestions
Narrator softly imitates:
- A gentle breeze.
- Quiet playground sounds.
Everything gradually settles.
No music.
Storyboard 11 — The Great Rally
Time: 18 seconds
Illustration
A fast handball rally.
The green handball travels quickly between Annie and Bo.
Both are smiling.
Children follow every shot with excitement.
Nobody argues.
Everyone is simply enjoying a brilliant game.
Narration
Bo bounced the handball once.
Tok...
Then he served.
The rally began.
Back.
Forward.
Corner.
Back again.
Neither player wanted to give away a point.
Every great shot made somebody smile.
Every clever return made somebody cheer.
It wasn't just a game.
It was two good players...
bringing out the best...
in each other.
Performance Notes
- Let your head gently follow the imaginary handball.
- Keep a lively rhythm.
- Smile often.
Sound Suggestions
Narrator creates:
Tok!
Tok!
Tok!
Children react softly.
"Nice one!"
"Whoa!"
Storyboard 12 — Match Point
Time: 17 seconds
Illustration
Everything becomes still.
Bo stands ready to serve.
Annie crouches, focused.
Every child around the ACE square is watching.
The handball rests quietly in Bo's hand.
Narration
The game continued.
Point after point.
Serve after serve.
Soon...
nobody cared who was winning.
They were simply watching...
a wonderful game.
Then someone whispered,
"Match point."
The playground became so quiet...
you could almost hear...
everyone breathing.
Bo smiled.
"Best point wins?"
Annie smiled.
"Best point wins."
Performance Notes
- Lower your voice gradually.
- Build suspense naturally.
- Finish with a long pause before changing slides.
Sound Suggestions
One gentle bounce.
Tok...
Silence.
End of Act
Running Time
Approximately 50 seconds
Emotional Journey
Excitement → Joy → Respect → Suspense