I LOVE LUCY: The Broadway Play

Act Two, Scene Two: The Ricardo's Apartment/ Derek Nolan's Office

(Lucy is talking on the phone, standing in sitting in a chair next to the phone. While she's talking, Ethel comes in carrying a bag.)

LUCY: Yes, Caroline dear, it's true. I'm going to be the star of Derek Nolan's next big Broadway play! Yes, it is very exciting! Well, of course I can get you tickets to opening night. Uh-huh. (Notices Ethel) Oh, Caroline, I'm afraid I have to go. I'll call you tomorrow. Goodbye. (To Ethel) That was Caroline.

ETHEL: I could tell. (Sitting down on the couch)

LUCY: Yes, I just thought everyone should know what a big star I'm going to be.

ETHEL: Everyone? What about Ricky?

LUCY: Well he doesn't need to know right away.

ETHEL: Well, when were you planning on telling him?

LUCY: I was planning bringing him to opening night and having him figure it out as soon as the curtain rises.

ETHEL: Lucy, Ricky'll figure it before then. He always does.

LUCY: Well, there's got to be a way of keeping him from finding out.

ETHEL: (Pulling a black wig out of the bag) Oh, I almost forgot. I got you the new wig.

LUCY: Oh Ethel, it's just perfect.

ETHEL: Yeah.

(The phone rings)

LUCY: Oh, I'll get it.

LUCY: (Lucy pick up the phone) Hello?

NOLAN: (Scene changes to show him sitting at his desk in his office and talking on the phone) Hello. Is Mrs. Ricardo there. This is Derek Nolan and I would like to talk to her about her taking a role in my new show.

LUCY: (Scene now shows Lucy on the phone, speaks hesitantly) Uhh.. ummm.. Yes she's in. I'll get her.

ETHEL: Lucy, who is it?

LUCY: (Tries to quiet Ethel so she can not be heard over the phone.) Shhhh... (Lucy waits a few seconds, picks up the phone again and speaks with Spanish accent) Hello, this is Mrs. Ricardo speaking.

NOLAN: (In his office) Hello, this is Derek Nolan. I'm producing a new musical on Broadway and there was an actress in here yesterday that said that you would just be perfect for the part.

LUCY: (In the apartment) Really? That's so nice. What kindova part is it?

NOLAN: (In his office) A Spanish senorita. The romantic lead.

LUCY: (In the apartment) Oh, I thin' that would be wonderful.

NOLAN: (In his office) Ahhh... so glad you think so. I would like to see you this evening to kind of go over the part with you, if you don't mind.

LUCY: (In the apartment) Oh, no. No I dun thin' that will be any trouble atall.

NOLAN: (In his office) Good. Good, I'll see you this evening at your apartment?

LUCY: (In the apartment) Yes, that'll be fine. Thank you.

NOLAN.: (Off screen over Lucy's phone) See you then.

LUCY: Good Bye (hangs up the phone). Well, Ethel, that was Mr. Nolan. He's coming over this evening to go over the part with me.

ETHEL: He's coming here? How will you keep Ricky from knowing?

LUCY: Ricky will be performing at the club tonight. He'll never know.

(Fade Out)