BOXCAR

ACT I

(The audience arrives to an open curtain that reveals a dimly lit stage. The stage is set with a train freight car, stage front, middle. The freight car appears to be made of wood. The numbers One-Seventeen (117) are on the side of the car. There are two sliding wooden doors. One door is open to the audience. The rest of the stage is empty. Above the boxcar and to the left is a living room. A spiral staircase goes up to the living room just on the side of the boxcar. The living room is old, around the 1918's or 20's decor. There is a couch, table, lamp, rug, mirror