Lesser Of Two Evils, Scene #01
In the gripping performance of "Lesser Of Two Evils," Abigail Mac, playing Maggie, is a captive of her own fears, trapped within the confines of her home by agoraphobia. Her days are a monotonous dance of avoidance, with even the briefest interaction with the outside world sending her heart racing. Maggie finds solace in online forums, connecting with others who share her fears, but will her digital sanctuary be enough to protect her from the storm brewing in her reality? One fateful day, Maggie's isolated world is shattered by an unsettling noise echoing through her home. With a pounding heart, she investigates, her eyes darting nervously to every window and door. Suddenly, a hooded figure, portrayed by the intense Derrick Pierce, confronts her. This stranger has been watching, waiting, and judging. He sneers at her fears, labeling them as mere illusions, and presents her with an ultimatum that will push Maggie to her limits. Will she face her fears and step outside, or will she succumb to this menacing figure's demands? Maggie is repulsed by his twisted intentions, but as she attempts to flee, her agoraphobia tightens its grip. Her breath grows ragged, and her feet become anchors, rooting her to the spot. With the stranger's taunting smirk burning into her back, Maggie is caught in a harrowing dilemma. Can she muster the courage to defy her fears and save herself? Or will she be consumed by the very phobia that has defined her existence? Witness Maggie's desperate struggle as she grapples with the ultimate question: Which is the lesser of two evils?