Belmontes-Telephone

In a society that is centered around our phones and the advancement of technology, most homes no longer have any landlines. For my play writing class my script ended with the sound of a telephone ringing. The story is about three different generations trying to find a common ground. A grandmother, mother and daughter. The end of my piece is an indication of a hopeful resolution after the grandmother passes away. Moments after the mother and daughter realize their beloved matriarch is gone their sobs are drowned out by the sound of a telephone ringing. In my play the ringing ceased in order for a message left by the doctors office of the grandmother asking them to bring her in as soon as possible. This sound symbolizes a moment missed. A call made too late to serve as a reminder that time is of the essence.