And I’m blonde. We all have crosses to bear. Now sit.
(To audience) I’ve decided to take on a project. (Points at Elphaba) Her.
(Softening) See? We’re not so different. You’re just… green. I’m just… trying not to be ordinary.
(Quietly) That’s the first time I’ve laughed all week.
(ELPHABA watches her go, touches her own green cheek, then looks at her hand where the spark came from.)
That. Do that at the party tonight.
(Beat. Elphaba almost smiles.)
And I’m blonde. We all have crosses to bear. Now sit.
(To audience) I’ve decided to take on a project. (Points at Elphaba) Her.
(Softening) See? We’re not so different. You’re just… green. I’m just… trying not to be ordinary.
(Quietly) That’s the first time I’ve laughed all week.
(ELPHABA watches her go, touches her own green cheek, then looks at her hand where the spark came from.)
That. Do that at the party tonight.
(Beat. Elphaba almost smiles.)
