Example of Simultaneous Speeches
Scene 3
Eric:
He'll be here in seven minutes.
Fred:
} (Together)
Jane:
} What?
Eric:
He'll be here in seven minutes.
Eric:
} (At the same time as Jane.) Come on, Jane, you've known for weeks that he was coming,
there's no point in making a fuss, just relax and let's hear what he has to say.
Jane:
} (At the same time as Eric.) He can't come in. Not with you here, Fred. You've got to
do something. Anything! Get in the cupboard!