This outline is roughly based on a song by Bruno Mars (When I was your man). I think it is suitable for all levels, higher level students will produce more sophisticated language. As the topic is a failed relationship I think it would work better with adults
CHARACTERS
Ex-boyfriend
Ex-girlfriend
New boyfriend
SYNOPSIS
A man and a woman meet to talk about their failed relationship. They Split up some time ago and now she is going out with another man. The Ex-boyfriend wants to know the reasons why they broke up.
CHARACTER
OBJECTIVES
Ex-boyfriend
He wants to know why she left him. He is still in love with her. He is a young singersongwriter.
Ex-girlfriend
She explains to him why she dumped him
New Boyfriend
He wants to know why his girlfriend and her ex-boyfriend are talking.
SCENE
BREAKDOWN
SCENE 1
A cafeterÃa- after their breakup. The Ex-boyfriend asks her why she dumped him and she explains.
SCENE 2
The girls's new boyfriend appears. There is tension. The Ex-boyfriend asks him whether he does with her all the things he didn´t do. The new couple leave the cafeterÃa.
SCENE 3
The ex-boyfriend at the piano writing a song. We can hear his thoughts.
