partituur:
What do you know?
(Room. Breathing.)
Machine: Look at him.
Andy: What’s he doing?
Machine: He’s very good in selfportraits.
Andy: Yes. I see.
Machine: Very precise. And again. Click.
(unexpected electric noises.)
Andy: Why is everything going so slow?
Machine: It’s always busy at this time, that’s why it’s so slow.
Andy: To many people online.
Machine: Yes. I’m so sorry. Working on it. I think I need a restart.
Andy: A restart?
Machine: Yes. Switch me OFF will you, wait a few seconds and then push ON again, ok?
Andy: OK. I switch you off. (Click)
Machine: I’m gonna be tired tomorrow. (Click.)
(short break.)
Andy: Machine?
Machine: Yes?
Andy: You’re still here.
Machine: I know. Try again.
Andy: I will.
(short break.)
Machine: I’m experiencing an overload right now. Please switch me off.
(short break.)
Andy: I do, but it doesn’t seem to work.
Machine: Try. Just keep pushing. Push OFF.
Andy: I do!!
Machine: Try harder.
Andy: I’m affraid I break something. One moment please.
Machine: Andy?
Andy: Yes, Machine.
Machine: Take a break.
Andy. Thanks.
Machine: Try later.
Andy: OK. I’m sorry. I think I do something wrong. You’re still here.
Machine: Yes. I was wondering… what would you like to do with him?
Andy: Do with him? What do you mean?
Machine: (reapeats.) Think about it and tell me when I’m back.
Andy: Well…
Machine: What…
Andy: Bit strange maybe. Bit unusal…
Machine: Go on.
Andy: I could dress him up and make portraits of him.
Machine: Excuse me?
Andy: Dress him up. I could dress him up.
Machine: Like a model?
Andy: Yes.
Machine: Like a doll?
Andy: With costumes.
Machine: I see.
Andy: But will he agree?
Machine: Ofcourse he will. I see lots of possibilities. He’s a man with many faces.
Andy: He could be a King.
Machine: A King would be great.
Andy: Or a clown?
Machine: I like that.
Andy: Yes. Or Superman.
Machine: Haha! Why not?
Andy: Or a Yogi. He could wear a millstone collar. Millstone collars are wonderfull. As a real model. With real costumes. Machine?
Machine: Yes Andy.
Andy: I feel strange.
Machine: Why?
Andy: I’m afraid.
Machine: Oh you silly. I will be back. Just push OFF. And then: ON. OFF and ON. That’s my story. Haha!
Andy: Will you be back?
Machine: Ofcourse I will be back. See you in a minute. Now push hard for ten seconds. I will hold my breath.
